Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ivalo to Saariselkä
Ivalo to Saariselkä- Start point
- Ivalo, Lapland, Finland (Airport)
Included Activities
- Northern Lights hunting tour with thermal clothing and warm drinks (approximately 3 hours)
- Day 2
Saariselkä
Saariselkä- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Finn horse winter ride with guide through Arctic forest
- Riding gear, helmet, and winter clothing provided
- Introduction to Finn horses (national breed of Finland)
- Day 3
Saariselkä
Saariselkä- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Toboggan run at Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort (1,800 meters)
- Chairlift to Kauniepää Fell
- Two-hour toboggan pass with unlimited rides
Landmarks Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort Kauniepää Fell - Day 4
Saariselkä to Rovaniemi
Saariselkä to Rovaniemi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Husky safari with thermal suits and sled driving instruction
- Visit to Santa's post office
- Meet Santa Claus
- Explore artisan shops at Santa Claus Village
- Reindeer farm tour and 25-minute sleigh ride through polar forest
Landmarks Santa Claus Village Arctic Circle - Day 5
Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Snowmobile ride through Arctic Forest landscapes
- Ice fishing on frozen lake with hole-making instruction
- Traditional Finnish sauna with icy lake dip
- Northern Lights hunting tour
- Shopping in Rovaniemi
- Museum visits
- Upgrade to luxury upstairs cabin on Santa Claus Night Train (with private shower and toilet)
Landmarks Rovaniemi - Day 6
Rovaniemi to Helsinki
Rovaniemi to Helsinki- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Helsinki with guide
- Visit to Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
- Explore Katajanokka Peninsula and Uspenski Cathedral
- Market square (Kauppatori) visit
- Esplanade Park and Mannerheimintie walk
- Parliament Building, National Museum, and Finnish Hall viewing
- Rock church visit
- Jean Sibelius monument and park
- Central granite train station visit
Optional Activities
- Taste local specialties at market square
- Shopping in Helsinki
Landmarks National Theatre Senate Square Helsinki Cathedral Uspenski Cathedral Kauppatori (Market Square) Esplanade Park Parliament Building National Museum Finnish Hall Rock Church Jean Sibelius Monument Central Train Station - Day 7
Helsinki to Airport
Helsinki to Airport- End point
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (airport)
Optional Activities
- Return to Helsinki city center for final strolls
- Last-minute shopping in Helsinki
