About Finland
Rovaniemi, situated in the Finnish Lapland region, is famous as the official residence of Santa Claus and the entrance to the Arctic. This picturesque town is celebrated for its breathtaking natural landscapes, including expansive forests, crystal clear rivers and the enchanting Northern Lights that illuminate the sky from late August to April. A highlight of Rovaniemi is Santa Claus Village, where guests can meet Santa all year round and pass through the Arctic Circle. Additionally, Rovaniemi boasts the Arktikum Science Museum, providing insights into Arctic history and culture. Winter activities such as husky sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, while summer offers opportunities for hiking, fishing and experiencing the phenomenon of the midnight sun. Combining cultural richness with natural beauty, Rovaniemi offers a captivating experience for travelers seeking an unforgettable Arctic journey.
Overview of Finnish Lapland with Northern Lights
Finland, a captivating country in Northern Europe, is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture and innovative spirit. With its abundance of forests and numerous lakes, Finland is a paradise for those who appreciate nature. Travelers come to witness the magical Northern Lights in Lapland and enjoy the peaceful tradition of a Finnish sauna near a quiet lake. The bustling capital city of Helsinki features modern architecture, historic charm and a growing culinary scene. Other cities like Turku with their historical significance and Rovaniemi, known as Santa Claus official hometown, contribute to Finland’s diverse charm.
Hotels of Finnish Lapland with Northern Lights
| Day | City | Nights | Hotel / Similar Hotels | Room Type – Triple |
| 20 – 22 Dec | Helsinki | 02 | ScandicSimonkentta | Std Family room ( 19 – 20 m2) |
| 22 – 24 Dec | Inari | 02 | Inari Wilderness Hotel | Arctic Chalet ( 44 m2) |
| 24 – 25 Dec | Inari | 01 | Inari Wilderness Hotel | Aurora Cabin ( 29 m2) |
| 25 – 29 Dec | Rovaniemi | 04 | Scandic Polar | Sup Sauna ( 31m2) – last 2 rooms left |
| 29 – 30 Dec | Rovaniemi | 01 | Santa’s Igloo Arctic circle | Premium igloo with Alcove ( 28 m2) |
| TOTAL | 10 Nts | | |
Highlights of Finland - Lapland with Northern Lights
Finland Tour Package - Finnish Lapland with Northern Lights
Top Activities at Kakslauttanen Artic Resort
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in Finnish Lapland provides a variety of activities to suit various interests, particularly for nature lovers, adventure seekers and those looking for unique experiences. Here are some of the top things you can do at the resort;
1. Northern Light Viewing: Watching the Northern Lights; A highlight is the chance to witness the breathtaking display of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The cozy glass igloos at the resort offer an ideal spot to enjoy this natural spectacle right from your bed.
2. Husky Safaris: Indulge, in the excitement of an adventure, where you get to steer your own sled led by a pack of huskies across the snowy wilderness.
3. Reindeer Safaris: Immerse yourself in a classic reindeer sleigh ride, an iconic activity in Lapland. Gain insight into the Sami culture and their tradition of reindeer herding.
4. Snowmobiling: Embark on an exploration of the snowy terrains on a snowmobile. Guided tours cater to both novices and seasoned riders.
5. Ice Fishing: Experience the tranquility and fulfillment of ice fishing on one of the lakes. It’s a fulfilling pastime.
6. Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing: The resort provides trails for country skiing and snowshoeing allowing you to discover the stunning winter landscapes at your own leisurely pace.
7. Sauna and Ice Swimming: Savor the sauna experience followed by a bracing dip in an ice cold hole. It’s an revitalizing ritual.
8. Santa’s Home Visit: A magical getaway, for families offering the chance to meet Santa Claus in his abode and partake in activities.
9. Icebreaker Cruise: Spend a day exploring the wonders of an icebreaker cruise and don’t miss the chance to take a dip in the chilly sea while sporting a survival suit.
10. Art and Culture: Immerse yourself in the local art scene by touring galleries, joining workshops and delving into Lappish art and traditions.
11. Summer Activities: During the summer months, engage in activities such as hiking, canoeing and mountain biking at the resort. Witness the extraordinary phenomenon of the Midnight Sun that extends daylight for nearly 24 hours.
12. Glass Igloos and Log Chalets: Opt for a stay in one of the renowned glass igloos or charming log chalets for a truly unique lodging experience.
11 Days 10 Nights Itinerary of Lapland with Northern Lights
- Arrival in Helsinki. Meet and greet. Pvt transfer to your hotel
- Get recommendations for the day and enjoy the city at your own pace
- Overnight Helsinki
- Breakfast
- Tallinn SIC full-day excursion. Included: pier transfers in Helsinki and Tallinn, Return ferry tickets Tallinn-Helsinki (2 hr one way), guided Tallinn Old Town walk
- Overnight Helsinki
- Breakfast
- Pvt transfer from Helsinki hotel to Helsinki Airport
- Flight on own arrangement
- Arrival Ivalo and transfer to Inari wilderness resort
- In the evening enjoy a 2.5 hrs Aurora Camp. Tour frozen lake Inari on sleigh, and witness Northern Lights magic. Includes Gears: Helmet, Gloves, shoes, thermal winter suits for use during the safari. Light snacks and refreshments.
- Dinner included
- Overnight Inari
- Breakfast
- Enjoy 3 hrs Husky Safari. Includes: an English-speaking guide, thermal clothing inc. overalls, boots & gloves.
- Evening enjoy 2.5 hr Aurora hunt by Snowmobile. Includes: an English-speaking guide, thermal clothing inc. overalls, boots & gloves.
- Lunch & Dinner includedOvernight Inari
- Breakfast
- Lunch & Dinner included
- Check out from Arctic Chalet and Check in to the Aurora Cabin as per hotel norms
- Enjoy 2 hrs of Meet the Reindeer excursion. Includes: an English-speaking guide, thermal clothing inc. overalls, boots & gloves.
- Evening free at leisure to enjoy Aurora accommodation.
- Overnight Inari.
- Breakfast
- Short distance walk to the Bus station or resort can assist with Shuttle transfers
- Board a bus to Rovaniemi departing at 12:07 Hrs
- Scenic road journey of Finnish Lapland, approx. 5 hrs
- Arrival Rovaniemi and Short distance walk to the hotel or can take a taxi ride on own arrangement
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight Rovaniemi
- Breakfast
- Pvt transfer – Rovaniemi train station to city center hotel
- Later morning,SIC Santa Village Visit: 4- 5 hrs Guided trip to Arctic Circle, Santa’s Village, Reindeer Farm, Reindeer short sleigh ride, Husky Farm visit, and short sleigh ride. Includes soup Lunch and shared transfers. Pick up and drop off Rovaniemi city center/ Hotel. (Departure 09.45 a.m.)
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight Rovaniemi
- Breakfast.
- In the morning/afternoon, Enjoy Scheduled Visit to Snow hotel.( Dep. 10:40 /12:30 hrs)
- In the evening SIC 3 – 4 hrs Northern Lights Chase: Hot beverages, Winter clothing, guide, pick up from city center (Dep: 19:00)
- Overnight Rovaniemi
- Breakfast
- SIC pick-up from the scheduled meeting point/hotel for the 8.5 hrs scheduled Polar IceBreaker.
- Included: 3-hour icebreaker cruise, hot drink on board, guided tour through 7 decks, audio guide in 16 languages, film in Icebreaker theatre, swimming in survival suits, cruise, and swim certificate, and 2-course meal on board. Departure 07:00 / 11:00 a.m.
- Overnight Rovaniemi
- Breakfast.
- Please reach Santa’s Igloo Arctic circle (Taxi ride on your own arrangements).
- Check in as per hotel norms
- Enjoy Igloo Accommodation.
- Overnight Santa’s Igloo
- Breakfast
- Pvt transfer to RVN Airport
- Flights on own arrangements
- Departure as scheduled with a lifetime fond of memories
Meals:
- Daily breakfast
- Full board meals during stay in Inari Wilderness Resort (Includes 1 Festive Dinner Supplement – 24 Dec)
- Light refreshments and meals during selective tours
- Mandatory dinners will be added for 25 Dec and 31 Des. ApproxSupplement :Eur 140 per dinner.
Transport:
- Private return transfer upon arrival and departure in Helsinki
- Private transfer from Ivalo airport to Inari wilderness resort
- Public bus ticket from Inari Wilderness Resort to Rovaniemi, dep. 12:07, arrival approx. 17:11
- Private transfer from Santa’s Igloo Arctic circle to RVN Airport
Sightseeing and Activities:
Guests need to reach meeting points/ Pick-up locations unless stated otherwise.
- Helsinki SIC: Full day Tallinn day excursion that includes SIC return pier transfers at Helsinki and Tallinn, Ferry return tickets, 3 hrs guided walk Tallinn. Departure 07:40 a.m.
- Inari: Scheduled 2.5 hrs Aurora hunt by Snowmobile (Shared). Includes: an English-speaking guide, thermal clothing inc. overalls, boots & gloves.**During snowmobile tours children under 15 years are sitting in a sleigh driven by Guide. (It is mandatory that drivers must be in physical possession of a valid driving license from any country.)
- Inari: Scheduled 2.5 hrsHrs Aurora Camp Tour: Frozen Lake Inari on sleigh, and witness Northern Lights magic. Includes: Helmet, Gloves, shoes, and thermal winter suits for use during the safari. Light snacks and refreshments
- Inari:Scheduled 3 hrs Husky Safari. Includes: an English-speaking guide, thermal clothing inc. overalls, boots & gloves.
- Inari:Scheduled 2 hrs Meet the Reindeer. Includes: an English-speaking guide, thermal clothing inc. overalls, boots & gloves.
- Rovaniemi SIC: 3 – 4 hrs scheduled Northern Lights Hunt by minibus. Includes: guide services, thermal overalls, winter overalls, boots and gloves, if needed, and Warm juice. Departure 19:00. Pick up and drop off at Rovaniemi city center/ Hotel.
- Rovaniemi SIC: 5 hrs scheduled trip to Arctic Circle, Santa’s Village, Reindeer Farm, Reindeer short sleigh ride, Husky Farm visit, and short sleigh ride. Includes soup Lunch and shared transfers. Pick up and drop off Rovaniemi city center/ Hotel. Departure – 09:45 a.m.
- Rovaniemi SIC: Scheduled 3 hrsSnow Hotel Visit. Includes: a Guided tour at the Arctic Snow Hotel, and Transfers. Departure 10:40 / 12:30. Pick up and drop off at Rovaniemi city center/ Hotel
- Rovaniemi: 5 hrs scheduled Polar IceBreaker. Included: 3-hour icebreaker cruise, hot drink on board, guided tour through 7 decks, audio guide in 16 languages, film in Icebreaker theatre, swimming in survival suits, cruise, and swim certificate, and 2-course meal on board. Pick-up and drop-off at Rovaniemi city center/ Hotel. Departure 07:00 / 11:00 a.m.
Other Inclusions:
- Recommendations and suggestions for – Insta Spots/Restaurants/ Nightlife/ additional activities
- All Taxes and Service charges
- Detailed Itinerary.
- 24/7 helpline
- A big smile and lifetime memories
The Package does not include:
- Air Fare.
- Meals and Beverages unless specified here.
- Activities unless specified here.
- Sightseeing/Local Transfers (unless specified).
- Porter Service unless specified.
- Personal Travel Insurance.
- Last-minute surprises.
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Best Time to Visit Finland
Finland’s high season to travel essentially boils down to what you want. If you’ve ever dreamed of getting lost in a fairy tale, winter, or specifically between December and March, is a fantasy on the planet. What I mean by that is gentle snow under your boots, the Northern Lights gently twirling above, and so quiet that you’ll catch yourself remembering a residue of a world outside. It’s cold, all right—but the kind of cold that beckons you inside, where you sit and spend a night huddled in a blanket, drinking something hot, as the snowflakes descend through the window.
And then the summer, June to August, when Finland becomes absolute stillness. The sun never actually sets, and the time just limps. Natives trek to lakeside cottages, forage in the wild for berries, and soak in saunas as if it were a religious ceremony—because it is. And when you arrive in late summer, September, you’ll discover forests burning with color, a peaceful beauty that is intimate and deep, as if the world is exhaling gently before winter comes back. Finland doesn’t blast or gaudy. It’s soft, soulful, and it lingers with you long after you’re gone.
Weather Condition of Finland
Season | Months | Temperature (°C) | Daylight | Description |
Summer | June – August | 12 to 18 °C (54 – 64 °F) | Almost sunlight all day (Midnight Sun in June/July) | Days feel warm and bright. You can see green grass and flowers. Sometimes it rains, so carry a light raincoat. |
Winter | December – February | –5 to –15 °C (23 – 5 °F), sometimes –20 °C (–4 °F) | Very short daylight (sun rises ~10 AM, sets ~2 PM). Long dark nights for Northern Lights | Everything is covered in soft snow. So you need a heavy coat, mittens, warm boots and a hat. You can play in snow and maybe see the Northern Lights at night. |
Do & Don't in Finland
Do
- Do speak softly with animals, and let them enjoy themselves without being afraid.
- Do wear warm clothes. Use an Onion Layer method to keep you warm.
- Do wear Sunglasses as the sun will be bright on white snow.
- Do carry a thermos with you for Hot Chocolate and Warm Juice to keep your body feeling cozy.
- Do pack the small first-aid box with you, so that if you get injured while playing or your skin gets dry in cold air, it will help you.
- Do stay with your guides, so you don’t get lost in the forests.
Don’t
- Don’t get too close to frozen lakes. It may look strong but can break anytime.
- Don’t use your phone for too long during cold weather as batteries dry quickly. Keep it in a warm place and use it only when needed.
- Don’t forget to check the weather condition before going outside.
- Don’t touch animals, special reindeer babies. Just watch them from afar.
- Don’t leave garbage here and there, put it in your bag or throw it in a bin. Keep the Lapland clean for animals and birds.
- Don’t run on ice or some unconditional things. Otherwise, it can break anytime. Just walk slowly.
Magical Facts about Lapland
- The sky in Lapland will amaze you as you will see the Northern Lights Dance in green, purple and pink colors.
- During Winter, it is said that the sun doesn’t come for many days. The street becomes dark, but the minimal light of the sun and twinkling stars make it look good.
- But during Summer, it is the opposite. The sun doesn’t go to sleep, you can play outside at midnight also.
- Lapland provides you with wooden hotels with crackling fires inside, making you feel warm during winter.
- Some waterfalls near Lapland freeze into icy walls and sparkle like diamonds when the sun’s rays touch them.
Essential Items to Pack for the Lapland Trip
- Carry a waterproof coat with you and warm tops and bottoms to trap heat close to your body.
- Woolen Socks + Waterproof boots to keep your toes warm while walking on a snowy path.
- The sun shines more brightly in white snow as compared to frozen lakes. So carry Sunglasses with you.
- A small backpack with a warm bottle and some nuts or fruits for energy.
- Carry Lip Balm and Hand cream to get dry and chapped in the cold.
- To get the beautiful shot carry extra batteries and a power bank with you.
What do Traveller say after visiting Lapland
A few of the reviews of Tourist after visiting Lapland are as:
Visiting Lapland and staying in a wooden hotel with a crackling fire inside and watching the Northern Lights. It is the perfect stay vacation anyone can imagine.
Just walk in a snowy forest, listen to the crunching sound of snow and see the beauty of nature. Along with taking a ride of Reindeer on soft snow and feeling the wind on your face, you giggle with joy.
Building a snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf over his neck, Making snowballs and throwing to each other, Just sipping a hot chocolate while sitting near the cabins and doing thrilling adventures will give you an immense experience to remember.
FAQs of Lapland with Northern Lights
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