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Helsinki-rovaniemi Express Tour

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Rovaniemi
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DAY 1: 12.00-14.30 HELSINKI SIGHTSEEING TOUR Helsinki is one of Europes most modern and culturally rich cities, yet remains in touch with an intriguing history stretching back over 450 years. Duration of an excursion is . .
Country: Finland
City: Rovaniemi
Duration: 2 Day(s) - 2 Night(s)
Tour Category: Family Tours
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

DAY 1:

12.00-14.30 HELSINKI SIGHTSEEING TOUR Helsinki is one of Europe’s most modern and culturally rich cities, yet remains in touch with an intriguing history stretching back over 450 years. Duration of an excursion is about two hours. Use this opportunity to discover all advantages and beauty of Helsinki. You will have chance to visit: Senate Square and Lutheran cathedral, elegant Uspenski Cathedral, unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church and many other places of interest.

18.52 Departure by night train Helsinki-Rovaniemi (2-d class – coupe for 2 persons)

InterCity trains offer passengers on business and pleasure trips the possibility to utilize effectively the travel time on journeys between cities and major population centres. The needs of families, persons with reduced mobility, allergic passengers and travellers with pets are taken into account. InterCity trains have single and double deck cars.

DAY 2: WELCOME TO LAPLAND!

07.47 Arrival to Rovaniemi. Transfer to the breakfast.

10.00-12.00 EXCURSION TO SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE Every day a huge number of letters arrive at Santa’s Main Post Office. In 1994 Santa received 200,000 letters and just four years later, 800,000 letters! Santa’s elves sort all the letters and help Santa to read every single one of them. Then at Christmas or on New Year’s Day, under their Christmas tree, excited children all over the world delight in finding the exact toy or game they have for from asked Santa Claus!!! Santa Claus Village is the most magical place all year round, for both children and adults alike!! There is something for everyone here. After posting letters at Santa's Post Office, you can buy gifts and souvenirs. In winter you can experience the excitement of a short safari in a sleigh pulled by reindeer or huskies, ride a sledge downhill and taste hot glöggi (mulled wine) in the Ice Bar. Of course, you will meet Santa Claus and share with him your dreams and wishes. There are so many things to do! Don't forget to cross the Arctic Circle! Take a photograph of this important event and remember to get your certificate to prove it! Included: Transfer, guiding service, certificate of crossing Arctic Circle

12.00-13.00 EXCURSION TO THE HUSKY FARM Husky farm has operated next to Santa Claus Village for several decades. At the moment there are about 100 huskies in the park, some of the still puppies. The focus of all operations in the farm are the dogs, real, purebred Siberian Huskies, and special attention has been paid to their well-being and natural needs. This can be seen for example in fencing placing, which is unusual in this kind of operations, and also in dog feeding. Included: excursion on the farm, instruction of driving, driving 5 km, hot juice

14.00-14.30 SHORT EXCURSION IN ROVANIEMI Rovaniemi is the regional capital of Lapland, and there's quite a bit to see in the town centre and in the beautiful natural surroundings just outside it. The highlights of the compact centre are easily taken in on a guided walking tour with featuring local history as well as significant sites, buildings and landmarks. Included: transfer, guiding

FREE TIME IN ROVANIEMI FOR SOUVENIRS AND LUNCH

17.30~20.00 EXCURSION TO REINDEERS FARM WITH DINNER ON THE FARM The reindeer invite you to visit them!! Following a detailed introduction to reindeer life, you will have a unique opportunity to pass a test and obtain your special reindeer sleigh "driving licence" without any age restrictions. Take a seat in the sleigh and you are off! Getting cold? Warm yourself up next to the open fire in the hut and enjoy a cup of hot juice. In this traditional Lapland hut you will be “baptized” in the ways of the North. This event must be celebrated, so a national supper awaits all newly-made Lapps! Enjoy reindeer meat cooked according to an ancient recipe, with lingonberry sauce, mashed Lappish potatoes, pickles, sweet dessert and juice. Included: Transfers, excursion on the farm, driving reindeer sleigh (approximately 500m), dinner, driving license.

21.10 GOODBYE LAPLAND! Departure by night train to Helsinki. (2-d class – coupe for 2 persons) InterCity trains offer passengers on business and pleasure trips the possibility to utilize effectively the travel time on journeys between cities and major population centres. The needs of families, persons with reduced mobility, allergic passengers and travellers with pets are taken into account. InterCity trains have single and double deck cars.

DAY 3:

09.00 Arrival to Helsinki.

Minimum 2 adults

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Excursion in Helsinki
  • Train tickets Helsinki-Rovaniemi-Helsinki
  • Breakfast in Rovaniemi
  • Excursion to Santa Claus Village
  • The certificate of crossing Arctic Circle
  • Husky farm visit & safari 5km (in winter time)
  • Rovaniemi sightseeing tour
  • Excursion to reindeers farm and driving by reindeers in winter time (500 m)
  • Dinner in reindeers farm
  • All transfers
  • Guiding services in English, other languages on request

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