7-Day Finland Winter Tour from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with Arctic Fun

7 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Explore Finland on this 7-day guided winter adventure from Helsinki to Rovaniemi. Start with a walking tour of Helsinki before boarding an overnight train north...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rovaniemi, Helsinki, Ranua · Languages: English

Know before you go: The minimum group size is 2 adults.; The itinerary may vary depending on snow conditions.; Northern lights are subject to weather conditions and solar activity; therefore, they cannot be 100% guaranteed.; Helsinki to Rovaniemi train tickets are round-trip with allocated seats. Upgrades to a sleeping cabin are available for €100 per person.

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What's Included

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

Not Included

Flights
Travel insurance

Itinerary

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Day 01

Helsinki Walking Tour and Overnight Train North

Begin your journey in Finland's vibrant capital, Helsinki. Meet your professional guide at your accommodation for a personalized walking tour. Meet your professional guide at your accommodation for a personalized walking tour. Discover hidden gems, local neighborhoods, and essential city tips. Discover hidden gems, local neighborhoods, and essential city tips. Learn about Helsinki's food, culture, and shopping scenes. Learn about Helsinki's food, culture, and shopping scenes. After the tour, board the comfortable overnight train to Rovaniemi. After the tour, board the comfortable overnight train to Rovaniemi. Travel north through scenic landscapes as you prepare to enter the Arctic Circle. Travel north through scenic landscapes as you prepare to enter the Arctic Circle.
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Day 02

Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle

Arrive in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Visit Santa Claus Village with your guide and meet Santa Claus himself. Visit Santa Claus Village with your guide and meet Santa Claus himself. Cross into the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic trekker certificate. Cross into the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic trekker certificate. Explore authentic Finnish shops and brands within the village. Explore authentic Finnish shops and brands within the village. Enjoy a traditional Finnish buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a traditional Finnish buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Spend your afternoon discovering the village at your own pace. Spend your afternoon discovering the village at your own pace. Shop for souvenirs and take photographs in this festive wonderland. Shop for souvenirs and take photographs in this festive wonderland.
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Day 03

Snowshoe Trek, Ice Fishing, and Aurora Hunting

Begin the day with a snowshoe trek through the Arctic forest. Learn how to walk across deep snow and navigate frozen landscapes. Learn how to walk across deep snow and navigate frozen landscapes. Arrive at an ice fishing site and try your hand at drilling and fishing. Arrive at an ice fishing site and try your hand at drilling and fishing. Enjoy a barbecue lunch near a crackling campfire in the wilderness. Enjoy a barbecue lunch near a crackling campfire in the wilderness. At night, join a guided tour to hunt for the Northern Lights. At night, join a guided tour to hunt for the Northern Lights. Visit a viewing point for the best chance to witness the aurora borealis. Visit a viewing point for the best chance to witness the aurora borealis.
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Day 04

Ounasvaara Nature Trail and Ranua Wildlife Park

Travel to Ounasvaara Hill for a scenic nature hike. Walk along the Ounasvaara Nature Trail through forests and wetland areas. Walk along the Ounasvaara Nature Trail through forests and wetland areas. Reach a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Saarenkylä and the River Kemijoki. Reach a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Saarenkylä and the River Kemijoki. Continue to Ranua Wildlife Park, home to around 50 Arctic species. Continue to Ranua Wildlife Park, home to around 50 Arctic species. Observe polar bears, lynx, foxes, and more in naturalistic habitats. Observe polar bears, lynx, foxes, and more in naturalistic habitats. Learn about Arctic animals with your knowledgeable guide. Learn about Arctic animals with your knowledgeable guide.
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Day 05

Reindeer Encounter in Lapland's Forests

Venture into Rovaniemi's forests to meet iconic reindeer. Visit a reindeer farm and learn about these gentle creatures. Visit a reindeer farm and learn about these gentle creatures. Feed the reindeer and discover how they roam freely during the summer. Feed the reindeer and discover how they roam freely during the summer. Take photos and hear stories about life in Lapland from local herders. Take photos and hear stories about life in Lapland from local herders.
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Day 06

Husky Safari and Northern Lights Sleigh Ride

Visit a husky farm deep in the forests of the Arctic Circle. Meet the friendly huskies and take time to interact with and feed them. Meet the friendly huskies and take time to interact with and feed them. Receive sled-driving instructions and set off on a scenic sleigh ride. Receive sled-driving instructions and set off on a scenic sleigh ride. Glide through snowy trails guided by an energetic husky team. Glide through snowy trails guided by an energetic husky team. In the evening, embark on a sleigh ride under the stars to search for the Northern Lights. In the evening, embark on a sleigh ride under the stars to search for the Northern Lights. Ride over a frozen lake as you hope to catch another glimpse of the aurora. Ride over a frozen lake as you hope to catch another glimpse of the aurora.
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Day 07

Farewell to Lapland and Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and a peaceful morning in Rovaniemi. Take time to walk through the town, visit shops, or send postcards. Take time to walk through the town, visit shops, or send postcards. Your guide will transfer you to the airport or train station for your journey home. Your guide will transfer you to the airport or train station for your journey home. Depart with unforgettable memories of Finland's winter magic. Depart with unforgettable memories of Finland's winter magic.