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min : -7°C
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We Love —
- Embarking on a winter adventure to cross the arctic circle and to experience the magic of visiting Santa Claus Village.
- Making new friends at the Husky Park and enjoying a thrilling 3 kilometer husky sledge ride.
- Falling asleep beneath a canopy of stars in a glass igloo on the final night of this unforgettable trip.
Customer reviews —
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Your itinerary in brief —
Live a truly enchanting experience and immerse yourself in a journey of discovery through unbeatable landscapes in Lapland, surrounded by virtually untouched nature.
Your itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrive in Rovaniemi
DAY 2: Rovaniemi, Visit to the Santa Claus Village, Arctic Crossing Ceremony, Reindeer Sledge Ride
DAY 3: Rovaniemi, Visit to a Husky Park, Husky Sledge Ride, Visit to the Ranua Zoo
DAY 4: Night in Santa Claus Igloo
DAY 5: Departure
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1: Arrive in Rovaniemi
Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are a key factor in the allure of Lapland where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the dark winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wild wilderness.
- Night at Sokos Vaakuna, Arctic City, Santa Claus Hotel
DAY 2: SANTA'S VILLAGE & THE REINDEER SLED RIDE
Immerse yourself in the magic of Lapland. The first stop is the Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle. You will participate in the traditional ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle and receive a diploma certifying your visit. After the ceremony, you will experience a reindeer sled at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy a hot drink around the fire.
- Visit to Santa Claus Village
- Crossing the Arctic Circle
- Reindeer Sled Ride
- Night at Sokos Vaakuna, Arctic City, Santa Claus Hotel
- Breakfast included
DAY 3: HUSKIES & THE POLAR ZOO OF RANUA
The first stop today is a Husky Farm, where you will learn all you need to know about huskies and their way of living. Take the opportunity to get a ride through a mini husky safari (3 km) with a musher.
Your next visit is to the northernmost zoo in the world – Ranua. Your guide will take you on a brisk walk outdoors to admire the Arctic wildlife in its genuine wilderness setting. Elk, reindeer, wolverines, arctic fox and of course the impressive polar bear can be found in this Zoo.
- Visit to Husky Farm
- Husky Safari
- Visit to Ranua Polar Zoo
- Night at Sokos Vaakuna, Arctic City, Santa Claus Hotel
- Breakfast included
Day 4: Rovaniemi - The Night in a Glass Igloo
- Free time to explore Rovaniemi
- Transfer to your Glass Igloo
- Night at Santa Claus Igloo
- Breakfast and dinner included
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
- Breakfast included
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
Sleep soundly in hand-picked accommodation for your comfort as you stay overnight at Sokos Vaakuna, Arctic City, Santa Claus Hotel for Night 1 to 3 and in a Glas Igloo for your last night on Night 4
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay.
Optional excursions —
Northern lights viewing by bus with picnic (3 hours)
Treat yourself to a 3-hour Northern Lights viewing trip by bus, with picnic lunch (drinks not included).
Please note: The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon subject to certain weather and atmospheric conditions, so observation is not guaranteed during your stay.
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Northern Lights viewing by snowmobile (3 hours)
Opt for a 3-hour snowmobile outing and embark on an exhilarating Northern Lights hunt,.
Please note: The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon subject to certain weather and atmospheric conditions, so sightings are not guaranteed during your stay.
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Snowmobile ride (2 hours)
For the ultimate in adventure, choose a 2-hour snowmobile ride to explore the Lapland landscape.
Ice water swim in wetsuit (3 hours)
Enjoy a unique experience as you swim in the waters of an icy lake in a full wetsuit.
Practical information:
Duration: 3 hours
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Snowmobile ride for 1 person
Choose a 2-hour snowmobile ride to explore the Lapland landscapes.
Details:
2 people per snowmobile
Departures at 9 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours
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Your journey to Rovaniemi —
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
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have 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 destinations —
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.
