Finland's Lapland

On arrival, you’ll be greeted and escorted to the Hotel Lilla Roberts, a stylish and contemporary hotel set in a 1908 landmark in the heart of the capital. A+R Guests enjoy spacious Style Guestrooms that offer more than 320 square feet of space including a sitting area with sofa, armchair and plush area rug.

Join your private guide for a walking tour of Helsinki, beginning with the handsome neoclassical landmarks that grace Senate Square. The four most important structures here were designed by Carl Ludvig Engel in the middle of the 19th century and include the Government Palace and the National Library of Finland. With its impressive green dome, the Helsinki Cathedral is visible from many areas of the capital and is perhaps the Square’s most iconic landmark. You will join Helsinki natives in the bustling shops and markets of the city. With our resident expert guiding the way, you’ll experience a genuine slice of city life and culture during your tour on which you will see many of Helsinki’s wonders . For lunch, we’ll take you to a local restaurant  – known for its authentic regional dishes, all prepared with fresh Finnish-sourced ingredients, and a unique ambience that evokes the forests, lakes and logging traditions of the country.  After lunch, the balance of the day is free to enjoy as you wish. To make it easy, we’ve included a transport pass for complimentary use of the city’s tram, bus and metro network! Meals B+L

After breakfast, you’ll be chauffeured to the airport for your included flight to the Arctic Circle.   For guests staying at Kakslauttanen: On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Here on the edge of the unbroken wilderness of Finland’s largest national park, you’ll enjoy private accommodations in your own Kelo-Glass Igloo. The rest of this day is yours to delight in the inviting ambience of your private cabin – You might try out the sauna, sit by a roaring fire, or take in the views from your glass igloo. Of course, you can also explore the forested grounds of our resort. This evening, you’ll join fellow guests for dinner at the restaurant.  Meals B+D   For guests staying at Northern Lights Village: On arrival at Kittlia Airport, you’ll be met by your private driver and transferred to Northern Lights Village in Levi. Tucked away in the western corner of Finnish Lapland, close to the Swedish border, you’ll embrace nature from the comfort of an Aurora Suite. This afternoon, enjoy exploring the grounds or get cozy in your cabin with your gas fireplace and sauna. This evening, enjoy your first meal at the resort. Meals B+D

Surrounded by wilderness, our Arctic resorts offer a wide variety of activities to immerse you in the life and beauty of Lapland. To begin, we have included these three adventures; others are available. Meals B.   For guests staying at Kakslauttanen: Husky Safari: This unforgettable adventure begins at our resort where you’ll meet a local Husky expert. At his nearby farm, you’ll meet the friendly dogs who are already waiting eagerly in front of their sleds. These are 2-person sleds so you can drive while your companion enjoys the ride and the thrilling sight of the lively Husky dogs pulling your sled. The pristine beauty of the winter forest is breathtaking and the experience is exhilarating. About halfway through the journey, you’ll stop at a traditional Lappish hut where a light lunch of steaming soup will be served. This 4-hour excursion includes pick-up and return transportation from our resort, Arctic wear for the guided sledding adventure, and a light lunch. The total time out with the sled and your Husky team is about 2.5 hours.   Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile: Depart the resort and travel into the nighttime silence of the northern woods to begin this experience. You’ll board an individual snowmobile and set out for this thrilling adventure where, if conditions allow, you’ll stop for a warming cup of traditional Finnish berry juice and a chance to observe the Aurora Borealis. If the Northern Lights are visible, additional stops for photography and observation will be made. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age; passengers can be of any age. This 3-hour excursion includes pick-up and return transportation from our resort, thermal Arctic wear for the guided snowmobiling adventure, and a warming mid-ride juice break. The total time out with snowmobiles will be about 1.5 hours with breaks depending upon the visibility of the Aurora Borealis.   Aurora Reindeer Safari: A local reindeer farmer will meet you and rest of your small group at the resort and take you to his farm for this shared adventure. Here, you’ll climb into a comfortable sleigh and snuggle under warm blankets as a team of reindeer transports you into the silent, wintry northern woods. With clear weather and the right conditions, you can gaze up to see the shimmering lights of the Aurora Borealis. About mid-way through this adventure, you’ll stop for a warming cup of traditional berry juice. This 2-hour expedition includes pick-up and return transportation from our resort, thermal Arctic wear for the sleigh ride, and refreshment. The total time out with our reindeers and sleigh is about 1 hour.   For guests staying at Northern Lights Village: Husky Safari: This once-in-a-lifetime experience begins with your guide introducing you to your team of huskies before dashing out into the snowy forests of Lapland. Your eager dogs will run at top speed through the untouched snow in the forests of Levi, making for an absolutely thrilling ride. The fast-paced tour will last 3 hours and includes an English-speaking guide and all thermal Arctic wear.   Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile: Meet your guide and together with your small group, depart into the snow-covered forest on an individual snowmobile to hopefully get an undisturbed look at the northern lights, should conditions allow. Enjoy warm drinks and snacks while taking in the spectacular phenomenon and take as many photographs as you can. This 3-hour excursion includes English-speaking guide, drinks and snacks, and all thermal Arctic wear.   Reindeer Day Safari: Today is all about reindeer! You will get a thorough tour of the Northern Lights Village’s reindeer paddock and meet with the on-site reindeer breeder. Learn about this fascinating animal and it’s connection to the local culture and Sámi people. Feed the reindeer and then head out on a reindeer sleigh ride through the forest. This 3-hour tour includes an English-speaking guide, a light lunch, and all thermal Arctic wear. The total time out in the sleigh is about 1 hour.

Today you can enjoy another one of the three adventures which we’ve included with our compliments – and described above in Day 4. The rest of this day is yours to enjoy in your luxury cabin, explore the surrounding forests on your own, and join fellow guests in the comfortable lodge. Alternatively, if you wish to book an additional excursion today there are many options available.   This evening, you’ll enjoy another congenial dinner here at our resort.  Meals B+D

Today, enjoy your final included adventure – described above in Day 4. Should you wish to book an additional activity in lieu of relaxing at the resort, there are a number of exciting adventures from which to choose.   Tonight, you’ll join your fellow resort guests for dinner in the restaurant.  Meals B+D

After breakfast, we’ll take you back to the airport for your included return flight to Helsinki where you’ll spend the night at the conveniently-located Hilton Airport Hotel.  Meals B

Return to the terminal via the covered walkway for your departure flight.  Meals B