6 days tour

Finnish Lapland Winter Family Holiday

Finnish Lapland Winter Family Holiday

This tour includes:

Guide

All Intrepid Family trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to assist your family to take the hassle out of your travels and help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for fun things to do and see - for both kids and parents, recommend great local eating venues that will even get the kids trying new things, and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. Our leaders are not babysitters on this trip - we leave that to you (the experts), but they will make sure that group members of all ages are able to explore their destination safely and with as much fun as possible. Our group leaders are not responsible for looking after children at any time and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times throughout this itinerary.

Others

Helsinki to Rovaniemi - Santa Claus Express Overnight Train Helsinki - City walking tour Helsinki - Heureka Finnish Science Center visit and guided tour Rovaniemi - Santa Village Rovaniemi - Reindeer farm Rovaniemi - Husky safari experience Levi - Halipuu Forest - Tree hugging & cocooning experience

Transport

Private vehicle , local train , public bus , overnight sleeper train

Accommodation

Weโ€™ve sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Europe may be different to the standards you are used to. Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally donโ€™t provide kettles or fridges and in particular destinations, rooms may be rather small. CHECK-IN TIME: Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination. PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION: If youโ€™ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Hotel (4 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Snowshoeing - EUR85 Nordic skiing - EUR85

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Finnish Lapland Winter Family Holiday

  • Day 1 Day 1: Helsinki
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Helsinki

      Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your family adventure kicks off in Helsinki with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe check out the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Senate Square or catch a performance at the National Theatre. You may want to consider purchasing the Helsinki Card โ€“ which is both an economical way to travel on Helsinki City Transport (HKL) services and free admission to the main Helsinki sights and nearly 50 museums. After your meeting, you might like to head out for an optional welcome dinner with your group.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Rovaniemi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Rovaniemi

      Join your leader on an orientation walk around Helsinki in the morning. Then, hop on a train to the Heureka Finnish Science Center for a guided tour. The kids will love the chance to feel like a mad scientist with all of the interactive exhibits! Later, return to Helsinki and have some free time to prepare for tonightโ€™s journey. In the evening, youโ€™ll board the famous โ€™Santa Claus Expressโ€™, a comfortable overnight train to Rovaniemi (approx 12 hours), known to many as the hometown of Santa Claus, located just 6 km south of the Arctic Circle.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rovaniemi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rovaniemi

      The train arrives in Rovaniemi early this morning. Once youโ€™ve settled into the capital of Lapland โ€“ and the official hometown of Santa Claus โ€“ itโ€™s time for the kids to write their list and check it twice as you head off to meet Mr Claus himself at Santa Village. Cross into the Arctic Circle along the way, showing just how far north youโ€™ve come. Once the Christmas wishes have been made, return to Rovaniemi for a free afternoon to explore the city and its surroundings. Maybe head out for a family hike and witness spectacular rapids and aapa mires, or stay in town and visit the Arktikum, the Museum of Finland. Itโ€™s a place to learn about the nature and history of the north, where modern technology is being used to have the exhibits come alive.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Rovaniemi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Rovaniemi

      Make sure you rug up for todayโ€™s adventures, as you head out to meet sled dogs! In the morning, meet your guides and dogs for an introduction to basic mushing techniques. Then, depending on the season, youโ€™ll head off across beautiful white lakes and into the forest. These incredible huskies are doing what they love most โ€“ making a lot of noise before rushing along sprawling trails. The young ones might get to give the dogs a pet and a cuddle โ€“ just be sure to ask the sledmaster first. After the ride, warm yourself by an open fire and chow down on sausages and drink some hot berry juice. In the afternoon, youโ€™ll visit a reindeer farm has been operating since 1861, and you may have the opportunity to feed and watch these cute animals go about their daily routine. You will be shown their skills in reindeer herding with the option to get close and personal with some of the animals on the farm.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Levi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Levi

      This morning, transfer to Halipuu Forest. The family that owns the land wanted to save the trees from being felled, so began inviting visitors in to hug the trees, in an effort to spread awareness of nature conservation. Youโ€™ll get to hear about these efforts on a forest guided walk, as well as being able to hug a few trees. Thereโ€™ll also be an arctic cocooning experience, followed by a hot chocolate around a fire and the option to plant a tree of your own. Return to Levi for the night, making sure to keep an eye out for any hint of the Northern Lights.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Levi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Levi

      Your adventures through Lapland come to an end today after breakfast. If you would like to extend your stay in the region we are happy to book additional nights for you (subject to availability), or we can help to book optional transfer to either Levi or Rovaniemi airports.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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