Lapland and the Arctic Ocean
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Overview
Highlights
- Get to know Finnish Lapland and Norwegian northern villages
- Meet Santa-Claus and take a picture with him
- Cross the magical Arctic circle
- Experience Finnish Sauna
- Swim in the Arctic Ocean!
- Ride with huskies in the winter wonderland
- Feed the reindeer
- Drive with snowmobiles into the Arctic landscapes.
- One of the best places to spot Northern Lights
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Trip includes
- A bus round trip to Saariselka from your booked departure place
- 4 nights accommodation in a shared cottage/apartment with sauna. Apartments/Cottages size can accommodate from 4 to 6 beds travellers (2pax per room)according to availability
- Bed linen and towels
- Visit of the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
- Visit of Arktikum museum and breakfast
- The Arctic Ocean swimming and Sauna at the tour to Norway
- Tour guide services throughout the tour
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Itinerary
20:00 Bus departure from Helsinki railway station square (In front of the Casino)
08:00 Arrival to Rovaniemi
08:30 Bus departure from Rovaniemi railway station
09:00 Arktikum museum Visit with Breakfast (included in the base package)
11:45 Visiting the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. In Santa Claus village you can take pictur...
08:45 Meeting at the cabins, transportation to the Husky Safari
09:00 Husky Safari (5km). Overall duration with briefing, kennel tour, etc. 2 hours.*
18:30 Departure for the Snowshoe Aurora Safari. Duration 3-4h.*
10:00 Cross-country skiing. Departure from the cottages by bus to the starting point. The program includes a two-hour trek by skiing. Duration about 2,5h.*
18:00 Departure for the Snowmobile Safari. Duration of 3 hours. Departure from meeting points*
22:00 Departure for the Aurora hunt by bus.*
06:45 Day trip to Norway. Departure from the cottages. (activity included in the base fare)
Crossing the border to Norway. Near the ocean coast, we continue to village Bugoynes (60 min break, possibility to swim in the ocean). A soup lunch inclusive in a local ...
10:45 Check-out. Free time for own activities, you can go shopping, dining, sledding, SPA, downhill skiing. No scheduled activities. Bus will stop at ski resort at 11.15 and at SPA 11.30. (You can leave your luggage at your bus)
17:00 Departure from the meeting point for home journey.
20:00 Estimated arrival in Rovaniemi. Gas station break
09:30 Estimated arrival in Helsinki
*Optional activities
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Dates & Availability
- 575 usd when departure point is Rovaniemi, in this case itinerary is 2 days shorter, since there are no overnight bus rides to and from destination
- solo traveller one will be clubbed with another person. Usually we have 2 pax per bedroom and cabins have 2-3 bedrooms
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Timetravels Reviews & Ratings
you have us one of the best memories of our lives.
"We were under Nico, and our driver Kaitsu. our trip to Lapland was truly an adventure to remember. Accommodation was fantastic, it was Panimo cottage house, comfort...
one of the best experiences of my life!
I just finished my trip to Lapland and I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life. Our guide Pepe was great and made every experience fun as well as...
Thumbs up!
Lapland - Saariselkä was calling! Timetravels gave us a wonderful time by planning everything perfectly. All the additional activities we had booked were perfectly t...
I would definitely recommend
"I just came back from the trip to Lapland and it was amazing. Both our tour guide and our bus driver were very nice and humorous. I really enjoyed all the activitie...
One of the best trips I did yet!
"One of the best trips I did yet! I've seen so many great places in Lapland and did so many great things, like the Huskysledride, which was awsome, and Skiing Saaris...
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you have us one of the best memories of our lives.
"We were under Nico, and our driver Kaitsu. our trip to Lapland was truly an adventure to remember. Accommodation was fantastic, it was Panimo cottage house, comfort...
It was a great trip and experience traveling to Lapland!
It was a great trip and experience traveling to Lapland! Everything was well organized which made it possible to enjoy the whole experience without having to worry a...
Mindblowing
"I highly recommand the Lapland trip to abisko. All the promises were fullfiled. I enjoyed petting the huskies, and the silence in the mountains during the snowshoes...
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What's excluded
- Travel insurance
- Catering, meals, breakfasts
- Extra activities as described in the itinerary (can be booked online until 8 days before departure)
Accommodation
Spend a week like a Finn! You will stay in the cabins/apartments surrounded by beautiful Lappish nature. All cottages and apartments have a fireplace, own sauna, bathroom, TV, self-catering kitchenette with tableware and cooking equipment, fridge, freezer, mattresses, and pillows. Cottages may vary by size and layout, in general, you will stay 2 pax/per room with shared bathroom. WIFI is available in most of the cottages.
- Breakfast on the day 2
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