The Christmas with Santa Claus and New Year’s Eve in Stockholm
11-Day Tour
This itinerary offers a unique holiday experience, combining Christmas celebrations in Finnish Lapland with Santa Claus, and New Year's Eve festivities in Stockholm.
Day 1 (December 22nd): Helsinki Arrival
Meet your tour escort and fellow travelers at the hotel lobby between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Overnight in Helsinki at Glo Art Hotel or similar.
Day 2 (December 23rd): Helsinki City Tour & Overnight Train to Rovaniemi
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Guided city tour of Helsinki: Harbour Market, Senate Square, Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Uspenski Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church (Church in the Rock).
Free time in the afternoon for Christmas shopping or exploring.
Transfer to the train station for overnight train to Rovaniemi (cabins with private facilities).
Day 3 (December 24th): Rovaniemi & Santa Claus Village
Arrival in Rovaniemi and transfer to Scandic Hotel or similar for breakfast.
Receive thermal outfits for your stay in Rovaniemi.
Visit Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle: meet Santa, visit his post office, shop for gifts.
Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner.
Option to leave Christmas gifts for children at the hotel reception for Santa to deliver.
Overnight in Rovaniemi.
Day 4 (December 25th): Snowmobile Safari & Ice Fishing
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Snowmobile safari with ice fishing (2 persons per snowmobile).
Hot drinks and biscuits during the tour.
Traditional Finnish Christmas dinner.
Overnight in Rovaniemi.
Day 5 (December 26th): Husky & Reindeer Sleigh Rides
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Visit husky farm: learn about huskies, enjoy a husky sleigh ride.
Visit reindeer farm: learn about reindeer, enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride.
Optional Northern Lights Chase safari in the evening.
Overnight in Rovaniemi.
Day 6 (December 27th): Ranua Wildlife Park & Overnight Train to Helsinki
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park: see Arctic animals.
Overnight train to Helsinki (cabins with private facilities).
Day 7 (December 28th): Helsinki & Optional Tallinn Excursion
Morning arrival in Helsinki and transfer to hotel for breakfast.
Free day in Helsinki or optional full-day excursion to Tallinn.
Overnight in Helsinki at GLO Art Hotel or similar.
Day 8 (December 29th): Helsinki to Stockholm (Silja Line Cruise)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Free time in Helsinki until late afternoon.
Embark on Silja Line overnight cruise to Stockholm.
Buffet dinner onboard.
Overnight in outside cabins.
Day 9 (December 30th): Stockholm City Tour
Buffet breakfast onboard.
Arrival in Stockholm and guided city tour: Fjällgatan viewpoint, Gamla Stan (Old Town), Cathedral, Royal Palace.
Afternoon free to explore Stockholm.
Overnight in Stockholm at Clarion Amaranten Hotel or similar.
Day 10 (December 31st): Stockholm New Year's Eve & Ice Bar
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Free time in Stockholm to prepare for New Year's Eve.
Visit to Stockholm Ice Bar (including one drink).
Overnight in Stockholm.
Day 11 (January 1st): Stockholm Departure
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
End of tour.
Package Includes:
7 nights accommodation at hotels mentioned in the program.
2 nights accommodation on night trains (cabins with private facilities).
1 night accommodation on Silja Line (outside cabins with private facilities).
English-speaking tour leader.
Buffet breakfast daily.
4 dinners as per itinerary.
Local guides for Helsinki and Stockholm city tours.
Thermal winter clothing in Rovaniemi.
Santa Claus Village visit.
Husky farm visit and husky sleigh ride.
Reindeer farm visit and reindeer sleigh ride.
Snowmobile safari with ice fishing.
Ranua Wildlife Park excursion.
Stockholm Ice Bar entrance (including one drink).
Package Excludes:
Flight tickets.
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Optional excursions.
Tips.
Personal expenses.