The Taste Of Lapland Tour

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT ROVANIEMI

Arrival at Rovaniemi, group transfer to the hotel.
Free time for extra excursions

21.30 AURORA HUNTING SAFARI

On this tour, we drive to a place far away from the light pollution of the city and enjoy wonderful views of the starry skies. Sitting by the fire while cooking sausages you can search for the Northern Lights. If you're lucky, you'll see this incredible spectacle in the polar sky.

Duration: ~ 3 hours
Included: transfer, sausages on an open fire, guiding service
Overnight in the hotel or glass igloo.

DAY 2: EXCURSION TO SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the glass igloo.

10.00 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!

Duration:~ 2,5 hours
Included: transfer, guiding service, certificate of crossing Arctic Circle

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 puppy. The focus of all operations on 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 operation, and also in dog feeding.

Duration:~ 1 hour
Included: excursion on the farm, instruction on driving, driving 5 km, hot juice

14.00 SHORT EXCURSION IN ROVANIEMI

Rovaniemi is the regional capital of Lapland, and there's quite a bit to see in the town center and in the beautiful natural surroundings just outside it. The highlights of the compact center are easily taken in on a guided walking tour featuring local history as well as significant sites, buildings, and landmarks.

Duration:~ 0,5 hours
Included: transfer, guiding

Check in to the hotel and have free time for lunch and extra programs in Rovaniemi.

18.30 NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI BY REINDEER SLEIGH

The reindeer will take you for a peaceful trip through the silent beauty of Lapland on your way to search for the Northern Lights. After the trip, hot drinks and snacks are waiting for you at the farm. Around the fire, we can relax and hear the stories about the Lappish way of life and reindeer husbandry.

Duration:~ 3 hours
Included: Transfer, excursion on the farm, driving by reindeer sleigh (~30 min), snacks, driving license

DAY 3: DEPARTURE

Breakfast in the hotel
Free time in Rovaniemi for extra excursions
Group transfer to the airport or train station

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Group transfers on arrival and departure
• Overnight at hotel 3* or 4* in Rovaniemi or Glass igloo, Standard TWIN or DOUBLE rooms
• Breakfasts
• Santa Village tour
• Husky farm visit & safari 5km
• Rovaniemi sightseeing tour
• Evening reindeer safari & northern lights hunting
• Guiding services in English, other languages on request

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