The Northern Lights of Finland

The Northern Lights of Finland
The Northern Lights of Finland
The Northern Lights of Finland
The Northern Lights of Finland
The Northern Lights of Finland

From:

CAD $5,949

8 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Group Tour

Activity Level: Average

Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 16 Jan 2025

Experience Overview

Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.” Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savor the local cuisine in Helsinki’s restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local herder. Mush yourself to breakfast in your own Finnish sleigh and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland.

Highlights

  • Introduce yourself to majestic Lappish reindeer and take an evening sled ride.
  • Lead your very own dog sled team.
  • Spend the night in a glass igloo amid the Lappish wilderness.
  • Immerse yourself in the Arctic wilderness and learn about Sámi cultural traditions over the course of a 3-night stay in the north of Finland.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 18319

Tour TypeTour Type: Group Tour

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: Private

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Tour OperatorTour Operator: Collette (CA)

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: 16142

StartStarts: Helsinki, Finland

FinishFinishes: Helsinki, Finland

DurationDuration: 8 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Average

Includes

  • Visit Area: Helsinki,Helsinki Cathedral,Lapland Region,Northern Lights Searches
  • Admittance: Helsinki,Helsinki Cathedral,Lapland Region,Northern Lights Searches
  • Meals included: 12

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5,949 ($744 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Overnight Flight

On an adventure to the top of the world, experience a side of life that feeds the imagination and leaves you forever enchanted with Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.”
Hotel Name: Lilla Roberts Hotel

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Day 2: Helsinki, Finland

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, taking a 20-minute stroll to a local restaurant. Hyvää ruokahalua! (bon appetit!)
Dinner Included

Visit Area: Helsinki
This bustling capital city of Finland lies on the Baltic Sea with beautiful bays dotted with scenic islands. This hip city is on the cutting edge of fashion and has a flourishing culinary scene. At the same time, it also has a rich history that still shines through its modern edge. You’ll find touches of art nouveau and neoclassical architecture and an array of intriguing museums.

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Day 3: Helsinki

Join a local expert for an engaging city tour. If Finland’s heart beats in Helsinki, then Helsinki’s core is in Senate Square, home of Helsinki Cathedral, the city’s most iconic building. Take a 90-minute walking tour of empiric-designed Tori Quarters before enjoying some free time in Market Square, the city’s famous international market. See the steel monument dedicated to the composer Sibelius. During your free time, explore more of Helsinki independently.

Breakfast Included
Hotel Name: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village

Visit Area: Helsinki Cathedral
This imposing cathedral dominates Senate Square and is perhaps the most photographed building in the city. Built by architect Carl Ludvig Engel who worked on it for decades but it was completed in 1852, 12 years after his death. Its most noteworthy features are the sculptures of the twelve apostles that sit above the entrances. It is said that they guard the city from the roof of the church.

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Day 4: 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 a sled ride with reindeer and unspoiled views of the northern lights.* At the remote Kakslauttanen Resort, spend two nights in your very own Finnish log cabin** indulging in your own personal Finnish sauna. Take the motor coach north toward Inari on a chase for the northern lights.* Stops along the pursuit allow you the chance to witness nature’s dazzling, electric light show.*

Breakfast Included
Lunch Included
Dinner Included

Visit Area: Lapland Region
The northern region of Finland vast and peaceful – only 3% of the country’s total population resides here. The winter is simply magical, travelers go to search of the northern lights, witness reindeer roaming free and meet Santa Claus, but also find an enchanting land of endless open land, big skies, fresh air and welcoming people.

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Day 5: Kakslauttanen - Santa Claus’ Home - Reindeer Safari - Northern Lights

Hit the snow and mush yourself to breakfast aboard your own authentic Finnish sleigh. After a leisurely breakfast, meet Santa's Elves who will escort you to meet Santa Claus in his own home. Learn about Santa’s origins during a warm and friendly conversation at his house. After dinner, under the Arctic moonlight, a reindeer farmer introduces you to some friendly Lappish reindeer that will escort you on an exhilarating safari through remote Kakslauttanen. Gain insight into the importance of reindeer herding to the Sámi indigenous culture. Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish tradition, around an open fire, inside a Lappish Tepee in the surround of northern Finland’s wilderness as you continue the search for the elusive northern lights.*

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included

Admittance: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
Located at nearly the most northern tip of Europe, you’ll find this luxurious resort surrounded by nothing but wilderness. Visitors can take advantage of its many amenities stay in a variety of unique accommodations including cozy log cabins and glass igloos giving guests an unobstructed view of the night sky.

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Day 6: 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 unique glass igloo.*** You may even see the northern lights* dancing overhead from the comfort of your own bed.

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included
Hotel Name: Lilla Roberts Hotel

Admittance: Meet & Greet with Santa
Feel like a kid again as you travel deep into the forest to visit Santa’s home. Just as you have always imagined, a giant red chalet covered with snow and adorned with white lights appears atop a hill as you make your way along a long wooden walkway to the front door, where you will be greeted by Santa himself!

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Day 7: 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.

Breakfast Included
Dinner Included

Admittance: Reindeer Safari
Set out for remote areas of Kakslauttanen on a relaxing reindeer safari that takes you deep into nature with local reindeer herders. Take some time to chat with the local Sami people on your one-of-a-kind adventure on a sleigh led by Finnish reindeer!

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Day 8: Helsinki - Tour Ends

Set out for home with incredible memories and a longing to return.

Breakfast Included

Visit Area: Northern Lights Searches
Set off in the darkness on an adventure in the wilderness to search for the elusive Northern Lights. Whether on a ride on a sleigh drawn by a reindeer or enjoying the panoramic views on a trek north pausing at the best viewing spots, you will be delighted by the amazing sites along the way.

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Tour Operator

Collette (CA)

A Story of Hard Work and a Passion for Travel “Our first office was so tiny that if you took a step backwards, you fell down an open hole that was stairs to the basement. Now we are a worldwide company with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.” – Alice I. Sullivan, Chairperson of the Collette Board.Collette is about family As his family grew, Dan’s children took on active roles in the company – in sales, tour development, marketing, tour guiding, and in its charitable arm. Working with a team of dedicated employees, they all stayed true to the original vision of expanding travel opportunities for everyone. That tradition continued as Dan’s eldest child, Dan Sullivan Jr., took the reins as President and CEO in 1990 and the company flourished. Collette_HQ_380x250_v2 The third generation of Sullivans entered the company in the early 2000s, and in 2018 Dan Sullivan Jr.’s daughter, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, became President & Chief Customer Experience Officer. In 2023, after she successfully steered Collette through the global pandemic, Dan proudly turned the CEO role over to Jaclyn and transitioned to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Leibl-Cote is only the 4th CEO in the company’s history and its first female leader, making Collette one of the rare companies successfully transfer to the 3rd generation of leadership.

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