Private Villa
Best for
Couples, Wellness Seekers
Duration
6N/7D
Season
June–August
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wellness, Restful
A Tibro Journey
A private villa in the Rovaniemi forest as your base. Santa's secret workshop at Joulukka, a husky sleigh at dawn, and a frozen lake to drive on in the afternoon.
Luxury Lapland Private Villa is a 6N/7D wellness journey through Finland. Highlights include Private villa with chef, Lapland ice driving, Private Santa visit.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Private villa with chef
Private villa with chef
No. 02
Lapland ice driving
Lapland ice driving
No. 03
Private Santa visit
Private Santa visit
No. 01
Private villa with chef
Private villa with chef
No. 02
Lapland ice driving
Lapland ice driving
No. 03
Private Santa visit
Private Santa visit
Day by Day
6N/7D, in order
Day 1
Arrive in Helsinki
Welcome to the Land of Thousand Lakes. Arrive in the capital city of Helsinki. After clearing immigration proceed to your hotel by private car. Rest of the day is free for acclimatization. Overnight stay at hotel in Helsinki.
Day 2
Helsinki and Suomenlinna Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. After that proceed for Helsinki and Suomenlinna Tour on PVT basis. Explore the historic monuments of Helsinki with a local guide, and visit sights such as Olympic Stadium from the 1952 Summer Olympics. See the monument to the composer Jean Sibelius and explore the promenade of Esplanade Park. Go to Old Market Hall, and admire the largest orthodox church in western Europe at the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. Then, catch the ferry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Suomenlinna sea fortress. Upon arrival, walk to visit the barracks and the Great Courtyard, where the memorial tomb of Augustin EhrensvärdX`was designed by King Gustav III of Sweden". Overnight stay at Helsinki.
Day 3
Helsinki to Rovaniemi
After having breakfast at the hotel, transfer to take flight to Rovaniemi. Meet your private driver/guide and get private transfer to your villa. Time for relaxing. Dinner at Villa by your own private chef. Possibility to go Northern Lights hunting on foot, snowshoes or by car with your own guide. Let yourself be mesmerized by the magical and unforgettable experience of the Northern Lights dancing above you under the Arctic sky while you connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Your guide will let you know, if there is a chance to see this phenomenon and will lead you to the most wonderful places for you to catch the magical lights. Overnight stay at your villa.
Day 4
Santa Claus Secret Forest - Joulukka
After having breakfast at Villa by your own private chef. Visit to Santa Claus Secret Forest – Toy Factory Magic and meeting with Santa Claus. The experience includes a warm welcome by the Elf, an Elf-guided visit to the Toy Factory, and engaging, delightful activities at the Toy Factory. Each family receives a magical Toy Factory coin as a keepsake. There is also a private meeting with Santa Claus, where every child receives a present. Return transfer with pick-up and drop-off from the same location is provided, and guests are free to take as many photos with their own camera as they wish. Lunch at Lappish Hut. The twinkle of the starry sky and the light of the cozy fire will lead you to the heart of Santa Claus Secret Forest – the forest cottage called Kota, where a three-course meal will be served to you by our joyful elves. The warm and authentic atmosphere, and the tasty, fresh Lappish food made of real arctic ingredients are guaranteed to leave you with a full stomach and a happy mind. Visit to Authentic reindeer farm & sleigh ride. Embark yourself into another time as a reindeer sled arrives to retreat you to explore a snow-covered forest and frozen lakes. Let the Reindeer ride become your entrance into the Lappish culture experience as you learn from the history and lifestyle of the indigenous Sami people. Overnight stay at Villa.
Day 5
Husky Farm & Sleigh Ride
After having breakfast at Villa by your own private chef. Visit to Husky Farm and speedy sleigh ride in the woods. Lunch at Villa. Snowmobiling into the snowy wilderness. Take a seat and embrace yourself for the adventure of a lifetime, riding over snow-covered trails and frozen lakes, enjoying the pure Arctic scenery as the dogs pull you through the snow or even better as you guide them into an unexplored path into the uniqueness of the real Lapland. Dinner at Villa by your own private chef. Overnight stay at Villa.
Day 6
Lapland Ice Driving
After having breakfast at Villa by your own private chef. Experience the exhilaration of Lapland ice driving in the snow, where you can drift effortlessly under the guidance of a skilled professional instructor. Lunch at Villa. Dinner at Villa by your own private chef. Overnight stay at Villa.
Day 7
Arctic Circle Or Arktikummuseum of Arctic Regions
After having breakfast at Villa by your own private chef. Check out from your villa. Possibility to visit the Arctic Circle or Arktikum museum of Arctic regions. After Private transfer to Rovaniemi airport and time to say farewell, Until next time! Hope to see you soon! ***END OF TOUR***
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Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The lights are a numbers game
Nobody can promise you the aurora. It needs a clear sky and an active sun, and either can let you down on a given night. The fix is to give yourself nights, not a night: three or four in Lapland between late August and early April, away from town light. Most resorts run a wake-up alarm if the sky clears at 2am, and a glass-roofed igloo lets you watch from the bed.
Layers, and trust the snowsuit
Lapland in deep winter runs to minus 20 and below, but it's a dry cold and the resorts hand you a thermal snowsuit and boots for the safaris. Wear thin layers underneath, not one thick coat, and the gear does the rest. The mistake is cotton next to the skin; it holds sweat and chills you. Merino base layer, then fleece, then the suit.
Rovaniemi is the official Santa
The Santa Claus Village sits right on the Arctic Circle line outside Rovaniemi, and Finland has long played it as the official one. You can meet Santa year-round, post a card with the Arctic Circle stamp, and step over the painted Circle for the photo. It's frankly commercial, but with children along it's the heart of the trip. Go early; the coach groups arrive by eleven.
- №1
The lights are a numbers game
Nobody can promise you the aurora. It needs a clear sky and an active sun, and either can let you down on a given night. The fix is to give yourself nights, not a night: three or four in Lapland between late August and early April, away from town light. Most resorts run a wake-up alarm if the sky clears at 2am, and a glass-roofed igloo lets you watch from the bed.
- №2
Layers, and trust the snowsuit
Lapland in deep winter runs to minus 20 and below, but it's a dry cold and the resorts hand you a thermal snowsuit and boots for the safaris. Wear thin layers underneath, not one thick coat, and the gear does the rest. The mistake is cotton next to the skin; it holds sweat and chills you. Merino base layer, then fleece, then the suit.
- №3
Rovaniemi is the official Santa
The Santa Claus Village sits right on the Arctic Circle line outside Rovaniemi, and Finland has long played it as the official one. You can meet Santa year-round, post a card with the Arctic Circle stamp, and step over the painted Circle for the photo. It's frankly commercial, but with children along it's the heart of the trip. Go early; the coach groups arrive by eleven.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- 2 nights’ accommodation at a luxurious hotel in Helsinki
- 4 nights’ accommodation at a luxurious private villa – Rovaniemi
- All meals by Private chefs
- Private host
- All transfers in luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicles and amenities on board.
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
- 5%/ 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
- PCR Tests, if necessary, for the required destination
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Finland is really two trips. Deep winter. December to March. Is the Lapland season everyone pictures: snow, the aurora overhead, husky and reindeer sleds, Santa at Rovaniemi, and the polar twilight. Summer, June to August, flips entirely: the midnight sun never quite sets, the lakes warm enough to swim, and Helsinki comes alive on its terraces. The shoulder months are the ones to skip. The dark, snowless run of November, and the muddy thaw of April into May.
Your Memoir
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