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Winter Lapland - Rovaniemi

4 Days / 3 locations in Finland

Experience this unique journey to Lapland and be amazed by a blend of first class travel, with the most fascinating and invigorating winter activities in the region.Spend a night in the extraordinary Arctic Glass Igloos and weather permitting you will see the breath taking Northern Lights from your bed. Experience Santa Claus Village and visit the home of Santa Claus in Rovaniemi. The highlight of this winter adventure is the ‘Sampo’ Icebreaker safari where you have a chance to take a swim in the fresh Arctic waters of Kemi.

NOTE: Maximum 2 children per room, sharing with parents.This does not apply for Snow or Glass Igloos and is on request. Due to the nature of the tour and the destination, we are unfortunately not able to accept children younger than 7 years old on these tours.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Rovaniemi
Meals: Dinner

Arrival to Rovaniemi Airport and transfer to Sinettä, located just outside of Rovaniemi, to the unique hotel, Arctic Snow Hotel, where you will check-in to your private Glass Igloo. Enjoy the warmth of your Glass Igloo and weather permitting, you can marvel at the amazing Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and the millions of stars from your bed. Please consult the Borealis Destination Management welcome letter which you receive on check-in to your hotel, and kindly note where and when to meet your tour leader. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight: Arctic SnowHotel –Glass Igloo

 
Day 2     Sinetta - Rovaniemi
Accommodation: Santa Claus Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Right after breakfast,we will have an early departure on your coach to Rovaniemi. The day is at leisure allowing you time to take one of the many optional Snowmobile safaris and tours made by car.

OPTIONAL TOURS:

Rovaniemi and its surrounding forests and rivers as well as the nearby reindeer and husky farms offer an opportunity for many different activities, you have another opportunity to learn the fun of snowmobiling along frozen rivers and through snow-covered forests and also visit a reindeer or husky dog farm. You may also like to experience a snowmobile safari by night giving you another chance to see the breath taking Northern Lights –Aurora Borealis.Overnight:Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus

 
Day 3     Rovaniemi - Kemi
Accommodation: Santa Claus Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will visit the Santa Claus Village, a few kilometres outside of Rovaniemi. There you will have free time to experience this unique attraction including the possibility of having a quick visit with Santa Claus himself. Coffee and cake will be served at one of the village’s charming cafeterias. At noon we leave in direction for the South of Kemi, where you will experience one of the highlights of your winter adventure. You board the Sampo Icebreaker at Kemi harbor and spend 4 hours on this unforgettable vessel breaking though the ice in the northern Gulf of Bothnia.This incredible experience includes a guided tour of the ship with its massive engine room and bridge, and a warm late lunch at the on-board restaurant. In the middle of the largest ice field in Europe, you also get the opportunity to jump in the sea and float!You will of course be fitted with a warm survival suit and those who dare will also be presented with a certificate by the ship’s Captain. Return transfer to Rovaniemi with evening arrival at your hotel.

 
Day 4     Rovaniemi
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Your day is at leisure until your transfer to Rovaniemi airport in good time for your departure flight.

 

Notes

We reserve the right to amend the itinerary and/or included entrances without notice due to extreme weather conditions. The weather conditions in Lapland can vary and road closures are sometimes enforced by local authorities, which is out of the control of Borealis Destination Management ApS and its suppliers. Also the snow and ice conditions can be unpredictable during the season, so some of the activities on this adventure are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Price Includes
Arrival and Departure Transfers
Visits, Excursions and Entrances As Mentioned in the Program
All Tours and Transportation by 1St Class Coach, As Mentioned in the Progr
Bi-Lingual Escort
1 Light Dinner and 2 Lunches As Per Program
Daily Breakfast
1 Night in a Glass Igloo
2 Nights in First Class Hotel
Sampo Icebreaker Cruise Including Ice Swimming
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Porterage
 Air
BOR-1269
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