8 days tour

Polar Adventure

Polar Adventure

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking tour leader Local guide in Helsinki (3h)

Accommodation

6 x overnight in the mentioned hotels or similar 1 x overnight on the train in DBL cabin

Meals

7 x breakfast and 2 lunches 1 tasting during the Royal Crab excursion (D6) 2 3-course dinners incl. coffee/tea (D5 and D6)

Others

Guided tour of Helsinki (3h) Icebreaker Excursion (day 3 - approx. 3/3.5 hours) Snowexperience365 visit Visit of Husky Farm Visit to a reindeer farm and mini-safari in a reindeer sleigh of about 800 meters King Crab Excursion (about 3 hours)

Transport

Helsinki airport transfer โ€“ hotel Bus for 3 hours + transfer hotel-Helsinki train station LDC from Kemi to Ivalo Coach for hotel-Ivalo airport transfer Internal flight Ivalo -Helsinki

Not included:

Optional

Rovaniemi: Lapland picnic and search for the northern lights, by coach (3h) Kirkenes: Visit at the Snow Hotel ร  Kirkenes

Flights

Others

Luggage Handling Tips & Personal Expenses Drinks Lunch & Dinners not mentioned above

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Itinerary of your trip Polar Adventure

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

      Arrival In Helsinki

      Welcome to Helsinki, one of the northernmost capitals in the world.

      Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

      The capital of Helsinki is built on a peninsula surrounded by some 330 

      islands, the city is strongly characterized by the presence of water. 

      Summer is the most pleasant time to discover Helsinki. The Midnight 

      Sun allows you to enjoy the city and cultural events. The Christmas 

      period is also very warm. The streets of Helsinki are then covered with 

      snow and the spectacle of the illuminations is magical despite the cold.

      Dinner under own arragements

      Overnight at Scandic Grand Marina hotel or similar

  • Day 2 Helsinki โ€“ Kemi // Guided Tour And Overnight Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Helsinki โ€“ Kemi // Guided Tour And Overnight Train

      Breakfast at the hotel.

      Guided tour of the Finnish capital including Senaatintori, the 

      magnificent architectural ensemble of Senate Square. An empire-style 

      work of art (scenes from the movie Doctor Zhivago were filmed here). 

      Continue to Kauppatori, a picturesque market square on the edge of 

      the port, characterized by an abundance of flowers, fruits and busy 

      merchants. Helsinki is very rich architecturally, with in particular the 

      cathedral of Tuomio kirkko built in the 19th century, endowed with an 

      imposing copper dome. Concerts are regularly given there. Finally, you 

      will pass in front of the neo-Byzantine style Uspenskiin Katedraali 

      Orthodox Cathedral erecting its mighty mass of red bricks in Katajaka 

      Island.

      Lunch and free afternoon.

      In the early evening, board the overnight train to Kemi.

      Dinner under own arrangement.

      Night train in double cabin.


  • Day 3 Kemi โ€“ Rovaniemi // Ice-Breaker And Swimming Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kemi โ€“ Rovaniemi // Ice-Breaker And Swimming Cruise

      Arrival in Kemi, on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia.

      Breakfast at a hotel restaurant.

      Go on an incredible adventure on the icy waters of the Gulf.

      Observe the clash between the powerful icebreaker and the thick layer 

      of ice of this sea. Stroll on the icy expanse that awaits you. Defy the 

      laws of nature in comfort and safety aboard the icebreaker. Live an 

      unusual experience by swimming in the icy waters with a survival suit 

      or by getting off the boat for the time to walk on the frozen waters.

      Then you will visit the SnowExperience365, a snowy world open all 

      year round, with its sculptures made of ice, its ice slide, and its 

      restaurant with tables made entirely of ice.

      Road to Rovaniemi.

      Arrival in Rovaniemi and check in at the hotel.

      Dinner under own arrangement.

      Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi hotel or similar

  • Day 4 Rovaniemi // Dog Sledding And Ranua Wildlife Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rovaniemi // Dog Sledding And Ranua Wildlife Park

      Breakfast at the hotel.

      Departure for Ranua, where you will begin with a discovery of the sled 

      dog farm. You will receive explanations about these arctic sportsmen, 

      and leave for a mini-safari (3 km) with the musher. Then you will have 

      time to take pictures of the dogs, then ask your questions to the 

      musher about his activity.

      You will then discover the most northerly zoo in the world and take an 

      invigorating walk in the open air at your own pace to admire the Arctic 

      fauna in its authentic wild setting: Moose, reindeer, wolverines, arctic 

      foxโ€ฆ. but especially the impressive polar bear. A great visit to discover 

      and understand these animals that evolve in countries with extreme 

      conditions.

      Little free time for gourmets to discover the store of the famous 

      Finnish Fazer chocolates.

      Optional: Northern Lights Evening

      In the evening, a guide will take you out of the city and into the light 

      to a place where your chances are greatest for seeing the Northern 

      Lights. You will enjoy a picnic there under the stars, and with a bit of 

      luck under the Northern Lights too!

      Dinner under own arrangement.

      Overnight at Scandic Rovaniemi hotel or similar.

  • Day 5 Rovaniemi โ€“ Inari // Reindeer Farm
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rovaniemi โ€“ Inari // Reindeer Farm

      Breakfast at the hotel.

      Guided visit to Napapiiri in a traditional Rennes farm close to the 

      animals. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at driving 

      a reindeer team during a mini-safari.

      Lunch on site.

      In the early afternoon, continue further north towards Inari beyond 

      the Arctic Circle.

      Arrival and installation at your hotel.

      Free evening to explore the village of Inari. The landscapes of the far 

      north, their national parks, their lakes and their mountains offer a 

      multitude of opportunities in all seasons. In winter, the Northern 

      Lights dance across the sky for up to 200 days a year.

      Dinner and Night at the Inari Hotelli or similar

  • Day 6 Inari - Kirkenes โ€“ Inari // King Crab Safari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Inari - Kirkenes โ€“ Inari // King Crab Safari

      Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the town of Kirkenes. Located 

      in the far northeast of Norway, near the Russian border, it is known as 

      the capital of the Barents region.

      On your arrival, take part in a King Crab Excursion in the Barents Sea 

      (about 3 hours) to learn more about the taming of the king crab and 

      its expansion in the Barents Sea.

      After being provided with warm gear, you will be driven over the 

      frozen Langfjord on a sled pulled by a snowmobile. Your guide will 

      accompany you to the crab trap and you will participate in the giant 

      crab hauling experience. The guide will tell you about this animal and 

      you will see how it is prepared. You can take it in hand and take 

      pictures with it.

      After the fishing, the excursion continues to a restaurant near the 

      fjord, where you will feast on giant crab, served Norwegian style.

      Survival suits, drinks and unlimited king crab tasting are included.

      Optional visit to a famous Kirkenes attraction: the Kirkenes Ice Hotel 

      (see list of options), a hotel built entirely of snow and ice each year, 

      open from December to April and whose interior temperature of hotel 

      is -4ยฐC.

      Return to Inari at the end of the day.

      Dinner and Night at the Inari Hotelli or similar

  • Day 7 Inari - Helsinki
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Inari - Helsinki

      Breakfast at the hotel.

      Free morning in Inari to discover this small village, important 

      center of the Sami community with the parliament, the cultural 

      center.

      You can visit the remarkable Siida Museum, presenting the 

      history, life and culture of the Sami people.

      Transfer to Ivalo airport for your return flight to Helsinki.

      Dinner under own arrangement.

      Overnight at Scandic Helsinki Airport Hotel or similar

  • Day 8 Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure

      Breakfast at the hotel.

      Transfer and return flight to your country.

      End of our services 

      See you again soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics

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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: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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