Overview:
Our tour starts in the capital city of Finland – a very cool welcome to the design metropol Helsinki. The city of Helsinki was founded in 1550 by the Swedish king Gustav Vasa. In 1917, Finland gained its independence and Helsinki became the capital of the new Republic. Helsinki is a vibrant, cultural and modern city, highly characterized by the presence of water.
From Helsinki you proceed North, to Kemi. Kemi is located in the heart of Finland and is home to the magnificent Sampoo Ice breaker. After Kemi continue further north to Rovanemi, the artic city in the heart of Lapland. Rovaniemi is considered, by many to be the home of Santa Claus.
Holiday price is from £1,595 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin/double room. Single supplement upon request.
Departure Dates:
Season |
Departure |
04 Dec - 12 Apr |
Daily |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki and enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure. Our suggested top ten list includes: The Temppeliaukio Church (The Rock Church), Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanade Park, The Sibelius Monument, Havis Amanda Fountain, Uspensky Orthodox Cathedral, Finlandia Hall, Presidential Palace (Presidentinlinna), Kiasma Art Museum and Suomenlinna Maritime Sea Fortress (outside the city centre).
Accommodation at the Cumulus Hotel Kaisaniemi or similar
Day 2: Overnight train Helsinki – Kemi
After breakfast enjoy your remaining hours in the delightful capital – you have enough time to continue exploring. Departure from Helsinki is at approximately 19h30. Meals are available on board the train.
Accommodation on board the train.
Day 3: Kemi – Sampo Ice Breaker
At 06h30 you arrive to Kemi. Proceed to the hotel Merihovi - Today you will create lasting memories as you enjoy a 4 hour excursion onboard the *Sampo Ice breaker. *(please note Sampo Ice breaker departure dates as detailed at the end of the itinerary). At about 11:25 you will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to the ice breaker. Depart Kemi at 12h00, with a traditional lunch (either reindeer or salmon) served on board. During the ice breaker excursion you will have the opportunity for ice swimming – definitely recommended. Return to Kemi at approximately 16h00 and transfer back to the hotel. If you are still feeling adventurous, we recommend a dinner in the snow castle, located within close proximity of your hotel. (not included)
Overnight at the hotel Merihovi or similar
Day 4: Kemi – Rovaniemi by train
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and the rest of this day is at your own leisure. This afternoon your departure by train will be at 15h10. Journey time to Rovaniemi is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Enjoy the scenery that passes on board this short train journey. Arrive in Rovaniemi and check in at the Rantaisipi Pohjanhovi hotel
Accommodation at the Rantaisipi Pohjanhovi hotel (2 nights)
Day 5: Rovaniemi
The day is free to explore the 'capital‘ of Finnish Lapland. Activities such as reindeer safaris, husky safaris and snow mobile safaris are available. Please see the activity options in our Rovaniemi city break. Don‘t miss the opportunity to visit the Santa Claus village! There is a lot to see and do in Rovaniemi, all from simply enjoying your surroundings to partaking in fun filled adventures.
Day 6: Departure from Rovaniemi
After breakfast, say good bye to this magical country.
Optional Activities In Rovaniemi
These activities can be pre-booked and included in your package. Minimum 2 participants required for each departure. The equipment for outdoor activities - thermal outfits, shoes, gloves, helmets/hats, fuel, meals and/or coffee breaks, as well as a guided tour in English, are included in the prices (800 EUR personal liability for damages to snowmobile excluded). The snowmobile safaris are operated with 2 persons per snowmobile. Children 4-14 years will receive a 50% discount when sitting in a sledge. Please note: 01.12. - 09.01. child discount -25 %. Children under 4 years - free of charge.
Silence of Nature
Excursion days: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun
Lapland is the land of the reindeer. This polar animal is very important for the Northern Civilizations! Today you will learn about the reindeer husbandry in the reindeer park in the Arctic Circle. Sitting in the sledges you will enjoy the silence of the nature during a peaceful ride through white Lappish landscape. A cup of traditional Finnish coffee will be served around the campfire. Back at the park a little souvenir is awaiting each of you: A Reindeer Driving Licence! Before returning to the city by car, you will release the reindeer from their harness and feed them.
Duration: 2,5 hours
Departure time: 11:00
Price: TBA
Discover the Arctic Snow Hotel
Excursion days:Tue, Thu Sat (operated from mid-Jan)
If you wish to experience one of the most beautiful and special sights in Rovaniemi, this safari will offer you an unforgettable journey! Hop on your snowmobile, leave the city behind and get ready to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the arctic nature. Steering your snowmobile deep into the forest and along the frozen lakes you will arrive to the Arctic Snow Hotel. After resting awhile and tasting some traditional hot berry juice you will drive back to town.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 14:00
Price: TBA
Supplement: TBA
Aurora Borealis Adventure
Excursion days: Daily
Far away from the city lights, in the cozy old log building, Poro-Pekan Pirtti, you will have the chance to experience the magical phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis. Situated 50 km from Rovaniemi, in the peaceful atmosphere of Pirtti you can almost feel time stop as the hundred-year-old clock ticks on the wall. Down by the river you will enjoy hot drinks and fried sausages around the campfire while listening to stories about the past and present lives of the local inhabitants. Return transfer back to town by car.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 21:00
Price: TBA
Snowmobile Safari to the Husky Man's Camp
Excursion days: Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun. We drive by snowmobiles along the frozen rivers and through snowy forests to the Husky Man's Camp. After arrival, we will learn about the many aspects of living with and caring for the husky dogs. Then we take a short ride on sledges pulled by these wonderful animals. We guarantee that you will be thrilled by the speed of the ride! We return back to town by snowmobiles.
Duration: 3 hours
Departure time: 10:30
Price: TBA
Supplement: TBA
Aurora Borealis Excursion
Excursion days: Daily
In the evening we make our way by car to the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, which is located 20 km north of Rovaniemi. From there we walk to a peaceful location in search of the Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights. We will enjoy a hot drink by a campfire and we will also have an opportunity to take a walk on snowshoes. If the sky is clear we may see the Aurora Borealis dancing in the sky! Return to your hotel by car.
Duration: 2,5 hours
Departure time: 19:00
Price: TBA
Husky Excursion
Excursion days: Daily
We will be taken by car to the husky farm. We are greeted by the friendly huskies that will take us on a husky-sledge safari through the frosty forest and over snowy meadows. You will learn how to control your own team of sledge dogs and enjoy the quiet ride once the dogs start to run. The driving time with the huskies is 1h 30 min - 1h 45 min. The safari ends at the farm with a cup of hot juice. Transfer back to town by car.
Duration: 3 hours
Departure times: 9:30 and 13:30
Price: TBA
Package Includes:
- Flights from London Heathrow to Helsinki and return from Rovaniemi to London via Helsinki (other UK airport available upon request - please contact our team)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- 1 night's accommodation in Helsinki
- Train journey in a sleeping compartment (en suite) upper deck: Helsinki – Kemi
- Bus transfer Kemi - Sampo - Kemi
- Sampo Icebreaker excursion incl. lunch
- 1 night's accommodation in Kemi
- Train from Kemi – Rovaniemi
- 2 nights' accommodation in Rovaniemi
- 5 x breakfast
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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