From CAD $2,935
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Kleine Gruppe
Light
Rating
(2 reviews)
Experience Overview
Gather the family and prepare to see the beauty of Finland during winter on this epic five-day adventure. You’ll meet reindeer in Rovaniemi, be whisked through snow-dusted woodlands by a team of incredible huskies and learn the Finnish art of forest bathing and arctic cocooning with a local family in Levi. Whether you’re sitting by the campfire under the night sky waiting for the northern lights to appear or visiting Santa at his village, there’s plenty of fun to be had for travellers of all ages.
Highlights
- Be pulled across the landscape at high speed on the back of a dog sled. These incredible huskies are doing what they love most – making a lot of noise and rushing along sprawling trails.
- Visit a local family-run reindeer farm in Rovaniemi. See reindeer go about their daily routine, learn about reindeer herding and maybe feed the beautiful animals.
- Find a moment of calm as you’re guided through a tree-hugging forest in Levi. Be wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning and hear about the efforts being taken spread awareness of nature conservation.
- Explore Lapland at your own pace with plenty of free time. Maybe meet Santa at his Finnish home in the Arctic Circle, visit the Rovaniemi Art Museum or simply unwind in a steamy sauna or spa.
- Make the most of Iceland’s long winter nights as you track down the shimmering colours of the best light show on Earth – the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
Trip Details
Product Code: 1632
Tour Type: Kleine Gruppe
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family
Supplier Code: BMFF
Starts: Rovaniemi , Finland
Finishes: Levi, Finland
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (4), Lunch (1), Dinner (1)Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2935 (CAD $587 /day)
Itinerary
Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 4 pm today in Rovaniemi – the capital of Lapland and official hometown of Santa Claus. If you arrive early, maybe visit Santa Village, explore interactive exhibits on northern forests at the Science Centre Pilke or simply unwind in a steamy sauna. After your meeting, head out for a group dinner in town and get to know your fellow travellers.
Accommodation:
- Hotelli Aakenus (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, you’ll visit a local family-run reindeer farm that’s been operating since 1861. Here, maybe feed and watch these beautiful animals go about their daily routine and learn about reindeer herding. The rest of the day is then free for you to explore Rovaniemi at your own pace – maybe visit the Rovaniemi Art Museum or spend the afternoon at the Angry Birds themed playground. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your leader will have the best recommendations!
Included Activities:
- Rovaniemi - Reindeer farm
Optional Activities:
- Rovaniemi - Santa Village - Free
Accommodation:
- Hotelli Aakenus (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, travel to Halipuu Forest. When you arrive, meet the family that owns the land and hear about their efforts to spread awareness of nature conservation and save the trees from being cut down. Hug a few trees before being wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning. After, sit down for a warm cup of hot chocolate and lunch around a fire – lunch will be lapp-dogs (reindeer sausages wrapped in bread dough, roasted on the campfire. Later, return to Levi for the night and make sure to keep an eye out for any hint of the Northern Lights.
Included Activities:
- Halipuu Forest - Arctic cocooning experience
Optional Activities:
- Levi - Northern Light Viewing Opportunity - Free
Accommodation:
- Hullu Pooro Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Make sure you rug up for today’s adventures, as you head out to meet sled dogs! In the morning, meet your guides and dogs for an introduction to basic mushing techniques. These incredible huskies are doing what they love most – making a lot of noise before rushing along sprawling trails through the forest. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Levi at your own pace. Maybe try your hand at ice fishing with a guided tour, race down the snowy slopes (weather depending) on sleds or join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant – a great way to celebrate your last night in Lapland.
Included Activities:
- Levi – Husky dog sledding
Accommodation:
- Hullu Pooro Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
As there are no further activities, your trip comes to an end today after breakfast. If you would like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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Reviews
David - Traveled, June 2023
The Baltic Experience tour was a lot of fun! Our Tour Leader, Agata, was superb! The small tour size (we had six participants) meant we got to know each other well. The tour had a perfect mix of planned group activities and time to explore the sites on our own. The on-line tour description was accurate and extensive. Three cautions: Travel insurance is MANDATORY, somewhat expensive, and not included in the tour price. Many, like me, will commit to the tour not knowing this additional cost will be tacked on. Second, the tour sometimes involves significant walking (up to 30 minutes) from transportation facilities to hotels while carrying your own bags (two weeks of baggage), as well as walking tours that sometimes involve climbing as many as 800 steps. This is a tour for fairly young and fit participants. Finally, European hotels and home-stay facilities generally don't have air conditioning or screened windows, meaning sometimes in the summer you will have to choose between sleeping in hot, stuffy rooms or opening the windows for mosquitoes to enter. All that said, this was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience and I would highly recommend it for fit, adventurous people with positive attitudes who can tolerate occasional less-than-luxurious accommodations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2023
Monika - Traveled, February 2024
Excellent trip in the wonderful outdoors!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/12/2024
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