Experience Winter in Finland!

Welcome to Helsinki! Upon arrival, you will meet your private driver who will take you to your accommodations in the city center. After you have settled into your room, your private guide will meet you in the lobby to bring you on a private food and beer tour of the city. Here you can get familiar with the local ingredients and seasonal specialties including Finnish delicacies and the finest ingredients available. Continue to a classical Finnish restaurant to enjoy a traditional Finnish dish and after, get some chocolates for a sweet aftertaste. The tour ends to a nearby brewery bar where the local beer scene will be presented at its best.

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On Day 2, take a flight to Rovaniemi. Enjoy an arctic floating experience, hopefully with the Northern Lights dancing above you. Amidst the Arctic wilderness a truly unforgettable experience awaits. Your guide will introduce you to the joys of Arctic floating in the surrounding nature of Sierijärvi after which you are invited to wiggle into your bright and comfy safety suits that will enable you to effortlessly remain afloat on the waters of the lake whist simultaneously keeping you completely dry and warm. Once your Arctic floating adventure is complete, you will be invited to join beside the warm and cozy fire in a traditional Lappish tepee where you will be able to enjoy some local delicacies.

Embark on a great dog sled ride adventure through the winter scenery for about 10 km. After the safari, the mushers will take time to share their lifestyle, explain to you what the job of a musher consists of, how they train their dogs and answer all your questions around an
open fire. All the dogs are very photo enthusiasts, so do not forget to bring your camera with you!

In the evening, hunt for the Northern Lights Hunt by car.
Experience the wonders of the nature in heart of Finnish wilderness. Explore a magical journey through the snowy forests of Rovaniemi while searching for one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles - the Northern Lights. As the nights grow darker and the temperatures drop, you will head out on an unforgettable adventure through the Arctic wilderness. Your guides will take you off the beaten path away from the city lights and crowds to the best spots for viewing the mystical wonders of the Arctic area. Learn about the history and mythology of the Auroras while warming up by the fire and enjoying Lappish delicacies.

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This afternoon, head with your private guide to a secluded spot by the serene shores of a frozen lake. Here, you'll discover a charming traditional Finnish sauna. While the sauna is prepared, you will have the chance to prepare an ice hole, which is an adventure itself. After that you will immerse yourself in the soothing warmth of the wood-fired sauna, a staple of Finnish culture. The winter setting adds an extra layer of magic to this experience, creating a cozy and authentic ambiance that's unique to Lapland.

After the sauna experience, you will have a chance to take a dip in the ice-cold waters of the lake. The shock of the cold is quickly replaced by an adrenaline rush like no
other, that will make you feel alive and connected to the natural beauty of Lapland.

Enjoy a day on your own in Rovaniemi and check out Santa's Village. Take trip to the Snow hotel for dinner and drinks at the Ice restaurant.

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Enjoy one last breakfast and enjoy the morning on your own before finishing your packing and meeting your driver for your ride back to the airport in time for your flight to Helsinki. Once you arrive in Helsinki, your private driver will meet you and take you to your accommodations.

Your private driver will pick you up and bring you to the airport in time for your flight home.