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THE ULTIMATE ARCTIC AURORA CHASE

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Duration

8 Days/7 Nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

1 person

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Overview

Destination: Rovaniemi, Levi, Helsinki

TRANSFERS

  • Two sets of private return transfers from Helsinki airport to hotel to Helsinki hotel.
  • Private transfer from Rovaniemi Airport to Rovaniemi hotel
  • Private transfer from Rovaniemi hotel to Levi.
  • Private return transfers from Levi hotel to Arctic Snow Village
  • Private return transfers from Helsinki airport to Helsinki city hotel.
  • All transfers for the activities as mentioned in the itinerary.

INCLUSIONS

  • One night in two Deluxe double rooms in the 5-star rated LHW luxury Hotel Kämp in Helsinki.
  • Three nights in two Arctic treehouse suites in the boutique 5-star rated award-winning Arctic Treehouse Hotel in Rovaniemi.
  • Two nights in two Superior Sky View cabins in the 5-star rated Northern Lights Ranch in Levi.
  • One night in two Deluxe double rooms in the 5-star rated LHW luxury Hotel Kämp in Helsinki.
  • 7 breakfasts.
  • 4 lunches
  • 4 dinners including the Christmas Eve Gala dinner with local delicacies
  • Mushing arctic huskies at top speed through the Lappish wilderness on a twoperson sleigh with one person as driver and another sitting comfortably on reindeer fur with the possibility to switch places halfway through (2 hrs; Thermal
    clothing, driving instructions, hot drink, and guiding in English)
  • Aurora hunting on a thrilling Snowmobile Safari in the wilderness with a blazing campfire with hot drinks (3 hrs; Thermal clothing, driving instructions, snowmobile safari with 2 persons/snowmobile, hot drink, and guiding in English
  • Private Northern lights hunting in the wilderness with photography in Rovaniemi in a small group of max 8 persons (4 hrs; including shared hotel transfers, driving around for the best aurora spots, refreshments, photographing and link access to the photos, guiding in English, thermal clothing)
  • Arctic Icebreaker cruise with Business lounge access with special access to VIP panorama business class lounge, Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and sweet and salty snacks in the lounge, private guided 7 decks tour for Business Class passengers only, “First to swim” priority for the ice-floating session in the Frozen Gulf of Bothnia in Swedish Lapland (12 hrs; including dry suit, guided tour in the
    ship, ice floating in the frozen sea, lunch, and private transfers from Rovaniemi)
  • A magical reindeer safari to Santa’s Village (4 hrs; including program transfers,thermal outfit, guidance in English, reindeer farm visit, reindeer safari, reindeer driving license, Diploma of Crossing the Arctic Circle, visit Santa Claus Village and Santa Claus Office.
  • Entrance and guided tour in the Snow Hotel, a breathtaking ensemble of snow and ice art with a snow hotel, ice sculptures, an ice restaurant, and an icy cocktail bar – all made of pure water and millions of kilos of snow and ice followed by a 3-course fine-dining menu (veg/non-veg) in the Ice restaurant (4- 5 hrs; including private program transfers, guidance in English).
  • Thermal wear and boots for the entire period of stay in Lapland (pick and dropoff during normal office hours from Rovaniemi and Levi respectively).

EXCLUSIONS

  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Schengen visa expenses.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Porterage charges.
  • Anything mentioned not explicitly in the “Inclusions”.

ADD-ONS/THINGS TO KNOW

  • Snowmobile sleigh ride safari can be changed to the snowmobile safari for an additional cost of 45€/person
  • The highly revered traditional smoke sauna private experience with ice pool dipping in Kakslauttanen (2 hrs) @150€/person.
  • Snowmobile ice fishing safari in Inari
  • Original King crab adventure in Kirkenes (3-4 hrs; including guiding in Englishspeaking, hotel transfers, thermal wear, fresh king crab meal, coffee/tea and sweets) @245€/person
  • Day trip to Siida Sámi Arctic Museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre in Inari @50€/person (including return transfers and entrance tickets).
  • Dinner reservation (including return transfers) at the acclaimed Lappish Restaurant Aanaar/Tradition Hotel Kultahovi.
  • City tour (unguided) with car on disposal visiting the major Tromso highlights and return tickets to the Fjellheisen cable car.
    Private fjord sightseeing in a Tesla car

Itinerary

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Day 1 : ARRIVAL IN TALLINN

  • Arrival at Tallinn airport and private transfer to Old Tallinn Check-in our luxury hotel in Old Town, only 70 meters from Tallinn's Town Hall Square, housed in a historic building dating from 1878. Evening at leisure

Day 2 : UNESCO HERITAGE MEDIEVAL CITY OF TALLINN

  • Breakfast. We have the day at leisure to explore the UNESCO heritage city of Old Tallinn, one of the bestpreserved medieval Hanseatic cities in Northern Europe boasting Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets, and enchanting architecture.. We spend the day in an authentic medieval milieu, immersing in the mystical and mesmerizing charm of this vintage city, laced with medieval-themed Old Merchants restaurants, and charming boutique shops

Day 3 : SLEE PUNDER THE STARS

  • Breakfast and checkout Private transfer to Tallinn airport for onward departure to Ivalo Arrival at Ivalo airport and private transfer to the Kakslauttanen igloo resort in Inari- Saariselkä, in northern Lapland in the auroral dome, so far north which means that the Northern Lights appear in the skies above Inari-Saariselkä more than three nights out of five. We check-in to our luxury Igloo amid Europe’s largest untouched wilderness, and is a truly alternative destination for anyone seeking to ‘get away from it all’. Now it's time for a bucket list experience of sleeping under the magical Northern sky in our cozy igloos with a chance to catch the northern lights from the comfort of our bed. Dinner (included)

Day 4 : HUSKY LOOP

  • Breakfast In the morning, embark on a thrilling husky sleigh adventure, riding in the wilderness with our authentic Siberian huskies! Driving a team of huskies over the white, shimmering fells is an exhilarating experience that is almost mandatory during a trip to Lapland. Sense the feeling of freedom as we breathe in the fresh winter air, leaving paw prints behind on the snowy trails. The eager dogs run at full speed and the sled glides effortlessly over the snowdrifts with the skids hissing softly. The lead dog turns to look at us at a crossroads – right of left? Mush! This is an experience that we will never forget! Dinner (included).

Day 5 : SAMI - REINDEER EXPERIENCE

  • Breakfast. What does a reindeer eat in the fells in the wintertime? What does a reindeer’s muzzle feel like? How does a reindeer survive outside in -45 degrees centigrade? It is time to find out! In the morning, we set off to meet a Sámi reindeer herder who will inform us about the reindeer and the Sámi people. And of course, we get to drive a reindeer sleigh through the snowy forest. Sit down into the sleigh, signal the reindeer – and hold on! Now we get to see how Laplanders used to move around before snowmobiles arrived in the northern wilderness. Riding a reindeer sleigh through the wintry forest is an experience that seldom comes around in one’s life! The pace is calm and the guests can relax, breathe in the fresh air and listen to the soundscape of the arctic wilderness. After the ride, we enter a traditional reindeer herder’s shelter and home “Kota” to enjoy coffee prepared on the open fire and a Finnish treat, while learning about the fascinating nature and culture of the region. Return to the accommodation and checkout We have a private transfer arranged to Inari village. Authentic handicrafts, artisan shops, a genuine small-village feel, and astonishing surrounding nature make Inari a bucket list Lappish destination. The village of Inari is the heart of the Sámi culture in Finland. Check-in to our lakeside boutique resort, one of the best places to gaze at Northern lights without light pollution while walking on the frozen lake. Dinner (included)

Day 6 : AURORA SNOWMOBILE SLEIGH EXPEDITION

  • Breakfast We have the day at leisure to explore the Lappish wilderness Dinner (included). Seeing the northern lights casting their magical hue across the Northern sky is nothing less than enthralling, but what makes it even more unforgettable is a special trip to hunt these elusive mystical lights. Embark on a thrilling nocturnal adventure, driven by a snowmobile sleigh through the magical wintry wilderness.

Day 7 : INARI SAMI VILLAGE

  • Breakfast We have the day at leisure to explore the Inari village for authentic Lappish souvenirs (transfers can be arranged on request). Dinner (included).

Day 8 : NORTHBOUND

  • Breakfast and checkout. SIC transfer to the Kirkenes ferry terminal for another ultimate Northern adventure embarking on an Arctic cruise through Northern fjords (Ports: Kirkenes - Vardø - Båtsfjord - Berlevåg), one of the most eco-friendly cruises in the world with the world’s largest battery pack to enable zero-emission sailing in fjords. On the adventurous voyage from Kirkenes to Tromsø, we will pass through some of the world’s most beautiful fjords, and sail around the North Cape plateau, at the very top of Europe under the Polar sky.The ferry is designed for optimal Northern Light gazing from the cozy deck. With a bit of luck, we may catch an excellent Northern lights show while on the cruise. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise are included

Day 9 : TROMSØ

  • Breakfast The polar landscape changes as we sail towards the west and south again. The great expanses are replaced by steep peaks, and in the evening we sail into Tromsø, a city dubbed as the "The Paris of the North". Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise are included On arrival in Tromsø in the evening closer to midnight, we will walk to our hotel (under 200m) Check-in to the hotel

Day 10 : ICE DOMES

  • Breakfast. Treat yourself to a guided tour at the magical winter wonderland of Tromsø Ice Domes, a scenic 90-minute bus drive away from the city center of Tromsø. Set among high mountains in the beautiful Tamok Valley, unlike the Snow hotel which is operational 365 days in a year, the Ice Domes are built every year when the winter season starts. Join the guided tour through the Ice domes and marvel at the incredible ice sculptures and snow carvings. Each year, the snow - and ice sculptures portray typical Northern Norwegian themes such as Northern Lights, Sami culture, and Arctic animals. They are beautifully displayed inside the domes with special light effects creating magical scenes. We will learn about the construction process of the domes, the impact the snow has on all life in the Arctic, and have a non-alcoholic ice shot at the ice bar. As part of this guided tour, there will be some free time to walk around yourself and visit the reindeer that are herding next to the Ice Domes. You will also have some time to warm up around a fireplace and relax in our warm wooden laavu. A Norwegian-style soup lunch will be served. Return to the accommodation. Evening (Optional add-on - Visit to the Fjellheisen mountain and dinner

Day 11 : BERGEN

  • Breakfast & checkout Private transfer to the airport for onward departure to Bergen Private transfer to Bergen hotel from the airport (return transfer on departure)

Tour Themes

Arctic Adventure
Aurora hunting
Winter classics

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