Finland January Lapland Classic — 8 Days

What makes it special

• 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. 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. 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. 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. 4

   Day 4 — Snowmobile Northern Lights Hunt

   Arrive Kemijärvi in the morning, 1h30 transfer to your Ruka Kuusamo hotel and check in. Rest and recharge. At 7:30 PM: first northern lights hunt by snowmobile (self-drive, double sharing).

   
5. 5

   Day 5 — 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.

   
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 relax under the Arctic sky.

   
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: transfer to the station and board the Santa Claus Express to Helsinki.

   
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.