Christmas & New Year Tours | Lapland, Iceland & Scandinavia
Spend Christmas or ring in the New Year somewhere that feels like the holiday itself. Nordic Saga's Christmas tours and New Year tours take you to Finnish Lapland, Iceland and Arctic Norway: glass igloos under the Northern Lights, reindeer sleigh rides, Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle and fireworks over frozen lakes. Choose an escorted group tour with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, with small groups, 4-star hotels and most transfers included. Christmas departures run December 20–27, 2026, and New Year departures December 27–28, 2026.
Ultimate Arctic Adventure
Norway - Sweden - Finland
Tromso, Alta, Levi, Haparanda, Rovaniemi
Group size - max 30 people
- Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 24, 2027
- Jan 29, 2027 — Feb 7, 2027
- Feb 5, 2027 — Feb 14, 2027
- Feb 26, 2027 — Mar 7, 2027
- Mar 13, 2027 — Mar 22, 2027
- Mar 26, 2027 — Apr 4, 2027
Rovaniemi Winter Experience
Finland (Rovaniemi) - Arctic Circle
Visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and the Santa's official home!
Iceland Northern Lights Exploration
Reykjavik, Borgarfjordur, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Golden Circle, South Coast, Vatnajokull National Park, Glacial Lagoon, Diamon Beach, Blue Lagoon
Group Size - max. 40 people
- Oct 23, 2026 — Oct 30, 2026
- Oct 20, 2026 — Oct 27, 2026
- Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 13, 2026
- Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026
- Nov 20, 2026 — Nov 27, 2026
- Jan 1, 2027 — Jan 8, 2027
- Jan 8, 2027 — Jan 15, 2027
- Jan 15, 2027 — Jan 22, 2027
- Jan 22, 2027 — Jan 29, 2027
- Jan 29, 2027 — Feb 5, 2027
- Feb 5, 2027 — Feb 12, 2027
- Feb 12, 2027 — Feb 19, 2027
- Feb 19, 2027 — Feb 26, 2027
- Feb 26, 2027 — Mar 5, 2027
- Mar 5, 2027 — Mar 12, 2027
- Mar 12, 2027 — Mar 19, 2027
- Mar 19, 2027 — Mar 26, 2027
- Mar 26, 2027 — Apr 2, 2027
- Apr 2, 2027 — Apr 9, 2027
- Apr 9, 2027 — Apr 16, 2027
Arctic New Year - I
SAARISELKA - ROVANIEMI - SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
- English / Spanish speaking tour escort
- Daily breakfast, 2 dinners and 2 lunches
- Transportation by private coach
- Group size - max. 25 people
- 4* hotels and glass igloos
- Winter activities
- Dec 27, 2026 — Jan 2, 2027
Christmas in Lapland - I
SAARISELKA - SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE - ROVANIEMI
- English / Spanish speaking tour escort
- Daily breakfast, 4 dinners and 2 lunches
- Transportation by private coach
- Group size - max. 25 people
- 4* hotels and glass igloo
- Winter activities
- Dec 20, 2026 — Dec 26, 2026
Into the Arctic
- Dec 6, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026
- Dec 23, 2026 — Jan 2, 2027
- Jan 17, 2027 — Jan 27, 2027
- Feb 3, 2027 — Feb 13, 2026
- Feb 19, 2027 — Mar 1, 2027
- Feb 25, 2027 — Mar 7, 2027
- Mar 2, 2027 — Mar 12, 2027
- Mar 16, 2027 — Mar 26, 2027
Best of Lapland & Norway in Nutshell
Helsinki - Lapland Adventure - Bergen - Voss Ski Resort - Oslo
Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure
Reykjavik, Reykjanes, Blue Lagoon, South Iceland, Golden Circle
Max. group size - 40 people
- Dec 23, 2026 — Dec 27, 2026
- Dec 23, 2027 — Dec 27, 2027
Christmas in Lapland - II
SAARISELKA - SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE - ROVANIEMI
- English / Spanish speaking tour escort
- Daily breakfast, 4 dinners and 2 lunches
- Transportation by private coach
- Group size - max. 25 people
- 4* hotels and glass igloo
- Winter activities
- Dec 21, 2026 — Dec 27, 2026
Arctic New Year - II
SAARISELKA - ROVANIEMI - SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
- English / Spanish speaking tour escort
- Daily breakfast, 2 dinners and 2 lunches
- Transportation by private coach
- Group size - max. 25 people
- 4* hotels and glass igloos
- Winter activities
- Dec 28, 2026 — Jan 3, 2027
Lapland Christmas Tours: Christmas Where It Actually Feels Like Christmas
Finnish Lapland is the most requested Christmas destination in the North, and it is easy to see why. In December the region sits in blue polar twilight, temperatures usually fall between minus 10 and minus 25 °C, and the snow is deep and quiet. Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village, right on the Arctic Circle, are a few hours away from wilderness where a reindeer sleigh ride or a husky safari feels like the real thing.
Christmas in Lapland – Escorted Group Tours
Our two Lapland Christmas tours are 7-day escorted journeys through Saariselkä, Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi:
- Christmas in Lapland – I: December 20–26, 2026
- Christmas in Lapland – II: December 21–27, 2026
Both start from $5,981 per person.
What's included
- Stays in 4-star hotels and a glass igloo
- English- and Spanish-speaking tour escort
- Private coach transportation
- Daily breakfast, 4 dinners and 2 lunches
- Winter activities
- Group size up to 25 people
Who Lapland Christmas Tours Suit
Lapland works well for families with children, who remember Santa Claus Village for years, and for couples looking for a quiet, romantic winter trip. Small groups mean nobody gets lost in a crowd.
New Year Tour Packages: Start the Year Above the Arctic Circle
Most New Year tours put you in a crowded city square. In Lapland the night is dark and still, the stars are sharp, and midnight fireworks reflect off a frozen lake. Afterward you can watch the sky from a glass igloo bed.
Arctic New Year in Lapland
- Arctic New Year – I: December 27, 2026 – January 2, 2027
- Arctic New Year – II: December 28, 2026 – January 3, 2027
These are 7-day escorted New Year tour packages from $6,231 per person.
What's included
- 4-star hotels and glass igloos
- English- and Spanish-speaking tour escort
- Private coach transportation
- Daily breakfast, 2 dinners and 2 lunches
- Winter activities
- Group size up to 25 people
New Year's Eve Tours in Europe: Iceland Option
If you would rather celebrate in a city, Reykjavik is known for one of the biggest New Year's Eve fireworks displays anywhere: neighbors and families launch their own, and bonfires burn across the country. Twenty minutes outside the city you are in real darkness, and the Northern Lights may appear if solar activity cooperates. See our New Year's Eve in Iceland package for details.
Iceland Christmas Tours: Volcanic Landscapes and Northern Lights
If Lapland is the classic Christmas, Iceland is the dramatic one: black lava fields under frost, geothermal steam and long winter nights. Our Christmas & Northern Lights Adventure is a 5-day Iceland Christmas tour departing December 23, 2026, from $2,625 per person. It covers Reykjavik, Reykjanes, the Blue Lagoon, South Iceland and the Golden Circle, with groups of up to 40 people. It is the shortest and most affordable Christmas option in our lineup.
Christmas Tours to Europe: Why Choose the Nordic Countries
Many Christmas tours to Europe head to Germany or Austria for the big markets. The Nordic countries offer something different: quieter, darker, more atmospheric holidays with snow, candlelight and real wilderness. Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and Oslo also have smaller, more intimate Christmas markets that can be added to a private itinerary. If you want Scandinavian Christmas tours across more than one country, ask us about a custom itinerary or look at our multi-country Scandinavia tours.
Escorted Christmas Tours vs. Independent Packages
Escorted Christmas tours suit travelers who want every detail handled: coach transfers, guided excursions, most meals and a local expert traveling with the group. This is the best format for first-time visitors and for the busy December season.
Independent Christmas package tours give you a confirmed itinerary, hotels and key activities, but you set your own pace. Both formats are available for Christmas vacation tours and New Year trips, and we also build private tailored tours for your dates.
Planning Your Christmas or New Year Trip from the US
- Flights: from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Miami you fly to Helsinki, Reykjavik or Oslo with one connection, typically 8–10 hours. From Helsinki, Rovaniemi is about 90 minutes by air.
- Booking: glass igloo rooms and Christmas-week departures are the first to sell out. Book as early as you can.
- Trip length: our Christmas and New Year departures run 5–11 days, enough time to feel the season without exhausting you.
- Reviews: Nordic Saga holds a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot from 79 reviews.
FAQ
What is the best Christmas tour to Lapland for families?
Christmas in Lapland I and II combine Santa Claus Village, reindeer sleigh rides, winter activities and a glass igloo stay, with groups of up to 25 people and an English- or Spanish-speaking escort.
Are there New Year tours to Europe for Americans?
Yes. Our Arctic New Year tours in Finnish Lapland depart December 27 and 28, 2026, and our Iceland packages cover New Year's Eve in Reykjavik. All are escorted, with in-country transfers included.
What is included in a Christmas package tour to Lapland?
Hotels and a glass igloo stay, daily breakfast, dinners and lunches as listed on the tour page, private coach transportation, winter activities and an English- and Spanish-speaking tour escort.
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