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Winter in Finland: Lapland & Northern Lights

Picture this: the warmth of a crackling campfire inside a cozy traditional tent as you scan the sky for the northern lights. Feel the rush as you glide through snowy trails on a husky-pulled sleigh, chilly air on your face. Connect with Indigenous herders, learning their age-old traditions and daily life with reindeer. This seven-day adventure through Finland’s breathtaking Lapland is the ultimate winter escape.

7 DaysHelsinki to Rovaniemi
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: EWHR
From $2999 USDIncluding taxes and fees

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Winter in Finland: Lapland & Northern Lights - Itinerary

Trip Start: HelsinkiTrip End: Rovaniemi

DAY 1

Helsinki

Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying short orientation walk and an optional dinner out with the group. Welcome to Helsinki, a city known for its modern and classical design, urban sophistication alongside natural beauty.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Hobo Hotel Helsinki:
Hobo Hotel Helsinki

Optional Activities

Winter in Finland: Lapland & Northern Lights - Itinerary

Trip Start: HelsinkiTrip End: Rovaniemi
DAY 1
Helsinki

DAY 1

Helsinki

Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying short orientation walk and an optional dinner out with the group. Welcome to Helsinki, a city known for its modern and classical design, urban sophistication alongside natural beauty.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Hobo Hotel Helsinki:
Hobo Hotel Helsinki

Optional Activities

DAY 2
Helsinki, Overnight Train
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DAY 3
Rovaniemi
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DAY 4
Rovaniemi
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DAY 5
Rovaniemi
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DAY 6
Rovaniemi
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DAY 7
Rovaniemi
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What’s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Helsinki Orientation Walk
  • Helsinki Library Visit
  • Orientation Walk Rovaniemi
  • Kuoska Reindeer Farm and Husky Experience
  • CEO-led northern lights hunt
  • Visit Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle line
  • Campfire and northern lights experience
  • Choice of ice fishing or snowshoeing excursion
  • Handicraft demonstration
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotels (5 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transportation
  • Overnight train, private transport, local bus, walking
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Winter in Finland: Lapland & Northern Lights Departure Dates

All Years

StartEndingAvailabilityPrices from
Sun, Feb 22 2026Sat, Feb 28 2026Sold Out $3,329 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Mar 15 2026Sat, Mar 21 2026Sold Out $2,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jan 10 2027Sat, Jan 16 2027Open (15)$3,329 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jan 24 2027Sat, Jan 30 2027Open (16)$3,329 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Feb 21 2027Sat, Feb 27 2027Open (15)$3,329 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Mar 14 2027Sat, Mar 20 2027Open (15)$2,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Helsinki Orientation Walk. Helsinki Library Visit. Orientation Walk Rovaniemi. Kuoska Reindeer Farm and Husky Experience. CEO-led northern lights hunt. Visit Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle line. Campfire and northern lights experience. Choice of ice fishing or snowshoeing excursion. Handicraft demonstration. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Stroll through Helsinki: where history meets cutting-edge design, Travel across Finland’s scenic landscape aboard an overnight train, Relax by a crackling fire as you watch for the iconic northern lights, Experience pristine wilderness on an exhilarating husky-pulled sleigh ride, Go ice fishing or snowshoeing in Lapland

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Please note that due to high demand there may be limited availability when booking optional activities during the tour. Many of these can be pre-booked and we recommend that they are purchased in advance directly from the supplier in order to secure space as they are quite popular.

Please also note that the weather near the Arctic Circle can be variable, especially in winter. Occasionally this will mean that we need to amend our itinerary to keep you safe. We will always endeavour to deliver a tour as close to the itinerary described as possible and ensure you see as much as possible, despite any bad weather. Likewise, the Northern Lights are seasonal and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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