Arctic Crossing
Best for
Couples, Photographers
Duration
8N/9D
Season
November–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Wintry, Scenic
A Tibro Journey
Helsinki and a day across to Tallinn, then north to Rovaniemi for the aurora and Santa's village, and over the border to Tromsø's cable car above the Arctic fjords.
Finland & Norway Arctic is a 8N/9D snow & aurora journey through Finland + Norway. Highlights include Tallinn day trip, Northern Lights & Santa Village, Tromsø Fjellheisen cable car.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Tallinn day trip
Tallinn day trip
No. 02
Northern Lights & Santa Village
Northern Lights & Santa Village
No. 03
Tromsø Fjellheisen cable car
Tromsø Fjellheisen cable car
No. 01
Tallinn day trip
Tallinn day trip
No. 02
Northern Lights & Santa Village
Northern Lights & Santa Village
No. 03
Tromsø Fjellheisen cable car
Tromsø Fjellheisen cable car
Day by Day
8N/9D, 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. 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. Overnight stay at Helsinki.
Day 3
Helsinki to Rovaniemi
After having breakfast at the hotel, transfer to take flight on your own to Rovaniemi. Have lunch on the go. Get transferred from Rovaniemi Airport to your Hotel Relax for the day as the next day awaits for the dreamiest activity. Overnight stay at Rovaniemi.
Day 4
Northern Lights Chase - Rovaniemi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. 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. 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. 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 Reindeer Sleigh Ride in the Wilderness. Return to Rovaniemi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7
Rovaniemi to Tromso
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Proceed to Rovaniemi Airport to take flight on your own to Tromso, Norway. Check-in at the hotel. The day is free for leisure. Explore the Arctic Capital Tromso on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8
Fjellheisen Cable Car
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit Fjellheisen Mountain. Transfer from the Tromsø Cathedral in a climate-controlled van and enjoy the stunning views of the mountain and city from above with tickets for the Fjellheisen cable car. Take in the overwhelming scenes from the outdoor terrace. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to take flight back home on your own from Tromso with amazing memories that you will cherish for a lifetime!! ***END OF TOUR***
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki Strand
Rovaniemi
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Tromso
Scandic Grand Tromso
Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki Strand
Rovaniemi
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Tromso
Scandic Grand Tromso
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
- 02 nights’ accommodation at mentioned hotel in Helsinki.
- 04 nights’ accommodation at mentioned hotel in Rovaniemi.
- 02 nights’ accommodation at mentioned hotel in Tromso.
- All meals on bed & breakfast basis
- Sightseeing’s as mentioned below:
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.
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