Itinerary Details
Arriving at Rovaniemi, you will be picked up from the Rovaniemi airport and taken directly to your hotel in Rovaniemi. Free time to explore Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village assisted by your guide.
In the evening, experience a traditional Kota dinner by the open fire. Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy traditional Finnish delicacies in a Lappish hut. This is a traditional dinner in a traditional setting with an evening of local food and culture.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel in Rovaniemi 4* or similar
Note: There will be only one airport transfer for the group. Timing will be advised in due course.
After breakfast checkout from hotel, during morning hours you will go for Snowshoeing in Vaattunki forest. Join a hiking and snowshoeing adventure tour across the river, frozen lakes, boreal forest and experience the wild Lappish nature. See the frozen landscapes while enjoying Lappish snacks and hot drinks.
After finishing the hike, you will drive towards Luosto (approx drive 1.5hours) Check-in at hotel. the premium Glass igloos, time to take a shower and relax.
Note that the igloo rooms can be used all year round. In the winter, they allow the visitor to get closer to the polar nights and the Aurora Borealis. The unique midsummer sun and the nightless nights of the summer offer a different perspective of the Lappish nature. In autumn and spring, one can observe the behavior of the animals as they prepare for the new season. Through the glass windows and ceiling, the landscape of Luosto unfolds like a new painting every single day.
Arctic View Premium Glass Igloo rooms are equipped with shower, WC, water boiler with coffee and tea, TV, aurora alarm phone, Wi-Fi and hairdryer. All other hotel facilities such as reception, the breakfast room, the lobby bar and the restaurant in the main building of Santa's Hotel Aurora are only a few steps away from your premium glass igloo room.
Later we proceed for our next tour – Sunset Snowmobile Safari.
The best way to get to the heart of nature and back is by an exciting snowmobile safari. During this fun safari you will learn how to snowmobile along frozen swamps and through forests covered with snow. Enjoy the beautiful sunset views of Lappish nature. A break with hot beverages will keep your motor running.
Important Note: A valid driver's license is required to drive the snowmobile. 2 travelers will be driving on one snowmobile while changing the seats in the middle way. If preferred solo riding additional supplement may apply. Seat availability subject to confirm at time of booking!
Later in the evening, In order to maximize the chances of spotting the Northern Lights join a private car tour where finding the dancing lights is the task of the evening. Our experienced guide will lead you safely to places where you will have high chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel in Luosto 4* or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the opportunity to experience a wintertime safari with husky teams.
After a short transfer by car, you will arrive at a husky ranch, where these friendly dogs will bark an enthusiastic welcome to you. Before departing on the 10 km safari, you will be given instructions on how to navigate the sleds, which you will ride in pairs. Upon your return to the farm, you will enjoy some hot berry juice by an open fire and chat with the head musher about these amazing northern animals.
In Afternoon, you go for relaxing Amethyst Spa - Whatever the weather outside, it will be balmy in the spa! Its bird-shaped multi-purpose pool’s gentle waves and water jet massage points and the amethyst cave’s jacuzzi bring the tropics to the Finnish Lapland. It’s a retreat to help you refresh your body and mind.
Around 21:00 you will join a Northern Lights search expedition with Snowshoes. Our experienced guide will lead you safely to places where you will have high chances of seeing the Northern Lights, and, while waiting, he will share with you interesting facts about this phenomenon, as well about the nature and history of Lapland. While walking on snow, you will experience how the milky light of the moon and stars cast their enchanting shadows through the snowfields. The activity includes helpful guiding, equipment and transportation.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel in Luosto 4* or similar
After breakfast, you will be introduced to the basics of traditional cross-country skiing (includes helpful instructions and equipment), and then you will have the chance to implement this newly acquired knowledge to explore the mysterious forests of Luosto.
Later check-out from hotel and drive towards Rovaniemi (approx drive 1.5hours)
After check-in at hotel, you will visit a local reindeer farm at Santa village where you will learn about the life of reindeer herders and, afterwards, you will go for a short sleigh ride with the reindeer, which takes you deep into the Lappish wilderness. and then relax by enjoying a hot cup of coffee around a campfire.
Later we go visit Arkticum museum, explore Rovaniemi city and some shopping time.
Later in the night, If weather allows - join a private car tour where finding the dancing lights is the task of the evening.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel in Rovaniemi 4*or similar
Today day at leisure on our own, relaxing or going out for some more wonderful activities (optional)
Go on an Arctic Icebreaker Cruise
The Icebreaker Sampo is the world’s only A1 Super class passenger icebreaker. Sampo is one of the most known tourism attractions in Finland. The cruise on an icebreaker takes you to the frozen sea where the scenery is just one of a kind. You can also walk on ice and swim by this mighty vessel in a survival suit! If you want to experience an adventure of a lifetime, then this unique cruise is for you. Welcome aboard!
Note- Seats for Cruise are limited and get sold out soon, bookings are subject to availability.
Alternatively you can go for other exciting optional activities like Ice fishing, horseback riding, Skate in Kotatieva Park, ice floating etc..
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel in Rovaniemi 4* or similar
After breakfast at the hotel, you can enjoy a short visit at the renowned Santa Claus Village, which, besides souvenir shopping, is the right place to meet the “real” Santa.
You will be transferred then to Rovaniemi airport for your flight back home.
Note: There will be only one private transfer arranged for the group. Timing will be advised in due course.