Scandinavian Northern Lights

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Snow, Santa Claus and the fascinating culture of the Sámi people await on this arctic adventure in pursuit of the Northern Lights that dance across the dark winter skies of Finland and Sweden.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local Specialist in Helsinki, Gammelstad and Stockholm
    • VISIT Saariselkä, Siida Sámi Museum, Rovaniemi, Kemi, Luleå, Jokkmokk, Ájtte Museum, Kiruna and Stockholm City Hall

What's this trip about?

    Snow, Santa Claus and the fascinating culture of the Sámi people await on this arctic adventure in pursuit of the Northern Lights that dance across the dark winter skies of Finland and Sweden.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHelsinki
End CityStockholm

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Finland
  • Sweden

Attractions

  • Helsinki
  • Scandinavia
  • Stockholm

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Helsinki

The capital of the north and a hub for creativity and design, Helsinki kick-starts your hunt for the mystical Northern Lights. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. There's time to freshen up in the typical Finnish sauna or rooftop pool before joining your ...

Day 2: Helsinki – Ivalo – Saariselkä (2 Nights)

A morning flight sees us travel north of the Arctic Circle to Ivalo before a short drive to the enchanting snowy escape of Saariselkä. Admire Finland's forest-filled winterscape before our visit to a reindeer farm. Be sure to bundle up when we embrace the Sámi way of ...

Day 3: Saariselkä Sightseeing and Free Time

Delve into the centuries-old traditions and heritage of the Sámi people when you 'Dive Into Culture' and visit the Siida Sámi Museum, located on the shores of Lake Inari. Explore the museum's permanent collections reflecting the spirit and history of Sámi culture span...

Day 4: Saariselkä – Rovaniemi – Kemi

Leave Saariselkä behind, travelling south to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Celebrate the magic of Christmas when you 'Dive Into Culture' and share yuletide greetings with Santa at his post office. You could choose to send a letter to your loved ones...

Day 5: Kemi – Gammelstad – Luleå

Bid farewell to Finland, bound for Sweden. Your first stop is in the church village of Gammelstad, UNESCO-listed for its 424 wooden houses built around an early 15th-century stone church, providing visitors with a view of what such a village would have looked like in ...

Day 6: Luleå – Jokkmokk – Kiruna (2 Nights)

This morning we venture north to Jokkmokk, a historic meeting place for trade and festivals alike. For over 400 years this important locality has been the home to an annual Winter Market and we can relish the region's natural produce for lunch. Later, enjoy a guided t...

Day 7: Kiruna Free Time

Today, you'll learn how Kiruna is a town on the move. In just a few years, this Swedish Lapland mining centre, including its heritage buildings, will be relocated just a few miles away due to the unstable land on which it currently sits as a result of the iron mining ...

Day 8: Kiruna – Stockholm Sightseeing

Leave the Arctic behind and fly to Stockholm, Sweden's sophisticated capital. Join your 'Local Specialist' for a city sightseeing tour exploring 'beauty on water' as the locals refer to their beloved capital. Visit the City Hall, where Nobel prize banquets are held an...

Day 9: Depart Stockholm

As our journey to see the Northern Lights comes to an end, bid a fond farewell to Scandinavia and newfound friends. Airport transfers are available.

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Last Updated: 0/15/2021

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  • 5 dinners
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