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SEMI-INDEPENDENT FAMILY TOUR: Explore the untouched wilderness of Lapland on an exciting family getaway to Finland. Visit Santa's village, learn about the life of reindeer & their herders and feel the wind on your face as you travel through snow covered landscapes on a husky sled. Take a guided tour away from the lights of the city in search of the northern lights.

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Tour Overview

Duration

5 days

Starts

Rovaniemi

Ends

Rovaniemi

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Yes - for included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max semi-independant

Minimum age

4 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Dec-Mar

Hotel Rating

4 star

Countries

Finland

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 4
Per person from
£1,836.00
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£4,590.00
£3,672.00

Tour Highlights

Santa Claus Village - Meet Santa Claus and his trusted helpers and explore Santa's official post office
Reindeer Farm - Discover a reindeer farm and meet some of these native creatures and learn about the life of the herders who live here
Rovaniemi - Explore this beautiful Arctic town, home to Santa Claus village since 1985
Snowmobiling - Hop on to a snowmobile and enjoy a thrilling ride through the snowy wilderness
Northern Lights Picnic - One of the best places to view the illusive Northern Lights is close to the Arctic Circle. Enjoy a picnic dinner whilst searching the nights sky
Husky Sledding - Take an exciting 10km ride down snow covered tracks and through stunning scenery as your excitable huskies provide the power

Included

4 nights 4 star chalet in Rovaniemi
4 breakfasts
Visit to Santa Claus's Village
Arrival and departure airport transfers from Rovaniemi Airport on days 1 and 5
Snowmobile ride to the Reindeer farm including a short reindeer sleigh ride
Husky Safari with 45 minute sleigh ride and warm drinks
Guided Northern Lights evening, including snacks and warm drinks

Not Included

Items of a personal nature and additional meals
International flights to/from our tour start/end points and visas
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture
Optional excursions

Itinerary

Day 1 - Lapland Awaits

Welcome to Finland, an exciting adventure in Lapland awaits you. Upon arrival at Rovaniemi Airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. You might wish to head outside this evening in an attempt to spot the elusive but dazzling Northern Lights, being close to the arctic circle gives you a great chance of spotting them, provided the weather is clear and the conditions are right.

Overnight: Rovaniemi

Day 2 - Visit Santa's Village

Discover the secrets of Santa and his helpers this morning as you meet Father Christmas himself. Stroll around Santa's village and visit his very special post office which receives thousands of letters from hopeful children around the world. After enjoying a delicious lunch we'll hop on snowmobiles and take an exhilarating ride to a reindeer farm.

At the reindeer farm we'll have the opportunity to meet the reindeer and learn more about their importance to the communities in Lapland. Next enjoy a short reindeer sleigh ride through the beautiful snowy landscape before returning to the city on by bus for the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Northern Lights Picnic

Today is spent at your own leisure. This afternoon there is an optional excursion to embark on an enthralling Reindeer safari Along the Reindeer Path. Sit back in your reindeer sled and enjoy the peaceful and stunning winter wonderland that is all around you. The sounds of the reindeer caravan will be the perfect soundtrack for this exciting ride. Returning to the reindeer farm enjoy some hot drinks & snacks to warm up while listening to the stories of the reindeer herders life.

Later, we'll go in search of the Northern Lights, a dream for many people and being close to the Arctic circle offers some of the best opportunities to do that. With a guide we'll head out of the city this evening and away from the lights, we'll enjoy a lappish picnic under the nights sky and if the conditions are right you'll be able to watch the Northern Lights dancing across the sky.

Overnight: Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Husky Sledging

This morning we'll hear the friendly barks of huskies as we visit a local farm. From the farm we'll experience the huskies get to work as we enjoy a sledge ride out into the wilderness. This thrilling experience involves teams of two taking it in turns to take the reins across the 7-10km path. Stopping en route there will be the opportunity to take photos of these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Rovaniemi

Today ends your amazing family adventure in Finland, a non-guided transfer will be provided to take you to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Additional Excursions

Enhance your tour with these optional extras, helping you to get the most from your adventure.

Reindeer safari in Lapland | Finland
Along the Reindeer Path 1 hour safari

Join us on our favourite day to an authentic 1-hour reindeer safari! Sit comfortably in a sleigh and lay back, take photos of the nature around you, and listen to the sounds of the reindeer caravan. Reindeer herder has prepared us coffee with a cinnamon bun on a campfire and he shares his life story with the reindeer.

£155

per passenger

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Ounasvaara Lakituvat Chalets
Rovaniemi

Just a short distance from Rovaniemi city centre, the Ounasvaara Lakituvat Chalets feel like a home away from home. Modern, two-bedroom chalets come complete with fireplaces, open-plan living rooms and fully equipped kitchens. But that’s where the similarities stop. Each chalet also boasts a private sauna, to warm you up after a day of wintery adventures, and it’s not uncommon to see a herd of reindeer in the chalet yard. What’s more, there’s also a spa, fitness centre and plenty of nature trails close by.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. The included accommodation for this holiday is in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet. The chalet can accommodate up to 6 people A discounted rate is available for children under 12 years at time of travel. Please contact us for child pricing and/ or prices if your bookings is for more than 4 persons. This trip is for families only (including grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who’d like to come along). As long as you’re travelling with a child under the age of 18, you’re a family in our eyes.

2024
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£2,895Adult - £2,316Child - £604
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