Lapland Finland

This Finland Christmas trip starts from Helsinki, the capital of the country. Upon arrival, our representative will welcome you at the airport, and then escort you to the centrally located hotel we booked for you in advance by private transfer. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to explore this Nordic capital.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel (4 stars) or similar

After having breakfast in the hotel, we will pick you up from the hotel and send you to take your Helsinki city tour. This 2-hour shared tour with the audio guide will take you to travel through important landmarks or famous attractions in the city including Senate Square, Parliament Building, Finlandia Hall, the Uspenski Cathedral, the Sibelius Monument, and the Rock Church if it is open on the day. In the afternoon, you could explore other places of interest in the city by yourself. In the evening, we will escort you to the railway station where you will take the overnight train leaving for Rovaniemi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: On the train

On arrival at Rovaniemi, our private driver will greet you on time. The fresh air and primitive wilderness make Rovaniemi an undestroyed virgin land in the world. Your adventure here will start with a 3-hour exploration in the Santa Claus Village. Your will spend a leisurely time wandering around the village on your own, meeting Santa Claus, visiting Santa's house, learning about the traditions of Christmas, and send a postcard from the post office etc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Centrally located hotel in Rovaniemi (4 stars)

After breakfast, Enjoy a reindeer-sled through the old-growth forest, which is a traditional and famous experience in Lapland area. This activity will be in shared mode. This afternoon, we'll arrange a private car to send you to the central station. After, you can choose to take the bus or train to Kemi. Upon arrival, check in a 3-star hotel by yourself.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Comfortable local hotel (3 stars)

Another exciting activity in Finland you cannot miss is taking an adventure with husky dogs and we will arrange it for you this morning. The dog-sled in pairs will be a joyful winter experience. For the rest time of the day, you can spend it on your own as you like. You may choose our optional tours such as Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Comfortable local hotel (3 stars)

Kemi's most famous activity among visitors is the Ice breaker. After breakfast, you will be transferred to board the cruise to join in the Ice breaker group tour. You will be guided to see the equipment from the engine room to the captain's cab. The giant ship cruises on the thick ice. Remember to wear thick clothes and keep warm. With the impervious life jacket, you will have the opportunity to experience the exciting and pleasant swimming in the cold water! On the way back to the port, the captain will issue an icebreaker certificate to each participant. After returning to the hotel, you could freely explore the pure land of Kemi in the afternoon. In the evening, our driver will send you to the railway station for you to take the train back to Helsinki.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: On the train

The train will arrive in Helsinki in the morning. This Christmas tour in Finland ends here.