
Finland Itinerary 5 days: Lapland Northern Lights Tour
A snow adventure especially for those in their 30s and 40s
From: USD 1,530
5 Days
4 Reviews
Trip Highlights
Finally see the Northern Lights!
Ride on a husky sled
Stay in a snow-covered wood cabin
Zoom around on a snowmobile
Indico Travels' Specials
Designed for people in their 30s and 40s
Relax in toasty saunas
Meet Lappish reindeer herders
Visit quirky Santa's Village
This highlight-packed short trip to Lapland takes you way up North, to the frosty Arctic Circle. Here you'll experience an unforgettable winter adventure with others in their 30s and 40s. Amidst the deep white snow, meet reindeer and their Lappish herders. Ride a husky sled through the snow-covered landscape and warm up in a traditional Finnish sauna later. In the evenings, let the illuminated night sky take your breath away as you chase the Northern Lights - one check for the bucket list!
All this and more awaits you in snowy Lapland, so treat yourself to this trip of a lifetime! Join us to experience Winter Wonders in Finland.



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Day 1 • Welcome to Winter Wonderland!

Arrive in snowy Lapland
Group dinner
Enjoy the hotel sauna
Upon landing in Rovaniemi you will delight in finding the town snow covered. It is located only 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle and is said to be the home of Santa Claus. Until the arrival of your fellow travellers, take time to wander around town or kick back in the hotel's toasty sauna and pool.
Then meet your fellow travellers for a delicious dinner. Enjoy authentic local food while chatting about the artic adventures to come. Get ready for your very own winter fairytale!
Meals included: Dinner
Transport: By Foot (1:00h)



Hostel Cafe Koti
Day 2 • Santa & his helpers



Meet Lappish reindeer herders
Ride a snowmobile
Visit Santa Village
Of course, according to legend, Santa Claus is from Lapland, and he embarks on his yearly Christmas mission from here!
Today you'll visit the quirky Santa Village, a toy town which draws visitors from all over the world. See the elves and the big man himself and check out the toy workshop. It's Christmas all year round in this crazy place - so this could be a great opportunity to get a decoration for your Christmas tree that will remind you of your trip.
After your visit to Santa's village, the Christmas spirit continues! Your guide will show you the basics before you zoom off on a snowmobile through the snow-covered landscape, feeling like James Bond. You pull up alongside Lappish reindeer herders. Breeding reindeer is a traditional part of life in the Arctic Circle. Learn more about reindeer culture before taking a wintery sleigh ride with the gentle giants.
Meals included: Breakfast
Transport: Private Bus (1:00h)



Hostel Cafe Koti
Day 3 • Into the Arctic Wilderness!

Stay in a cabin in the wild
Relax in a wood sauna
Ride a husky sled
Your day starts in a flurry of activity: You're wished good morning by the wagging tails of fluffy huskies! You climb on husky sleds and hold on tight as the excited pack dash through the snow with you. After you've reached the husky kennel, their keepers invite you for some hot drinks and a sweet bite and tell you about their beloved dogs.
After snuggling with the dogs for one last time, you say goodbye and travel to your wilderness escape. We've booked a private sauna hut just for your group, where you can experience sauna the traditional way. Who will dare to run outside and dive into the snow after a session?!
You spend the night in rustic wooden cabins surrounded by Finland's beautiful nature. After dinner with your new companions, get cosy in front of the flickering fireplace or head outside. Far from the lights of the city, you have your first opportunity to see the Northern Lights! Who will spot them first?
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Transport: Private Bus (1:00h)


Wild Nordic Finland Wilderness Resort
Day 4 • Get ready for the Northern Lights!

Hunt for northern lights
Free time in winter wonderland
After a delicious breakfast, take your time to explore the natural beauty around the wilderness resort, build igloos or start a snowball fight. This really is winter wonderland! Warm up over lunch together.
Back in Rovaniemi, wrap yourself in your warmest clothes and prepare for an unforgettable night: At nightfall, expert Northern Lights hunters pick you up. Venture out into the vast arctic wilderness and spend a magical night in the snow-covered landscape, the night sky lit up with mesmerizing dancing lights. It's impossible to guarantee that the lights will be visible as bad weather could appear, but in this region and this time of year, the chances are high! The pros show you how to capture the spectacle on your cameras, so you will always remember this magical moment.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Private Bus (1:00h)



Hostel Cafe Koti
Day 5 • Good Bye Lapland!

Travel back home
After breakfast, take time to pack up your belongings, and get ready to leave the Arctic Circle.
With many new exciting stories and unforgettable memories to take home, you say goodbye to Finland. Have a safe journey home and see you for your next adventure!
Meals included: Breakfast
Transport: Public Bus (0:30h)
Reviews
Sona R of Gießen
Winter Wonders in Lapland
The whole trip was wonderful. Some of the great activities were reindeer sleigh ride and husky safari. Also the untouched winter nature with sunlight gave a real feeling of winter wonderland. The highlight was, of course, seeing the northern lights. I am so happy that weather allowed us to see the lights. Overall, it was fantastic experience and very well organised.

Sean
Winter Wonders in Lapland
I would highly recommend this trip to Rovaniemi. A winter holiday is so different to a normal holiday and Indico had everything planned to perfection. The accommodation was perfect and riding with Reindeer, Huskies and on snow mobiles gave me a new experience every day of the trip