About Country
Finland: Known for its woods, lakes, Northern Lights, and unusual winter activities like dog sledding, Finland is a nature-loving Nordic vacation spot. Visitors can take in Helsinki’s city life and architecture, learn about local customs, relax in traditional saunas, and witness the wonders of the Aurora Borealis and Midnight Sun. A unique year-round travel experience, the nation provides a variety of activities from kayaking to skiing, staying in a glass igloo or visiting Santa Claus village, a high standard of living, and a close to nature.
About City
Helsinki: Although Helsinki, is known for its cold temperatures and limited daylight hours, it provides a charming winter experience with snow-covered landscapes, cozy cafes, and lively Christmas markets. The city’s architecture can be explored, visitors can take day trips to the wintery archipelago, wander along the ice shoreline, and enjoy traditional saunas. One can also take the advantage of the city’s lakes for ice skating and snowshoeing.
Rovaniemi: Renowned as Santa Claus’s hometown and an ideal spot for Northern Lights views, Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland provides a classic winter wonderland experience. The enchanted Santa Claus Village, reindeer and husky sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris, and ice fishing and skiing are some of the major wintertime attractions. Winter weather is chilly and snowy with promising snowfall.
Kakslauttanen: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers unique winter tourism experiences in the Finnish wilderness, famous for its glass igloos and heated chalets for viewing the Norther Lights.
Itinerary
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- Day 6
Arrival in Helsinki
Arrival to Helsinki airport, meet & greet at the airport & transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Helsinki
Helsinki City Tour and Overnight Train
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Helsinki Panorama Coach Tour -You will see the most interesting parts of Helsinki, including the historical center, the Presidential Palace, City Hall and much more.
Later in the evening walk or take a short taxi ride on own arrangement to Helsinki Train station
Board an overnight train to Rovaniemi departing at 19:29 Hrs
Overnight onboard the train.
Arrival in Rovaniemi
Arrival in Rovaniemi at 07:25 am. Transfer from RVN Train station to hotel.
You can keep their luggage in hotel cloak room and check in later as per norms after returning from Santa Village and Arctic circle tour.
Later in the morning around 08.45 am enjoy Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle tour.
In the evening enjoy Ice hotel visit tour 3 - 3.5Hrs [Includes transfers, entrance to Ice Hotel with guided tour of Ice hotel. Departure at 16:25.
Overnight Rovaniemi.
Day at leisure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today day is free for leisure or you can choose optional tour
Overnight Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi-Kakslauttanen. Aurora hunting with horse sleigh
Breakfast at the hotel. A short walk to reach the Bus station.
Board a scenic Bus to Kakslauttanen (3- 3.5 Hrs). Arrival at Kakslauttanen resort, Short walk to the resort and check in. Evening enjoy Aurora Hunting with Horse Sleigh. Dinner is included.
Overnight Kakslauttanen- Glass Igloo.
Departure day
Breakfast at the hotel. Private Ivalo airport transfers.