Could you please advice the cost for 2 travelers and dates in February 2026 We would like to conclude the tour in Kirkenes

Rates per person for 2 people sharing same room is 4290 EUR. The program concludes in Kirkenes. You can see the departure dates and if you would like to arrive at a different date other then scheduled dates I can open up a new departure dates for you since this is mainly an independent tour.

Are there night stays in an igloo for the Beyond the Arctic Circle tour from Helsinki? Can I end the trip in Kirkenes and take a cruise to Bergen?

The program includes 1 night glass igloo stay and will end in Kirkenes. We can customize the program since November typically lacks enough snow for some activities.

Can I finish this tour in Kirkenes and skip the flight back to Helsinki?

Yes, it is possible to end the tour in Kirkenes. However, we cannot deduct costs for unused services.

What activities are included in the tour price?

Activities such as the icebreaker cruise, husky sledding, and aurora picnic are included, along with some meals.

Do we specify get any protective over clothing supplied for the duration of the tour??? Or do we have to come with anything specific??

Below is a list of thermal cloths supplied for Husky safari, reindeer safari and snowmobile safari, Thermal outfit Thermal boots woolen socks Mittens Balaclava helmet (for snowmobile safari only). These are supplied as per activity. You will still need warms shoes, boots, gloves, warm jacket and headgear to keep you warm against the arctic cold. Temperature can be as low as -35 C but generally around -10 and -20 C

Are there ATMs available in the areas we will visit?

ATMs are readily available in Finland, and cards are accepted for most purchases.

How do I book additional accommodation if needed?

You can use funds from your trip for any additional stays in Kirkenes.

Have you got a Northern lights tour for December 2025 with a cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes, Flam railway and on land from Kirkenes to Helsinki, or reverse.

Are your dates flexible for December 2025 or do you have already have your arrival dates? If you would like I can put together a customised program starting in Oslo, doing Norway in nutshell including Flam railway and take a fjord cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes for 6/7 nights and then from Kirkenes to Helsinki. Depending on availability we can also start this trip from Helsinki and end in Oslo.

I was looking for a price on pre-trip hotel accommodation as I plan on arriving earlier Dec 2nd in Helsinki.

Helsinki - GLO Hotel Art: 179 EUR per night at comfort single room including breakfast. Tallinn - Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn: 95 EUR per night at standard single room including breakfast.

Could I do this tour from Helsinki to Northern Finland and do not fly back to Helsinki? Could the flight and last hotel be removed from my cost?

Or another option is to change the destination and fly to Frankfurt Germany.

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Helsinki to Kirkenes - Beyond the Arctic Circle

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Itinerary

Day 1
Helsinki
Accommodation
Hotel (Scandic Grand Hotel Helsinki)
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour accommodation in Helsinki
- Airport transfer
Day 2
Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Helsinki city sightseeing tour with local guide
- Visit to Sibelius Monument
- Visit to Oodi Central Library
- Guided walking tour through Helsinki historic center
- Visit to Senate Square
- Visit to Helsinki Cathedral
- Visit to Market Square and harbor area
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Helsinki
- Café relaxation
Landmarks
Sibelius Monument
Olympic Stadium
Finnish National Opera House
Oodi Central Library
Parliament House
Finlandia Hall
Helsinki Cathedral
Senate Square
Market Square
Day 3
Rovaniemi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Icebreaker Cruise with ice swimming in survival suit
Day 4
Rovaniemi
Meals
Breakfast, Snack (Aurora Borealis picnic with warm drinks and snacks)
Included Activities
- Santa Claus Village visit
- Meet Santa Claus in person
- Arctic Circle crossing
- Santa Claus Post Office visit and postcard sending
- Traditional reindeer farm visit
- Reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forest
- Aurora Borealis picnic with campfire
Landmarks
Santa Claus Village
Arctic Circle
Day 5
Rovaniemi to Saariselkä
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- 2-hour snowmobile safari
Day 6
Saariselkä
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Siida Sámi Museum visit
- Husky sleigh ride
Landmarks
Siida Sámi Museum
Day 7
Saariselkä to Kirkenes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared from fresh King Crab catch at rustic farmhouse restaurant by the fjord)
Included Activities
- King Crab Winter Safari
- King Crab fishing experience
- Meal prepared from fresh catch at rustic farmhouse restaurant
Landmarks
Kirkenes
Day 8
Kirkenes
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Flight to Tromsø
- Flight to Oslo
- Flight to Helsinki
- Fjord Cruise Extension from Kirkenes to Tromsø
- Fjord Cruise Extension from Kirkenes to Bergen

Landmarks
Sibelius Monument
Olympic Stadium
Finnish National Opera House
Oodi Central Library
Parliament House
Finlandia Hall
Helsinki Cathedral
Senate Square
Market Square

Landmarks
Santa Claus Village
Arctic Circle

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Siida Sámi Museum

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Kirkenes

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4.5
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4.5
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4.0
Accommodation
4.5
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4.5
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4.6

Jessica
March 26th, 2025
5
The itinerary for the tour was great and utilized the 10 days for maximum activity experience.
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Jen
March 21st, 2025
4
We had the best time. This tour offered everything we were looking for when planning our trip. Our tour guide was...
We had the best time. This tour offered everything we were looking for when planning our trip. Our tour guide was good, but she did seem to google a lot of our questions but she got to where we needed to go on time. The day we flew back to Helsinki from Ivalo was kind of a wasted day. It would have been nice to have flown back the night before and had a day in Helsinki to do more exploring or go to a museum or fly back later in the day and have an excursion planned for the morning in Ivalo. The tour overall didn’t disappoint and we enjoyed every minute of it.Show more
Traveled in March 2025

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Melanie
Asked on June 27th, 2025
Could you please advice the cost for 2 travelers and dates in February 2026 We would like to conclude the tour in Kirkenes
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written June 2025
  Rates per person for 2 people sharing same room is 4290 EUR. The program concludes in Kirkenes. You can see the departure dates and if you would like to arrive at a different date other then scheduled dates I can open up a new departure dates for you since this is mainly an independent tour.
- M
  Melanie
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  Do I get a discount if I'm not taking the flight back to Helsinki? Do we get to stay in a glass igloo hotel during this tour? Please advice the total cost for 2 seniors in Australian Dollars
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written July 2025
  This tour is ending in Kirkenes. This program include a glass igloo stay 1 night in Saariselka/Inari area depending on availability. If there is no glass igloo availability then we can either offer alternative date or a discount and replace glass igloo with standard hotel stay.
O
Olivia
Asked on May 31st, 2025
Are there night stays in an igloo for the Beyond the Arctic Circle tour from Helsinki? Can I end the trip in Kirkenes and take a cruise to Bergen?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written June 2025
  The program includes 1 night glass igloo stay and will end in Kirkenes. We can customize the program since November typically lacks enough snow for some activities.
T
Tamara
Asked on March 21st, 2025
Can I finish this tour in Kirkenes and skip the flight back to Helsinki?
Flights / Transfers
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, it is possible to end the tour in Kirkenes. However, we cannot deduct costs for unused services.
A
Audrey-Laure
Asked on February 11th, 2025
What activities are included in the tour price?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written February 2025
  Activities such as the icebreaker cruise, husky sledding, and aurora picnic are included, along with some meals.
J
Janine
Asked on December 31st, 2024
Do we specify get any protective over clothing supplied for the duration of the tour??? Or do we have to come with anything specific??
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written December 2024
  Below is a list of thermal cloths supplied for Husky safari, reindeer safari and snowmobile safari, Thermal outfit Thermal boots woolen socks Mittens Balaclava helmet (for snowmobile safari only). These are supplied as per activity. You will still need warms shoes, boots, gloves, warm jacket and headgear to keep you warm against the arctic cold. Temperature can be as low as -35 C but generally around -10 and -20 C
A
Angela
Asked on December 6th, 2024
Are there ATMs available in the areas we will visit?
Other
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written December 2024
  ATMs are readily available in Finland, and cards are accepted for most purchases.
S
Sabine
Asked on October 26th, 2024
How do I book additional accommodation if needed?
Accommodation
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written October 2024
  You can use funds from your trip for any additional stays in Kirkenes.
P
Pat
Asked on August 12th, 2024
Have you got a Northern lights tour for December 2025 with a cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes, Flam railway and on land from Kirkenes to Helsinki, or reverse.
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written August 2024
  Are your dates flexible for December 2025 or do you have already have your arrival dates? If you would like I can put together a customised program starting in Oslo, doing Norway in nutshell including Flam railway and take a fjord cruise from Bergen to Kirkenes for 6/7 nights and then from Kirkenes to Helsinki. Depending on availability we can also start this trip from Helsinki and end in Oslo.
M
Monique
Asked on August 6th, 2024
I was looking for a price on pre-trip hotel accommodation as I plan on arriving earlier Dec 2nd in Helsinki.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written August 2024
  Helsinki - GLO Hotel Art: 179 EUR per night at comfort single room including breakfast. Tallinn - Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn: 95 EUR per night at standard single room including breakfast.
D
Dawn
Asked on July 28th, 2024
Could I do this tour from Helsinki to Northern Finland and do not fly back to Helsinki? Could the flight and last hotel be removed from my cost?
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
- D
  Dawn
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Or another option is to change the destination and fly to Frankfurt Germany.
- Carisa Travel GroupOperator•Written July 2024
  This is a group tour and sold as a package however we can deduct the flight cost from Lapland to Helsinki. In this case you can get 178 eur deduction.

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Helsinki to Kirkenes - Beyond the Arctic Circle

Itinerary

Helsinki

Optional Activities

Helsinki to Rovaniemi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rovaniemi

Optional Activities

Rovaniemi

Included Activities

Rovaniemi to Saariselkä

Included Activities

Saariselkä

Included Activities

Saariselkä to Kirkenes

Included Activities

Kirkenes

Optional Activities

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