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ARCTIC CIRCLE & SANTA SAFARI 200

 

4 days / 3 nights, Helsinki - Rovaniemi - Santa Village


Departures Sat - Fri, 
June 01 to September 30, 2008

Midnight sun at Arctic Circle, tour to Finland and Lapland

 Our non escorted tour begins and ends in Helsinki, capital of Finland. You have time to explore the "Daughter of the

 Baltic", before you embark on the overnight train to Rovaniemi, capital of  Lapland. A trip to Lapland is an

 unforgettable experience. The wide-open spaces and wilderness of Lapland start in the Rovaniemi area. A warm

 visit to the village of Santa Claus, an excursion to a reindeer farm, a snowmobile safari and a glimpse of local Sami

 culture make the trip complete.

  Rovaniemi - show on Google Maps ™

  

Day 1 HELSINKI 

Individual arrival in Helsinki. Transfer on your own to your hotel. Check-in and time at leisure.

Accommodation: Hotel Vakuuna or similar

 

Day 2 HELSINKI - ROVANIEMI (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure in Helsinki. Perhaps join an optional city sightseeing tour. This evening transfer on your own to the Helsinki Train Station for departure by night train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.


Midnight sun at Arctic Circle, tour to Finland and Lapland

 

Day 3 ROVANIEMI - REINDEER FARM -

SANTA VILLAGE - HELSINKI (B, L)

You will arrive in Rovaniemi in the morning. First you will have some free time in the town to for example enjoy breakfast. The tour begins from the Safari Club. It begins with a trip by traditional riverboat and a visit to a local Reindeer cottage to hear about the reindeer husbandry and Lappish culture. You will participate in the special ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle. A three-course Lappish style lunch consisting of Lappish specialties will be served at the Reindeer cottage. You are also welcome to visit the home of the Lappish family and their Workshop.


Midnight sun at Arctic Circle, tour to Finland and Lapland

 

In the afternoon you visit Santa Claus in his workshop on the Arctic Circle. Time for shopping at the Santa Claus Village and to send postcards from Santa's main post office. The tour ends in the city of Rovaniemi where you will have free time to explore Rovaniemi on your own before your return trip back to Helsinki. Transfer in Helsinki Airport to our hotel on your own (not included).

Accommodation: Hotel Vakuuna or similar

 

Day 4 HELSINKI (B)

Additional nights in Helsinki are available on request.

 


 

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 Departure Dates

 Sat - Fri, June 01 to September 30, 2008

 Prices in US Dollar

 Midnight Sun at the Arctic Circle,  3 days

 Per person in double room

1,098

 Single Supplement

on request

 

 

 Included

  • Train ticket Helsinki-Rovaniemi, one-way

  • Flight Rovaniemi - Helsinki, one-way

  • Transfers in Rovaniemi

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation, Helsinki

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • 3-course Lunch

  • English speaking guide in Rovaniemi

  • Trip by traditional riverboat

  • Arctic Circle ceremony

  • Visit to Santa Village

  • English speaking local guide in Rovaniemi

  • Taxes & service charges

 Not Included

  • International airfare & Airport taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Booking fee from Finland tour operator EUR 35

  • $ 25 Service fee

 Add-ons: Tour Options

 Additional nights in Helsinki

 St. Petersburg Art & Ballet

 Silja Line Cruise, Helsinki - Stockholm

 

 Please note:

 This is a non-escorted tour with guided excursions.

 There is a tour guide at your service in Rovaniemi,

 but there is no tour guide in Helsinki.

 

 List of Hotels

 Night 1 & 3

 Hotel Vakuuna or similar

 Helsinki / Finland

 

 Night 2

 Night train Helsinki - Rovaniemi

 

 

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