We Love —
- Welcome to Lapland! Experience the perfect place to try out thrilling winter activities such as snowmobiling, reindeer safaris or dog sledding.
- Visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland located in the Arctic Circle and the official home of Father Christmas!
- Enjoy the fresh winter air and a chance to see the Northern Lights flicker in the sky with an included evening tour to witness the incredible natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis.
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
Take a winter break in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland – Finland’s nothern-most province located on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Enjoy a husky ride through the white wilderness and gaze the sky searching for the Northern Lights. Choose from a 3, 4, 5 or 7-night duration!
DAY 1: Arrive in Rovaniemi
DAY 2: Husky Safari & Aurora Borealis Adventure
DAY 3: At leisure with optional activities
DAY 4: Departure
For longer durations, all days after Day 2 are at your own leisure discover Rovaniemi or pick an optional excursion.
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Husky Safari 10 KM (2.5 Hours)
Your Husky Safari begins at 9pm on Day 2 of your stay.
Meet your transport at 9:15am at the hotel. After a short drive from town, you’ll arrive at a husky kennel, where friendly huskies will enthusiastically welcome you. Before departing on the safari, you will be instructed how to control the sleds. This safari allows you to experience something unique: the ties between the musher and the dogs formed on a joint expedition into the wilderness. You soon learn that behind its icy-blue gaze, a husky is a friendly canine character who works closely with people. Once you return to the kennel, you can enjoy hot berry juice by an open fire and chat away with the musher about these amazing northern animals.
Aurora Borealis Adventure (4 hours)
Your Aurora Borealis Adventure begins at 9pm on Day 2 of your stay.
After stepping out of the car in the middle of the Lappish wilderness, you’ll proceed to a river while experiencing the surrounding tranquil nature. To witness the northern sky at its finest, you get to reach the best possible spot. But, be patient, as the auroras love playing hide-and-seek. You never know when they might show up! While enjoying the peace of nature, you can fry sausages surrounded by the warmth of the fire. Next, your journey swings by a cosy old building “Poro-Pekan Pirtti”. Here you’ll get a trip to the past of Lapland by the welcoming hosts of the house. This relaxing escape will satisfy all your senses! Transfer to the wilderness and back by car (50 km one way).
Your Hotel —
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Settle into Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna in Rovaniemi in a cosy Standard Room. Located in the centre of Rovaniemi, your accommodation is an international hotel just a stone's throw away from both the Kemijoki river and the town centre and its shopping amenities. The hotel restaurants feature a wide range of specialities, from rustic French cuisine to Lappish delicacies, as well as the best Tex-Mex in town, all offering warm-hearted service of Lappish hospitality. The private saunas are open daily, 5-9pm. Please note there is a restriction of max. 6 people in the room at the same time.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay.
Your Journey to Rovaniemi —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Return airport transfers are included for all offers. For inbound transfer arrangements, please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Your Destination —
Your Destination
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!
