Extend your holiday by 1 night (offer 2) with a stay in Helsinki. Before heading off to the Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, you can explore the capital of Finland. You will be accommodated at the Sokos hotel Presidentti, an innovative and modern hotel located next to the Kamppi Shopping Centre, close to the Parliament House.

Finnishness is the driving force for this hotel, from its tasty meals at the Bistro Manu to its sauna and indoor pool. Make yourself cosy in your modern and comfortable Standard Room and enjoy breakfast in the morning before venturing out to explore Helsinki.

On the second day of your trip, make your way to the train station in the evening to catch the overnight train up north, to Rovaniemi. This journey will depart from Helsinki at roughly 6pm or 9pm and will arrive in Rovaniemi approximately 12 hours later on the following morning (schedule subject to change).

Whether you choose offer 1 or 2, you will enjoy a stay at the Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, not far from Rovaniemi. Surrounded by the rapids of River Raudanjoki, lush forest and fresh air, this traditional Finnish log cabin stay is perfect for those seeking a serene holiday with an opportunity to visit Rovaniemi's city centre (only 20 minutes away), Santa Claus Village (12 minutes away) and will experience a once-in-a-lifetime activity of driving their very own team of huskies through the wintry forests (included in your offer).

Please note: If you choose offer 1 you will be transferred on a shared basis from the airport to the resort and if you choose offer 2, you will be privately transferred from the Rovaniemi train station to the resort. 

At the Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, you are only 20 minutes away from Rovaniemi, the capital city of Lapland. Home to Santa Claus Village, a year-round Christmas-themed attraction, this is heaven on earth for festive fanatics. Breathe in the purest air in Europe and dive into a country where 70% of the territory is covered with forest areas - this is a true escape from the everyday.

Thanks to the city’s proximity to the Arctic Circle (just 6 km away), the city is the perfect place for a magical wintry escape. Catch the incredible spectacle of the Northern Lights, and explore the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, a diverse trail network where you can admire rapids and aapa mires, a complex landscape of wetlands.

Included in your offer is a husky safari (which you can read more about in the 'Your Included Excursions' sections below) on day 2 and a free shuttle bus transfer to Santa Claus Village on day 3. You can also add other excursions to your holiday for an extra fee at the next stage of the booking process. Go on an evening snowshoeing adventure, reindeer safari or Santa's sleigh ride, all through the beautiful winter landscape at the edge of the arctic circle.

The Panorama Design Hut offers an intimate space close to Lapland nature. Wake up each morning to views of the lovely wintry landscape from the wide windows of your hut and make the most of your time in this cosy accommodation with its quality amenities and queen/twin beds.

The huts are 100 metres away from the main building and sauna and 150 metres away from the snowshoe routes.

With this husky safari, you will have the opportunity to drive your own team of huskies through beautiful wintry forests and along the shores of the Raudanjoki River by the Wilderness Resort.

When you arrive at the husky camp at the Wilderness Resort, you will first be shown how to control the husky sled. You will drive your own husky team for approximately 5 kilometres (20 - 30 minutes duration) depending on the weather, with an opportunity to stop halfway through to change drivers.

Travelling on a sleigh pulled by reindeer is a very old way of travelling in Lapland. This traditional mode of transport brings you closer to the beautiful, peacefulness of the forest. During this trip we will go on about a 3 kilometre ride through the snowy forest in the sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Here in the beautiful nature nearby Rovaniemi, there are many great possibilities for taking photos during this tour and feeding the reindeer their favourite snacks. Warm drinks with a pastry are served indoors, while you listen to interesting stories about reindeer herding and wilderness life in Lapland.

Snowshoeing is a great way to experience Lapland’s wintry wildernesses, enjoy the fresh and clean air, and get some exercise. People in the Arctic have been using snowshoes already for centuries, and they were intended to assist people when travelling the snowy landscapes.

After a 20-minute transfer, we will arrive to the wilderness area, where you will get all the equipment you need, and then we head for the forest trails. Using snowshoes is easy, you don’t need to be a skilled skier to learn what snowshoe hiking is all about – a reasonably good balance and warm clothing is all you require.

During the trip there will be a break to make an open fire where we enjoy hot chocolate drink and sweet buns in the lovely wintry atmosphere.

Open your senses and experience the silence of the forest by snowshoeing by night. The reflection of the snow, the stars and the moon gives us light as we find our way through the darkness of the beautiful Lappish forest.

With only a 20-minute transfer from the city lights, one can enjoy the fresh clean air of the wilderness, get some exercise, admire the beauty of the snow-white forest, and hopefully view the northern lights. About halfway through the safari, we make a stop and the guide will light a campfire. Warm snacks and drinks will be served and stories about the northern lights shared.

This forest sightseeing tour takes you through beautiful wintry forest scenery and landscapes around the Arctic Circle area. You will travel in a comfortable sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. Covered under warm blankets to keep you cosy, you can take photos during the trip from the sleigh and during the short stops we will make in the beautiful forest.