Rovaniemi Winter Experience
Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are a key factor in the allure of Lapland where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the dark winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wilderness.
Transfer to the hotel on your own. (Private transfer can be pre-booked in advance)
Dinner under own arrangements (Dinner can be pre-booked in advance)
Overnight in Sokos Vaakuna Hotel, Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar.
Options: Private transfer and dinner.
Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar
Breakfast in the hotel.
Start the day with immediately immersing into the magic of Lapland. First stop today is the Santa Claus Village located on the Arctic Circle. Transportation to the village is by coach. You will be given some free time to visit Santa Claus in his office, visit the post office and officially cross the Arctic Circle, as its border is stretching through the village. Later enjoy Lapland’s beautiful nature by participating on a husky safari! You can relax and let your senses rest in the calming scenery and surrounding silence while the guide is driving your husky sled. After the safari you can warmup by an open fire in the husky yard and spend some time meeting the dogs. Duration of driving app. 20 min.
In the evening, participate on a 3 hours guided Aurora Evening!
Enjoy the fresh winter air and a chance to see the Northern Lights dancing on the sky. You will be taken by car to the nearby wilderness where you will have minimum or no light pollution. During the evening you will learn about the arctic nature and enjoy stories about the culture and history of the local people. You will also have a break to enjoy some hot beverages and some sweet snacks. At the end of the excursion, you will return to the city by bus
Overnight at Sokos Vaakuna Hotel, Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar.
Breakfast- Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free day to enjoy Rovaniemi and its surroundings as you desire!
Why not discover the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the descendants of nomadic people who had inhabited Northern Scandinavia for thousand of years.
Another option is to enjoy one of the many activities offered in the area, such as reindeer safari, snowshoeing, ice-fishing experiences and Northern Lights hunting in the evening.
You can also explore the shopping opportunities in town or take a walk along the coasts of the Ounasjoki River and immerse in the winter landscapes of Lapland.
Do not hesitate to ask your tour escort for an advice, he/she is there to make sure that you enjoy Lapland to the fullest.
Overnight at Sokos Vaakuna Hotel, Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar.
- Breakfast
- Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar
Breakfast in the hotel.
You will start the day with some adrenaline & speed! Today you will have the chance to participate on a guided snowmobile safari of 2 hours. This snowmobile adventure offers fantastic opportunity to learn how to master the art of driving this vehicle. During the safari, you will stop for a break to enjoy hot drinks and the silence of the wilderness. In order to drive the snowmobile, you will need to present your international driving license of B category. If you don’t have a driving license, you will participate as passenger. All equipment is provided on spot.
Overnight at Sokos Vaakuna Hotel, Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar.
- Breakfast
- Scandic Pohjanhovi or similar
Breakfast in the hotel.
Enjoy the last moments in this magical place and get your souvenirs before heading to the airport.
Transfer on your own to the airport.
(Private transfer can be booked in advance.)
Options: Private transfer
- Breakfast
Transfers
Customer reviews
Anne Hall
We really enjoyed our trip to Scandinavia with your company. Nordic Saga Tours is very professional and we really felt like we were in good hands the entire time. The tours in each city went according to plan and other than the long delay in Oslo, all of the lunches were well thought out and timed well according to each activity every day. Our favorite stops were probably in Stockholm and Balestrand. The fjords in Scandinavia are way too beautiful! We took endless photos… They’re something everyone should get a chance to see in their lifetime! We don’t have any complaints about the hotels, other than maybe the staff at the Union Hotel… Nothing major, they just didn’t seem as friendly as the staff in other hotels. Overall, we had a great time, Alex. Thank you again. I’d have no problem recommending Nordic Saga Tours to anyone hoping to travel Scandinavia. :)
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