Travel Dates
Departing 4th Apr 2019
Package Provider: Collette
Package Type: Package
Region: Europe
Duration: 7 Nights
Your Tour package includes:
· Return economy class flights from Sydney to Helsinki
· 1 night pre tour accommodation in Helsinki
· 7 day Northern Lights of Finland tour with Collette
- Includes 6 nights accommodation, 11 meals, airport transfers + much more
· Airline taxes and fees
Based on 4 April 2019 departure
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Helsinki, Finland - Tour Begins
Hei Helsinki! Finland’s vibrant capital, where history converges with architectural style and combines with a laid-back vibe across beautiful islands and pristine public parks, welcomes you. This evening, gather with new friends for a welcome dinner in the city center. Hyvää ruokahalua! (Bon appetit!)
Accommodation: Lilla Roberts Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Helsinki
Join a local expert for an engaging city tour. If Finland’s heart beats in Helsinki, then Helsinki’s beat is in Senate Square, home of Helsinki Cathedral, the city’s most iconic building, designed by famous architect Carl Ludvig Engel. Walk the streets of empiric-designed Tori Quarters before enjoying some free time in Market Square, the city’s most famous international market. Become transfixed by the sprawling lawns, rocky cliffs, and ornate villas of Kaivopuisto Park. During your leisure time, explore more of Helsinki independently.
Accommodation: Lilla Roberts Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Helsinki - Kakslauttanen - Northern Lights Search
Escape to northernmost Finland’s winter wonderland on board a flight to Ivalo and magical Lapland. Like a storybook come to life, Lapland’s culture is steeped in myth and legend. Relish encounters with reindeer and unspoiled views of the northern lights.* At the breathtaking Kakslauttanen Resort, spend two nights in your very own Finnish log cabin** indulging in your very own Finnish sauna and other unique fixtures. Trek north toward Inari on a chase for the northern lights.* Stops along the pursuit allow you the chance for a front-row seat at nature’s dazzling, electric light show.*
Accommodation: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Kakslauttanen - Santa Claus’ Home - Reindeer Safari - Northern Lights
Hit the snow and mush to breakfast aboard an authentic Finnish sleigh. From Kakslauttanen, head to the home of Santa Claus, an epicenter of Christmas cheer. Among prancing reindeer, learn about Santa’s origins during a meet and greet at his house. Under the Arctic moonlight, a reindeer farmer introduces you to some friendly Lappish reindeer that will escort you on an exhilarating reindeer safari through remote Kakslauttanen. Gain insight into the importance of reindeer herding to the Sámi indigenous culture. Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish tradition, under the cover of blankets in the surround of northern Finland’s unspoiled wilderness as you continue the search for the elusive northern lights.*
Accommodation: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Kakslauttanen - Husky Safari - Northern Lights Search
Breathe in the fresh Arctic air this morning and step into the role as leader of your own dog sled team. Zoom through the wilderness on a husky safari, driving your husky guides that are as fast as they are adorable. Spend some time getting to know these amazing dogs and learn about their different commands. You’ll also be introduced to the equipment you’ll need to experience this incredible Arctic adventure at its best. Enjoy your last night in the heart of the Lappish wilderness, nestled in your incredible – and private – glass igloo.*** You may even see the northern lights* dancing overhead.
Accommodation: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Kakslauttanen - Helsinki
Say goodbye to enchanting Lapland and fly back to Helsinki. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Explore the city’s central squares and get in tune with the latest Finnish trends at a collection of charming shops. Tonight, in downtown Helsinki, toast to grand adventures and new friends.
Accommodation: Lilla Roberts Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Helsinki - Tour Ends
Set out for home with incredible memories and a longing to return.
Meals: Breakfast
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