FinlandSummer in Lapland: A Family Adventure
Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your family adventure kicks off in Helsinki with an evening welcome meeting at the hotel before a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out. If you arrive early, you can purchase a Helsinki travel card which allows unlimited use of the excellent public transport and free access to area museums.
Orientation Walk Helsinki
Set out on an orientation walk with your CEO. They will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, ATMs and some of the main sights.
Your Welcome Moment: 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.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Home Hotel Katajanokka Helsinki
All aboard! Hop on a local train this morning for a short ride to the Heureka Science Centre, where the kids will love feeling like a mad scientist with all the interactive exhibits and engaging displays. Return to Helsinki in time for lunch before setting off on a walking exploration of the city centre followed by some free time to relax. In the evening, board the famous 'Santa Claus Express', a comfortable overnight train to the home of Santa himself, Rovaniemi.
Huereka Science Center
Embark on a captivating self-guided journey through science at Heureka, Finland's premier interactive science centre in Vantaa, where hands-on exhibits and engaging displays ignite curiosity for all ages.
Helsinki Orientation Walk
Set off on foot for a short orientation exploration with your CEO. See the main avenue, Rock Church, waterfront area, and old town.
Overnight Train (beds)
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Disembark at Rovaniemi station then drive a short distance across the Arctic Circle to Santa Claus Village. Keep an eye out for the big man himself and pen your holiday wishes on a post card; you could mail them home from Santa's own post office. Enjoy some free time in the village, then continue driving to Ranua, your home base for the coming days. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day and evening free.
Santa Claus Village visit
Accommodation
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos
This morning, you'll get to meet the huskies bred for their amazing mushing skills! They love attention and you'll get the chance to interact with them and to get to know their unique personalities. In the evening, head out with a local guide under the midnight sun for an evening walk to learn about flora and fauna and to get familiar with the Lappish customs and lifestyle. Stop along the way for a picnic break to grill sausages and toast traditional sandwiches in a traditional Lappish hut before returning to the guesthouse.
Meet the Huskies Experience
Huskies arrive at your doorstep, where you'll have the opportunity to give them lots of pets and take pictures with these amazing, talented dogs.
Midnight sun walk and picnic
Head out under the Midnight sun for an evening walk and picnic! Explore the local nature and enjoy sausages and cakes around a roaring campfire. The local guide will take you to the perfects spots offering a true Lapland natural and cultural experience.
Accommodation
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos
Today is yours to do as much or as little as you please on the final full day in Lapland. Optional outdoor activities abound like fishing, a fat bike excursion or book a sauna experience in the woods.
Free Time
There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.
Optional Activities - Day 5Show
Accommodation
Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos
Depart Ranua in the morning after breakfast and transfer back to Rovaniemi, where the tour ends on arrival to either the train station or the airport.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
