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.