HUSKY & REINDEER SLEDDING!
Finland’s Magical Northern Lights & Glass Igloo Adventure
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Per Person
$4,022
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4
Nights
Fully Escorted Tour
Experience the storybook-like beauty of snowy Lapland, Finland's northernmost region, as you enjoy reindeer sled rides, visit the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle, and glide through picture-perfect landscapes on a husky sled ride with a musher. Experience the beauty of your surroundings with one night in a private, heated glass igloo, searching for the Northern Lights from your cozy abode in the Finnish wilderness.
Escorted tours offer expert guides who provide deep local insights and worry-free planned itineraries. Enjoy the company of like-minded travelers, visit hidden gems not found on typical tours, and enjoy peace of mind with a travel support system.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rovaniemi (RVN)
- Arrival airport transfer from Rovaniemi Airport to hotel
- 3 nights in Rovaniemi at Santa's Hotel Santa Claus, or similar
- 1 night in a private, heated Glass Igloo
- Reindeer sled ride
- Visit to Santa Claus Village, with lunch
- Visit to Husky Park with husky sled ride
- Evening Aurora hunt
- Guided tour of the Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park, with lunch
- 1 dinner in the Igloo Village
- Departure airport transfer from Glass Igloo to Rovaniemi Airport
- Coach services according to the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast daily
If you'd like to add 2 days in Finland's capital city of Helsinki first, click here!
This seasonal escape is designed and offered specifically for winter departures.
Great Ways to Explore
Spend 3 nights in a resort hotel, and one night under the stars in a remote, heated glass igloo.
- Say hello to packs of beautiful huskies in their natural snowy environs.
Feel like Santa as you glide through the snowy forest on a reindeer sled ride, then visit the charming Santa Claus Village!
Visit the world's northernmost zoo, specializing in native Arctic species in their forest habitat.
Search for the incredible Northern Lights, which turn the dark night sky into a kaleidoscope of color.
Wake up to delicate blankets of white snow and the smell of fresh evergreen trees! Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, looks like a real life postcard. Its sky-high trees, resident reindeer, and vast snowy forests look like scenes straight out of a movie. On this once-in-a-lifetime journey, you'll not only stay among the surrounding natural beauty - you'll stay right in it! Spend a night in a unique glass igloo and hopefully, watch the starry night sky illuminate into a colorful spectacle of the Northern Lights right before your eyes.
During your time in Rovaniemi, cross the Arctic Circle to picturesque Santa Claus Village. Write letters from Santa's post office, cozy up with warm drinks, and perhaps meet the jolly bearded man, himself! You'll experience an unforgettable reindeer sled ride, and feel like Santa on Christmas Eve! Next, visit a majestic Husky Park and watch the beautiful dogs happily run through the snow. Glide through the forest on a mini safari ride with a musher, then spend some time at a Husky Park and the northernmost zoo in the world.
After a few days of fun in Rovaniemi, you'll set out for your next accommodation: a glass igloo in the middle of the wilderness! Enjoy your time in a remote glass igloo village, where it's just you, the trees, and the stars. Indulge in a delicious dinner, and then...keep your eyes out for the colorful Northern Lights as they play across the sky through the igloo's glass ceiling! The room's "Aurora Alarm" will alert you immediately if and when they become visible - then watch them from your warm bed, or go outside and take them in amidst the surrounding scenery.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Rovaniemi (RVN)
- Arrival airport transfer from Rovaniemi Airport to hotel
- 3 nights in Rovaniemi at Santa's Hotel Santa Claus, or similar
- 1 night in a private, heated Glass Igloo
- Reindeer sled ride
- Visit to Santa Claus Village, with lunch
- Visit to Husky Park with husky sled ride
- Evening Aurora hunt
- Guided tour of the Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park, with lunch
- 1 dinner in the Igloo Village
- Departure airport transfer from Glass Igloo to Rovaniemi Airport
- Coach services according to the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast daily
If you'd like to add 2 days in Finland's capital city of Helsinki first, click here!
This seasonal escape is designed and offered specifically for winter departures.
Great Ways to Explore
Spend 3 nights in a resort hotel, and one night under the stars in a remote, heated glass igloo.
- Say hello to packs of beautiful huskies in their natural snowy environs.
Feel like Santa as you glide through the snowy forest on a reindeer sled ride, then visit the charming Santa Claus Village!
Visit the world's northernmost zoo, specializing in native Arctic species in their forest habitat.
Search for the incredible Northern Lights, which turn the dark night sky into a kaleidoscope of color.
Package Overview
Wake up to delicate blankets of white snow and the smell of fresh evergreen trees! Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, looks like a real life postcard. Its sky-high trees, resident reindeer, and vast snowy forests look like scenes straight out of a movie. On this once-in-a-lifetime journey, you'll not only stay among the surrounding natural beauty - you'll stay right in it! Spend a night in a unique glass igloo and hopefully, watch the starry night sky illuminate into a colorful spectacle of the Northern Lights right before your eyes.
During your time in Rovaniemi, cross the Arctic Circle to picturesque Santa Claus Village. Write letters from Santa's post office, cozy up with warm drinks, and perhaps meet the jolly bearded man, himself! You'll experience an unforgettable reindeer sled ride, and feel like Santa on Christmas Eve! Next, visit a majestic Husky Park and watch the beautiful dogs happily run through the snow. Glide through the forest on a mini safari ride with a musher, then spend some time at a Husky Park and the northernmost zoo in the world.
After a few days of fun in Rovaniemi, you'll set out for your next accommodation: a glass igloo in the middle of the wilderness! Enjoy your time in a remote glass igloo village, where it's just you, the trees, and the stars. Indulge in a delicious dinner, and then...keep your eyes out for the colorful Northern Lights as they play across the sky through the igloo's glass ceiling! The room's "Aurora Alarm" will alert you immediately if and when they become visible - then watch them from your warm bed, or go outside and take them in amidst the surrounding scenery.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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about Rovaniemi
Deal Of The Week
Number of Nights:
- 4
Day 1. Welcome to Rovaniemi!
Arrive in a whimsical winter wonderland! Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland, is a world filled with snowy forests, bustling ski resorts, and dreamlike landscapes. You may have heard the rumor that it's "always sunny" or "always dark." Well, both of those are true! In the summer, you can expect 24-hour sunlight, while the winter is filled with dark days and very little light.
Check-in to your hotel, cozy up in your warm room, then get exploring! Discover the magical peace and quiet of the true wilderness.
This evening, meet your tour escort in the hotel lobby for full details on your next few days!
Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport to Rovaniemi hotel
Rovaniemi,
Finland
1 of 2 hotels
Located near the Arctic Circle in central Rovaniemi, this hotel is conveniently situated just a 10-minute drive from Santa Claus Village. It offers generously sized and well-appointed rooms, with most featuring 12-foot-high ceilings, equipped with air conditioning, a TV, minibar, electric kettle, and ironing facilities. The modern private bathrooms come with a shower and bath tub.
Guests can indulge in Lapland delicacies and modern Finnish cuisine at Restaurant Gaissa, or enjoy a buffet lunch and à la carte dinner menu at Bar & Grill ZoomUp. For those seeking a more casual setting, the Café & Bar Zoomit serves light snacks and drinks until late evening. During the summer months, the hotel's terrace offers an inviting space for al fresco dining or drinks.
Hotel Santa Claus also features a free sauna, perfect for relaxation. The staff are available to assist with arranging nearby activities and excursions, including snowmobile trips, reindeer safaris, and husky dog tours. The popular Arktikum Science Museum is a mere 10-minute walk away.
Rovaniemi,
Finland
2 of 2 hotels
Escape to this cozy hotel that boasts luxurious comfort and stylish elegance. As soon as you walk through its doors, feel welcomed by a friendly reception team, traditional decor, and the comforting smell of a fireplace. Make your way up to your room and find large cozy beds, flat-screen TVs, internet connection, and more.
Unpack your swimsuit and head to the sparkling pool! Jump in and make a splash, relax in a comfy poolside lounge chair, or find tranquility in the sauna. Unwind with a cocktail next to the fireplace, then indulge in a delicious dinner at the sophisticated on-site restaurant. After your meal, make your way down the the trendy karaoke bar and sing your favorite tune! Keep your ears out for live musical performers and dance your way into the on-site nightclub.
Day 2. Rovaniemi
Ho, ho, ho! It doesn't have to be Christmas to visit Santa's Village and play with reindeer! After breakfast, your first stop of the day will be at a reindeer farm, where you'll experience a traditional reindeer ride amidst the snowy landscape. Your next stop will be the storybook-like Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle. Here you'll have lunch, then can visit Santa's post office and enjoy the magic atmosphere of the village as you spend some free time exploring on your own.
The pace then quickens with a 1.5 mile husky safari, where you'll travel on a sled led by a professional musher. And then this evening, you'll set out on an Aurora hunting excursion in the Ounasvaara area, to hopefully view the spectacular Northern Lights!
Immerse yourself in the magic of Lapland today - with your first stop being at a reindeer farm, where you'll experience a traditional reindeer ride, providing a peaceful introduction to the local culture and the snowy landscape.
The journey continues with a visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village, where you'll have lunch. Visit Santa's post office to send a letter home with his official stamp, then enjoy the magic atmosphere of the village as you spend some free time exploring on your own. The pace then quickens with a 1.5 mile husky safari, where you'll travel on a sled led by a professional musher!
This evening, you'll set out with your tour leader on an Aurora hunting excursion in the Ounasvaara area, where the dark, elevated viewpoints provide a strong chance of seeing the Northern Lights!
Day 3. Rovaniemi
Spend the day with the animals of the Arctic! You'll visit Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park, which specializes in Arctic species, and on your guide tour will get a close-up look at a wide variety of Arctic wildlife within their natural, spacious forest enclosures.
After enjoying a delicious buffet lunch at Ranua you'll return to Rovaniemi. where you have the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure!
Today you will visit Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park, the northernmost zoo in the world! On your guided tour you'll get a close-up look at a wide variety of native Arctic species within a natural, spacious forest enclosure environment. You'll enjoy a full lunch buffet at Ranua before returning to Rovaniemi, where you have the rest of the day to explore at leisure!
Day 4. Rovaniemi - Glass Igloo Village
Enjoy a morning of leisure, exploring Rovaniemi and its surroundings at your own pace. You may want to check out the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the original people of Lapland! If you're in the mood for a thrill, consider taking a ride on a snowmobile or embarking on a cruise aboard the legendary icebreaker Sampo! Shop around town, or take a scenic walk along the banks of the sparkling Ounasjoki River.
In the afternoon, get ready to enter a fairytale-like world of enchantment. Arrive in a glass igloo village, where you will settle into your very own heated igloo for the night.
Gaze out at panoramic views of the breathtaking scenery from the comfort of your bed! Fingers crossed - and with the assistance of the room's "Aurora Alarm" - watch the vibrant Northern Lights dance across the sky from the front-row seat of unique glass-ceilinged accommodations.
Check-in - Arctic Glass Igloos
Rovaniemi,
Finland
Cozy up in your very own glass igloo! Located far away from the light and noise of town, this remote location serves as the ideal spot for viewing the magical Northern Lights. Search for the colorful spectacle from the warmth of your comfy bed, staring up at the mesmerizing starry sky above, or step outside and watch in amazement from the surrounding magical field of pine trees.
These igloo accommodations offer a unique opportunity for experiencing Lapland's ever-changing nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. Each includes air conditioning, floor and glass ceiling heating, private bathroom with shower, mini-fridge, kettle, television, bathrobes, hair dryer and more. And very importantly, each igloo comes equipped with a tablet and "Aurora Alarm" - which alerts you immediately when the Northern Lights become visible!
Day 5. Depart Finland
Enjoy one last breakfast in the wilderness, then take your transfer back to the airport. Board your plane, then spend your relaxing flight home scrolling through priceless photos and dreaming about your next adventure.
Transfer from Glass Igloo to Rovaniemi Airport
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Package Overview
Finland’s Magical Northern Lights & Glass Igloo Adventure
HUSKY & REINDEER SLEDDING!
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