Helsinki (Finland) | Rovaniemi (Finland)
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Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying short orientation walk and an optional dinner out with the group.
Welcome to Helsinki, a city known for its modern and classical design, urban sophistication alongside natural beauty.
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Join your CEO on an orientation walk this morning; wander down the Mannerheinmintie, stroll to the newly built Helsinki library, and finish up at the Lutheran Church. Explore on your own with some free time before boarding your overnight train for the magical journey along the tracks to Rovaniemi, Lapland.
Head out on a walking tour with your CEO and learn about what makes Helsinki so special. See the city highlights like Parliament, the National Museum, and the iconic Old Market Hall. You'll also visit the Helsinki Central Library, Oodi, where you can enjoy the quiet solitude in a space where locals go to enjoy totally free amenities and relax in this uniquely Finnish space. Immerse yourself in history and marvel at the unique architecture as you familiarize yourself with the city.
Get out and explore the city.
Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.
Disembark in Rovaniemi and transfer to the hotel, our base of exploration for the next four nights. Visit a local husky kennel to spend time with the dogs and their mushers, with the option to take a wheeled sleigh ride. Next, transfer to a traditional reindeer farm for a chance to interact with the animals and to engage with the indigenous herders. Savour a traditional lunch before returning to Rovaniemi for some free time. In the evening, check out a local handicraft workshop and enjoy an optional dinner out in town.
Welcome to a traditional reindeer farm! Hear stories of reindeer herding from the local family that have worked this farm for four generations. Meet and feed the reindeer before heading over to a local husky kennel. Enjoy a guided tour of the modern kennel facilities and grow to understand the daily life of these incredible dogs and their mushers. The huskies love attention and you'll have the opportunity to interact with them.
Breathe in the fresh Lapland air and take in the views of Santa's "official" home town while getting your bearings around this interesting city.
The capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi is also known for being home to Santa Claus himself. Today, cross the Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus Village to pen your holiday wishes and mail them from Santa's very own post office. Enjoy some free time in the village for lunch and perhaps to meet the big guy himself before returning to Rovaniemi. Later, transfer from town to the wilderness of Kuoksa for a one-of-a-kind campfire experience.
There's plenty to see and do, and now is your chance to explore on your own.
Settle in and enjoy the warmth of a cracking campfire, sample a local snack and drink, and soak up the rays of the Midnight Sun-The closer you are to the Summer Solstice, the more hours of daylight you'll get! Relish in the peace and serenity of the Finnish wilderness while your local guide tells stories of the old times.
You have the opportunity to choose your own adventure today; a choice between two included excursions that take you into the wilderness. Choose between a fat tire e-bike ride or head out on foot to enjoy the area's nature trails. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to relax at the hotel or get out to further explore this interesting town.
Choose between a guided electric fat bike adventure or hike through the local trails. Hit the trails on two wheels through the peaceful forests, rugged swamps, and gently graded paths. Witness the incredible variety of plants and wildlife that makes this area so special. Take a break lakeside before heading back the way you can. Alternatively, head out on foot with a local guide and learn the stories of the many generations before, hear historic tales, understand the flora and fauna, and be regaled in a few old myths. Forage for blueberries, lingonberries, or cloudberries before stopping to enjoy a cozy campfire at the lake. Both activities include a light meal of sausage, cookies, and blueberry juice by the fire.
There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore on your own.
Today is your last day in Lapland so take time to personalize it however you wish. Relax in town, re-visit Santa's Village, perhaps join a fishing excursion to one of the local lakes, or a sauna in nature. Join your CEO for an optional farewell dinner out with the group.
It's your final day in Rovaniemi, take some free time to tick off any last minute bucket list items in this incredible place.
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Finnish Lapland Discovery tour:
Kluuvikatu 4
Helsinki, Finland-00100
Postikatu 1
Rovaniemi, Finland-96100
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Finnish Lapland Discovery tour:
Max 16, avg 12.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Helsinki Orientation Walk. Helsinki Library Visit. Orientation Walk Rovaniemi. Kuoska Reindeer Farm and Husky Experience. Visit Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle line. Campfire experience under the midnight sun. Choice of fat tire e-bike ride or hike. Handicraft demonstration. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Explore Helsinki with your CEO before heading into the Arctic north, Visit a reindeer farm and spend time with huskies while learning about life in Lapland, Stroll through Santa's Village and send a letter from his official post office, Bask under the midnight sun by a campfire, Hike or ride a fat tire e-bike along wilderness trails
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Helsinki- Ateneum Art Museum (20EUR per person)- Seurasaari Open-Air Museum (9EUR per person)- Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (3EUR per person)Rovaniemi- Traditional Finnish Sauna Experience (149EUR per person)- Fishing Experience at a Private Lake (89EUR per person)
Hotels (5 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Overnight train, private transport, local bus, walking
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noice-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.