Finland Northern Lights & Lapland Package

Arrive to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Arrival transfer to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore the Finnish capital at your leisure. Helsinki, known as the 'Daughter of the Baltic,' offers a unique blend of Nordic design, rich history, and stunning waterfront views. Overnight in Helsinki.

Meals: -

After breakfast at the hotel, a guided half day tour of Helsinki will commence. Visit the iconic Senate Square, dominated by the majestic white Lutheran Cathedral. Explore the impressive Uspenski Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe with its golden domes. Visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church), carved directly into solid rock with stunning acoustics. Continue to the famous Sibelius Monument, a wave-like sculpture dedicated to Finland's greatest composer. End at the vibrant Market Square (Kauppatori) by the harbor. The afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight in Helsinki.

Meals: B

After breakfast, transfer to Helsinki Airport for your flight to Ivalo Airport in Finnish Lapland (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes). Upon arrival, transfer to the Glass Igloo Resort. Check-in to your unique glass igloo accommodation, designed to provide unobstructed views of the Arctic sky and the magical Northern Lights from the comfort of your heated bed. The rest of the day is free to explore the resort and surrounding snowy wilderness. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the resort and stay awake for the chance to witness the spectacular Aurora Borealis dancing across the night sky. Overnight in Glass Igloo.

Meals: B,D

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at the Glass Igloo Resort. Take advantage of the various activities available: snowshoeing through the pristine forest, a traditional Finnish smoke sauna experience, or simply relaxing in this winter wonderland. The resort's remote location, far from light pollution, offers optimal conditions for Northern Lights viewing. Enjoy dinner at the resort. Spend another magical night in your glass igloo, falling asleep under the stars and hoping for the Aurora to make an appearance. Overnight in Glass Igloo.

Meals: B,D

After breakfast, check out from the Glass Igloo Resort. Private transfer from the igloo resort to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus (approximately 3 hours). Enjoy the scenic drive through the stunning Lapland landscape with snow-covered forests and frozen lakes. Arrive in Rovaniemi and check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city at your leisure. Rovaniemi is located exactly on the Arctic Circle and offers a unique blend of Lapland wilderness and urban culture. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Meals: B

After breakfast, embark on an exciting day of Lapland adventures. Visit the famous Santa Claus Village, located right on the Arctic Circle. Meet Santa Claus himself, cross the magical Arctic Circle line, and send postcards with the special Arctic Circle postmark from Santa's Main Post Office. In the afternoon, experience the thrill of a husky safari. Meet the friendly sled dogs and learn about the traditional Finnish way of mushing. Then, bundle up and take an exhilarating 5km ride through the snowy forest, driving your own dog sled team. After the safari, enjoy hot drinks and snacks while learning about the lives of these amazing Arctic dogs. Return to Rovaniemi. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Meals: B

After breakfast, visit an authentic reindeer farm to learn about the traditional Sami culture and reindeer herding. Meet the gentle reindeer, learn about their importance in Lapland culture, and enjoy a peaceful reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy landscape. Warm up with hot drinks by a campfire as your hosts share stories of Arctic life. Return to the hotel for a rest. In the evening, join a Northern Lights hunting tour. With a professional guide, travel to the best viewing spots away from city lights. While waiting for the Aurora to appear, enjoy hot drinks and snacks around a campfire. Your guide will share knowledge about this natural phenomenon and help you capture photos if the lights appear. Return to Rovaniemi. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Meals: B

After breakfast, rest of the day is free at leisure till depart for departure airport transfer. Fly from Rovaniemi to your next destination (or connect via Helsinki).

Meals: B