Northern Lights and Santa Claus 13D/12Nbeyonders2024-01-10T11:04:29+00:00
In this capsule, we take you on a deep-dive into Finland and Lapland – designed to help you enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of the Arctic region & the Northern Lights, understand the local Sami culture and experience the unique Arctic outdoor adventures. And of course, taste the pure Arctic cuisine! A rejuvenating experience like no other – quiet wilderness, the dreamy mystery of the Arctic Circle, and the reindeer running in the virgin forest in a winter fairy-land… And, of course, recreate the legend of Santa Claus…
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Itinerary in brief
Day 1 - Arrival at Helsinki: Finnish Capital
Land in the capital city of the magical country of Finland, Helsinki. Take a stroll around the neighbourhood and begin your fairytale experience. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 2 - FLY TO IVALO
Fly to Ivalo, transfer to a Glass Igloo resort in Saariselka / Levi / Kakslauten, and experience the enchanting Northern Lights in Arctic Lapland. Overnight in the Arctic Lapland.
Day 3 - AURORA HUNTING & MORE
Experience an unforgettable Arctic adventure with multiple ways to hunt the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland. Enjoy additional activities like camping by a lake and ice fishing. Exciting options like Snowbreaker cruise expeditions are also available. Overnight in the Arctic Lapland.
Day 4 - AURORA HUNTING & MORE
Choose any of the activities. Refer the Lapland activities note. Overnight in Finnish Lapland.
Day 5 - AURORA HUNTING & MORE
Choose any of the activities. Refer the Lapland activities note. Overnight in Finnish Lapland.
Day 6 - AURORA HUNTING & MORE
Choose any of the activities. Refer the Lapland activities note. Overnight in Finnish Lapland.
Day 7 - AURORA HUNTING & MORE
Choose any of the activities. Refer the Lapland activities note. Overnight in Finnish Lapland.
Day 8 - ROVANIEMI - THE SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
Drive to Rovaniemi. Check-in to your hotel. Take a visit to Santa Claus Village from Rovaniemi to see a location where Christmas is celebrated all year round and enjoy snow activities and charming shops. Overnight in Rovaneimi.
Day 9 - ROVANIEMI
Explore Ranua Wildlife Park, the northernmost zoo and the city of Rovaniemi. Experience the Christmas vibes all year round, lose yourself in the alleys and taste the best of forest and ocean cuisines. Overnight in Rovaniemi.
Day 10 - HELSINKI
Fly to Helsinki from the Rovanemi / Ivalo airport. Take a city tour to see iconic landmarks and enjoy optional experiences like boat tours and museums. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 11 - PORVOO
Do a day trip to Porvoo – Finland’s second oldest town, a beautiful city full of history. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 12 - Helsinki
Cross the Gulf of Finland by ferry to Tallinn from Helsinki. Explore Tallinn’s Old Town, with its medieval charm, Viru Gate, Town Hall, and Toompea Hill’s castle and Aleksander Nevski Cathedral. Enjoy the serene Kadriog Park with its gardens and swan pond. Overnight in Helnski.
Day 13 - Departure: Hyvästi
Get transferred from your hotel to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight back home to India.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation with breakfast in selected category hotels on double occupancy.
- All transfers including Airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All guided tours (group or private) and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
- Taxes, as applicable (Currently the GST rate is @ 5%)
- TCS (Tax collection at source) @ 5% u/s 206(1G) of the IT Act (this is not a cost as it is
credited to the guest’s tax account)
- International/Domestic Airfare, Visa Fees, Travel Insurance, vaccination charges etc.
- Payment Gateway charges.
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, tipping etc.
- All other services not specified in the itinerary.
- Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat staff, etc.
- Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than those mentioned
in the tour program.
- Lunch and Dinner throughout the tour unless otherwise mentioned in the itinerary.
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