We Love —
- Stunning landscapes of mountains and snow-covered trees from a sledge pulled by reindeer in amazing Lapland.
- Meeting Father Christmas and visiting his home and office at the Santa Claus Holiday Village.
- Snowmobiling deep into the snowy woods to watch the Northern Lights from the perfect vantage point.
Customer reviews —
Your itinerary in brief —
Venture into the mystical winter wonderland that is Lapland right on the Article Circle in Finland on a 4 or 7-night Magical Winter in Lapland Tour.
Choose some of the incredible optional excursions for a chance to go snowshoeing through enchanting forests, be pulled in a sledge by reindeer and with a bit of luck, watch the awe-inspiring Northern Lights that grace Lapland's night sky.
Choose the length of your stay:
4-night tour
- Day 1: Arrival at Rovaniemi Airport and transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Reindeer sleigh ride
- Day 3-4: Free days
- Day 5: Departure
7-night tour:
- Days 1 & 2: similar to 4-night itinerary
- Day 3-6: Free days
- Day 7: Departure
Please note that the order of the individual programme items may change.
For an additional fee, you can add any of these five excursion options:
Your itinerary in detail —
4 night tour
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ROVANIEMI
Suomu is a picturesque ski resort located in the northern part of Finland. Nestled amidst the stunning Lapland wilderness, Suomu offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Arctic Circle while enjoying a wide range of winter activities. With its well-maintained slopes and cosy cabins, Suomu is a popular destination for both local and international winter enthusiasts seeking an authentic Finnish winter wonderland experience.
- Arrival at Rovaniemi airport
- Possibility to stop at Santa's Village (if your flight arrives before 4 PM).
Overnight stay at Suomutunturi Hotel 4* (or similar).
Dinner included.
DAY 2: REINDEER SLEIGH RIDE
- It's time to don your cold-weather gear that will keep you cosy all week.
- Enjoy an included 30-minute reindeer safari.
- Return to your hotel to enjoy the pool and traditional Finnish sauna (accessible throughout your stay), the nearby ski slopes, or a stroll to take in the resort's charm.
7 night tour
DAYS 1 & 2: similar to the 4 night itinerary.
DAYS 3 -7: FREE DAYS
- Enjoy a couple of free days to enjoy your holiday at your own pace or personalise your stay according to the list of attached options (pre-booking is advised to guarantee availability).
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.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
You will be staying in a Deluxe Room at Hotel Suomunturi 4*.
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Maximum room capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Your dining choices
This is a half board stay (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis conditions.
For ultimate relaxation upgrade to full board with your breakfast, lunch, and evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant (you can select this at the next stage of the booking process). Drinks are excluded and conditions may apply.
Optional excursions —
Stop at Santa's village on arrival or return (duration: 2 hours)
Explore Santa's village on your way to or from the airport and admire the decorations.
Please note:
Due to opening hours, the stop at Santa's Village on the way to the hotel or on the way back to the airport can only be made for guests with an arrival flight before 4PM or a departure flight after 1PM.
Electric snowmobile safari (2.5 hours)
Ride the snowmobile at night to the best viewpoints where you might get a chance to see the northern lights.
Enjoy a unique and eco-friendly experience with the electric snowmobile safari. This new electric snowmobile is completely designed in Lapland! You will learn to drive this vehicle with the help of our instructor and enjoy the snow to the fullest. Fun guaranteed with respect for the environment.
Practical information:
Duration: 2.5 hours
Availability and departure:
- Monday 2 p.m.
- Wednesday 10 a.m.
- Friday 10am
What's included:
- clothing against extreme cold
- English speaking instructor/guide
- 1 electric snowmobile per 2 people for 1.5 hours
- hot drinks
Husky Safari (approximately 3 miles)
Head out into the snowy wilderness, led by a team of hukies. Afterwards, enjoy a warming hot drink and a visit to the kennels.
- There will be two people per team. Halfway through, we make a stop where you get the chance to change drivers, so everyone can experience riding Arctic sled dogs.
- After the ride, we will visit the kennel to cuddle the dogs and take pictures.
- Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided.
Duration: 1 to 4 hours, depending on the programme (approximately 3 miles)
What's included:
- warm winter clothing
- transfers
- visit kennel
- 5 km safari tour
- 1 sledge per 2 people
- hot drinks + biscuits
- English-speaking guide
Ice fishing at KemijÄrvi (2 hours)
Ice fishing is one of the activities not to be missed. Enjoy the Arctic beauty of Lapland and the silence all around. All the places selected for ice fishing not only offer good chances of catching something, but also aim to restore tranquillity and peace of mind. Your guide will prepare the fish after you have caught them.
Further information:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Includes: Hot drinks, juices and snacks.
- Note: Minimum: 2 people.
- Age: Suitable for all ages.
Reindeer safari (approximately 2 hours)
Reindeer, also known as Santa's flying helpers, take you on a peaceful journey through the winter forest. Reindeer have a long history in Finnish culture and are still important helpers for the people of Lapland. So why not discover the most traditional and soothing way to explore Lapland's quiet countryside?
Your journey to Lapland —
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.
