Arrive at Rovaniemi airport and a private vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation. Check-in and enjoy rest of the day at leisure.

Situated just below Finland’s Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi offers visitors the chance to enjoy snowy fun, hunt for the Northern Lights, and discover the city’s claim-to-fame as the home of Santa Claus.

Where to rest your head ?

City Hotel, Rovaniemi

After breakfast, proceed for a Santa Claus Safari.

The most popular safari combines nature, culture and the spirit of Christmas. The day starts with a visit to local reindeer farm where you will hear more about reindeer husbandry and Lappish culture. Then, take a short reindeer ride and attend a special ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle where you will be given a diploma!

In the afternoon, the trip continues by car to Santa Claus Village with time to do shopping in Santa Claus Village. Also have an opportunity to send postcards from Santa Claus main post office. During the day you get to meet Santa Claus himself, attend a snowmobile safari and enjoy a delicious lunch in a cozy restaurant.

Where to rest your head ?

City Hotel, Rovaniemi

After breakfast, transfer to Rovaniemi bus stop and catch a bus to Saariselkä. Arrive in Saariselkä and transfer to the accommodation and check in. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Located about 155 miles (250 km) north of the Arctic Circle, Saariselkä is one of Finland’s northernmost ski resorts, a remote spot that is an ideal choice for those looking to get off the beaten track and escape the crowds. Saariselkä also makes a great destination for viewing the Northern Lights, with its northern location offering some of the highest sighting rates from September to March. 

Where to rest your head ?

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Saariselkä

After breakfast, proceed for Reindeer Safari.

This safari introduces you to the Northern transport – reindeer sleigh. In the old days the only means of winter transportation for the people of Lapland was on sleighs pulled by reindeer. Often there could be as many as 25 - 30 reindeer in a long caravan. You will experience this traditional, peaceful way of moving through snowscapes where the only sound you will hear is the light ringing of reindeer bells.

Later, proceed for Aurora Borealis Safari by Snowmobile.

This Northern Light Hunting Tour by snowmobile will take you deeper into the wonderful winter landscape of the Arctic circle in order to chase the Auroras! In the middle of the wilderness have a break to look on the sky. You will be surrounded by forests and lakes that are rising like mysterious shadows towards the night sky and drive the snowmobile through the snow-covered landscapes. Wait for the Northern Lights to show up and dance for us in the night sky!

Where to rest your head ?

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Saariselkä

After breakfast, transfer to Ivalo airport and board a flight to Helsinki. Arrive in Helsinki, transfer to the accommodation and check in. Rest of the day is at leisure

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The city can be easily explored on foot. Design, architecture, culture and shopping are all great exploration angles and large park areas, forests, lakes, and the coastline with numerous islands sprinkled off it make certain there’s no shortage of natural presence.

Where to rest your head ?

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

After breakfast, proceed for Helsinki City Tour.

Get to know Helsinki’s highlights and history with this city tour, complete with sound effects to bring the sights to vivid life. Put on your audio headsets, select from 10 languages, and take a personalized tour of the top Helsinki attractions. Explore the oldest districts of the city and see highlights including Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral and the Government Palace at Senate Square, the dazzling Finlandia Hall, the Finnish National Opera House, Stockmann Department Store, and many more, all while you listen to the engaging audio commentary and effects.

Where to rest your head ?

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki

After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Helsinki airport to catch your flight back home

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