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Winter in Finland: Lapland & Northern Lights
7 days, Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Picture this: the warmth of a crackling campfire inside a cozy traditional tent as you scan the sky for the northern lights. Feel the rush as you glide through snowy trails on a husky-pulled sleigh, chilly air on your face. Connect with Indigenous herders, learning their age-old traditions and daily life with reindeer. This seven-day adventure through Finland’s breathtaking Lapland is the ultimate winter escape.
7 days
Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary Notes
Please note that due to high demand there may be limited availability when booking optional activities during the tour. Many of these can be pre-booked and we recommend that they are purchased in advance in order to secure space as they are quite popular. See the Available Extras below for details and add them in the Tour Extras section when confirming your trip.
Please also note that the weather near the Arctic Circle can be variable, especially in winter. Occasionally this will mean that we need to amend our itinerary to keep you safe. We will always endeavour to deliver a tour as close to the itinerary described as possible and ensure you see as much as possible, despite any bad weather. Likewise, the Northern Lights are seasonal and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Itinerary
Day 1Helsinki
Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying short orientation walk and an optional dinner out with the group.
Day 2Helsinki, Overnight Train
Head out on the town this morning and learn what your CEO loves so much about Helsinki. Wander down the Mannerheinmintie and finish up at the fascinating Lutheran Church. Explore on your own with some free time before joining your CEO once again for a stroll to the newly built Helsinki library. This evening, board an overnight train for the journey north to Rovaniemi, Lapland.
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BreakfastDay 3Rovaniemi
Disembark in Rovaniemi and transfer to the hotel, our base of exploration for the next four nights. Visit a local husky kennel to spend time with the dogs and their mushers and personally experience what they do best - pull. Next, transfer to a traditional reindeer farm for a chance to interact with the animals and to engage with the indigenous herders. Savour a traditional lunch before returning to Rovaniemi for some free time. In the evening, check out a local handicraft workshop and if conditions are right, set off with your CEO to try and glimpse the northern lights in the dark sky.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 4Rovaniemi
The capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi is also known for being home to Santa Claus himself. Today, cross the Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus Village to pen your holiday wishes and mail them from Santa's very own post office. Enjoy some free time in the village for lunch and perhaps to meet the big guy himself before returning to Rovaniemi. Later, transfer from town to the wilderness of Kuoksa for a one-of-a-kind campfire experience and if you're lucky, the northern lights will light up the sky.
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BreakfastDay 5Rovaniemi
Choose your own adventure today; a choice between two included excursions that take you into the local wilderness. Don your warmest winter gear and decide whether you'd prefer to try your hand at ice fishing or tromp through the snow on snow shoes. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to relax at the hotel or get out to further explore this interesting town.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 6Rovaniemi
Today is yours to explore on your own! Relax in town, re-visit Santa's Village or perhaps visit a private sauna in the woods. This evening join your CEO for an optional farewell dinner in town.
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BreakfastDay 7Rovaniemi
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Helsinki Walking Tour
- Helsinki Library Visit
- Orientation Walk Rovaniemi
- Kuoska Reindeer Farm and Husky Experience
- CEO-led northern lights hunt
- Visit Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle line
- Campfire and northern lights experience
- Choice of ice fishing or snowshoeing excursion
- Handicraft demonstration
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (5 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Allow USD420-550 for meals not included.
Transportation
Overnight train, private transport, local bus, walking
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.