Helsinki and Finnish Lapland
TRAVEL PERIOD: DECEMBER – MARCH
Duration:
7 Days – 6 Nights
winter
fit
Helsinki and Finnish Lapland
To gently get used to the extreme temperatures, you will spend two days in Helsinki, the country’s capital before heading to the Arctic Circle for a real Arctic experience.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Arrival at Helsinki airport and individual transfer* to your hotel.
Accommodation at the Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti or similar. -
Day 2: Free day in Helsinki
Buffet breakfast. Make the most of this day to discover what the city has to offer. Art, history and design museums, there’s something for everyone. A shopping spree won’t go amiss either if you’re keen to bring home some made-in-Finland items!
Accommodation at the Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti or similar.
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Day 3: Flight (not included) to Rovaniemi and Finnish Lapland
Buffet breakfast. Transfer of your choice* to Helsinki airport for your flight to the Lapland region. On arrival in Rovaniemi, again you can take the transfer of your choice* to your hotel.
Accommodation at the Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar. -
Day 4: Meet the reindeer
Buffet breakfast. To get your stay in Lapland off to a good start, you’ll set off to meet the reindeer. These animals were of major importance to the Sami people in the days before cars and snowmobiles. Settle into your sleigh and enjoy a peaceful ride.
Accommodation at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar.
Note: Activity not available on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Day 5: Electric snowmobile safari
Buffet breakfast. Today we add a little adrenalin to your holiday. After receiving safety instructions, you’ll set off to explore the countryside on a snowmobile. Please note that a driving licence is required, so please bring it with you on the excursion.
Accommodation at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar.
Note: Activity available only on Wednesday and Friday -
Day 6: Dog sledding adventure
Buffet breakfast. When you arrive at the kennels, you’ll hear the dogs barking and that can be impressive but rest assured, that’s just the excitement talking! The dogs are happy to see you arrive because it means they can run! On your sleds, get set, go!
Accommodation at the Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar.
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Day 7: Departure from Finland
Buffet breakfast. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer* of your choice to Rovaniemi airport.
*To get from the airport to the city centre or vice versa, we recommend that you use low CO2 emission transport such as trains, airport shuttle buses or private transport in an electric car.
Services included:
Accommodation
• 2 nights in a centrally located hotel in Helsinki with breakfast
• 4 nights in a centrally located hotel in Rovaniemi with breakfast
Excursions & Activities
• 1 Reindeer safari excursion, 2.5 hrs – reindeer safari: 1 hour
• 1 Electric Snowmobile excursion, 2 hrs – driving time approx. 1.5 hrs (children under 14 ride in a sledge behind the guide)
• 1 Dogsledding excursion, 2 hrs – safari with the dogs approx. 1 hour
