7-Day Arctic Winter Tour in Finland and Norway with Aurora and Icebreaker

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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