Duration: 6 Days
See the beauty of the fjords with fewer crowds on this off-season escorted tour of Finland. Your adventure begins in Oulu, a perfect mix of northern nature, urban city culture and original local flavour. From Oulu, visit a fishing village and an authentic organic brewery. Continue on to Tornio, into Lapland where you’ll visit a reindeer farm and the chance to meet Santa Clause in his hometown of Rovaniemi. Get your Christmas list ready to deliver personally to Santa. Join us to experience Finland’s exquisite natural beauty that will stay with you for years to come—a guided holiday in Finland you’ll treasure forever.
Please note: Itinerary is based on 2024, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2024.
Welcome to Oulu! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
The Creative Edge
HAILOUTO Ferry crossing to the island for a guided visit of the Marjaniemi fishing village followed by lunch and a guided visit to an organic brewery with tasting. (B,L) 68 mi/ 110 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Hailuoto is the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. The island started to rise from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will adjoin mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland's national landscapes - and the only national landscape covering the entire municipality.
A city of reindeers & borderless opportunities
OULU Free time this morning.
TORNIO Visit a reindeer farm. (B) 84 mi/ 135 km
FREE TIME TIPS
NATURAL WONDERS Consider an optional excursion to witness the spectacular Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) - one of nature's most dazzling phenomena, visible in just a few places in the world. Join your guide in one of the best locations to witness this incredible sight in the skies over Lapland.
HoHoHo
ROVANIEMI A full-day excursion to Rovaniemi includes a visit to Santa Claus Village. (B) 155 mi / 250 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE About a hundred years ago, a passer-by started spreading the word about the true location of Santa's real home. Since then, Santa has travelled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa's Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line.
Let it Snow!
KEMI Visit the Snow Experience.
OULU Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) 93 mi / 150 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WINTER WONDERLAND Step into a winter wonderland any day of the year in Kemi. Walk on the snowy floors and admire the amazing ice sculptures as their themes and colours change before your eyes. Slip down the ice slide, sit by the ice tables, and snap selfies in this snowy scene.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
