Itinerary

1. Day 1: Discover Helsinki's Winter Charm

   • Arrive in the Finnish capital and admire the city under a blanket of snow.

   • Visit Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral, two iconic landmarks.

   • Stroll through local streets and experience the true Scandinavian ambiance.

   • Enjoy a traditional local seafood lunch.

   • Visit the famous Marimekko Factory for a taste of Finnish design heritage.

   • Head to the Sibelius Monument in Sibelius Park.

   • Savor a dinner of Arctic seafood sushi.

2. Day 2: Santa Claus Village and Arctic Traditions

   • Travel to Rovaniemi, your gateway to the Arctic Circle.

   • Visit Santa Claus Village and meet Santa Claus in person.

   • Send postcards from Santa's Post Office and cross the Arctic Circle to receive your official certificate.

   • Explore a snow castle featuring stunning architecture and ice sculptures.

   • Visit a Sámi reindeer farm hidden in the forest.

   • Join a reindeer sleigh ride through the snowy landscape.

   • Unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna and look out for the Northern Lights.

3. Day 3: Arctic Adventure Day

   • Begin the morning with a thrilling snowmobiling ride through the Arctic wilderness.

   • Refuel with a hearty buffet lunch.

   • Spend the afternoon cross-country skiing in the pristine Finnish landscape.

   • Relax in the evening and prepare for the next day’s icy experience.

4. Day 4: Icebreaker Experience and Aurora Flight

   • Board the White Icebreaker and witness the frozen sea breaking beneath you.

   • Walk on the frozen sea and take a floating dip in an insulated survival suit.

   • Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch aboard.

   • Board a Northern Lights flight in the evening to chase the aurora from the sky.

   • If weather prevents the flight, join a private Northern Lights hunting tour by land.

   • Return to Rovaniemi for an overnight stay.

5. Day 5: Amethyst Mine and Saariselkä Night

   • Visit a 2000-million-year-old amethyst mine on Lampivaara Hill.

   • Learn about the mine’s geology and dig for your own amethysts.

   • After lunch, travel to Saariselkä, nestled deep in Lapland’s wilderness.

   Dine at a local restaurant and then hike up Saariselkä Hill for a Northern Lights viewing.

   Stay overnight in a local spa hotel.

6. Day 6: King Crab Safari in the Norwegian Arctic

   • Cross into the Norwegian Arctic Circle and join local fishermen for a king crab fishing experience.

   • Learn about the history of the king crab in Norway and enjoy a fresh king crab meal.

   • Explore the picturesque town of Kirkenes.

   Have a final seafood dinner and stay overnight in a Scandic or Thon hotel.

7. Day 7: Return Journey

   • Depart early from Kirkenes and begin your return to Rovaniemi.

   • Reflect on a week filled with Arctic adventures, cultural encounters, and unforgettable landscapes.