Finland Aurora borealis & glass igloo

A programme suitable for families, couples or single travellers. Thanks to the free time provided, you can customise your stay to suit your needs. You will begin or end your tour with an overnight stay in a glass igloo from which, with a bit of luck, you can admire the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your bed!

Shared group travel
5 days/ 4 nights

Itinerary

Day 1, 01 March Italy - Rovaniemi
Departure by scheduled flight to Rovaniemi. Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, and transfer to your hotel. Lapland is the ideal place for those dreaming of a winter wonderland. The lights of the small town and Father Christmas Village are bathed in snowy forests where the quiet of a fairytale world reigns. Overnight stay.

Day 2, 02 March Rovaniemi - Father Christmas Village
Breakfast. Start your day by plunging straight into the magic of Lapland. Your first stop will be at Father Christmas Village in the Arctic Circle. You will participate in the traditional ceremony for crossing the Arctic Circle and receive a diploma certifying your visit.
After the ceremony, you will experience a short sleigh ride with the village reindeer, where a hot drink will be served around a bonfire to warm you up a little. Free time to explore the village and to meet the local star, Father Christmas himself, who will be waiting for you in his office. You can also send a card to your loved ones (extra charge - not included) directly from the village post office with Santa's official stamp. Finally, discover the various souvenir shops and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the village. Return transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 3, 03 March Rovaniemi - Ranua Polar Zoo - Rovaniemi (160 km)
Breakfast. Visit to a Huskies farm, where you will learn everything there is to know about them, from breeding to daily life. After receiving a series of instructions, you will also have the opportunity to take a short sleigh ride. The excursion ends with some free time to take photos with these beautiful animals. The next stop is at the world's northernmost zoo - Ranua. You will explore the park to admire the animals typical of the Arctic region. The animals here are not confined in cages, but live in fenced areas that reproduce their natural habitat. You will see moose, reindeer, wolverines, Arctic foxes and the majestic polar bear. For lovers chocolate, free time for a visit to the shop of Fazer, a famous Finnish chocolate manufacturer. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.

Day 4, 04 March Rovaniemi (night in a glass igloo)
Breakfast. Day at leisure to explore Rovaniemi and its surroundings.
In the late afternoon, transfer to the village where you will be accommodated in your own heated and comfortable glass igloo, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Dinner included. After dinner, overnight stay in the glass igloo. If the skies are clear and you are lucky, you will be able to admire the Aurora Borealis spectacle right from your warm bed!

We suggest a visit to the Arktikum Museum to learn more about the origin and development of the Arctic region and its inhabitants (Sami). Alternatively, you can opt for a snowmobile excursion, go shopping in town or stroll along the banks of the Ounasjoki River to admire the Lappish landscape. Ask your guide for advice, who will be there to help you make the most of your dream journey in Lapland!

Day 5, 05 March Rovaniemi - Italy
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure to Italy. End of services.

NB: The travel programme, as well as the order of visits, meals and flight operations, may be changed on site for technical and/or operational reasons without prior notice.

Considered hotels or similar:
Rovaniemi - Scandic Rovaniemi 4*, standard room
Rovaniemi - Santa Igloos Artic Circle 4*, standard igloo room

The fee includes:
- Scheduled economy class flight, Italy/ Rovaniemi/ Italy
- 4 nights in the hotels mentioned or similar including breakfast (3 nights in hotel, 1 night in Glass Igloo)
- 1 dinner at the hotel (excluding drinks) on day 4
- Private Rovaniemi airport/hotel transfer
- Transfer Rovaniemi/ Santa Claus Village/ Rovaniemi
- Bus to visit Ranua Zoo on Day 3
- Transfer Rovaniemi/ Glass Igloo hotel on day 4
- Private Glass Igloo airport transfer
- Entrance fees as per programme: Visit to Santa's village, Arctic Circle crossing ceremony with certificate, Reindeer sleigh ride (1km) on Day 2; Husky farm visit (3km); Ranua Zoo visit on Day 3
- Travel kit and guide
- Medical/baggage insurance

The fee does not include:
- Airport taxes
- Tourist tax
- Tips, porterage and personal expenses
- Anything not expressly mentioned under 'the fee includes'.

Flight plan:
01MAR ROME Fiumicino HELSINKI AY 1762 10:50 15:15
01MAR HELSINKI ROVANIEMI AY 535 16:20 17:45
05MAR ROVANIEMI HELSINKI AY 552 13:25 14:45
05MAR HELSINKI ROME Fiumicino AY 1763 15:20 17:50

Shared optional excursions and any extras. quotas per person:
- Possibility of extension stay in Helsinki, 3 days/ 2 nights: Euro 610.00
- Thermal equipment for 3 days (2nd to 4th day): Euro 100.00
- 2-hour snowmobile tour (2 persons on day 4): Euro 142.00
- Northern Lights hunt with picnic bus, 3 hours (on day 2 or day 3): Euro 100.00
- Hunting the Northern Lights by snowmobile, 3 hours (on day 3): Euro 200.00
- 3-hour Arctic Ice Floating (on day 4): Euro 130.00

Description of optional activities in Rovaniemi:

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights 3-hour picnic
Discover the dazzling beauty of the Northern Lights on this bus tour from Rovaniemi. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Lappish wilderness in search of the dancing spectacle of the Aurora. Warm up with a mouth-watering barbecue full of local flavours and hot tea. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from your accommodation in Rovaniemi and settle into your spacious seat in the air-conditioned bus. Relax while travelling through dense forests in Lapland. Reach a beautiful lake far from any light pollution. Relax as your host prepares a fresh Lappish barbecue meal and brews blueberry tea. Listen as your guide reveals the secrets of the Northern Lights. Watch the night sky as you wait for the lights to appear. Return to your accommodation at the end of your
Barbecue with Finnish sausages, Arctic fish soup, Lappish bread and blueberry tea.

Rovaniemi: 3-hour Northern Lights by snowmobile
Experience the Arctic night as you pass through the snowy forest and glide along the frozen river. Hopefully the sky is clear and the moon and stars are shining. Perhaps the northern lights will even show you the way. Sip warm drinks and enjoy a snack in front of the fire; you can also complete your knowledge of the Northern Lights and Lapland.
2 persons per snowmobile
Surcharge for 1 person per snowmobile

Rovaniemi: 2-hour snowmobile safari
Experience a refreshing polar winter day by riding through the snowy forest on the handlebars of your trusty snowmobile. After some driving and safety instructions, you'll be ready for adventure! You will discover the unforgettable Lappish nature as you drive through snowy forests and frozen lakes. Along the way, you'll enjoy a well-deserved break while sipping a cup of warm berry juice.
2 persons per snowmobile
Surcharge for 1 person per snowmobile

3-hour Arctic Ice Floating
Embark on an incredible 3-hour floating adventure on Arctic ice and then feel the lightness of your body in the unforgiving landscape of Lapland. Don't fear the cold because you will be totally protected with a high-quality buoyancy suit to make your mind and body fly away and achieve a sense of bliss. The rescue suit will cover your entire body and keep you dry the entire time. Since you will wear your clothes underneath, you will not be cold even in zero water temperature. Lie down in the ice hole between the ice blocks for a truly Arctic experience.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:
The above quotas may vary depending on actual air and hotel availability at the time of booking.
The hotels indicated may be substituted with others of the same category. Official hotel categories are determined by local bodies and may therefore not be comparable to Italian ones.
Shared trip with other Italian tourists, maximum participants: 35