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Midnight Sun – 7 Days in Lapland

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Start and end in Helsinki
3.8 (5 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Helsinki to Rovaniemi

    Helsinki to Rovaniemi
    Start point
    Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland (Helsinki Main Train Station (Main entrance))
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Helsinki Cathedral
    • Visit Uspenski Cathedral
    • Explore Kauppatori Market
    • Visit Sibelius Park
    • Overnight train journey on Santa's Express to Rovaniemi
    Landmarks
    Helsinki Cathedral
    Uspenski Cathedral
    Kauppatori Market
    Sibelius Park
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  3. Day 2

    Rovaniemi

    Rovaniemi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Claus Village
    • Meet Santa Claus
    • Receive Arctic Circle crossing certificate
    • Visit Santa's post office
    Landmarks
    Santa Claus Village
    Arctic Circle
  4. Day 3

    Rovaniemi

    Rovaniemi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Campfire BBQ - grilled sausages and blueberry tea)

    Included Activities

    • Lakeside sauna experience
    • Midnight Sun viewing
    • Sauna instruction and traditional experience
    • Swimming in Arctic lake
    • Grilled sausages and blueberry tea around campfire

    Optional Activities

    • Midnight Sun Floating Experience in Forest Lake (88€)
    • Midnight Sun Photography Tour (89€)
    • Surfing under Midnight Sun (SUP) (129€)
  5. Day 4

    Rovaniemi

    Rovaniemi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit reindeer farm
    • Feed reindeer

    Optional Activities

    • Arctic Horse Riding (169€)
    • Moose Safari (78€)
  6. Day 5

    Saariselkä

    Saariselkä
    Meals
    Breakfast, Snack (Campfire barbecue)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Luosto
    • Amethyst mine visit and excavation experience
    • Professional guidance on amethyst mine history
    • Campfire barbecue at mountain site
    • Gold panning experience in Saariselkä
    • Saariselkä top hill midnight sun viewing
    Landmarks
    Luosto Amethyst Mine
    Saariselkä
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  7. Day 6

    Inari and Rovaniemi

    Inari and Rovaniemi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Inari
    • Sami Siida Museum visit
    • Free time to explore Inari village
    Landmarks
    Sami Siida Museum
    Inari
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  8. Day 7

    Rovaniemi to Helsinki

    Rovaniemi to Helsinki
    End point
    Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland (Own departure from Helsinki train station)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride Helsinki crossing Finland's heartland
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Rating
3.4 (30 reviews)
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Response rate
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3.8
Overall rating based on 5 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.4
  • Transport
    3.8
  • Guide
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    3.5
  • 3.4

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  • Stacy
    Stacy1.0•September 2024
    It never happened because my luggage was lost and I had to cancel AND NO ONE stepped in to help me out to find my...
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    Traveled in June 2024
  • Allison
    Allison5.0•July 2023
    Our experience with Nordic Unique was great. As a little older group some tours did not appeal to us and they were...
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    Traveled in July 2023
  • John
    John5.0•October 2019
    Lorenzo was a fountain of knowledge when it came to the nature (which was 99% of the tour). Super interesting...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Nordic Unique Travels
    Dear John, Thank you very much for leaving us such a positive review of your trip. It is also great to hear that Lorenzo guided you to your full satisfaction. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon in Finnish Lapland! All the best, Your Nordic Unique team
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  • Mehmet3.0•August 2019
    This is a fail attempt to put together a tour... programming is poor... staff nice but incompetent, they don’t even...
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    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Nordic Unique Travels
    Dear Mehmet, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review of your tour, we greatly value your honest feedback and will use it as a learning opportunity to keep improving our services. Yet, on a side note, let me please highlight that our company caters to an international clientele. The vast majority of our customers is non-Finnish, being the reason why we prefer keeping the language on tour to English. This accommodates best most of our clients. I hope for your understanding and wish you all the best. Greetings from Lapland, Your Nordic Unique team
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  • Karen
    Karen5.0•July 2019
    Lorenzo was absolutely terrific!!! He is the best guide that we have ever had and we have traveled around the...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Nordic Unique Travels
    Hi Karen! Thank you very much for those kind words, it is great to hear that you had a fun time on tour. As you say, Lorenzo is terrific as a guide, one of our very best staff. Looking forward to welcoming you again very soon in Finnish Lapland! Best wishes, Your Nordic Unique team
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    Bettina

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    What time do the tours typically start?

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    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written March 2025

      Typically, tours start at 10:00 AM, but if you need a different start time, feel free to ask.

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    Bianca

    Asked on January 21st, 2025

    Is it possible to take this trip alone? I am a single traveler...

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    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written February 2025

      How many days would you like to spend in Rovaniemi? Usually I recommend no more than 5 days to optimize both budget and activities.

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    Svenja

    Asked on January 7th, 2025

    How far is the train station from the airport?

    Transport
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written January 2025

      The train station is about 11 km from the airport and takes around 15 minutes by car.

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    Diego

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    What should I pack for the trip?

    Other
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written December 2024

      It's recommended to bring light jackets, good hiking shoes, swim suits for sauna experiences, and some warm clothes, as it can be cool.

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    Martina

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

    What time does the tour start on July 25th?

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    Samen

    Asked on November 9th, 2024

    Can transfers to various points of interest be arranged?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written November 2024

      Yes, transfers for various tour activities in Rovaniemi are included, and the guide will assist you with arrangements.

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    Pamela

    Asked on August 28th, 2024

    What hotels are recommended for accommodation in Helsinki?

    Accommodation
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written August 2024

      For accommodation in Helsinki, we recommend Hotel Arthur, Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre, and Moi Aikatalo Hostel Helsinki, as they are centrally located with good access to public transport.

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    Andrea

    Asked on August 12th, 2024

    Are there storage lockers available for luggage?

    Transport
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written August 2024

      Yes, you can find luggage storage lockers at the train station, or check with your hotel if they provide this service.

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    Paulus

    Asked on July 17th, 2024

    How can I check if my travel dates are available?

    Price / Availability
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written July 2024

      You can check for availability or request adjustments directly through the travel provider.

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    Caitlin

    Asked on June 24th, 2024

    After the overnight train, what is the mode of transportation for the rest of the tour? How many different hotels do the guests stay in over the course of the tour and in what town is/are the hotel(s) located?

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    Transport
    • Nordic Unique TravelsOperator•Written June 2024

      After you arrive in Rovaniemi, we provide transfers with a minivan. If there are no special requests about the accommodation, we will arrange for our guests to stay in a 3-star hotel near the city center. So you will have the convenience of being close to restaurants, markets, shops, etc.

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