Midnight Sun Experience in Summer Time in Finland

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Tour Code: 21098
from € 1260

Price varies by season and number of travellers in your party

5 Days / 4 Nights
Helsinki, Rovaniemi
Start: Helsinki
End: Helsinki

Availability:

June, July, August

Tour Highlights

Experience endless days in summer in Lapland on this most exciting and culturally rich of Lapland tours.
This enjoyable tour offers something for everyone and is perfect for couples, families, and seniors.
Enter the heart of Lapland, meeting its people, embracing its natural appeal, and learning of its traditions.
Based Rovaniemi, you will experience the wilderness by land and water, as well as the culture and traditions of Lapland.
Experiencing summer in Lapland is truly something different and you will be assured of wanting to return to this spectacular corner of the world.

Helsinki city tour
Centrally located 4* hotels
Comfortable sleeping train cabin
Private transfers
River cruise at midnight sun
Lappish family house
Reindeer farm
Arctic Circle crossing ceremony
Santa Claus village
Hike with huskies

Tour Program

+ Day One - Arrival to Finland

+ Day Two - Explore Helsinki City

Day Three - Arrival in Lapland

You will arrive to Rovaniemi in the morning and will be transferred to your comfortable city-centre hotel. Your afternoon is at leisure, to explore the city or relax.

The evening begins with a tranquil cruise on the River Kemijoki in a traditional long and open riverboat. Thanks to the remarkable Midnight Sun, you can feast your eyes on all of Nature’s splendour even though it is late at night! Your guide will prepare an open fire and serve you snacks.

Prior to midnight, raise a glass of sparkling wine in toast to Lapland’s white nights and the Midnight Sun. After the tour you will be escorted back to your hotel in Rovaniemi.

Day Four - Visiting a Reindeer Farm

Following a delicious breakfast in your hotel at approximately 08:00, we will extend you a warm welcome to experience the most important elements of Lapland’s culture and ambiance.

The day’s adventure commences with a beautiful and refreshing traditional riverboat cruise along the River Ounasjoki and the River Kemijoki.

The first stop on the cruise is a visit to a local Lappish family home and their traditional workshop. You will then travel by riverboat to a local reindeer farm, where you can meet the reindeer and learn about this intrinsic part of Lappish culture. You will be served a hearty Lappish lunch before participating in the ceremonial Arctic Circle Crossing during your farm visit.

In the afternoon, your tour continues with a car transfer to the Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village – a highlight for any visitor – where you will meet Santa Claus himself and have an opportunity to do a little shopping before you are transferred back to the city.

Day Five - Hike with Huskies

Following breakfast in your hotel, – The highlight of our tour.

Walking with cute Nordic Husky dogs is another way to get to know these wonderful animals and the magical world of Lapland.

At the dog farm, you will be greeted by the joyful barking of dogs and their great desire to get to know you. You will be introduced to all the dogs by name and told about the habits of each of them. Then, in a friendly company, you will for a hike to discover the amazing nature of Lapland. At the end of the tour you will enjoy interesting stories around the campfire, takings snacks and drinks.

The rest of the day of this summer Lapland tour is at your leisure. You can opt to explore Rovaniemi, relax, or participate in any other of our summer safaris and trips we offer at Scandi Travel. We can give you guidance and advice to help you plan your perfect day in Lapland.

In the evening our driver will bring you to the Rovaniemi railway station for your departure back to Helsinki.

+ Day Six - Helsinki

What’s Included in Your Adventure

Accommodation in a 4* centrally located hotels in Helsinki and Rovaniemi
Round trip train tickets Helsinki to Rovaniemi (private sleeping cabin)
Entry to included attractions as per program
Buffet breakfasts in hotels
Private transfers

Things to Plan on Your Own

International flights
Insurance

Price varies by season
and number of travellers
in your party

from € 1260

What Our Travelers Say

Susan K.July 20, 2019
We were very happy to be collected from the train station in a large taxi with a very friendly, helpful driver.