7-Day Arctic Winter Tour in Finland and Norway with Aurora and Icebreaker

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What's Included

• Accommodation
• All listed activities
• Professional English-speaking guides
• Airport and activity transfers
• Thermal clothing for the entire stay
• Local on-site support

Not Included

• Flights
• Travel insurance

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 01

   Arrival in Helsinki and Winter City Highlights

   Arrive in the Finnish capital and admire the city under a blanket of snow. Visit Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral, two iconic landmarks. Visit Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral, two iconic landmarks. Stroll through local streets and experience the true Scandinavian ambiance. Stroll through local streets and experience the true Scandinavian ambiance. Enjoy a traditional local seafood lunch. Enjoy a traditional local seafood lunch. Visit the famous Marimekko Factory for a taste of Finnish design heritage. Visit the famous Marimekko Factory for a taste of Finnish design heritage. Head to the Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park. Head to the Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park. Savor a dinner of Arctic seafood sushi.

2. 2
   Day 02

   Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, and Reindeer Traditions

   Travel to Rovaniemi, your gateway to the Arctic Circle. Visit Santa Claus Village and meet Santa Claus in person. Visit Santa Claus Village and meet Santa Claus in person. Send postcards from Santa's Post Office and cross the Arctic Circle to receive your official certificate. Send postcards from Santa's Post Office and cross the Arctic Circle to receive your official certificate. Explore a snow castle featuring stunning architecture and ice sculptures. Explore a snow castle featuring stunning architecture and ice sculptures. Visit a Sámi reindeer farm hidden in the forest. Visit a Sámi reindeer farm hidden in the forest. Join a reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy landscape. Join a reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy landscape. Unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna and look out for the Northern Lights. Unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna and look out for the Northern Lights.

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   Day 03

   Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

   Begin the morning with a thrilling snowmobiling ride through the Arctic wilderness. Refuel with a hearty buffet lunch. Refuel with a hearty buffet lunch. Spend the afternoon cross-country skiing in the pristine Finnish landscape. Spend the afternoon cross-country skiing in the pristine Finnish landscape. Relax in the evening and prepare for the next day's icy experience. Relax in the evening and prepare for the next day's icy experience.

4. 4
   Day 04

   White Icebreaker Cruise and Aurora Chase

   Board the White Icebreaker and witness the frozen sea breaking beneath you. Walk on the frozen sea and take a floating dip in an insulated survival suit. Walk on the frozen sea and take a floating dip in an insulated survival suit. Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch aboard. Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch aboard. Board a Northern Lights flight in the evening to chase the aurora from the sky. Board a Northern Lights flight in the evening to chase the aurora from the sky. If weather prevents the flight, join a private Northern Lights hunting tour by land. If weather prevents the flight, join a private Northern Lights hunting tour by land. Return to Rovaniemi for an overnight stay. Return to Rovaniemi for an overnight stay.

5. 5
   Day 05

   Lampivaara Amethyst Mine and Saariselkä Aurora Evening

   Visit a 2000-million-year-old amethyst mine on Lampivaara Hill. Learn about the mine's geology and dig for your own amethysts. Learn about the mine's geology and dig for your own amethysts. After lunch, travel to Saariselkä, nestled deep in Lapland's wilderness. After lunch, travel to Saariselkä, nestled deep in Lapland's wilderness. Dine at a local restaurant and then hike up Saariselkä Hill for a Northern Lights viewing. Stay overnight in a local spa hotel.

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   Day 06

   Kirkenes King Crab Safari and Arctic Norway

   Cross into the Norwegian Arctic Circle and join local fishermen for a king crab fishing experience. Learn about the history of the king crab in Norway and enjoy a fresh king crab meal. Learn about the history of the king crab in Norway and enjoy a fresh king crab meal. Explore the picturesque town of Kirkenes. Explore the picturesque town of Kirkenes. Have a final seafood dinner and stay overnight in a Scandic or Thon hotel.

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   Day 07

   Departure and Return to Rovaniemi

   Depart early from Kirkenes and begin your return to Rovaniemi. Reflect on a week filled with Arctic adventures, cultural encounters, and unforgettable landscapes. Reflect on a week filled with Arctic adventures, cultural encounters, and unforgettable landscapes.

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