Aurora Borealis & Glass Igloo

Enjoy a magical experience in Lapland resting in a glass igloo beneath the glow of the northern lights. Explore local culture with reindeer and husky safaris, and a guided tour of the Ranua zoo.


Finland by Land
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Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Starts: Rovaniemi, Finland
Ends: Rovaniemi, Finland
Language: English guided tour

The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather conditions. The necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the best possible experience.


FROM:
€1,738.-

Confirmed dates for 2027
November 25 - €1,867
December 9 - €1,867
December 16 - €1,867
December 30 (special date) - €1,996

Confirmed dates for 2028
January 6, 2028 - €1,738
January 20 - €1,738
January 27 - €1,738
February 17 - €1,738
February 24 - €1,738

*Upgrade to Deluxe room with sauna €238


Included
Optional


Welcome to Lapland—the perfect place to relax and live exciting moments by trying out various unique winter activities. This exclusive land expedition begins in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, a winter wonderland where mystic frozen days contrast beautifully with the absolute peace and quiet of the wilderness. Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy comfortable accommodations at the Santa Claus Hotel, accompanied by delicious homestyle buffet dinners and lunches featuring seasonal regional products.

The program blends authentic cultural introductions with active snowy discoveries. You will experience a peaceful reindeer ride at a local farm, visit the world-famous Santa Claus Village, and embark on a fast-paced husky safari on a sledge led by a professional musher. The itinerary also includes a guided tour of Ranua Zoo, the world's northernmost wildlife park specializing in Arctic species within spacious forest enclosures. The final highlight features a private transfer to an incredible glass igloo, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Aurora Borealis directly from your bed.

Highlights:
Overnight stay in an amazing Arctic glass igloo to watch the Northern Lights from your bed.
Traditional reindeer ride at a local farm and an adventurous high-speed husky safari.
Full visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village with a Christmas House buffet lunch.
Guided tour and entry to Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park to view native Arctic species.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival to Rovaniemi
Welcome to Finland
Welcome to Finland -- the land of a thousand lakes. Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are key factors in the allure of Lapland, where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the mystic and frozen winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wilderness. Find your way to your hotel. (Private transfer can be booked in advance). Dinner under own arrangements just for this night. In the evening, meet your tour escort in the hotel lobby for an info meeting through which you will get all necessary information about the flow of your tour. Meeting time to be advised. Overnight Santa Claus Hotel.

Arrival Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Arrival Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125
Thermal clothes rental for 3 days €100

Day 2: Reindeers, Huskies, Santa Claus Village & Aurora Hunting
Activities Day
Breakfast in the hotel. The morning begins with a private bus transfer heading toward the Reindeer farm. Guests will experience a traditional reindeer ride, providing a peaceful introduction to the local culture and the snowy landscape. The journey continues with a visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village. A lunch buffet is served at the Christmas House Restaurant or similar. In the afternoon, at 14:30, the pace quickens with a 2.5-kilometer husky safari. During this adventure, guests travel in teams of four on a sledge led by a professional musher. The day's highlight begins at 21:00 with an evening excursion for Aurora hunting in the Ounasvaara area, guided by our team leader (Roundtrip TRF included). Overnight Santa Claus Hotel.

Day 3: Ranua Zoo and Evening Activities
Arctic Wildlife
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Ranua, the world's northernmost zoo, located near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, specializing in Arctic species within natural, spacious forest enclosures. Upon arrival the group visits the Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park for a guided tour, offering a close-up look at native Arctic species in a naturalistic environment. A full lunch buffet, including dessert and coffee, is served at the Ranua Resort at 13:00. After returning to Rovaniemi, guests will have free time to relax and then enjoy a homestyle buffet dinner at the hotel, which features a variety of main courses and seasonal sides. The evening offers two optional activities for those seeking further adventure: a three-hour snowmobile safari and campfire known as the Evening Escape at 20:00, or a specialized Aurora hunting tour at 20:30 that includes marshmallow grilling and transfers. Overnight Santa Claus Hotel.

Optional activities
Snowmobile evening escape €188
Aurora hunting incl Marshmallow grilling including transfer €119

Day 4: Optional Activities - Igloo Overnight
Glass Igloo Experience
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to enjoy Rovaniemi and its surroundings as you desire! Why not discover the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the descendants of nomadic people who had inhabited Northern Scandinavia for thousands of years. Another option is to enjoy one of the many activities offered in the area, such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing experiences and snowmobile tours. A new exciting activity for adults and children alike is the Ice Karting where you get the opportunity to drive on Ice and understand why Finland has some of the best F1 drivers like Kimi Raikonnen! Do not hesitate to ask your tour escort for an advice, he/she is there to make sure that you enjoy Lapland to the fullest. Private trf to enjoy your amazing stay at the igloo. Tonight you might experience northern lights from your bed! Overnight and dinner Santa's Igloo Arctic Circle or Arctic glass igloo.

Optional activities
Snowmobile quick spin €188
Forest skiing €138
Aurora Borealis Ice-Floating €138
Ice Fishing €125
Snowshoe Fun €106
Ice Karting including transfer from Rovaniemi €118 per adult / €56 per child under 140 cm

Day 5: Farewell
Departure Day
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy the last moments in this magical place and get your souvenirs before heading to the airport. Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.). End of our services. See you soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics.

Departure Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Departure Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Rovaniemi
Welcome to Finland
Welcome to Finland -- the land of a thousand lakes. Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are key factors in the allure of Lapland, where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the mystic and frozen winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wilderness. Find your way to your hotel. (Private transfer can be booked in advance). Dinner under own arrangements just for this night. In the evening, meet your tour escort in the hotel lobby for an info meeting through which you will get all necessary information about the flow of your tour. Meeting time to be advised. Overnight Santa Claus Hotel.

Arrival Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Arrival Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125
Thermal clothes rental for 3 days €100

Day 2: Reindeers, Huskies, Santa Claus Village & Aurora Hunting
Activities Day
Breakfast in the hotel. The morning begins with a private bus transfer heading toward the Reindeer farm. Guests will experience a traditional reindeer ride, providing a peaceful introduction to the local culture and the snowy landscape. The journey continues with a visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village. A lunch buffet is served at the Christmas House Restaurant or similar. In the afternoon, at 14:30, the pace quickens with a 2.5-kilometer husky safari. During this adventure, guests travel in teams of four on a sledge led by a professional musher. The day's highlight begins at 21:00 with an evening excursion for Aurora hunting in the Ounasvaara area, guided by our team leader (Roundtrip TRF included). Overnight Santa Claus Hotel.

Day 3: Ranua Zoo and Evening Activities
Arctic Wildlife
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Ranua, the world's northernmost zoo, located near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, specializing in Arctic species within natural, spacious forest enclosures. Upon arrival the group visits the Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park for a guided tour, offering a close-up look at native Arctic species in a naturalistic environment. A full lunch buffet, including dessert and coffee, is served at the Ranua Resort at 13:00. After returning to Rovaniemi, guests will have free time to relax and then enjoy a homestyle buffet dinner at the hotel, which features a variety of main courses and seasonal sides. The evening offers two optional activities for those seeking further adventure: a three-hour snowmobile safari and campfire known as the Evening Escape at 20:00, or a specialized Aurora hunting tour at 20:30 that includes marshmallow grilling and transfers. Overnight Santa Claus Hotel.

Optional activities
Snowmobile evening escape €188
Aurora hunting incl Marshmallow grilling including transfer €119

Day 4: Optional Activities - Igloo Overnight
Glass Igloo Experience
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to enjoy Rovaniemi and its surroundings as you desire! Why not discover the magnificent Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami, the descendants of nomadic people who had inhabited Northern Scandinavia for thousands of years. Another option is to enjoy one of the many activities offered in the area, such as snowshoeing, ice-fishing experiences and snowmobile tours. A new exciting activity for adults and children alike is the Ice Karting where you get the opportunity to drive on Ice and understand why Finland has some of the best F1 drivers like Kimi Raikonnen! Do not hesitate to ask your tour escort for an advice, he/she is there to make sure that you enjoy Lapland to the fullest. Private trf to enjoy your amazing stay at the igloo. Tonight you might experience northern lights from your bed! Overnight and dinner Santa's Igloo Arctic Circle or Arctic glass igloo.

Optional activities
Snowmobile quick spin €188
Forest skiing €138
Aurora Borealis Ice-Floating €138
Ice Fishing €125
Snowshoe Fun €106
Ice Karting including transfer from Rovaniemi €118 per adult / €56 per child under 140 cm

Day 5: Farewell
Departure Day
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy the last moments in this magical place and get your souvenirs before heading to the airport. Transfer on your own to the airport. (Private transfer can be booked in advance.). End of our services. See you soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics.

Departure Airport transfer (1-3 pax) €106
Departure Airport transfer (4-7 pax) €125


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INCLUSIONS

Accommodation: 3 overnights at Santa Claus Hotel (Day 1, 2 & 3) and 1 overnight at Santa's Igloo Arctic Circle or Arctic glass igloo (Day 4).
Meals: 4 breakfast buffet at the hotel (Day 2, 3, 4 & 5), 1 dinner (Day 4), and 2 lunches (Day 2 & 3).
Transfers & Coach services: Transfer RVN - Reindeer farm - Santa's Village - RVN (Day 2) and Transfer RVN - Ranua Zoo - RVN (Day 3).
Tour Escort: English-speaking tour escort (Day 1-4).
Activities/Entrances/Services: Reindeer ride 500m (Day 2), Visit to Santa Claus Village (Day 2), Husky safari 2,5km (Day 2), Aurora Evening at Ounasvaara with TL (Day 2), and Ranua zoo + guided tour (Day 3).

EXCLUSIONS

Flights & Airport transfers.
Drinks, Lunches & Dinners.
Tips & Personal Expenses.
Luggage Handling.


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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