Summer in Lapland: A Family Adventure
Experience Overview
Summer is great — but what if you could add a little Christmas magic to it? Pack up the family and head to Finland, where holiday cheer shines bright even under the midnight sun. Kick things off in Helsinki with a dose of cool Nordic culture and science-fuelled fun before boarding an overnight train to the Arctic Circle. In Rovaniemi — Santa’s official hometown — you’ll visit his village, meet his reindeer and huskies, and soak up the magic of Lapland in the glow of the endless summer light. With hands-on activities, festive fun, and lots of wide-eyed wonder, this six-day adventure brings your family into the heart of a real-life winter wonderland… in the middle of summer.
Highlights
- Get curious and hands-on at the Heureka Finnish Science Centre
- Wander the stalls of the lively Hakaniemi Market Hall
- Ride an overnight train to the Arctic Circle like true adventurers
- Visit Santa’s Village where it’s Christmas all year round
- Meet real-life reindeer and huskies in the heart of Lapland
- Have a picnic around a campfire under the midnight sun
Trip Details
Product Code: 38768
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Overnight train, private transport, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EWSF
Starts: Helsinki, Finland
Finishes: Rovaniemi, Finland
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- CEO-led orientation walk in Helsinki
- Huereka Science Centre visit
- Santa Claus Village visit
- Husky experience at their kennel
- Northern Reindeer experience
- Midnight sun walk and picnic
- Free time in Ranua
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (4 nts), overnight train (1 nt)
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Overnight train, private transport, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2999 ($500 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Helsinki
Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your family adventure kicks off in Helsinki with an evening welcome meeting at the hotel before a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out. If you arrive early, you can purchase a Helsinki travel card which allows unlimited use of the excellent public transport and free access to area museums.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set out on an orientation walk with your CEO. They will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, ATMs and some of the main sights.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 - Home Hotel Katajanokka Helsinki
Day 2: Helsinki / Overnight Train to Rovaniemi
All aboard! Hop on a local train this morning for a short ride to the Heureka Science Centre, where the kids will love feeling like a mad scientist with all the interactive exhibits and engaging displays. Return to Helsinki in time for lunch before setting off on a walking exploration of the city centre followed by some free time to relax. In the evening, board the famous 'Santa Claus Express', a comfortable overnight train to the home of Santa himself, Rovaniemi.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Embark on a captivating self-guided journey through science at Heureka, Finland's premier interactive science centre in Vantaa, where hands-on exhibits and engaging displays ignite curiosity for all ages.Activity - Set off on foot for a short orientation exploration with your CEO. See the main avenue, Rock Church, waterfront area, and old town.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.
Day 3: Rovaniemi/Ranua
Disembark at Rovaniemi station then drive a short distance across the Arctic Circle to Santa Claus Village. Keep an eye out for the big man himself and pen your holiday wishes on a post card; you could mail them home from Santa's own post office. Enjoy some free time in the village, then continue driving to Ranua, your home base for the coming days. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day and evening free.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: ActivityAccommodation - Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos
Day 4: Ranua
This morning, you'll get to meet the huskies bred for their amazing mushing skills! They love attention and you'll get the chance to interact with them and to get to know their unique personalities. In the evening, head out with a local guide under the midnight sun for an evening walk to learn about flora and fauna and to get familiar with the Lappish customs and lifestyle. Stop along the way for a picnic break to grill sausages and toast traditional sandwiches in a traditional Lappish hut before returning to the guesthouse.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Huskies arrive at your doorstep, where you'll have the opportunity to give them lots of pets and take pictures with these amazing, talented dogs.Activity - Head out under the Midnight sun for an evening walk and picnic! Explore the local nature and enjoy sausages and cakes around a roaring campfire. The local guide will take you to the perfects spots offering a true Lapland natural and cultural experience.Accommodation - Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos
Day 5: Ranua
Today is yours to do as much or as little as you please on the final full day in Lapland. Optional outdoor activities abound like fishing, a fat bike excursion or book a sauna experience in the woods.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.Accommodation - Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos
Day 6: Rovaniemi
Depart Ranua in the morning after breakfast and transfer back to Rovaniemi, where the tour ends on arrival to either the train station or the airport.
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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Tour Operator
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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