Finnish Lapland in Winter

Finnish Lapland in Winter

Visit Lapland – a magical place of Arctic landscapes and snow-dusted woodlands – on this eight-day adventure through northern Finland. Strap on your hiking boots and crunch a path through Finland’s taigas, experience the rush of a real dogsled, then get cosy with the locals over a glass of salmari. From the docks of Helsinki to remote Yllastunturi and Santa’s workshop in Rovaniemi, witness a part of the world where Christmas always feels close.

Activities

• Helsinki to Rovaniemi – Santa Claus Express Overnight Train
• Helsinki – Helsinki Leader led orientation walk
• Yllästunturi – Dog Sledding
• Yllästunturi – Reindeer Farm Visit
• Yllästunturi – Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna
• Rovaniemi – Rovaniemi Leader led orientation walk

Highlights

• Be pulled across the snowy landscape at high speed on the back of a dogsled. The incredible huskies are doing what they love most – making a lot of noise before darting along the trails.
• Visit a local Finnish family, who will guide you through their world and lifestyle. You will be shown their skills in reindeer herding with the option to get close and personal with some of the animals on the farm
• The aurora borealis is the best lightshow on Earth, and this trip is your ticket. Stay up late to see the northern sky dance with green light (subject to weather conditions)
• Travel on the famous ‘Santa Claus Express’ overnight train all the way from Helsinki through the frozen Northern wilderness to Rovaniemi.
• Enjoy lots of free time to explore northern Finland as you wish – this might include skiing, ice fishing or visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site Suomenlinna Sea Fortress – it’s up to you!