Lapland: A Family Winter Adventure

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6 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Helsinki, Finland

Ends

Rovaniemi, Finland

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Highlights

Discover hands-on exhibits at the Finnish Science Centre and explore the iconic Helsinki Central Library.

Wander the stalls of the lively Hakaniemi Market Hall.

Ride an overnight train headed straight for the Arctic Circle.

Explore Santa Claus Village where the holiday spirit never ends.

Meet reindeer and huskies in their snowy northern home.

Have a picnic around a campfire under the Northern Lights

Itinerary

If your family could bottle up the magic of Christmas and turn it into a winter getaway — this would be it. Bundle up and head to Finland for a snow-dusted adventure that’s straight out of a holiday storybook. Kick things off in Helsinki, where you’ll sample local treats, explore hands-on exhibits, and wander bustling markets. Then, board an overnight train bound for the Arctic Circle and the official hometown of Santa Claus. In Rovaniemi, you’ll visit his village, meet real-life reindeer and huskies, and maybe even catch the Northern Lights if you’re lucky. It’s a heartwarming winter escape packed with festive fun, cozy moments, and plenty of reasons to believe in magic.

day 1 - Helsinki

Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your family adventure kicks off in Helsinki with an evening welcome meeting at the hotel before a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out. If you arrive early, you can purchase a Helsinki travel card which allows unlimited use of the excellent public transport and free access to area museums.

Accomodation:Home Hotel Katajanokka Helsinki (or similar)

Included Activities:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Orientation Walk Helsinki

day 2 - Helsinki / Overnight Train to Rovaniemi

All aboard! Hop on a local train this morning for a short ride to the Heureka Science Centre, where the kids will love feeling like a mad scientist with all the interactive exhibits and engaging displays. Return to Helsinki in time for lunch before setting off on a walking exploration of the city centre followed by some free time to relax. In the evening, board the famous 'Santa Claus Express', a comfortable overnight train to the home of Santa himself, Rovaniemi.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Transport:Overnight Train (beds) Duration : 10.0 hr Distance : 824 km

Included Activities:Huereka Science Center Duration : 2.0 hr, Helsinki Orientation Walk Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 2 km

day 3 - Rovaniemi/Ranua

Disembark at Rovaniemi station then drive a short distance across the Arctic Circle to Santa Claus Village. Keep an eye out for the big man himself and pen your holiday wishes on a post card; you could mail them home from Santa's own post office. Enjoy some free time in the village, then continue driving to Ranua, your home base for the coming days. Settle in and enjoy some free time before heading out in the evening for an Aurora Borealis picnic, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to eat around a fire under the dancing lights in the sky.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 90 km

Included Activities:Santa Claus Village visit, Aurora Borealis Picnic Duration : 2.0 hr

day 4 - Ranua

Stroll to Lupland Activity Park this morning to meet the huskies, then join them on an exhilarating sleigh ride! The experienced husky musher will make sure your ride is safe and memorable, and you'll be immersed in the snowy, unspoiled nature of Lapland. Next, meet the gentle reindeer and learn from the Indigenous herders about the Lappish culture over generations. Enjoy a reindeer safari through the wilderness before lunch then explore with a free afternoon. Later, join your CEO into the dark-sky area to try and see the Northern Lights.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos (or similar)

Included Activities:Northern Lights Walk Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 1 km, Lupland Activity park + Reindeer Sleigh

day 5 - Ranua

Today is yours to do as much or as little as you please on the final full Day in Lapland. Optional outdoor activities abound like snowshoeing, visiting the icefalls in Korouoma, take another reindeer safari or book a sauna experience in the woods.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos (or similar)

Optional Activities:Husky Sledge Ride , Downhill Sledding and Ice Skating , Riisitunturi National Park Guided Day Excursion , Guided Northern Lights Hunt

day 6 - Ranua/Rovaniemi

Depart Ranua in the morning after breakfast and transfer back to Rovaniemi, where the tour ends on arrival to either the train station or the airport.

Meal:Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (4 nts), overnight train (1 nt)

Meals

5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD315-410 for meals not included.

Transport

Overnight train, private transport, walkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupCEO-led orientation walk in HelsinkiHuereka Science Centre visitSanta Claus Village visitAurora Borealis PicnicHusky experience and sleigh rideNorthern Reindeer experience and safariDark sky hunt for the Northern LightsFree time in Ranua

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