Rafi was a great driver and guide , professional and knowledgeable, long drive from Rovaniemi about an hour but truely worth it, middle of winter but had a great time , well marked one direction track around Zoo approx 3 km able to see a lot of arctic animals , including moose, wolverine, musk ox and best of all polar bears all out enjoying the cold even could see arctic fox, lunch was a very tasty modest buffet, highly recommend this tour
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Basic Info about the Zoo & freely visit(2h)
- Max 8 Participants per car
- The Entrance Ticket + Lunch Buffet in the Zoo
- Guide & Driver(English)
- Hotel / Accommodation Transfer ( 5 / 9 seats (Mercedes-Benz & Volkswagen, or similar))
- All Fees and Taxes
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Enjoy a comfortable ride from pick up at your given address in Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park Resort, located at Southeast and about an hour to drive for 80km. After arrived, basic introduction about the Zoo & map instruction will be given by the guide before you start own exploration into the Zoo, where 2 to 2.5km hiking trail in the Arctic forests as well as clear explanations on each animal in English from smaller ones to bigger animals(Polar bear, Wolf, Wild reindeers and so much more!). Besides, Fazer Chocolate Shop is one of the highlights there as it offers wide range of collections at affordable prices. We start return from Ranua to Rovaniemi at 14:00. Kindly note: total of 5.5h. 09:30-15:00 -2h freely visit on your own in the Zoo. -1h lunch buffet in the Zoo restaurant. -2 to 2.5h drive & back. Tervetuloa!
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Was incredible see the polar bears and the other animals. Its very awsome see them. I definely going back!
It was an amazing experience. Had the opportunity to see the Polar Bear, Dhole, Mousse etc,. The weather was very supportive and class. My special thanks to Mr Alejandro, who made this trip very memorable and very very cooperative. Overall it was an awesome experience
A great day out, however it is a visit to Ranua Zoo and not a “polar bear adventure “. The zoo do have 1 polar bear which we were fortunate to see, however due to the weather, many of the other animals were not able to be seen. Our tour guide, Jade was lovely and the transport to and from the zoo was comfortable.
Allen was very nice with us and he explained us a lot of interesting things both regarding Rovaniemi and the Ranua zoo. It has been a very good experience and Allen a very good guide!
Nice outdoor zoo, small and a nice walk through the woods during the tour is a bonus. Dress warm, it’s cold and all outdoors.
Really poorly advertised. I booked this as an ‘extra treat’ for my other half’s 50th birthday trip. Highly disappointed with whole excursion & quite frankly ripped off with the price. Not what I was expecting at all, we didn’t even see a polar bear. Unaware it would be a ‘zoo’, most other animals were also not to be seen. Lunch was also a shambles, very limited offering & the food was not enjoyable - myself and my other half both went hungry. For context, we are easygoing people & we booked another excursion through aviator which exceeded expectations on every single level. The value for what I paid was nowhere near worth the experience, transport or food.
Giuseppe Lupis was an amazing tour guide! We were able to explore the zoo without any stress. He was very informative and extremely kind. We even paused to get a few pics of the beautiful sky on the way back from the zoo. He went above and beyond anyone that gets him as a tour guide would be very lucky
I had an amazing time on the tour to Rauna Zoo! The experience was really enjoyable from start to finish. We had the opportunity to see a variety of animals, including a magnificent polar bear, which was definitely one of the highlights of the day. Our guide, David, was fantastic – knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience even better. The tour also included a lovely lunch buffet, which offered plenty of delicious options. Another huge plus was the convenient pick-up service directly from our flat, making it easy and stress-free. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to enjoy nature and wildlife while being well taken care of!
Very nice area, the trees and nature were magic We could not see all the animals but we enjoyed a lot.
Amazing day, David was lovely and very attentive taking pictures of us. The drive was good nice spacious car. Zoo amazing- saw pretty much everything and it’s like walking through a forest. Food was very good and all you can eat. Only thing we didn’t get is the chocolates as a welcome gift that was advertised but didn’t spoil a lovely day. Well worth the money and would definitely book again.
Zoo was really good with lots to see and do. Driver was on time and very friendly but we could have done with an extra hour to look around - 2 hours just wasn't enough!
The guide was very helpfull and kindness. We got some lucky and saw all the animais, especialy the pollar bear. The lunch was very delicious.
It was a lovely day. William was absolutely amazing and professional. He ensured we were given enough time to see every section of the zoo and time to eat and relax. The buffet lunch was fine but it can get very busy. Strongly recommend and many thanks to William!
Aleksander was our tour guide to Zanua zoo, he arrived to collect us with plenty of time and showed us around the zoo, giving us lots of tips and information as we went around. He made our visit very enjoyable and we would definitely recommend using him!
Whole experience was very positive. Aleksander was very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend this experience to everyone that visits Rovaniemi.
Excellent experience with Allen who not only brought us to the Ranua zoo, but also shared more about life in Rovaniemi. Would strongly recommend this trip.
We have decided to book this tour, even though it was more EXPENSIVE than others because it was advertised as a GUIDED ZOO TOUR. However, the guide had no idea about the Zoo or the animals or Lapland nature. When we asked him about animals in the Zoo, he made a reference to the Games of Thrones and YouTube videos. That was ALL. We asked the company to match the price of other no guided tours. The company refused, however, agreed that the tour was not guided and decided to remove that description from its offer. AVOID the company if you DO NOT want to OVERPAY, and CHOOSE ANOTHER if you want to support honest people who provide service that they offer and you pay for.
Our guide was great. Really nice, helpful and friendly. The kids loved the zoo. Highlight obviously seeing the polar bears.
It was a really nice experience! The guide is friendly! I also got some chocolate as a gift! So nice! I hope I can go rovaniemi again
La visita se nos ha hecho corta, seguramente por operativa familiar, pero el lugar vale la pena para ver y entender la fauna autóctona de la zona. David ha sido un guía atento y profesional en todo momento. Un 10!
The site and trails are well equipped. The diversity of flora and fauna is well appreciated. It’s a walk in the forest that’s worth a visit! Our guide, Jade, was very kind and professional.
We were a small group, the guide answered all questions. In the zoo itself we were able to take enough time to look at the animals. The food together was also quite nice. It was a great trip.
beautiful place, perfect organization with pickup... very nice and punctual guide. bravo giuseppe!!!!!!
Park with a beautiful snowy atmosphere; shame not to have seen the bear. A special mention for our guide Giuseppe, kind, prepared, punctual and helpful.
The transport and guide were great in the company of Giuseppe. We have seen all the animals in the polar Arctic. Lunch was good. Nothing to say about this activity thank you Giuseppe!
The zoo is always beautiful, magical effect with snow. Our guide, Giuseppe, was affable, friendly and very kind
I was at the zoo near rovaniemi, a wonderful experience beautiful place. I want to congratulate the guide, Giuseppe, a person of sympathy and preparation and absurd culture. I highly recommend this experience and if you can ask about Joseph as Judas.
The visit to the zoo is something that leaves you breathless... a wonderful experience lived with my family Then David a special person, a great professional who assisted us throughout the excursion taking care of us but above all a MAN with a big heart
David fabulous driving and very helpful! Nice well organized activity! They picked us up at the hotel punctual and were available for any info required
Very nice experience! David was very kind and helpful! The park is very nice, with patience you can see all the animals. I highly recommend!
David the guide is a fantastic person! Very kind and helpful. The park is quite nice but a bit problematic to see the animals
We have seen animals that you do not see every day, including wolves, reindeer, polar bears, fox owls, snow cats etc.... but the greatest credit goes to David (our guide) who being prepared and helpful explained everything in detail and accompanied us throughout the tour! I recommend you ask for her!
We really enjoyed the tour, which was thanks in no small part to our guide Aleksander. He gave us comprehensive information, was punctual and reliable - a big thank you. We took so many wonderful impressions home with us.
Zoo particolare, guida attenta sia nella guida che nel parco...bellissima la volpe bianca...e anche il pranzo accettabile.
C’etait super. Nous aurions aimé rester encore plus longtemps dans le zoo!!! Magnifique expérience. Ce zoo est vraiment beau. Avec les paysages enneigés c’était splendide. Guide sympa!!
Very good journey, very patient and friendly guide, no extra charge, very detailed explanation of wildlife. Some animals on safari are hard to find, others are not even, and require patience and luck.
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