Lapland Aurora Traverse | Finland + Icebreaker + Santa Claus Village + King Crab 6 Days 5 Nights Private Tour
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Lapland Aurora Traverse | Finland + Icebreaker + Santa Claus Village + King Crab 6 Days 5 Nights Private Tour
Lapland Aurora Traverse | Finland + Icebreaker + Santa Claus Village + King Crab 6 Days 5 Nights Private Tour
Lapland Aurora Traverse | Finland + Icebreaker + Santa Claus Village + King Crab 6 Days 5 Nights Private Tour
Itinerary Overview
Helsinki – Oulu – Kemi | Prelude to the Polar, Crossing the Ice Boundaries
Depart from Helsinki in the early morning aboard the polar train northward, traversing the vast wilderness of the Finnish hinterland. Upon arrival in Oulu, transfer by car to Kemi. In the afternoon, visit the Kemi SnowCastle exhibition, and check into a distinctive hotel on the Swedish-Finnish border for the night.
Helsinki to Oulu
Board the polar train northward, traversing the Finnish hinterland.
Oulu to Kemi
Transfer by car to Kemi, a polar town nestled on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Kemi
Visit the Kemi SnowCastle exhibition (SnowExperience365), marveling at ice sculptures, ice tunnels, and ice slides.
A winter wonderland where the ice never melts, all year round.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch At own expense
- Dinner At own expense
Accommodation
Distinctive Hotel on the Swedish-Finnish Border
Haparanda – Icebreaker | Breaking the Ice, Conquering the Gateway to the Polar
After breakfast, head to Haparanda port and board the Polar Explorer icebreaker, crushing through the solid ice of the northern Baltic Sea. After the voyage, visit the bridge, enjoy hot beverages, and receive a certificate.
Haparanda Port
Board the Polar Explorer icebreaker, embarking on a polar expedition to experience the icebreaking process.
Guests over 125cm in height can experience floating in the freezing seawater.
Inside the Icebreaker
Visit the icebreaker's bridge, learn about its history, enjoy hot beverages, and receive the icebreaker cruise certificate.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch Included
- Dinner At own expense
Accommodation
Distinctive Hotel on the Swedish-Finnish Border
Rovaniemi – Saariselkä | Santa's Fairytale, The Romance of Chasing the Aurora
Head to Rovaniemi to visit Santa Claus Village and cross the Arctic Circle. In the afternoon, drive to Saariselkä, and ride a snowmobile to chase the aurora at night.
Rovaniemi
Visit Santa Claus Village, cross the Arctic Circle line, receive a certificate, and send out postcards.
Saariselkä
Ride a snowmobile into the pristine forest, looking up at the aurora.
Away from city light pollution, experience the beauty of the aurora.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch At own expense
- Dinner At own expense
Accommodation
Local Distinctive Log Cabin in Saariselkä
Saariselkä | Reindeer and Huskies, The Ancient Chant of Polar Creatures
In the morning, visit a Sámi reindeer farm and experience a reindeer sleigh ride. In the afternoon, join a husky sledding adventure. At night, embark on a polar snowshoe aurora chasing tour.
Saariselkä
Visit a Sámi reindeer farm, learn about reindeer culture, and experience a reindeer sleigh ride.
Saariselkä
Join a husky sledding adventure, traversing through the taiga forest.
Urho Kekkonen National Park
Wearing specialized snowshoes, hike deep into the pristine forest led by a guide, gaze at the starry sky, and wait for the aurora.
This is a dialogue with nature, requiring a certain level of physical fitness.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch At own expense
- Dinner At own expense
Accommodation
Local Distinctive Log Cabin in Saariselkä
Saariselkä – Kirkenes | King Crab Feast, The Ultimate Bloom of Polar Freshness
Head to Kirkenes on the Norwegian border for a king crab hunting tour. Ride a snowmobile sleigh to the ice holes to catch crabs, and enjoy a king crab seafood feast. Return to Saariselkä in the afternoon.
Kirkenes
Join a king crab hunting tour, ride a snowmobile sleigh across the frozen fjord, and witness the crab catching process.
Kirkenes
Enjoy a king crab seafood feast in a warm camp, including grilled salmon and local fine wines.
Taste the most luxurious polar delicacy.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch Included
- Dinner Included
Accommodation
Local Distinctive Log Cabin in Saariselkä
Saariselkä – Rovaniemi | The Whispering Time of Polar Civilization
Return to Rovaniemi by car, visit the Arctic Museum to learn about Lapland's natural ecology and Sámi culture. The journey concludes as you embark on your return trip.
Rovaniemi
Visit the Arctic Museum, learning about the history of the Arctic Circle, Sámi culture, and survival wisdom.
Dining Arrangements
- Breakfast Included
- Lunch At own expense
- Dinner At own expense
Accommodation
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