Tour Lapland 7 Days In Santa Claus Town On The Arctic Circle!

Guide

Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)

Transport

All transportation during the tour is included: Helsinki to Rovaniemi round-trip by train. Enjoy the peaceful scenery of lakes and forests as you cross Finland. Transportation between your hotel/accommodation and the activity places

Accommodation

1 night on an overnight train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi (can be upgraded to sleeping beds or flights with additional fees when available) 5 nights at Hotel Aakenus or similar Possibility to use Sauna in your hotel

Meals

Daily breakfast is included Lunch buffet in Santa Claus Village

Others

All the tours’ activities and entrance fees are included as per the detailed itinerary. You can add some more optional activities to your tour which are bookable at an extra fee. Winter clothes for the whole stay

Not included:

Optional

Pimp your trip by adding to it some of our memorable optional activities. Hassle-free: they are all are bookable online. Northern Lights Photography Tour Snowmobile Safari 3-course dinner at the Snow Castle (available daily except on Dec 24th and 25th) The Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Husky with Northern Lights Icebreaker cruise Museum pass

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included. Please mind to arrange your own medical coverage. We also recommend to conclude an insurance that will cover your costs in case of cancellation.

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Day 1 Day 1: Explore Helsinki And Santa’S Express Train To Rovaniemi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Explore Helsinki And Santa’S Express Train To Rovaniemi

Helsinki Cathedral / Uspenski Cathedral / Kauppatori Market / Temppeliaukio Church / Sibelius-park / Train to Rovaniemi

Explore the most significant and beautiful parts of Helsinki on this relaxing small group tour. Your guide will give you entertaining and informative insights into Helsinki’s rich history, impressive sights and culture.

We will stop at the city’s most significant sights such as the Senate Square, the cathedrals, the Government Palace, Temppeliaukio Church and the Helsinki Market Square with its vibrant atmosphere, overlooked by the presidential palace and overlooking the Baltic Sea.

In addition to the most important sights, your knowledgeable guide will teach you all about Finnish customs and traditions as well as current trends, Finnish design and everyday life.

Please, note: This is a walking tour, if you have luggage we recommend you to store it, for example at the train station.

In the evening, take the famous Santa’s Express train to Rovaniemi. The Finnish double-decker night train is great and ecologic way of transportation from Helsinki to snow-covered Lapland in the north. See the beauty of Finland from the comfortable compartments of this train and wake up at the Arctic Circle the next morning.
Day 2 Day 2: Welcome To Rovaniemi!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Welcome To Rovaniemi!

Welcome to Rovaniemi. We will pick you up at the train station and transfer you to your hotel, where you can enjoy breakfast. Afterwards, you will be picked-up for your trip.

Visit Santa Claus Village / Meet Santa / Crossing the Arctic Circle / Santa’s post office visit

Rovaniemi is the capital of Christmas spirit and the hometown of Santa Claus. Fulfill your childhood dreams of meeting the real Santa Claus in his Santa Claus village! Located on the Arctic Circle, you will also receive a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle and will become a true Arctic trekker!

During your stay in Rovaniemi, you will be accommodated at:

Hotel Aakenus
Day 3 Day 3: Full Day Of Winter Activities Or Vikaköngäs Hiking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Full Day Of Winter Activities Or Vikaköngäs Hiking Tour

Snowshoeing / Ice Fishing / Campfire barbecue lunch / Hunting Northern Lights Tour

Now that you have become a certified Arctic trekker, try out your newfound skillset with a snowshoe trek through the forest. Snowshoes distribute your weight over a larger area, allowing you to walk through deep snow without falling in. We continue through the frozen wilderness until we reach our ice fishing location. Depending on the time of year, the lake could be frozen 30cm down; we will be using ice drills to get down to moving water. If luck is on your side, you can try your hand at catching a trophy. As the day starts coming to an end, you will settle down near a campfire and enjoy a barbeque lunch. Once nighttime comes, we will head out to a Northern Lights viewing location and go hunting for the Aurora.

Hunt for the Northern Lights in the middle of the untouched nature, escaping from the light pollution of the town. Taste a traditional Lappish barbecue sausages, Arctic fish soup and blueberry tea) and warm yourself by the fire while waiting for the magical lights.

Until 15th of November or if there is not enough snow/ice:

Vikaköngäs hiking tour

Viikakongas area is a great outdoor destination near Rovaniemi, where you can feel the beauty of Lappish forests and lakes during a short walk (1–2 km).

You will walk through natural forests and rocky gorges surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers. Your guide will tell you more about Viikakongas hiking area with its huge variety of long and short distance trails, located next to the urban habitation. We recommend sporty clothing.

During the tour you will have a BBQ (with sausages and blueberry juice) in a traditional kota with stunning view on Lappish nature.
Day 4 Day 4: Animal Fun Day With Zoo, Husky Farm & Reindeer Farm Visits
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Animal Fun Day With Zoo, Husky Farm & Reindeer Farm Visits

Ounasvaara hill / Reindeer & Husky farm visit with short sleigh rides / Wildlife Ranua Zoo (Polar bears and 200 arctic animals)

Start your exciting Rovaniemi day tour with a tour to the Ounasvaara hilltop, the highest point of Rovaniemi. From the Ounasvaara top, you get to enjoy spectacular views of Finland’s arctic nature. After completing one of the most popular Rovaniemi excursions, you will head to the reindeer and husky farm Rovaniemi where you will enjoy a ride on a reindeer sledge. Moreover, when you’re done with the ride, our guides will take you to the husky farm where you will enjoy one of the most popular Lapland safaris. Rovaniemi husky safari is where you get a chance to meet the adorable huskies and, if the weather is cool enough, you get to experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride the husky sledge in Lappish outdoors.

You will then be transferred to Ranua Wildlife Park. It is here that you meet the unique arctic wildlife. A walk in the nature-like Ranua is so refreshing. Also, you get to savour the traditional buffet lunch at the Ranua Zoo, in the midst of the Arctic forest.

Please note that the reindeer and husky sleigh rides are not available until the 15th of November or if there is not enough snow. Reindeer and Husky farm visits are possible all year around.
Day 5 Day 5: Free Day Or Optional Tours
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Free Day Or Optional Tours

Today you have a free day so you can personalize your trip and choose the activity that best suits you. We have many options, but here are few recommendations. If you are a nature lover, we recommend the trip to Korouma frozen waterfalls. If you want an extraordinary experience, choose the Ice Breaker cruise. For those who want to relax and admire snow art, we recommend a dinner in the ice restaurant.
Day 6 Day 6: Hunting The Northern Lights
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hunting The Northern Lights

Optional Museum Pass (Arktikum, Pilke, Korundi)

Would you like to get to know the Lappish culture and history? Museum pass is your one ticket to three of Rovaniemi’s premier cultural attractions. It grants you the access to high quality content and comprehensive idea of the culture in the North. With the pass you can visit:

Arktikum Science Centre and Museum - Discover Lapland and the Arctic

Korundi House of Culture - Experience Northern Contemporary Art

Science Centre Pilke - Enter Northern Forests

Besides that Rovaniemi has many attractions that are worth a viewing, such as the Church or the Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge. Take advantage of the free time before your night tour and take a walk to discover the city.

Hunting Northern Lights Tour

At night, we will continue our trip with another Northern Lights hunt.
Day 7 Day 7: Farewell Lapland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Farewell Lapland

Breakfast and check-out from your hotel. Scenic train ride crossing Finland’s heartland, characterised by its countless lakes and magnificent forests. Arrival in Helsinki, ending point of this tour.

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Lapland 7 Days In Santa Claus Town On The Arctic Circle!

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Itinerary of your trip Lapland 7 Days In Santa Claus Town On The Arctic Circle!

Day 1: Explore Helsinki And Santa’S Express Train To Rovaniemi

Day 2: Welcome To Rovaniemi!

Day 3: Full Day Of Winter Activities Or Vikaköngäs Hiking Tour

Day 4: Animal Fun Day With Zoo, Husky Farm & Reindeer Farm Visits

Day 5: Free Day Or Optional Tours

Day 6: Hunting The Northern Lights

Day 7: Farewell Lapland

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