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Finland December Icebreaker Grand — 9 Days
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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.

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Trip Highlights

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
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 — 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).

    Day 4: Snowmobile Northern Lights Hunt
  5. 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.

    Day 5: Icebreaker Cruise & Ice Floating
  6. 6

    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.

    Day 6: Reindeer, Husky Safari & Northern Lights
  7. 7

    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.

    Day 7: Oulanka National Park & Glass Igloo
  8. 8

    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.

    Day 8: Santa Claus Village
  9. 9

    Day 9 — Arrive Helsinki — Departure

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

    Day 9: Arrive Helsinki — Departure

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