Arctic Explorer
Overview
Highlights
- Helsinki Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour and Rovaniemi Tour & Santa Claus Village
- Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (Saariselka)
Tour Details
Themes
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 / Helsinki (Arrival):
Arrival at Helsinki Airport and transfer to the hotel. After check-in rest of the day will be free at leisure. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 2 / Helsinki:
After breakfast, today explore Helsinki on a hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour, and travel around the city by open-top, double-decker bus. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Helsinki. (B)
Day 3 / Helsinki – Ivalo – Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (Saariselka):
After breakfast, transfer to Helsinki airport (on your own) for a flight to Ivalo (not included). Arrive at Ivalo airport and transfer to your hotel in Saariselka. Overnight in Saariselka. (B)
Day 4 / Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (Saariselka):
After breakfast, explore Saariselka on your own. Overnight in Saariselka. (B)
Day 5 / Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (Saariselka) – Rovaniemi:
After breakfast, depart from Saariselka to your hotel in Rovaniemi (on your own). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Rovaniemi. (B)
Day 6 / Rovaniemi:
After breakfast, today get to know Rovaniemi and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on this 3-hour, family-friendly tour. See Rovaniemi’s highlights on a panoramic tour as your guide shares facts about the city, Finnish Lapland's capital. Then, travel through countryside to the magical Santa Claus Village and come face to face with the great man himself in the Santa Claus Office. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Rovaniemi. (B)
Day 7 / Rovaniemi (Departure):
After breakfast, transfer back to Rovaniemi Airport for your onward journey. (B)
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Cities Covered
What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels in Helsinki, Saariselkä (Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort), and Rovaniemi
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Arrival airport transfer in Helsinki
- Hop-on Hop-off city sightseeing tour in Helsinki
- Santa Claus Village guided tour in Rovaniemi
- Transfers between Ivalo Airport and Saariselkä hotel
- All applicable taxes and service charges
What's Not Included
- International flight tickets
- Domestic flight (Helsinki – Ivalo)
- Airport transfers where mentioned “on your own”
- Transfers from Saariselkä to Rovaniemi (if not pre-arranged)
- Visa charges and travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, tips, drinks, and phone calls
- Optional activities (Northern Lights tours, snowmobiling, husky safari, etc.)
- Meals other than those specified
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels
- Porterage and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Dates & Availability
Stay & Hotels
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