
Finland December Icebreaker Grand — 9 Days
9 days · Our most complete winter Lapland journey. Adds an icebreaker cruise with ice floating on the Gulf of Bothnia to the classic snowmobile + husky + glass igloo + Santa Claus Village itinerary.
What makes it special
- Icebreaker cruise with ice floating on the Gulf of Bothnia
- Tallinn Old Town day cruise from Helsinki
- Overnight Santa Claus Express train to Lapland
- Snowmobile self-drive northern lights hunt
- Reindeer & husky farm visit + 5 km husky safari
- Oulanka National Park frozen-river hike
- 1 night in a heated glass igloo
- Santa Claus Village & Arctic Circle crossing
- 2–3 dedicated northern lights tours
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.

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Day 4 — Snowmobile Northern Lights Hunt
Arrive Kuusamo in the morning and transfer to your hotel. Rest and recharge. At 7:30 PM: first northern lights hunting tour by snowmobile (self-drive, double sharing).

- 5
Day 5 — Icebreaker Cruise & Ice Floating
Breakfast, meet your guide at reception and transfer to the icebreaker meeting point. Enjoy an icebreaker cruise and ice floating on the Gulf of Bothnia. Evening: second northern lights hunt.

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Day 6 — Reindeer, Husky Safari & Northern Lights
Breakfast, then authentic reindeer & husky farm visit with a 5 km husky safari. Hot drinks and snacks after the safari before returning to the hotel. Evening: third northern lights hunt.

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Day 7 — 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 relax under the Arctic sky.

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Day 8 — 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 train back to Helsinki.

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Day 9 — Arrive Helsinki — Departure
Arrive Helsinki in the morning. Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Your tour ends here.

Inclusions
- 8 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
- Santa Claus Express train tickets Helsinki–Lapland–Helsinki
- Icebreaker cruise with ice floating on the Gulf of Bothnia
- Santa Claus Village visit & Arctic Circle crossing
- 2–3 northern lights hunting tours
- Reindeer & husky farm visit + husky safari
- Snowmobiling safari (self-drive)
- Oulanka National Park excursion
Exclusions
- International flights
- Lunch & dinner
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
