Tour Lapland, Finland 7-Day Trip

Accommodation

6 nights accommodation (double occupancy)

Meals

All breakfasts, most lunches & dinners

Others

Most activities (as noted in the itinerary) Winter gear kit (thermal overalls, boots, and gloves) in Sodankylä

Guide

Trip host

Flights

2 domestic flights *International flights are not included.

Transport

Private ground transportation (bus)

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

International flights International airport pick-up & drop-off Optional activities 1 lunch, 2 dinners Gratuities Alcoholic beverages Souvenirs Insurance

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

Helsinki Arrival

Welcome to Finland! Arrive in Helsinki and settle into your hotel downtown with several trendy restaurants and bars nearby. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have some free time to explore Helsinki. You might choose to head to the Old Town for some sightseeing or you can rest and get over jet lag in preparation for the adventures that lie ahead.

*Airport pick-up is not included. You can easily take a taxi at the airport or pre-arrange an airport pick-up with companies such as Welcome Pickups or one that you may find on travel sites such as TripAdvisor.

Included:

Activities: Arrival (at your own expense); Free time

Accommodation: Hotel
Day 2 Sodankyla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sodankyla

Catch a flight to Ivalo to begin your adventure in Lapland’s winter wonderland. Upon arrival at the hotel, have lunch together at the hotel’s restaurant and then, check in and get fitted for your winter gear outfits. (To find out more about the winter gear package that’s included in the trip cost, please refer to the FAQ tab on our website.) Once you’re all geared up, enjoy some free time to discover your new wintry surroundings.

Later, have dinner together as a group followed by your first night chasing the Northern Lights. Go by sleigh to an aurora camp to get warm and toasty inside a kota (traditional hut with a small fire for warmth and cooking). There’ll be a bonfire going outside where you can stay warm as you watch for the Lights and drink hot cocoa.

End the night in your aurora cabin gazing at the sky right from your bed.

Included:

Transfers: Helsinki - Ivalo by plane & bus (approx. 2.5 hours)

Activities: Free time; Aurora camp by sleigh; Bonfire with hot cocoa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel
Day 3 Sodankyla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sodankyla

Spend the day like locals and try your hand at ice fishing! Hop on a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile and head out to a nearby lake. Start by drilling a hole in the ice and then, try to catch some fish from right under your feet. The water is so fresh you can put your water bottle right into the lake and drink the water! Lunch will be by an open fire and if you’re lucky, it will consist of the catch of the day along with some traditional local reindeer or tofu kebabs!

Later this afternoon, if you’re looking for more fun, grab some snowshoes from the hotel and try walking on the soft, pillowy snow around the hotel grounds. We challenge you to take more than 2 steps without falling!

Included:

Activities: Ice fishing trip by snowmobile sleigh; Snowshoeing (optional & at your own expense)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel
Day 4 Sodankyla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sodankyla

This morning, learn how to drive snowmobiles and then, make your way across the beautifully forested landscapes of Lapland to a reindeer farm. (If you’d prefer to ride there by sleigh, this can be arranged.) Meet reindeer herders in traditional dress and learn about reindeer and the way of life in the wilderness over a warm drink followed by a reindeer sleigh ride.

In the afternoon, have some time to rest and warm up at the hotel before heading back into the wilderness in search of the Northern Lights by van.

Included:

Activities: Reindeer farm by snowmobile; Northern Lights hunting by van

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel
Day 5 Sodankyla
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sodankyla

Get ready for an experience of a lifetime and a "must do" when in Lapland: A husky safari! Husky safaris are a unique way to travel through Finland’s wintry landscapes as your loyal sled runners slice through crisp sheets of snow. Connect with Mother Nature’s tranquility as you take in the wild beauty of the great outdoors.

On the safari, you’ll learn how to work with your own brigade of huskies. There will be 1 driver and 1 passenger but halfway through the activity, you can switch roles if you’d like. If you feel more comfortable just being a passenger, we’ll pair you up with someone who prefers to drive the whole time.

Lunch will be together at the hotel before enjoying some much-deserved R&R. You can warm up in your sauna but if you’re looking for more adventure, you’ll have the option to slide down the longest toboggan slope in Finland!

Included:

Activities: Husky safari; Snow toboggan ride (optional & at your own expense)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel
Day 6 Helsinki
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Helsinki

Have breakfast and then, take a flight back to Helsinki where you will have the rest of the day free to explore Finland’s capital. You can unwind from your Arctic adventure at the hotel or if you’re up for it, check out the city’s beautiful cathedrals and Old Market Hall filled with local specialties.

Included:

Transfers: Ivalo to Helsinki by bus & plane (approx. 2.5 hours)

Activities: Free time

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel
Day 7 Helsinki Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Helsinki Departure

Depending on your flight time, you will have free time on your own in Helsinki before catching your flight back home.

Included:

Activities: Departure (at your own expense); Free time

Meals: Breakfast

*Itinerary is subject to change.

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