9-Day Finland and Estonia Winter Tour with Lapland and Glass Igloo

9 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover the magic of Finland and Estonia on a 9-day winter adventure through Helsinki, Tallinn, and Lapland. Explore the highlights of Helsinki and the medieva...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Helsinki, Kuusamo, Oulanka National Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.; Winter temperatures may range between 0°C and -30°C.; Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid driving license.; Children may travel as passengers on snowmobile safaris.; Thermal winter clothing is highly recommended.; Icebreaker cruise operations are subject to weather and ice conditions.; Most hotels and public places accept major credit cards.; Finland uses the Euro (€).; Free Wi-Fi is available at most hotels.; Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

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What's Included

2 nights in Helsinki
3 nights in Ruka-Kuusamo
1 night in a glass igloo
2 nights onboard the Santa Claus Express Train
Airport transfers
Helsinki city transfers
Return ferry tickets to Tallinn
Santa Claus Express Train tickets (Helsinki - Lapland - Helsinki)
All transfers as per the itinerary
Guided city tour of Helsinki
Tallinn day tour
Snowmobile Northern Lights safari
Icebreaker Cruise
Ice floating experience
Reindeer farm visit
Reindeer safari
Husky farm visit
5 km husky safari
Oulanka National Park excursion
Glass igloo stay
Visit to Santa Claus Village
Crossing the Arctic Circle
3 Northern Lights hunting tours
Daily breakfast
Hot drinks and snacks during the husky safari
English-speaking guide during activities
All taxes and service charges

Not Included

International flights
Lunches and dinners
Schengen visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Single supplement charges
Early check-in / late check-out
Porterage services
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Anything not specifically mentioned under "Inclusions"

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Helsinki

Arrive in Helsinki. Transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Helsinki
2

Day 02

Tallinn Day Tour

Enjoy breakfast. Transfer to the ferry terminal. Board the ferry to Tallinn, Estonia. Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Explore Toompea Castle. Walk along Viru Street. Visit Town Hall Square. Return to Helsinki in the evening. Overnight: Helsinki
3

Day 03

Helsinki City Tour and Santa Claus Train

Enjoy breakfast and check out of the hotel. Explore Helsinki Cathedral. Visit Uspenski Cathedral. Discover Senate Square. Visit Temppeliaukio Rock Church. Explore the Christmas Market. Enjoy the city centre highlights. Board the Santa Claus Train to Lapland in the evening. Overnight: Santa Claus Train
4

Day 04

Arrival in Kuusamo and Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

Arrive in Kuusamo. Transfer to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the Arctic surroundings. Join a Northern Lights hunting tour by snowmobile safari in the evening. Overnight: Ruka-Kuusamo
5

Day 05

Icebreaker Cruise and Aurora Hunting

Enjoy breakfast. Transfer to the Icebreaker Cruise departure point. Experience the Icebreaker Cruise. Enjoy ice floating in the Gulf of Bothnia. Admire the Arctic winter scenery. Join a Northern Lights hunting tour in the evening. Overnight: Ruka-Kuusamo
6

Day 06

Reindeer, Husky Safari and Aurora Hunting

Enjoy breakfast. Visit an authentic reindeer farm. Visit a husky farm. Experience a 5 km husky safari. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks. Join a Northern Lights hunting tour in the evening. Overnight: Ruka-Kuusamo
7

Day 07

Oulanka National Park and Glass Igloo Stay

Enjoy breakfast and check out. Visit Oulanka National Park. Explore frozen rivers. Admire snow-covered landscapes. Visit the famous Hanging Bridge. Transfer to your glass igloo. Relax beneath the Arctic sky in the evening. Overnight: Glass Igloo
8

Day 08

Santa Claus Village

Enjoy breakfast and check out. Visit Santa Claus Village. Meet Santa Claus. Cross the Arctic Circle. Receive an Arctic Circle Certificate. Enjoy shopping and festive attractions. Board the train back to Helsinki in the evening. Overnight: Santa Claus Train
9

Day 09

Helsinki Departure

Arrive in Helsinki in the morning. Transfer to Helsinki Airport. Continue with your onward flight. End of tour.