Finnish Lapland

Finnish Lapland · 5 nights

Where the Aurora Dances and Santa Claus Lives.

The Journey

Finnish Lapland sits almost entirely above the Arctic Circle. In deep winter, the sun barely clears the horizon, sometimes not at all. What replaces daylight is the Aurora Borealis, visible on clear nights as green and sometimes violet light rippling across the sky.

This itinerary spends two nights in Saariselka, one of Finland's most northerly resort villages and among the best Aurora-viewing locations in the country, before moving south to Rovaniemi, officially the capital of Lapland and, by tradition, Santa Claus's official hometown.

Signature Highlights

The Search for the Aurora Borealis
Husky Safari
Reindeer & the Sami Tradition
Santa Claus Village
Polar Icebreaker Arktis Cruise

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

The Search for the Aurora Borealis
No sighting can be guaranteed; the dedicated evening tour combines guide expertise (tracking solar activity and cloud cover) with an open-fire BBQ while you wait.
Husky Safari
Sled dogs essential to Arctic Finland for generations; paired with an electric fat bike segment for two distinct registers of Arctic movement.
Reindeer & the Sami Tradition
Reindeer herding remains central to Sami culture; included sleigh ride and salmon soup lunch, a genuine Lapland staple.
Santa Claus Village
Straddling the Arctic Circle line outside Rovaniemi; visitors can physically cross into the Arctic Circle, visit the official post office, and meet Santa Claus year-round.
Polar Icebreaker Arktis Cruise
Optional full-day extension: a real icebreaker cutting through the frozen Bothnian Bay, followed by ice floating in insulated dry suits.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Saariselkä, Finland
Flight to Lapland
Finnair from Delhi to Helsinki, then on to Ivalo, Finland's northernmost airport. Private transfer to your aurora cabin with a glass roof.
- Finnair via Helsinki to Ivalo
- Private transfer to Saariselkä
- Aurora cabin, full board
Meals:
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Day 2 · Saariselkä, Finland
Huskies and Fat Bikes
A husky safari through the forest (on sleds once there is snow, by cart in autumn), paired with an electric fat-bike ride on the trails. Watch for the aurora from your cabin at night.
- Husky safari
- Electric fat-bike ride
- Aurora watching from your cabin
Meals:
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Day 3 · Rovaniemi, Finland
South to Rovaniemi and an Aurora Hunt
A scenic coach journey south, about 3½ hours, to Rovaniemi. In the evening, a three-hour aurora-hunting tour from 8 pm with a Lapland barbecue around an open fire.
- Coach to Rovaniemi
- Aurora hunt from 8 pm
- Lapland barbecue by the fire
Meals:
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Day 4 · Rovaniemi, Finland
Reindeer, Huskies and Santa Claus Village
Short reindeer and husky sleigh rides, then Santa Claus Village, which straddles the Arctic Circle, with a salmon soup lunch.
- Reindeer and husky sleigh rides
- Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle
- Salmon soup lunch
Meals:
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Day 5 · Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi Your Way
A free day, or an optional full-day icebreaker cruise from Kemi on the frozen Bothnian Bay in winter, including a float in the ice in a survival suit.
- Free day in Rovaniemi
- Optional icebreaker cruise from Kemi (winter)
- Suggested: Arktikum science museum
Meals:
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Day 6 · Rovaniemi, Finland
Departure from Rovaniemi
Transfer to Rovaniemi airport for your connecting flight via Helsinki to Delhi.
- Transfer to Rovaniemi airport
- Flight via Helsinki to Delhi
Meals:
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Inclusions

5 Nights / 6 Days
4-Star Accommodation
Northern Lights Hunting
Husky & Reindeer Safaris
Santa Claus Village

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff

Transfers

Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Meet-and-greet at every airport with a dedicated host

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Passport valid for 6+ months recommended

Common Questions

Is the Northern Lights sighting guaranteed?+

No tour operator can guarantee a sighting; it depends on solar activity, cloud cover, and clear dark skies. We guarantee positioning in one of the best viewing regions, expert guides, and a worthwhile evening regardless of outcome.

Is this trip suitable for children?+

Very much so, Santa Claus Village is built for exactly this. Husky and reindeer sleigh rides work well for most ages; the overnight Aurora hunt (starting 8pm) may run late for very young children.

How cold does it actually get?+

February temperatures typically range -10C to -25C, occasionally colder during clear, calm conditions (also the best conditions for Aurora viewing). Proper layering makes this manageable.

Should we add the Icebreaker Cruise?+

If the itinerary allows the extra day and budget, we recommend it without reservation; guests who add it consistently describe it as a trip highlight.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.