Finnish Lapland Discovery

Finnish Lapland Discovery

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CAD $2827 Was CAD $4039

7 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Midnight sun, reindeer, huskies, and a touch of Santa’s magic — Lapland in summer is straight out of a fairytale. Cross into the Arctic Circle, where the sun never sets, and explore Santa’s Village, complete with a post office that sends letters straight from the North Pole.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 Aug 2026

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Experience Overview

Midnight sun, reindeer, huskies, and a touch of Santa’s magic — Lapland in summer is straight out of a fairytale. Cross into the Arctic Circle, where the sun never sets, and explore Santa’s Village, complete with a post office that sends letters straight from the North Pole. Visit a family-run reindeer farm that’s been herding for generations, hear their incredible stories, then head to a husky kennel to meet and play with the energetic pups. This seven-day adventure is packed with charm, wildlife, and endless northern wonder.

Highlights

  • Explore Helsinki with your CEO before heading into the Arctic north
  • Visit a reindeer farm and spend time with huskies while learning about life in Lapland
  • Stroll through Santa’s Village and send a letter from his official post office
  • Bask under the midnight sun by a campfire
  • Hike or ride a fat tire e-bike along wilderness trails

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 32571

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Overnight train, private transport, local bus, walking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Classic, Budget

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: EWHS

StartStarts: Helsinki, Finland

FinishFinishes: Rovaniemi, Finland

DurationDuration: 7 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Helsinki Orientation Walk
  • Helsinki Library Visit
  • Orientation Walk Rovaniemi
  • Kuoska Reindeer Farm and Husky Experience
  • Visit Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle line
  • Campfire experience under the midnight sun
  • Choice of fat tire e-bike ride or hike
  • Handicraft demonstration
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (5 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Transport

  • Overnight train, private transport, local bus, walking

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2827 ($404 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Helsinki

Arrive at any time. After settling into your hotel, attend a welcome meeting with your CEO before enjoying short orientation walk and an optional dinner out with the group.
Welcome to Helsinki, a city known for its modern and classical design, urban sophistication alongside natural beauty.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hobo Hotel Helsinki

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Day 2: Helsinki, Overnight Train

Join your CEO on an orientation walk this morning; wander down the Mannerheinmintie, stroll to the newly built Helsinki library, and finish up at the Lutheran Church. Explore on your own with some free time before boarding your overnight train for the magical journey along the tracks to Rovaniemi, Lapland.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out on a walking tour with your CEO and learn about what makes Helsinki so special. See the city highlights like Parliament, the National Museum, and the iconic Old Market Hall. You'll also visit the Helsinki Central Library, Oodi, where you can enjoy the quiet solitude in a space where locals go to enjoy totally free amenities and relax in this uniquely Finnish space. Immerse yourself in history and marvel at the unique architecture as you familiarize yourself with the city.Free_time - Get out and explore the city.Transport - Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.

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Day 3: Rovaniemi

Disembark in Rovaniemi and transfer to the hotel, our base of exploration for the next four nights. Visit a local husky kennel to spend time with the dogs and their mushers, with the option to take a wheeled sleigh ride. Next, transfer to a traditional reindeer farm for a chance to interact with the animals and to engage with the indigenous herders. Savour a traditional lunch before returning to Rovaniemi for some free time. In the evening, check out a local handicraft workshop and enjoy an optional dinner out in town.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Welcome to a traditional reindeer farm! Hear stories of reindeer herding from the local family that have worked this farm for four generations. Meet and feed the reindeer before heading over to a local husky kennel. Enjoy a guided tour of the modern kennel facilities and grow to understand the daily life of these incredible dogs and their mushers. The huskies love attention and you'll have the opportunity to interact with them.Activity - Breathe in the fresh Lapland air and take in the views of Santa's "official" home town while getting your bearings around this interesting city.Accommodation - Grand Post Hotel Rovaniemi

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Day 4: Rovaniemi

The capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi is also known for being home to Santa Claus himself. Today, cross the Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus Village to pen your holiday wishes and mail them from Santa's very own post office. Enjoy some free time in the village for lunch and perhaps to meet the big guy himself before returning to Rovaniemi. Later, transfer from town to the wilderness of Kuoksa for a one-of-a-kind campfire experience.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: ActivityFree_time - There's plenty to see and do, and now is your chance to explore on your own.Activity - Settle in and enjoy the warmth of a cracking campfire, sample a local snack and drink, and soak up the rays of the Midnight Sun—The closer you are to the Summer Solstice, the more hours of daylight you'll get! Relish in the peace and serenity of the Finnish wilderness while your local guide tells stories of the old times.Accommodation - Grand Post Hotel Rovaniemi

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Day 5: Rovaniemi

You have the opportunity to choose your own adventure today; a choice between two included excursions that take you into the wilderness. Choose between a fat tire e-bike ride or head out on foot to enjoy the area's nature trails. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to relax at the hotel or get out to further explore this interesting town.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Choose between a guided electric fat bike adventure or hike through the local trails. Hit the trails on two wheels through the peaceful forests, rugged swamps, and gently graded paths. Witness the incredible variety of plants and wildlife that makes this area so special. Take a break lakeside before heading back the way you can. Alternatively, head out on foot with a local guide and learn the stories of the many generations before, hear historic tales, understand the flora and fauna, and be regaled in a few old myths. Forage for blueberries, lingonberries, or cloudberries before stopping to enjoy a cozy campfire at the lake. Both activities include a light meal of sausage, cookies, and blueberry juice by the fire.Free_time - There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore on your own.Accommodation - Grand Post Hotel Rovaniemi

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Day 6: Rovaniemi

Today is your last day in Lapland so take time to personalize it however you wish. Relax in town, re-visit Santa's Village, perhaps join a fishing excursion to one of the local lakes, or a sauna in nature. Join your CEO for an optional farewell dinner out with the group.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - It's your final day in Rovaniemi, take some free time to tick off any last minute bucket list items in this incredible place.Accommodation - Grand Post Hotel Rovaniemi

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Day 7: Rovaniemi

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.

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G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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