Pair Helsinki’s winter atmosphere with a deep journey into Finnish Lapland on this six-day Arctic escape. Travel north aboard the overnight Santa Claus Express and wake near the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, where snowy forests frame Santa Claus Village, glass-roofed accommodation and traditional winter pursuits. Drive a husky team, meet reindeer herders and head beyond the city lights in search of the Northern Lights. A visit to Ranua Wildlife Park introduces Finland’s Arctic animals, while the Arktikum explores northern nature, climate and culture. Return overnight to Helsinki for a final Finnish sauna and Baltic ice-pool experience before departure. Best suited to December through March, the itinerary uses sleeper trains to preserve more daylight for exploration.
A Glimpse of Your Journey
- ✦Two overnight journeys aboard the Santa Claus Express
- ✦Guided Northern Lights search beyond Rovaniemi's city glow
- ✦Husky sledding through snow-covered Lapland forest
- ✦Reindeer farm visit and a quiet sleigh ride through the woods
- ✦Glass-roofed Arctic accommodation and Helsinki ice bathing
Itinerary & Route
Spend the day exploring Helsinki’s crisp winter streets and warm up inside the Old Market Hall with a bowl of lohikeitto, Finland’s creamy salmon soup with dill. Late in the evening, board the Santa Claus Express at Helsinki Central Station. Settle into a private double-decker sleeper cabin with an ensuite bathroom for the overnight journey towards the Arctic Circle.
Spend the day exploring Helsinki’s crisp winter streets and warm up inside the Old Market Hall with a bowl of lohikeitto, Finland’s creamy salmon soup with dill. Late in the evening, board the Santa Claus Express at Helsinki Central Station. Settle into a private double-decker sleeper cabin with an ensuite bathroom for the overnight journey towards the Arctic Circle.
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