
Finland Autumn Aurora — October Departure
8 days · Helsinki → Tallinn → Santa Claus Express to Lapland → 3 northern-lights hunts → Oulanka National Park → Glass Igloo → Santa Claus Village. October departure — snow arriving, aurora skies wide open.
What makes it special
- Tallinn Old Town day cruise from Helsinki
- Overnight Santa Claus Express train to Lapland
- 2–3 dedicated northern lights hunting tours
- Reindeer farm visit in Ruka Kuusamo
- Oulanka National Park frozen-river hike
- 1 night in a heated glass igloo under Arctic skies
- Santa Claus Village & Arctic Circle crossing
Your journey, day by day
- 1
Day 1 — Welcome to Finland — Helsinki
Arrive Helsinki. Private transfer to your 4-star hotel and check in. Evening at leisure — rest well for the journey ahead.

- 2
Day 2 — Estonia Day Tour — Tallinn
Breakfast, then ferry cruise to Tallinn. Explore the Old Town — Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Viru Street and Town Hall Square. Evening return to Helsinki.

- 3
Day 3 — Helsinki City Tour & Santa Claus Express
Breakfast, checkout and transfer to the train station (bag storage). Guided Helsinki tour — Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Senate Square, Temppeliaukio Rock Church and the Christmas Market. Evening board the Santa Claus Express to Lapland.

- 4
Day 4 — Northern Lights Hunting
Arrive Kemijärvi in the morning, 1h30 transfer to your Ruka Kuusamo hotel and check in. Rest and recharge. Evening: first northern lights hunting tour.

- 5
Day 5 — Reindeer Farm & Northern Lights
Breakfast, then authentic reindeer farm visit. Transfer to Ruka Ski Center, then back to the hotel. Evening: second northern lights hunt.

- 6
Day 6 — Oulanka National Park & Glass Igloo
Breakfast and check out at 9:00 AM. Visit Oulanka National Park — frozen river and hanging bridge. Transfer to your glass igloo, check in and enjoy the Arctic sky from bed.

- 7
Day 7 — Santa Claus Village
Breakfast and check out at 12:00 PM. Visit the magical Santa Claus Village — meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle and explore the festive village. Evening: board the Santa Claus Express back to Helsinki.

- 8
Day 8 — Arrive Helsinki — Departure
Arrive Helsinki in the morning. Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Your tour ends here.

Inclusions
- 7 nights 4-star accommodation: Hotel Helsinki + Hotel Ruka Kuusamo + Glass Igloo
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- Airport transfers & Helsinki internal transfers
- Guided Helsinki city tour
- Tallinn ferry cruise & city tour
- Standard train tickets Helsinki–Lapland–Helsinki (Santa Claus Express)
- Santa Claus Village visit & Arctic Circle crossing
- 2–3 northern lights hunting tours
- Reindeer farm visit
- Oulanka National Park excursion
Exclusions
- International flights
- Lunch & dinner
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
