If you’re looking to feel at one with the pristine Nature of Lapland – under night skies blanketed with myriads of twinkling stars or coloured with the dancing Northern Lights – then look no further than this experience. There is so much to enjoy – local cuisine, huskies, reindeer’s, snowmobiling, searching for the Lights and pure nature. It’s a place where the simple joys of life abound – like sitting outdoors around a fire with a hot drink and good company; drinking in the silence of winter nature or rolling in the snow after a sauna. But unique doesn’t end there – after your icebreaker cruise there’s the surreal opportunity, when wearing a dry suit, you swim in sea surrounded by floating ice. Lapland Winter Adventure’s a mix of experiences all wrapped up in a lifetime of memories!
Arrive Helsinki and make own way to hotel.
Helsinki is a compact city, easy to get around. This morning you’ll have an audio sightseeing tour by coach, taking you to the major sights around Helsinki.
Evening departure by overnight train to Rovaniemi. Your cabin will have private facilities to ensure you comfort. There is also a restaurant on board.
Transfer by scheduled coach to Pyhätunturi for days of fun and magic, enjoying the unique experiences Lapland have to offer. There’ll be lots to fill you days – gliding across the snow on a snowmobile through forests and across lakes; driving your own husky team with a passenger seated in the sleigh; meet reindeers in their natural environment and relax on a sedate sleigh ride through the forest; dig for your own lucky Amethyst in the amazing Amethyst Mine on the top of a fell providing a breath taking view of the surrounding countryside. Even the transfer to the Mine is unique – in a carriage behind a snow tractor! Nature willing, your search with a guide for the Northern Lights in a heated sleigh will be successful and you’ll view this awe inspiring natural phenomenon. There’ll be plenty of opportunity to try optional activities like downhill or cross country skiing; tobogganing and snowshoe walking. So much to do – so little time!
Check out and transfer to Rovaniemi. If you would like to visit Santa Village, this will be your opportunity as your luggage can be stored at the station during your visit. Taxis and a bus service are available for the transfer to Santa Village.
Continue to Kemi by train, 1.5 hours away. Arrive Kemi and make your way to your hotel.
Morning, visit the SnowCastle 365 exhibition. The ice sculptures, illuminated with colourful lighting, form an enchanting and fairytale atmosphere. If the Ice Bar is open, try a drink served in a glass made of ice. After your visit, transfer to Kemi Port to board the Sampo Icebreaker for your cruise out to sea. Icebreakers are built with reinforced hulls and where ice is very thick, it will drive its bow onto the ice to break it under the weight of the ship. To round off this unusual cruise, you will be given the opportunity to swim, wearing a dry floatation suit, in the sea surrounded by ice. A truly surreal experience.
Early evening, board the overnight train back to Helsinki.
Arrive Helsinki and continue by own arrangements.
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