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Experience the magic of Finnish Lapland on an unforgettable 8-day winter adventure from Helsinki to the deep North. This carefully crafted itinerary combines the best of the Arctic: from chasing the Northern Lights to sleeping in a transparent glass igloo.
Tour Key Highlights:
Santa Claus Express: Travel in comfort aboard the legendary overnight train from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle.
Glass Igloo Experience: Spend a night marveling at the stars and Aurora Borealis from your private glass-roof igloo.
Husky Safari Adventure: Drive your own team of energetic huskies through pristine, snow-covered pine forests.
Authentic Sami Culture: Visit a local Sami family in Inari to meet their reindeer and learn about indigenous Arctic traditions.
Northern Lights Search: Venture into the wilderness for a campfire evening dedicated to witnessing the dancing Auroras.
This tour perfectly blends adventure, culture, and pure Lapland charm — a truly special winter escape designed for authentic Nordic memories.
Route
Finland (Helsinki → Rovaniemi → Saariselkä → Inari → Helsinki)
1 country4 stopsAbout 1,950 kmOvernight train, bus and transfer
Day by day
Tour Program
Day01
Welcome to Finland! Your “Best of Lapland” adventure starts the moment you land. We will meet you at the airport upon your arrival and provide a private transfer in a premium vehicle directly to your hotel.
You will check in at one of our hand-picked central hotels, such as Scandic Grand Central, Clarion Mestari, Radisson Plaza, or similar. Enjoy the afternoon and evening at your leisure — perfect for relaxing after your flight or taking your first steps through the streets of this vibrant, contemporary Nordic capital.
Day02
Meet at 8am for breakfast in your hotel. Then you will embark at 11.00 am on a Tour of Helsinki. This fully guided tour encompasses the historical centre of the city as well as the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Senate Square, Parliament Building, diplomatic headquarters, Finlandia Hall and the Uspenkiy Cathedral.
In the evening, you will board the overnight train for departure to Rovaniemi, Lapland.
Day03
Our professional guide welcomes clients at the Rovaniemi station after their arrival on the Intercity train, starting their premium Lapland adventure with a private vehicle transfer.
Your train will make its arrival in Rovaniemi, the magical heart of Lapland, in the morning. We will provide a private transfer from the station to your hotel for a smooth check-in.
You will be staying at one of our high-quality central hotels, such as Scandic Pohjanhovi, Santa Claus Hotel, Arctic City Hotel, or similar. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure — a perfect opportunity to explore the capital of the Finnish North at your own pace.
In the evening you will meet for the Aurora Borealis Adventure. Transported by car to the Lappish wilderness, walk through the snowy landscape to the banks of the river to a spot perfect for capturing the Northern Lights. Soak up the peaceful, pristine atmosphere as you patiently await the random theatrical performance of nature at its best. Enjoy fried sausages by the campfire, before transferring back to your hotel by car.
Day04
Following a hearty northern breakfast in your hotel, a day of magic begins in the morning when you depart for the Santa Claus Safari. Be transported to a reindeer farm where you will become informed about traditional Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. Embark on a reindeer ride and attend a ceremonial crossing of the Arctic Circle. After this, transfer by car to the renowned Rovaniemi Santa Claus Village to meet Santa himself, send postcards from the North Pole post office, and relax in the cosy restaurant for a delicious Lappish lunch. You will also receive a Diploma for crossing the Arctic Circle.
You will then be transferred back to your hotel to prepare for departure to glass igloo resort by bus (150 km) in the afternoon. Hotel check in is , followed by dinner locally. The village where you will stay offers you a unique opportunity to see northern lights.
Day05
ámi shaman dressed in traditional attire during a Lapland winter tour with Scandi Travel.
Take breakfast in your hotel. You will be collected at 10:00 by the husky farmer for an invigorating two-hour husky safari. For this winter safari you will be provided with warm thermal clothing. Then meet the happy, excited, and friendly husky dogs that can’t wait to take you on a sledge for a speedy adventure! You will be given instruction on how to turn, drive, and stop. With two persons to a sledge there is plenty of time to take turns mustering the dogs. After the ride is over, you will refresh with coffee and learn about the life of a husky dog in Lapland.
In the evening you will be treated to a Finnish dinner.
A Cozy Sleigh Ride Under the Northern Lights in Lapland
Imagine gliding through a quiet, snow-covered forest, wrapped in warmth as two strong Finnhorses pull your wooden sleigh through the Arctic night. Above you, the sky shimmers with stars—if you’re lucky, the Northern Lights might put on a dazzling show.
Your adventure begins at the horse stables, where you’ll be dressed in thermal clothing to keep you warm. As we ride deeper into the winter wilderness, the only sounds are the crunch of snow and the soft jingle of sleigh bells. Halfway through, we’ll pause to take in the breathtaking surroundings, sip on hot berry juice, and share stories about Lapland’s culture and nature.
Whether the Aurora Borealis dances above or the peaceful beauty of Lapland surrounds you, this sleigh ride is pure winter magic.
Day06
Breakfast early in your hotel before departing by to Ivalo / Inari in the morning. Our driver will pick you up from the reception of the resort. You’ll then have a private transfer to your next stop, Ivalo / Inari, which happens to be the northernmost point of your trip.
Inari is the cultural heart of Lapland’s north, and we are very excited to add this exceptional and remote destination to our fabulous travel packages for the first time. Here you will step deeply into the culture and atmosphere of traditional Lapland and the indigenous Sami people – a truly unique experience. We guarantee you will always remember the magic of Inari.
in the afternoon you will experience charming local Lappish hospitality as you are welcomed as a guest into a local Inari resident’s home. Your hostess, Tuula, lives in the remote wilderness by the Lake Muddus with her reindeer; you will meet and have the opportunity to feed this friendly herd. Learn the interesting history of Tuula’s home as well as a glimpse of what life is life there today. You will also observe the traditional process of creating Sami fur boots. (This safari could be changed to another one). The Best of Lapland tour will continue the next day in Inari.
Discover Sami weaving traditions on a Northern Lights tour in Lapland. Explore Scandinavian culture and heritage in an authentic cabin setting.
Day07
After breakfast in your hotel you will visit Siida, which is the heart of the Sami area of Finland. There is no more in depth way to gain a glimpse of Sami culture and the diversity of Lapland’s nature. Here the Nature Centre of Metsahallitus and the National Museum of the Finnish Sami collaborate to offer exciting exhibitions showcasing the region’s art, culture, and natural environment. There is a restaurant onsite.
Then you will depart by bus to Rovaniemi.
Your overnight train to return to Helsinki departs Rovaniemi after 8pm.
Day08
You’ll reach Helsinki in the early hours, marking the end of your tour. A driver will greet you at the train station to facilitate your airport transfer. If your flight isn’t until the afternoon, feel free to relax in the lobby of a nearby hotel. We’ll ensure your transfer aligns with your flight timings.
What's included in your adventure
Accommodation in 4* hotels located in the city center
Accommodation in glass igloo village for two nights. One night in traditional log cabin and one night in glass igloo
All safaris and adventures described in the tour program
Warm clothes are provided for the safaris. Read more
Meals as per program
Entry to included attractions
Return travel by overnight train between Helsinki and Rovaniemi
Bus travel between towns and villages in Lapland
Panoramic Helsinki Audio Tour
What Our Travelers Say
Absolutely fabulous !
Manuela
Winter Bucket List Tick ✅
Group of friends
★★★★★
I recently had the pleasure of taking the See Northern Lights in Lapland tour with Scandi Travel, and it was an incredible experience. The tour was well-organized, and the itinerary provided a great balance of activities and relaxation time.
Emma W.
★★★★★
Hi Scandi Travel, Thank you for a pleasant journey through Finland. It was an amazing experience for our family. We saw a lot of cozy nice places. Hopefully we will be back again.
Annie G.
★★★★★
It was a blast. I had a good time. Great experience and adventure. We were so lucky we saw the northern lights (aurira borealis). The staff during our tour are very friendly and accommodating. I will definitely do it again with my whole family. Highly recommended!!!!!
Cludithe L.
★★★★
Scandi did the bookings for the tour from Helsinki to Lapland and return. All the hotels and train travel and excursions that I was looking forward to were included and I was happy with each one. The buses worked well with transport from place to place, but when I arrived in Inari the bus driver let us off on the highway and we had to drag our suitcases at least 500 metres in the snow to the hotel, which was extremely difficult. The lady at the desk when we arrived was quite shocked that we had done so and organised the bus to pick us up at the hotel for the return journey. This needs to be taken into account when you are booking people again. All in all I am happy with the arrangement but it’s the little things that make a difference.
Michelle H.
★★★★
We have just had the trip of a lifetime in beautiful Finland. Our family of 2 adults and 3 children travelled to Finland from Singapore to celebrate Christmas in the snow. Scandi Classics were absolutely amazing in arranging all the tours, hotels and transfers. Every single detail was planned perfectly, every transfer arrived on time and all the hotels were lovely. The day tours were wonderful and well organised and we had an absolutely great time.
Neryn B.
The tour is well organised. Spectacular. Once in a lifetime experience. The scary part was that no one could be reached by phone at one day but worked out well by chat. Good itinerary. Places, hotels and safari selection was good. If you followed the itinerary it was easy to get around. We could have saved more time by flying from Helsinki to Rovaniemi instead of train and that time could perhaps have been better used because you just couldn’t get enough of the spectacular sights.
Ashish B.
★★★★★
My daughter dropped my phone in the street luckily someone found it and contacted Scandi Staff - who right away call my office of where to pick up my phone. Forever grateful to this gesture. - very reliable Tour company. Everything went well and our tour was well organised!
Belinda W.
★★★★★
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Mario
Thank you so much for your impeccable organization!
Serena
★★★★
We were very happy and satisfied with the services. Thanks a lot for all your support.
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