MEET ROVANIEMI
TRAVEL PERIOD: DECEMBER – MARCH
MEET ROVANIEMI
Put on your thickest jacket and set off to discover Rovaniemi, Santa’s official town! Surrounded by the snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland, the town lies just 6km south of the Arctic Circle. It’s the perfect place to meet the region’s animals, such as reindeer and huskies, as well as to admire the Northern Lights. But Rovaniemi offers more than just nature, with theme parks and the Arktikum museum to delight young and old alike!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Rovaniemi
Arrival at Rovaniemi airport. Private transfer to your hotel. Welcome to the capital of Finnish Lapland! Get cozy in your room and enjoy your free day.
Dinner and accommodation at Santa Claus Holiday Village.
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Days 2 to 4: Rovaniemi
Breakfast at the hotel. We recommend you to pre-book one of the many activities that the town can offer. Winter activities in Rovaniemi offer the possibility to see Northern Lights, go on a husky safari, go snowshoeing, enjoy the wilderness and many more!
Dinner and accommodation at Santa Claus Holiday Village.
Optional:
Husky Safari: On this tour, you’ll get to know your team of Arctic dogs and experience the actual mushing and dog team handling. After the driving instructions, we head into the forest, with two people sharing each sled. The safari covers a distance of 12-17 km, with a midway break and an opportunity to switch drivers. Available from January.
Aurora Borealis Picnic: The Northern Lights are possible to be observed in the polar zone of the world. Our location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibilities to see them. Our guide will drive us out of the city reaching the perfect spot offering us the best open sky vision to enjoy the Lappish picnic hopefully under the Auroras.
E-Snowmobile Safari: The journey begins in daylight with crossing the frozen lake Lehtojärvi and continues through bogs and forests. You will have chance to make nice photos during the stop on scenic view point before heading back as the daylight fades and stars light up in the sky.
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Day 5: Santa Claus Village — Arctic Snow Hotel
After your breakfast, you will be transferred to your next destination, the Arctic Snow Hotel. The hotel is located by a lake, 30min from the center of Rovaniemi, ideal to admire the Northern Lights. During your stay, you will enjoy a traditional dinner in a kota.
Dinner and accommodation at Arctic Snow Hotel & Glass Igloos in a glass igloo.
- Day 6: Departure from Finland Breakfast at the hotel and transfer back to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Services included:
Accommodation
• 4 nights in a cabin at Santa Claus Village with breakfast and dinner
• 1 night in a glass igloo at the Arctic Snowhotel, including breakfast and dinner
Transfers
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Transfer from Santa Claus Village to Arctic Snowhotel
Special cancellation and payment conditions apply; please contact us for more information.
Prices and conditions for departures during the Christmas/New Year period are available upon request. Some services may not be available during this period or may be offered at a different price.
