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Dive into the heart of local traditions as you join us on thrilling dog sledding adventures, hop on snowmobiles and ride across frozen terrains, and conquer ice climbing challenges that will leave you breathless.
Picture yourself on an exhilarating icebreaker cruise, smashing through frozen seas, or embark on an epic ice trek that will take you to places you’ve only dreamed of.
And that’s not all! Lapland’s crown jewel is the Stunning Northern Lights, a heavenly spectacle that paints the Arctic skies with a rainbow of colors.
In Lapland, every moment is an opportunity for extraordinary experiences. Whether you’re cozying up in a traditional Sami tent or sampling the unique cuisine of the North, this destination offers an immersion into the rich local culture like no other.
Lapland isn’t just a destination; it’s a symphony of adventures and cultural discoveries that will stay with you forever. It’s time to make your own Lapland story!
Day 1
Arrival in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Arrive in Rovaniemi, the provincial capital of Lapland and the largest city in northern Finland. The city is located near the Arctic Circle” and is known worldwide as the place where “Santa Claus” prepares Christmas gifts and departs from it in a reindeer-drawn carriage to distribute them to children all around the world. Upon arrival, a short drive will take us to the equipment center – we will receive appropriate equipment, including a full and heated snowsuit, shoes, special socks, and gloves. After getting organized, we will depart for the hotel in Rovaniemi.
Dinner and overnight in Rovaniemi.
Day 2
Rovaniemi – Sweden – Icebreaker sailing – Swedish fishing village – Rovaniemi
Early in the morning, we cross the border into Sweden. Enjoy an exciting cruise on an icebreaker in Bothnian Bay. We will learn the boat’s unique ability, which breaks through vast blocks of ice to clear the way for the supply ships that bring vital supplies to the area’s residents. At one of the points, the boat will stop near a “pool” in the frozen sea, the engines will stop, and we will be able to float in the ice-cold water with the help of special thermal suits provided by the skilled boat’s crew. After the cruise, we will visit a Swedish fishing village next to the river, a natural border between Sweden and Finland. After lunch, we return to Rovaniemi.
Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Rovaniemi.
Day 3
Reindeer Farm – Korouoma Falls
In the morning, visit the reindeer farm and get to know the lifestyles and customs of this animal, which lives in extreme conditions and is an integral part of the lives of the locals. After the tour, we will ride reindeer sleds for a short distance. Have lunch in the farm area and continue to the frozen Korouoma Falls in winter. The ride passes through snowy landscapes in an area of coniferous forests. We will take a short walk to the waterfalls (the difficulty level is easy-medium, depending on weather conditions).
Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Rovaniemi.
Day 4
Rovaniemi – Ranua Wildlife Park – Husky Dog Farm – Levi – View of the Northern Lights
In the morning, drive to Ranua Wildlife Park. The park was established in 1983 and has about 55 species of wild animals and birds living in their natural habitat. Predators, mammals, and birds are scattered along the spectacularly beautiful route, about 2,500 meters long. We will see rare wild animals that have adapted to the arctic climate of Lapland; among others, we will see the white polar bear. We then proceed to the husky dog farm, where we will receive a customary welcome and learn about the methods used in their upbringing and training. We will ride a dog sled through a unique, breathtaking wilderness region covered in ice. We then take a bus north to the village of Levi, which is situated in the Arctic wilderness north of the Arctic Circle. When the weather and predictions for the appearance of the “Northern Lights” indicate a chance of seeing the phenomenon, we will head out in the evening after dinner to a desolate area where we can watch the unique “Aurora Borealis.”
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in the Lei area.
Day 5
Snowmobiles – fishing in a frozen river – cable car to the top of the mountains – spa and saunas
Today, we have a fantastic opportunity to experience motorized snow sleds – snowmobiles. We will ride two people per snowmobile through the frozen landscape of Lapland in the spectacular Levi region. Sections of this journey will pass across a frozen river and lake and through endless snowy forests. We will stop at the frozen lake area, get to know the unique fishing methods of the locals, and participate in this memorable experience ourselves. After that, we will go up with the help of a cable car to a height of about 300 meters for a spectacular view of the mountains in the largest ski resort in Finland. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with a panoramic view and return to the hotel area. In the afternoon, relax at the spa and sauna services of the hotel and the town area, including an outdoor jacuzzi.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in the Levii area.
Day 6
Karting in racing cars – walking in snowshoes – the ice palace.
In the morning, we will go karting in racing cars equipped with special tires adapted to the harsh winter conditions. Practice winter driving and then compete amongst us to see who the fastest driver is. From there, we continue to an open area, where we will get special snowshoes, and after a short lesson, we will walk on the soft snow, like the Sami. After lunch, continue to visit the largest ice palace in Finland, which is rebuilt every winter in a different format and is made of about 20 million kg of ice. The palace has a bar, restaurant, hotel rooms, prayer house, and more.
In the evening, we will go to a local Sami meal, including a short performance.
Overnight at a hotel in the Levi area.
Day 7
Levy – Rovaniemi – Arctic Museum – Santa Claus Village – Depart
After breakfast, we return to Rovaniemi and Visit the “Arktikum” museum to discover more about life in the Arctic Circle in general and the Rovaniemi region in particular, the “Northern Lights” phenomena, and the seasonal changes in the flora and fauna. We will finish with a visit to the traditional village of “Santa Claus,” the familiar figure of Lapland associated with Christmas. After the visit, transfer to the airport for departure home or continue to the city (for those interested in continuing to travel alone.)
Remarks:
Suitable for groups of up to 35 people.
Suitable for all ages.
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After we will provide you with a Complete Arctic Gear Kit, including a full snowsuit, boots, gloves, and a pair of socks, Now you are ready to enjoy all the amazing experiences you’ve dreamed of. You’ll have the opportunity for self-driving on snowmobiles and riding on sleds pulled by dogs. You will go on an Icebreaker cruise, which includes descending into the icy waters while wearing special dry suits. You will hike to the frozen waterfalls, race with your friends on the snow karting track, hike with snowshoes and special snow boots, and you cannot miss the night walk in search of the magical Northern Lights.
After days filled with adrenaline, adventure, and plenty of snow, it’s important to allow yourself to relax and recharge. You can enjoy a delightful Finnish sauna in one of our hotels to rejuvenate your spirits. We have carefully selected our accommodations to ensure you can unwind and prepare for the next day. Our lodging options include 4-star to 5-star hotels in the northern town of Rovaniemi, Lapland, and a 4-star to 5-star hotel in the Finnish ski resort of Levi (according to availability).
We make sure that your bus is not only capable of handling the icy roads of Lapland, but also that it is comfortable, spacious, warm and Wi-fi connected.
We include all the highlights you expect—and much more! From traveling through the snowy forests on sleds pulled by Siberian Huskies to a warm up stop at a traditional Finnish farm sipping a delicious salmon soup, from the unique sound of the thick ice breaking under the ice breaker ship to sensational feeling of warm cacao going down your throat while everything is frozen around you, we assure there will no Lapland activity that you will miss – and of course lets not forget the chance of witnessing stunning site of the magical Northern Lights.
We don’t leave anything to chance. Every group is accompanied by our experienced guide throughout the trip, and every activity is accompanied also by professional Finnish staff members.
Our guide will lead you and make sure you are provided with a Complete Arctic Gear Kit, that will keep you warm and happy during the entire trip.
Our Lapland trip includes everything. Breakfasts at the hotels, lunches during the various activities, and dinners at local restaurants or the hotels where we stay. The Finnish meals are simple and rich in local ingredients such as salmon, northern deer meat stews, forest berries, and of course, carbohydrates that fill you up and warm your body. We also can’t forget the traditional blueberry tea. All meals are served buffet-style.
