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- On this six-day tour, start in Helsinki, the charming harbour-side city known for its design buildings, then board an overnight train and set off for Kemi.
- Spend a memorable night in the Kemi SnowHotel, crafted completely from ice and snow with intricate carvings in each room.
- Explore the famous Arctic Circle and get to view incredible landscapes and (fingers-crossed) an impressive light show!
- This offer has been selected as one of our very best 2018 sellers in celebration of the end of the year! Each has been hand-picked for its superb offering.
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Best of 2018 —
Your Destinations —
Helsinki
Visit the squares and cathedrals that make up the older aspects of this city, while making sure not to miss out on the legendary contemporary design scene. The city's gourmet side is also flourishing, with new gastro eateries offering locally sourced tasting menus popping up at dizzying speed. Discover this city's quirky charm during your stay and fall in love with the style of life that so many have fallen in love with during their travels.
Kemi
Rovaniemi
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Arrival - Helsinki
Day 2: Helsinki - Kemi on overnight VR train
Day 3: Kemi
Day 4: Kemi - Rovaniemi by train
Day 5: Rovaniemi
Day 6: Rovaniemi - Departure
Your Itinerary —
Upon arrival in Helsinki make your own way to the centrally located Solo Sokos Hotel Torni 4*. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city with beautiful islands and great green parks. The city’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs. This day is at your leisure to explore the town or take an excursion.
Overnight in Solo Sokos Hotel Torni (or similar), Helsinki.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Today is another day to discover Helsinki before making your way to the train station in the evening to catch the overnight train up north, to Kemi. This journey will depart at approx 23:13 and arrival will be at approx 09:36 the following morning.
Overnight in a private compartment on the VR Night Train from Helsinki to Kemi.
Upon arrival in Kemi, a shared transfer will be waiting for you and take you to your next hotel. The SnowHotel, which is a part of the SnowCastle, has unique, beautifully decorated snow rooms and offers a true arctic adventure. With an average temperature of -5°C, sleep on ice beds covered in fluffy rugs and fleecy sleeping bags, making this a superb and comfortable stay. The SnowHotel is part of the enormous SnowCastle, a highly unique venue for visitors in search of wonderful winter activities.
Overnight at the SnowHotel Kemi.
After breakfast, you will take a shared transfer to Kemi railway station for your 1-hour 30-minute (approx.) train journey north-east to Rovaniemi. Upon arrival into the "official" hometown of Santa Claus, take a transfer to your unique accommodation located only a 20-minute journey from town.
This magical property is the gate to the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, a wilderness destination ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. The hiking area’s trail network is diverse and has a variety of hiking destinations and excursion possibilities. You have the rest for the day at leisure to explore the town or opt-in for some activities.
Overnight stay in a Panorama Design Hut.
Following breakfast, today is at leisure. With a variety of activities to choose from, talk to the staff at the hotel about what you can get up to in Rovaniemi. Some of our suggestions include visiting Santa Claus Village, the Arktikum Science Museum, a Reindeer Farm Visit, a snowmobile safari into the forest or Husky Safari into the Arctic Circle Wilderness. With a plethora of excursions and activities, this winter wonderland is sure to excite!
Overnight stay in a Panorama Design Hut.
Day 6: Rovaniemi - Departure
After breakfast, a shared transfer will be waiting to take you from your hotel to Rovaniemi Aiport. Board your return flight back to the UK with amazing memories of Lapland!
Your Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following accommodation with this offer.
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni 4*, Helsinki
You will stay in a Standard Room with breakfast at Solo Sokos Hotel Torni 4* or similar, for 1 night.
VR Night Train from Helsinki to Kemi
You will stay in a Private Compartment with private W/C on board the VR Night Train from Helsinki to Kemi, for 1 night.
Note: No breakfast is included at this overnight accommodation.
SnowHotel, Kemi
You will stay in a Superior Snow Room with breakfast at the SnowHotel Kemi, for 1 night.
Wild Nordic Lodge, Rovaniemi
You will stay in a Panorama Design Hut with breakfast at the Wild Nordic Lodge in Rovaniemi, for 2 nights.
The cabins at the Wild Nordic Lodge place guests right in the midst of nature with glass walls that look out to the crisp outdoors, giving you the ideal chance to view the Northern Lights. Immersive yet totally cosy, the Panorama Design Huts are designed by the Finnish company Pine Art Production and boast a distinctly modern Lappish look inspired by nature’s building materials.
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Your Journey —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Train: Your overnight journey from Helsinki to Kemi on a VR Train and your train from Kemi to Rovaniemi are both included in this offer.
Transfers: Transfers are not included from Helsinki Airport to your hotel and hotel to Helsinki train station.
You have the following transfers included:
Shared transfer from Kemi railway station to Snowhotel
Shared transfer from Snowhotel to Kemi railway station
Shared transfer from Rovaniemi railway station to Wild Nordic Lodge
Shared transfer from Wild Nordic Lodge to Rovaniemi airport