8D7N Finland Adventure

8D7N Finland Adventure (Winter Wonderland - GV 2)

Cost: $4,818 per person 

(Valid for travel between November-March, if booked max 60 days in advance)

*cost not valid between 15th Dec – 10th Jan 

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Day 1 – Arrival at Rovaniemi airport, the official hometown of Santa Claus ─ Rovaniemi! Airport transfer. Hotel check in. In the evening, experience the northern lights chase tour by minivan. 

Day 2 – Rovaniemi. Visit to Santa’s Village and snowmobiling to reindeer farm. 

Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy delicious lunch. After lunch, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, try a short reindeer sleigh ride, take part in a special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony and after a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari. 

Day 3 – Rovaniemi. Snow castle tour with dinner in Ice restaurant. 

The Arctic SnowHotel is one of the biggest Snowhotels in the world, and carved from snow and ice each year, and each SnowHotel is designed to be different to earlier years. The guide will tell you about the construction, operation and special features of the SnowHotel during the memorable guided tour through beautiful rooms of the hotel and Arctic specialities, such as the Snow Sauna.  

The Ice Restaurant built of snow and ice provides a unique setting for an unforgettable dinner; serving up hot Lappish delicacies savoured around ice tables. In line with the theme, the dessert is served on a magnificent ice platter. 

Day 4 – Rovaniemi.  

Feel your heart race during Husky safari together with the speeding dogs in pristine winter forest of the Arctic Circle! Friendly barks of the huskies welcome you to the local farm but as soon as the safari of dogs departs from the farm, the dogs quiet down and start to work. Enjoy the surrounding nature and the sledge ride in silence. Stop for a break in the wilderness and take photos.  

Optional: Stay in a glass igloo or snow hotel in Rovaniemi 

Day 5 – Rovaniemi to Helsinki. Take the flight to Helsinki. Airport transfers. 

Day 7 – Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki. Day trip to Tallinn – take the ferry trip from Helsinki to Tallinn and on your own wander around the romantic Old Town and visit small boutiques, stop for a cup of coffee at one of the charming cafés or enjoy a pint in a beer cellar. Enjoy the Christmas markets of Tallinn, get to know also the new trendy districts like Kalamaja and Noblessner with interesting sights, shops and restaurants. In the evening, take the ferry back to Helsinki. 

Day 7 – Helsinki. Take the SIC / city sightseeing walking tour and the main highlights include Helsingin Tuomiokirkko, Market Square, Temppeliaukio Church, Uspenskin Cathedral, Sibelius Park. The historic quarters that lie between the Market Square and Senate Square are home to numerous cafés and restaurants. 

Day 8 – Departure. After breakfast, check out from hotel. Airport transfer. End your Nordic experience with wonderful memories! 

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Includes: 

• 7 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation standard room (double / twin occupancy). Hotels for reference 

Rovaniemi - Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar 4* 

Helsinki - Original Sokos or similar 4* 

• Breakfast buffet on all days 

• Private airport transfers  

• SIC / City sightseeing walking tour (Helsinki) 

• Day cruise to Tallinn, standard seating 

• Activities with hotel transfers: 

-Santa village tour,  

-Husky safari,  

-Snowmobile tour with short reindeer ride,  

-Northern lights chase,  

-Arctic snow hotel with ice restaurant  

Optional: 

• Upgrade to stay in glass igloo or snow hotel (Rovaniemi) @ $508 per person

*Flights are not included in the cost.