7N 8D Rovaniemi – Ranua – Helsinki – Tallinn – Helsinki
Itinerary
DAY 01: Welcome to Rovaniemi & Northern Lights Chase
Arrival at Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus ─ Rovaniemi! Airport transfer. Hotel check in.
In the evening, experience the northern lights chase tour by minivan. Get picked up from your accommodation by an experienced local wilderness guide with extensive knowledge of Lapland and the Northern Lights. Head out to hunt for the Auroras far away from the city’s light pollution and get dropped off back at your accommodation after the tour.
DAY 02: Santa Claus Village & Reindeer Safari
Visit Santa’s Village and snowmobile to reindeer farm.
Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping. Afterwards, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer. Take part in a special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony and after a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari.
DAY 03: Ranua Wildlife Park Adventure
Visit Ranua Wildlife Park.
Located just one hour away from Rovaniemi, the Ranua Wildlife Park is the northernmost wildlife park in the world and home to around 50 Arctic animal species. Enjoy this guided trip from Rovaniemi to the Ranua Wildlife Park to find Arctic animals: bears, wolves, predatory birds, lynxes, wolverines, foxes, etc. This is a rare opportunity to meet the local animals that reside in Lapland and other parts of the Arctic. As you walk around the park, your guide will share with you their knowledge of animals and other aspects of life in Lapland.
Optional: Northern light with campfire
DAY 04: Arctic Husky Safari
Feel your heart race during Husky safari together with the speeding dogs in pristine winter forest of the Arctic Circle! Friendly barks of the huskies welcome you to the local farm but as soon as the safari of dogs departs from the farm, the dogs quiet down and start to work. Enjoy the surrounding nature and the sledge ride in silence. Stop for a break in the wilderness and take photos.
Optional: Stay in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi
DAY 05: Rovaniemi to Helsinki
Take the flight to Helsinki. Airport transfers.
DAY 06: Tallinn Christmas Market Day Trip
Day trip to Tallinn – take the ferry trip from Helsinki to Tallinn and on your own wander around the romantic Old Town and visit small boutiques, stop for a cup of coffee at one of the charming cafés or enjoy a pint in a beer cellar. Enjoy the Christmas markets of Tallinn, get to know also the new trendy districts like Kalamaja and Noblessner with interesting sights, shops and restaurants. In the evening, take the ferry back to Helsinki.
DAY 07: Helsinki City Sightseeing
Take the SIC / city sightseeing walking tour and the main highlights include Helsingin Tuomiokirkko, Market Square, Temppeliaukio Church, Uspenskin Cathedral, Sibelius Park. The historic quarters that lie between the Market Square and Senate Square are home to numerous cafés and restaurants.
DAY 08: Departure from Helsinki
After breakfast, check out from hotel. Airport transfer. End your Finnish winter experience with wonderful memories!
The above tour description, inclusions, exclusions are daywise itinerary are indicative and may change at the time of quoting and booking