Jan
min : -7°C
max : -2°C
We Love —
- Touring Finland - a breathtakingly beautiful country of forests, lakes, glaciers and the famous Northern Lights.
- Experiencing a husky-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered forest.
- Returning to your cosy accommodtion after days in the crisp, fresh air.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Get ready for an incredible Finish adventure, starting in the lively Rovaniemi, before continuting on to wilder areas with a sled pulled by huskies through a snowy forest and the chance to spot an aurora borealis shimmering in the sky.
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Rovaniemi
Day 2: Rovaniemi - husky safari and Ranua wildlife park
Day 3: Rovaniemi - Inari / Reindeer farm
Day 4: Inari - Kirkenes Ice Hotel - Inari
Day 5: Inari - Departure
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1: Arrival in Rovaniemi
Arrive in Rovaniemi, Lapland's lively capital, and find the perfect winter wonderland for Santa's official hometown.
Here the hustle and bustle of the streets and ski resorts are just minutes away from the stunning wilderness of the surrounding landscapes, and with the capital being at the gateway of the Arctic Circle.
- Find your way to your hotel (private airport transfer can be booked at an extra cost)
- Night in Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
Day 2: Dog sledding and Ranua Wildlife Park
Leave for Ranua to a dog sled farm and head out on a 3km ride through with a musher.
End with lunch in Ranua Park - the world's most northerly zoo - and admire the Arctic animals in their natural habitat, from Moose and reindeer to wolverines, the Arctic
fox and polar bears. Spend some free time to visit a store selling the famous Finnish Fazer chocolates.
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Go for the optional Northern Lights excursion (at an additional cost) for a chance to see this natural phenomenon
- Night in Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel
Day 3: Rovaniemi - Inari - reindeer farm
Head out on a guided visit to Napapiiri to a traditional Reindeer farm where you will get the chance to meet these majestic animals up close, and try driving a reindeer sled.
In the early afternoon, continue further north towards Inari beyond the Arctic Circle, and spend the evening at your leisure to explore the village of Inari, known for its stunning natural beauty, notably the iconic Lake Inari, and rich Sámi culture.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night at Inari Hotelli
Day 4: Inari - Kirkenes Snowhotel - Inari // King Crab Safari
Departure to the town of Kirkenes, the capital of the Barents region.
Enjoy free time to explore the city of Kirkenes, followed by a visit to the most famous Kirkenes attraction: the Kirkenes Ice Hotel - a hotel built entirely of snow and ice each year, open from December to April with an interior temperature of -4°C.
- Breakfast included
- Night at Inari Hotelli
Day 5: Departure
Spend the morning exploring Inari at your leisure, making sure to see the parliament, cultural center and remarkable Siida Museum which traces the history, life and
culture of the Sami people.
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to Ivalo airport for your return flight back home
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
At each of your stops on your polar adventure, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully chosen hotels.
Your hotels during your trip:
Rovaniemi: Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel (or similar)
Inari: Inari Hotelli (or similar)
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Single rooms are not available. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults.
Your dining choices
Throughout your tour, you will enjoy meals as per your itinerary which consists of breakfast from days 2 to 5, an included lunch on day 2 in Ranua Park (excluding drinks) and a 3-course dinner on days 3 and 4 (including coffee/tea).
Your optional excursions —
Picnic under the stars in search of the Northern Lights (by coach - 3h)
In the evening, a guide will take you out of the city and into the light to a place where the chances of seeing the Northern Lights are greatest. You'll have a picnic under the stars and, with a bit of luck, you'll see the Northern Lights.
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
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.
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital city of Lapland in northern Finland, and is known as the 'official hometown of Santa Claus'. 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 6km 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.
Besides the Christmas festivities, Rovaniemi is also a great springboard from which to explore the Ranua Wildlife Park and the Arkitikum Science Museum. While you might have a spectacular winter break in mind, the summer is the time to experience the unique spectacle of the Midnight Sun - between the 6th June-7th July, the sun never falls below the horizon, meaning even more time for activities like horse riding, hiking, and jet skiing!
