| Duration: | 3 Day(s) - 2 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Family Tours |
DAY 1: HELSINKI SIGHTSEEING TOUR
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 the advantages and the beauty of Helsinki.
You will have a 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 (2nd class – coupe for 2 persons)
InterCity trains offer passengers on business and pleasure trips the possibility to utilise 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 in Rovaniemi. Transfer to 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, the number had increased to 800,000. 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 for!!! 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 the Arctic Circle
12.00-13.00 EXCURSION TO THE HUSKY FARM
The 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 them still puppies.
The focus of all operations in the farm is 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 operation, and also in dog feeding. Included: excursion on the farm, instruction on 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 the beautiful natural surroundings just outside it. The highlights of the compact centre are easily taken in on a guided walking tour 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 REINDEER 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 “baptised” 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 utilise 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: HELSINKI
09.00 Arrival in 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 the Arctic Circle
Husky farm visit & safari 5km (in wintertime)
Rovaniemi sightseeing tour
Excursion to a reindeer farm and driving by reindeer in wintertime (500 m)
Dinner at the reindeer farm
All transfers
Guiding services in English, other languages on request
