Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Explore Santa’s Homeland in Rovaniemi

   • Arrive in Rovaniemi and meet your local guide.

   • Get fitted with proper winter gear at the city center.

   • Visit Santa Claus Village and cross the Arctic Circle.

   • Meet Santa Claus and send postcards from his official post office.

   • Enjoy a traditional Finnish buffet lunch.

   • Visit husky and reindeer farms with short sleigh rides.

   • Tour the Arktikum Museum to learn about Arctic culture and nature.

   • Embark on your first Northern Lights hunting tour with professional photographers.

2. Day 2 – Discover Amethyst Mine and Saariselkä

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Ride a snowcat to the top of Lampivaara Hill to visit the Amethyst Mine.

   • Learn about the mine and dig your own amethyst crystal.

   • Enjoy a light lunch with BBQ snacks around a campfire.

   • Travel to Saariselkä, a village ideal for aurora viewing.

   • Spend the evening hunting for the Northern Lights.

3. Day 3 – Embrace Sami Culture and Gold Mining

   • Begin the day with breakfast.

   • Visit a husky farm and go on a forest sleigh ride.

   • Experience gold panning at Tankavaara Gold Village.

   • Try local Lapland cuisine for lunch.

   • Explore the Siida Museum in Inari to learn about Sami traditions.

   • Stroll around Inari village, the heart of Sami culture.

4. Day 4 – Go King Crab Fishing and See the North Cape

   • Depart for the Norwegian Arctic.

   • Join a King Crab Safari with expert instruction on catching and cooking.

   • Enjoy freshly prepared king crab lunch.

   • Continue toward the North Cape with scenic fjord views.

   • If weather allows, watch the Northern Lights from this stunning location.

5. Day 5 – Uncover Arctic Wonders in Alta

   • Travel to Alta, home to ancient rock carvings and Sami history.

   • Visit the UNESCO-listed open-air rock art museum.

   • Explore the modern Northern Lights Cathedral.

   • Have lunch with local delicacies.

   • Tour the Ice Castle Hotel and admire its icy artistry.

6. Day 6 – Relax with Sauna and Igloo Stay

   • Return to Finland through panoramic Arctic landscapes.

   • Float in a frozen Lappish lake in a survival suit.

   • Experience a private Finnish sauna session with optional ice swimming.

   • Learn sauna customs and enjoy traditional steam bathing.

   • End the day in a cozy glass igloo at Aurora Nest Eco Glass Igloo by the frozen lake.

7. Day 7 – Encounter Arctic Wildlife and Depart

   • Visit Ranua Arctic Wildlife Zoo, home to more than 50 species.

   • Observe polar bears, lynxes, wolves, and more in a natural setting.

   • Enjoy a forest barbecue snack.

   • Return to Rovaniemi and transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey.