Lapland Winter & The Northern Lights

Rovaneimi, Parpalandia, Lapland5 days

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Experience The Northern Lights, Santa Claus, , Husky Dogsled rides . A Christmas adventure Stay in an igloo, or Snow Hotel, Try husky & reindeer safaris, unspoilt beauty – all under the beautiful Arctic sky & the magical Northern Lights.

Step into a magical world of snow, ice, unspoilt beauty, winter activities, a Snow Hotel, the Northern Lights, and the home of Father Christmas. In the midst of captivating and rugged wilderness, your base at Rovaniemi – the energetic capital of Lapland’s north, has a rich cultural life with four excellent museums, two science centres, and eight distinct seasons.

You should experience it because...

The Northern Lights can be seen as many as 200 times a year in this part of Finnish Lapland. What better way to spend Christmas than combine it with an amazing natural light display of the Aurora Borealis and a trip across the Arctic Circle to meet Santa.

An Arctic Christmas

Send a card from Santa’s main post office in Santa’s Workshop Village, and buy your stamps from his merry elves serving in the shop.

Learn about ice caves, arctic rivers, the arctic seasons, research stations and the Northern Lights at the Arktikum Museum of Lapland

See the beautiful Jatkankynttila Bridge, one of Rovaniemi’s most prominent landmarks, where the eternal flame burns over the Kemijoki river.

Places covered 5 Days

Day 1 Rovaneimi – visit to Santa’s Village and Arctic Winter World
Day 2 Rovaneimi – sightseeing and attractions
Day 3 Ounasvaara ski centre & Northern Lights reindeer safari
Day 4 Parpalandia paradise – snowmobile safari
Day 5 Parpalandia – husky sled adventure
Day 6 Depart

Days Details
1 Rovaneimi – visit to Santa’s Village and Arctic Winter World Meet Santa Claus in his homeland and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the Santa Claus Village. Here the Elk folk built a special place where Santa could meet people from near and far at the Northern Arctic Circle. Greet the elves and other fairytale creatures and join them in daily chores in Santa’s underground home cavern. Playing in the snow is where the real fun is! Jump on a sledge in the glow of the Christmas tree lights and enjoy the beautiful snowy environment. The Arctic Winter World is the merriest place to beat Christmas. Next door to Santa’s cavern, it’s a winter wonderland of skating, snowball pits, an orbital sleigh-go-round, ice sculptures, and an ice bar offering delicious icy clear drinks.
2 Rovaneimi – sightseeing and attractions Home to the Lapland Chamber Orchestra, the Korundi House of Culture is a veritable feast of Finish culture, history and heritage. Get interactive at the Pilke Science Centre and learn about the landscape of the Arctic Circle, the northern forest landscape, the uses of the forests and their significance. Engage with local Lapland artists at the Rovaniemi Art Museum and see lots of fascinating Finnish contemporary art and indigenous peoples’ art. Wander around the city’s pedestrian Lordi’s Square and shop for Finnish design ware, native Lapp handicrafts and arts, and beautiful gold and jewellery made by local goldsmiths.
3 Ounasvaara ski centre & Northern Lights reindeer safari A wonderful family ski centre close to Rovaniemi itself, there are slopes for beginners and the more advanced, lots of rental equipment sites, as well as a ski school. The views of the arctic landscape from the top of Ounasvaara hill are spectacular. Try some fun and speedy tobogganing, the hill is 800m long. The special toboggans are equipped with steering and brakes. Nearby Werneri Park offers an easy slope with magic-carpet lift, and winter carousal in the centre of the park. Glide through the arctic landscape on a reindeer sleigh and chase a sighting of the spectacular dancing light show in the sky – the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. Short rides or longer 3-hour rides into the wilderness leave every day from Rovaniemi. Sometimes the northern lights flare up for a brief moment only, at other times you can enjoy the spectacle for several hours. The best time to catch them is just before midnight.
4 Parpalandia paradise – snowmobile safari A paradise for lovers of the outdoors and wilderness, Parpalandia is a short half hour drive from Rovaniemi in the heart of Lappish nature. It used to be a family estate and is now a great base for winter activities including hunting, berry and mushroom picking, fishing, snowmobiling, and husky sled adventures through the Lappish landscapes. There’s accommodation on the estate too if you fancy an overnight stay. A guided snowmobile safari will take you into the beautiful and glistening snowy landscape where you can catch sight of elks, other small mammals, and plenty of winter loving birds.
5 Parpalandia – husky sled adventure/rally driving Combine your magical Christmas with a genuine wilderness husky safari. Dog sledding is a thrilling experience and trained huskies will pull you through beautiful snowy landscapes and snowbound forests, across frozen lakes, and wild wildernesses. All of the huskies are well-trained and friendly and it’s a perfect activity for all the family. For the more adventurous, there’s rally driving on offer at the nearby snowy rally track, and, for those who want to take it easy, there’s a chance to relax by a fire and enjoy the clear, clean and mystical wintry outdoors.
6 Depart

€ 1,350 per person	(Prices are in Euros and exclude international flights)
Price Per Person in Twin Sharing Accomodation
(Prices are in Euros and exclude international flights)
All rates mentioned are an approximate price per person on a twin-sharing basis, and are based on a minimum of 2-5 adults travelling together. Rates are subject to change based on the number of passengers and the time of year. (Flights, visas, travel insurance, lunches & dinners, personal expenses not included. There may be some itinerary activities not included also – please ask). Inclusions : -Traditional ,Boutique or Heritage accommodation where possible or Quality accommodation (on a twin-sharing basis) in centrally located 4*Hotels . -Meals – breakfast in all destinations -Daily departures available during summer -Guided sightseeing excursions as per the itinerary as applicable -First arrival and last departure transfers Most Holidays are based on Independent Travel . Holidays could be Customised to your requirements and you could choose to upgrade to an Exclusively Private option starting from 4 and above .Just let us know your budget & interests and we will be happy to tailormake the trip for you .

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Early Summer starting May is Pleasant and summer is from June to September when you can enjoy warm weather , Outdoor activities , & the Midnight sun . If you want to See the Northern Lights and enjoy Christmas in Finland December is the right time . A wide range of winter activities can be enjoyed from January right through to March .

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