We Love —
- Zipping through serene wintery landscapes on your included snowmobile safari.
- Gazing up at the starry night sky from the Northern Lights camp and warming up by a cracking campfire.
- Easing tired muscles in the hotel's sauna or strolling to Rovaniemi to see Arktikum Museum's striking modern architecture.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Do Lapland in style on this multi-activity 4 or 7 night stay where you will get the chance to embark on a snowmobile adventure and try and spot the Northern Lights.
There are also other incredible excursions you can add on to your stay at the time of booking (at an extra cost).
Your 4 night itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Rovaniemi
- Days 2 to 4: Rovaniemi
- Day 5: Departure from Rovaniemi
Your 7 night itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival
- Days 2 to 7: Rovaniemi
- Day 8: Departure
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1
Located on the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland. Surrounded by nature, this charming town is the perfect base for incredible activities from Northern Lights sightings to husky sledding through snow-covered forests.
Whether visiting Santa Claus Village or the Arktikum Museum, Rovaniemi exudes winter charm and offers a glimpse into the fascinating local culture.
Your hotel is just 400 metres from Rovaniemi town centre, and is the ideal starting point for your adventures in Lapland.
- Transfer to your hotel included
- Night in Aaakenus Hotel 3*
Days 2 - 4 OR 7 (depending on the offer you choose)
Enjoy free days to discover your surroundings and go on your 2 included excursions.
A 2-hour snowmobile safari through Lapland’s snowy wilderness offers an exhilarating ride through snow-covered landscapes, with the Arctic air whipping by.
As darkness falls, the Northern Lights camp provides the perfect serene setting to warm up by a campfire, as you try and spot the mesmerising natural phenomenon dancing across the night sky.
- Breakfast included
- 2 activities included: Snowmobile safari and Northern Lights camp
- Nights in Aaakenus Hotel 3*
Please note: The Northern Lights are a natural phenonmenon and there is no guarantee you will be able to see them during your visit.
Day 5 OR 8 (depending on the offer you choose)
Head back to the airport after an incredible trip.
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to airport included
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
After days exporing, return to your cosy Standard Room in the 3*Aaakenus Hotel in Rovaniemi.
If the hotel listed above is unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in a similar hotel. Local standards apply.
Maximum room capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child. Single rooms are also available.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Your included excursions —
Snowmobile safari
Embark on a snowmobile adventure where you'll learn the basics of driving a snowmobile along frozen rivers and through snow-covered forests.
You'll be able to admire the magnificent panorama of the valley from the top of the hills, and enjoy a hot drink when you stop for a break.
Northern Lights camp
This excursion will take you to the Northern Lights camp, located away from the lights of the city, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the polar sky.
Once there, find the Northern Lights Cinema, built inside a huge snow igloo, which shows a film and impressive photos of the Northern Lights. You'll also have plenty of time to go for a walk, enjoy an invigorating ride in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile and sit down by the fire to admire the polar sky. With a bit of luck, the sky will be clear and you'll be able to see the moon and stars, and maybe even the Northern Lights.
Your optional excursions —
Husky safari (2.5 hrs)
This safari offers you a unique experience on an expedition into the wilderness with huskies.
Back at the kennels, you can enjoy a hot berry juice around the fire while chatting to the musher about these extraordinary polar animals.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departure: 9.15 am
Frequency: Morning: Every day
Afternoon: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Includes: Winter clothing, transfers, visit to the kennels, 1h15 husky safari (10km), 2 people per carriage, children in the sleigh, hot drinks, English-speaking guide.
Reindeer safari to Santa's village
Lapland is famous for Father Christmas and his reindeer, so what could be better than a reindeer safari to Santa's village?
Get comfortable on a reindeer-drawn sleigh, and set off on snowy tracks through the forest to Santa's village. In the village, you'll have plenty of time to meet Santa in his office, send postcards from Santa's main post office and browse the souvenir and craft shops. You'll be given a special reindeer driving licence and a diploma for crossing the Arctic Circle.
Excursion to the Ranua nature reserve
At Ranua nature reserve, you'll meet endangered Arctic animal species, including the polar bear, Arctic fox, snowy owl and musk ox, all of which are under serious threat from climate change.
You'll find out how these species are protected and how injured animals are cared for and then released back into the wild. Ranua Nature Reserve is a zoo that is also committed to protecting endangered animal species and encouraging local people to take part in protection programmes. You can then visit the souvenir and wine shops before the return journey to Rovaniemi.
Your journey to Finland —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Lapland
Lapland casts a powerful spell: the midnight sun, the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) and roaming reindeer are part of its allure – as is Santa Claus himself, who ‘officially’ resides here – along with the awesome latitudes. At Nuorgam, the northernmost point, you have passed Iceland and nearly all of Canada and Alaska.
Spanning 30% of Finland’s land area, Lapland is home to just 3% of its population. Its vast wilderness is ripe for exploring on foot, skis or sled. The sense of space, pure air and big skies are what's most memorable here, more so than the towns.
Lapland’s far north is known as Sápmi, home of the Sámi, whose main communities are around Inari, Utsjoki and Hetta. Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, is the most popular gateway to the north.
