Ultimate Arctic Adventure

   
 
 

Winter Lapland Tour

Ultimate Arctic Adventure

8 Days / 5 locations in Norway and Finland

Experience this unique journey to Lapland and be amazed by a blend of first class travel, with the most fascinating and invigorating winter activities in the region. Choose to taste the delicacies of the North,in Kirkenes on a King Crab Safari or the chance of overnighting in a Snow Igloo. You will stay in Saariselkä with its dazzling white landscape as well as in Rovaniemi and Sinettä, with one night in the extraordinary Arctic Glass Igloos.Weather permitting you will see the breath taking Northern Lights from your bed. Experience Santa Claus Village and visit the home of Santa Claus in Rovaniemi. The highlight of this winter adventure is the ‘Sampo’ Icebreaker safari where you have a chance to take a swim in the fresh Arctic waters of Kemi.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Kirkenes
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Kirkenes

Arrival in Kirkenes Airport, private transfer to Kirkenes, known as the Capital of the Barents Region and gateway to the EAST. It is as far east as Cairo and further east than most of Finland, bordering Russia, which is located only 15km from Kirkenes. Check-in to your hotel, and the rest of your day is at leisure. Please consult our welcome letter which you receive on check-in to your hotel, and note meeting point and time with tour leader.

 
Day 2     Kirkenes
Accommodation: Thon Hotel Kirkenes
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.Free morning at leisure.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

King Crab Safari Enjoy this morning to experience one of the highlights of Northern Norway and at the same time taste one of the local delicacies, on this optional activity. You will come face to with this giant of the sea on the King Crab safari. The red king crab found in the Barents Sea can reach up to two meters from claw to clawand weigh up to 15 kilos.In the afternoon, you will travel a short distance outside of Kirkenes to the Kirkenes Snow Hotel where you will enjoy a visit to this very special hotel, where dinner is served. A transfer is included after dinner, back to the Hotel in Kirkenes.

OPTIONAL: OVERNIGHT STAY AT SNOW IGLOO

For those who are game, there is also an opportunity to choose to stay in a Snow Igloo, sleeping in a thermal sleeping bag in approximately minus 5 degrees Celsius

 
Day 3     Saariselka
Accommodation: Saarisselka Tunturi Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfastat the hotel. Depart Kirkenes and Norway and cross the border into Finland, travelling via Inari to Saariselkä, a small village surrounded by untouched wilderness.Here we will visit The National Museum of the Finnish Sámi(SIIDA),where you will learn more about the Sami culture and their way of their living. Free time at the museum for lunch (not included).Check-in to your hotel, and the rest of your day is at leisure

 
Day 4     Saariselka
Accommodation: Santa Claus Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at leisure A perfect opportunity to try one of the many fascinating optional tours such as the Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness, one of the most popular tours.

OPTIONAL TOURS:

* FISHING EXPERIENCE BY SNOWMOBILE (except Feb. 15 departure)

* REINDEER SAFARI

* CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

* HUSKY SAFARI

* SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO A REINDEER FARM

* SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO THE WILDERNESS

* AURORA BOREALIS WALK ON SNOWSHOES (except Feb. 15 departure)

 
Day 5     Sinetta
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Travel south through the wintery landscape until you reach Sinettä, which is the location of the unique Arctic Snow Hotel, where you will check-in to your private Glass Igloo. Enjoy the warmth of your Glass Igloo and weather permitting, you can marvel at the amazing Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and the millions of stars from your bed.

 
Day 6     Sinetta - Rovaniemi
Accommodation: Santa Claus Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Right after the breakfast,you will have an early departure on your coach to Rovaniemi. The day is at leisure allowing you time to take one of the many optional Snowmobile safaris and tours made by car.

.OPTIONAL TOURS:

Rovaniemi and itssurrounding forests and riversas well as the nearby reindeerand huskyfarms offer an opportunity for many different activities, youhave another opportunity to learn the fun of snowmobiling along frozen rivers and through snow-covered forests and also visit a reindeer or husky dog farm. You may also like to experience a snowmobile safari by night giving you another chance to see the breath taking Northern Lights –Aurora Borealis.Overnight:Santa Claus Hotel.

 
Day 7     Rovaniemi - Kemi
Accommodation: Santa Claus Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will visit the Santa Claus Village, a few kilometres outside of Rovaniemi. There you will have free time to experience this unique attraction including the possibility of having a quick visit with Santa Claus himself. Coffee and cake will be served at one of the village’s charming cafeterias. At noon we leave in direction forthe South of Kemi, where you will experience one of the highlights of your winter adventure. You board the Sampo Icebreaker at Kemi harbor and spend 4 hours on this unforgettable vessel breaking though the ice in the northern Gulf of Bothnia.This incredible experience includes a guided tour of the ship with its massive engine room and bridge, and a warm late lunch at the on-board restaurant. In the middle of the largest ice field in Europe, you also get the opportunity to jump in the sea and float! You will of course be fitted with a warm survival suit and those who dare will also be presented with a certificate by the ship’s Captain.Return transfer to Rovaniemi with evening arrival at your hotel

 
Day 8     Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Your day is at leisure until your transfer to Rovaniemi airport in good time for your departure flight.

 

Notes

Optional Excursion (must Be Pre-booked

King Crab Safari incl. Lunch, (10 hours) based on minimum 6 participants.

Snowmobile To The Fells, (2 Hours)
Cross Country Skiing (2 Hours)

Snowmobile Safari to Husky to the Wilderness (2 hours)

Legend of Four Winds, a snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm, (3 hours)

Snowmobile Safari to a Husky Farm, (3 hours)

In Search of the Northern Lights, (3hrs)

Important: Please note that due to the size of the Glass Igloos at the Kakslauttanen Igloo there are no private facilities in the Igloo, however it is fitted with private separate toilet. Also the size restricts the amount of luggage so all guests must leave their main luggage at the main building a short walk away, however they are encouraged to bring an overnight bag with them to their Igloos. There are shower facilities and saunas next to the Igloo village, which are available for guests every morning.

Price Includes
2 Dinners, 1 Lunch
Hotel Accommodation 3-4 Star
Daily Breakfast
Transfers Airport - Hotel -Airport
Tour Escort Days 2-7
Sampo Icebreaker Cruise Including Ice Swimming
1 Night in a Glass Igloo
Tours As Mentioned in Itinerary
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Air
 Porterage
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