Itinerary – Rovaniemi Tour – Winter Express 2023

Day 1 – Arrival to Rovaniemi

Welcome to Finland – the land of a thousand lakes.

Arrive in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are a key factor in the allure of Lapland where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the dark days of winter. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wilderness.

Make your own way to the hotel and check in. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight in Rovaniemi, Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel or similar

Day 2 – Rovaniemi – Snowmobile Safari

Breakfast at the hotel before the day continues with some adrenaline! Take part in an exciting snowmobile safari. This snowmobile adventure offers a fantastic opportunity to learn how to master the art of driving a snowmobile. During the safari, we stop to enjoy hot drinks and the silence of the wild.

This afternoon is at leisure, or join one of our optional tours. For example, try our popular Reindeer safari. Relax in a sleigh, take photos of the nature around you and listen to the sound of the reindeer caravan.

Overnight in Rovaniemi, Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel or similar

Day 3 – Rovaniemi – Husky ride and visit to Santa Claus village

After breakfast at the hotel, start the day by immersing yourself in the magic of Lapland. Your first stop is the Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle.

Enjoy Lapland’s beautiful nature from your dog sled ride. You can relax and take in the calming scenery and surrounding silence while the guide is driving the husky team. After the ride you can warm up by an open fire and spend some time with the husky dogs. On arrival at the Santa Claus Village, you have free time to explore and meet the locals, including Santa Claus himself, in his official home.

Santa Claus Village

You can also visit Santa’s post office to send a letter to yourself or a loved one, with the official stamp of Santa. Browse the souvenir shops and enjoy the magic atmosphere in the village.

This evening, get ready for another included activity: an Aurora Evening. In Finland, they call the Northern Lights the ‘Fire of the Fox’. Enjoy the fresh winter air while you might be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights flickering in the night sky. We take you by car to a nearby viewing area, where you will have the best chance of seeing the lights. During the evening, you will learn about nature in the Arctic, and enjoy stories about the culture and history of the local people. You will have a chance to try on snowshoes and enjoy hot drinks and toasting marshmallows on the open fire. At the end of the tour, return to the city by bus. Whilst we can never guarantee you’ll see the Northern Lights, this is still a beautiful evening in the polar outdoors.

Overnight in Rovaniemi, Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel or similar

Day 4 – Rovaniemi Free Day

After breakfast, today is at leisure or to enjoy some optional excursions (not included).

Enjoy Rovaniemi and its surrounding as you wish! Why not discover the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the original people of Lapland. Or alternatively, enjoy one of the many activities available in the area, such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing or a northern light hunt.

You can go shopping in town, or take a walk along the banks of the Ounasjoki River, to enjoy the winter landscapes of Lapland. Please don’t hesitate to ask your tour escort for suggestions, he or she is there to make sure you enjoy Lapland to the fullest!

Overnight in Rovaniemi, Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel or similar

Day 5 – End of Tour

After breakfast, the morning is at leisure.
Make your own way to the airport for your onward flight. (Transfer can be arranged at additional cost)

Rovaniemi Tour – Winter Express Optionals 2023

REINDEER SAFARI 3 hrs

Join us on our favourite trip to an authentic reindeer safari! Sit comfortably in a sleigh and lay back, take photos of the nature around you and listen to the sounds of the reindeer caravan. The Reindeer herder will prepare coffee with a cinnamon bun, and he will share with you his life story with the reindeer around the campfire.

Departure: Sunday (Day 2) 13:45
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum: 2 persons, Maximum: 15 persons.

Included: Winter clothing, transfers, visit to reindeer farm, 1-hour reindeer safari, hot drinks with a bun, guiding in English

AURORA BOREALIS ICE-FLOATING

Dip yourself into frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind rest, it sounds bizarre doesn’t it! Tonight this is possible when we go to a private secret venue where you can try the water while wearing a high quality rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry. As you have your own clothing under the suit you will not get cold even in the open 0-degree water. The circumstances are truly arctic! If the weather is clear, we can see beautiful stars and if you are lucky, you may even get to marvel the magnificent Northern Lights.

Departure: Daily (19:30 until 28.2.2023 / 20:00 Starting from 01.03.2023)
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum: 2 persons, Maximum: 15 persons

Included: Winter clothing, transfers, floating, hot drinks and guiding in English

Notice: Minimum height for ice-floating tour is 120 cm

ICE FISHING IN THE FOREST

Join our professional ice fishing guide to the frozen wilderness lake in the middle of the forest. Here you can learn how to lure the fish from under the ice with special ice fishing gear. On this trip you can really enjoy the silence and tranquillity of the winter nature. While ice fishing, our guide will serve us hot drinks from thermos.

Departs: Tuesday (Day 4) 10:00
Duration: 2,5 hours
Minimum: 2 persons, Maximum: 15 persons.

Included: Winter clothing, transfers, ice fishing equipment and instructions, hot drinks from thermos, guiding in English

SNOWSHOE FUN

Having a walk with snowshoes is a fun way to play in the snow and explore the forest, all you need is positive energy! Our guide will take you to winter wonderland – landscapes where we find a perfect place to enjoy the peace and quiet, take photos and have fun in the snow!

Departure: Tuesday (Day 4) 11:00
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum: 2 persons, Maximum: 15 persons.

Included: Winter clothing, transfers, hot chocolate with marshmallows, guiding in English

Notice: Not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Prices and Departure Dates – Rovaniemi Tour – Winter Express 2023

Prices
All prices are per person based on two persons sharing a twin room.

January, February, March 2023
07, 14, 21, 28 January 2023
04, 11, 18, 25 February 2023
04, 11, 18 March 2023
€850 Euros per person in twin room
€370 Euros single room supplement

Price Includes:

• 4 nights’ accommodation in Scandic Pohjanhovi Hotel or similar, based on two persons sharing a twin
• Breakfast daily
• Return transfer to Santa Claus Village on day 2
• English speaking tour escort from day 2 to day 4
• Snowmobile safari (2 hours) on day 2
• Visit to Santa Claus Village on day 3
• Husky Ride (5km) on day 3
• Aurora Evening (3 hours) on day 3

Languages:
English, French, Italian and Spanish (all tours)

Please note order of tours may change, and will be advised locally.

Optional Extras and Rovaniemi Tour Supplements:

Whilst you may arrange them locally, optional tours may be sold out before your arrival.
To reserve your place, please request and pay with your balance.
We charge a booking fee of EUR 20 per person per service.

• Dinner Package (4 dinners at tour hotel)
  €125 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

• Additional dinner for New Year departure
  €42 Euros per person per dinner
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee – no fee if booking with Dinner Package)

• Arrival or departure transfers
  €75 Euros per one-way transfer for up to 3 people
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

• Hotel Upgrade to Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus (on request)
  €200 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

• Reindeer Safari on Day 3
  €140 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

• Aurora Borealis Ice-Floating on Days 2, 3, or 4
  €95 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

• Ice Fishing in the Forest on Day 4
  €90 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

• Snowshoe Fun on Day 4
  €80 Euros per person
  Plus EUR 20 per person, per service (booking fee)

* please note that arrival and departure transfers may be shared with other clients from the same tour, short waiting time may occur.

Not included in price:

• Flights
• Travel Insurance, Visa Costs (if applicable)
• Private Airport Transfers
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Gratuities for guide and driver (at your own discretion)
• Luggage handling
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel

Notes – Rovaniemi Tour – Winter Express 2023

• Tour operates with a minimum of two people
• Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Prices are based on two persons sharing a twin/double room
• Check in after 14.00 hours. Check out by 12.00 noon
• Please ask for supplement to upgrade your room type
• Tours and timings may vary according to local conditions and substitutions may be made if necessary
• Optional tours subject to availability / local conditions and may be substituted if necessary
• Please remember to check passport and visa requirements for entry
• Check current health requirements by looking at the official travel advice website of your own country, or ask your doctor
• Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport information

Payments Terms and Conditions

• 25% non-refundable deposit
• Balance due 56 days prior to arrival