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Finland Autumn Aurora — October Departure
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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.

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$2,000 / person
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Trip Highlights

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
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your journey, day by day

  1. 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.

    Day 1: Welcome to Finland — Helsinki
  2. 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.

    Day 2: Estonia Day Tour — Tallinn
  3. 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.

    Day 3: Helsinki City Tour & Santa Claus Express
  4. 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.

    Day 4: Northern Lights Hunting
  5. 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.

    Day 5: Reindeer Farm & Northern Lights
  6. 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.

    Day 6: Oulanka National Park & Glass Igloo
  7. 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.

    Day 7: Santa Claus Village
  8. 8

    Day 8 — Arrive Helsinki — Departure

    Arrive Helsinki in the morning. Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Your tour ends here.

    Day 8: Arrive Helsinki — Departure

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