Aurora Week
Best for
Couples, Photographers
Duration
7N/8D
Season
November–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wintry, Scenic
A Tibro Journey
Seven nights weighted to Lapland. A Tallinn day, the lights chased more than once, a glass-igloo night, and an unhurried day at the end with nowhere to be.
Finnish Charm 7N is a 7N/8D snow & aurora journey through Finland. Highlights include Glass Igloo stay, Reindeer & Husky safari, Northern Lights & Snowmobile.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Glass Igloo stay
Glass Igloo stay
No. 02
Reindeer & Husky safari
Reindeer & Husky safari
No. 03
Northern Lights & Snowmobile
Northern Lights & Snowmobile
No. 01
Glass Igloo stay
Glass Igloo stay
No. 02
Reindeer & Husky safari
Reindeer & Husky safari
No. 03
Northern Lights & Snowmobile
Northern Lights & Snowmobile
Day by Day
7N/8D, 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 in your private vehicle. Rest of the day is free for acclimatization. Explore the streets of Helsinki on your own. Dinner. Overnight stay at hotel in Helsinki.
Day 2
Day Trip to Tallinn, Estonia
Breakfast at the hotel. After that proceed for a day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia. Get transferred to Helsinki port to board cruise to Tallinn. After arrival proceed for guided walking tour and explore the hidden spots of Tallinn. Have lunch at the Old Town. Return back from Tallinn to Helsinki via cruise. Dinner. Overnight stay at Helsinki.
Day 3
Helsinki to Rovaniemi
After having breakfast at the hotel, transfer to take flight to Rovaniemi. Have lunch on the go. Get transferred from Rovaniemi Airport to your Glass Igloo. Sleep beneath the starry skies and witness the Northern Lights through the panoramic glass views of your room. Dinner. Overnight stay at your Glass Igloo.
Day 4
Northern Lights Chase - Rovaniemi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Check in your hotel in Rovaniemi and keep your luggage. Have a sumptuous lunch. Afterwards, proceed to embark on a unique journey gliding through tranquil forests, traveling along frosted pathways on a Traditional Reindeer Sleigh. Transfer back to the city. Dinner at city centre. Begin your Northern Lights adventure, chasing the rare phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, visible in the Arctic region against a pitch-dark sky far from city lights. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Visit to Ranua Zoo
After having breakfast at the hotel. Proceed from hotel to Ranua Zoo. Ranua Wildlife Park, boasting nearly 40 years of expertise, focuses on arctic and northern animal species, housed in spacious enclosures amidst the northern coniferous forest. Reflecting the natural habitats of its diverse resident species. Visit the Husky Park and take a ride with them. Dinner. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6
Santa Claus Village
After having breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit the real Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village. visit to a Husky Park for a cuddly encounter and an exhilarating ride with the eager Huskies. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Rovaniemi to recharge for the afternoon's activities. Feel the adrenaline rush as you zip through forested landscapes and across frozen lakes on a Snowmobile Safari in the Wilderness. Return to Rovaniemi. Have a delicious dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7
Day Free for Leisure
Breakfast at the hotel. The day is free for leisure. Explore the Lapland on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to Rovaniemi Airport to Helsinki. After that fly back on your own to the next destination with amazing memories. ***END OF TOUR***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki Strand
Glass Igloo
Santa’s Igloo Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki Strand
Glass Igloo
Santa’s Igloo Arctic Circle
Rovaniemi
Scandic Rovaniemi City
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 5* hotel in Helsinki.
- 1 night accommodation at Glass Igloo.
- 4 nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Rovaniemi.
- All meals on bed & breakfast basis
- Return cruise tickets from Helsinki to Tallinn and back to Helsinki.
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
- 5-20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) based on slab
- Airfare and Airport Taxes
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
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 8, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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