
The Christmas with Santa Claus Tour
8-Day Itinerary
This itinerary offers a magical Christmas experience in Finland, featuring city tours, encounters with Santa Claus, and adventures in the snowy landscapes of Lapland.
Day 1 (December 22nd): Helsinki Arrival
Meet your tour escort and fellow travelers in the hotel lobby between 6 pm and 8 pm.
Overnight at Glo Art Hotel (or similar) in Helsinki.
Day 2 (December 23rd): Helsinki City Tour & Overnight Train to Rovaniemi
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Morning city tour of Helsinki with a local guide: 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 journey 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
Breakfast buffet 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
Breakfast buffet 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 at GLO Art Hotel (or similar).
Day 8 (December 29th): Helsinki Departure
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
End of services.
Package Includes:
5 nights accommodation at the hotel mentioned in the program (bed and breakfast).
2 nights accommodation on the night train (cabins with private facilities).
English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
3 dinners as per itinerary.
Local guides for Helsinki 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.
Package Excludes:
Flight tickets.
Meals not mentioned in the program.
Optional excursions.
Tips.
Personal expenses.