Welcome to Lapland - the land of snow, northern lights and Santa Claus. When we grew up we learnt Santa did not exist, but a small part of us is yearning for that adventure although not real still magical. You are invited to immerse yourself in one of the wonders of nature, Aurora Borealis, which is visible in Finnish Lapland more than 200 nights a year. Add to this days packed full of sled dog touring, snowmobile drive and reindeers across white magical forest during polar night. You are one with nature and the snow adorned playground is all yours to explore!
Aurora Borealis known as Northern Lights is actually a chemical phenomenon as the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. Variations in colour are due to the type of gas particles that are colliding. Call it swirling or dancing ribbons of light, one thing for sure - it stands out as top of life time experiences for anyone that had a chance to see it.
Statistically, the Northern Lights can be seen on every other night, or even on three out of four nights, during the season in Finnish Lapland, however as every other element of nature can not be guaranteed, we will however pursue it as long as it is only possible!
Rovaniemi is finish capitol of Lapland, moreover it is claimed as a home for Santa Claus, meaning exactly where old man reads the letters and decides who gets what under the tree ;))
Let go!!
DAY 1 / DEC 13
Meeting at Dubai Terminal 2 at 15.30 for a flight to Helsinki 17.10. Arrival, immigration procedure, transfer to hotel and overnight.
DAY 2 / DEC 14
Early morning flight to Capitol of Lapland - Rovaniemi. Upon arrival we are taken up north directly to our lodge in the middle of white SNOWhere. Once settled, we meet the dogs, learn how to drive a sled and then head off for a thrilling dash through the white magical forest. You will also have the chance to sit down with the guides and have an informative talk while enjoying hot juice and cookies.
Once back to our lodge, its time to set up cameras for the light dance show that can appear at anytime here! You can watch it far from light pollution but directly from your comfy cabin.
DAY 3 / DEC 15
Today we will check if everyone has brought their driving license, cause its a time to hop on snow mobiles!
We will enjoy the beautiful wintery scenery, during the way making several stops to admire snowy nature. Once we reach reindeer farm we will get on reindeer sleigh ride, followed by lunch and free time to visit Santa Claus Office and meet Santa on your own. We warm ourselves up in the Lappish tepee called “kota”, where hot Lappish berry juice and cookies will be served.
DAY 4 / DEC 16
Today we ll spend a bit of time in Rovaniemi, capitol of Finnish Lapland. There are several reasons why it can not be missed. Amongst many of them we will be able to walk across the Arctic Circle here.
The Arctic Circle is a circle of latitude that runs 66°33′45.9″ north of the Equator. It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can stay continuously below or above the horizon for 24 hours – these phenomena are known as the Midnight Sun in the summer and the Polar Night in the winter.
In the evening we say good bye to white craze and fly back home. Arrival 07.25 AM on Monday DEC 16th.
Grade: Easy, available for everyone.
Activity: Husky dog sledging, snow mobile, reindeer farm and visit Santa Claus HQ. Sightseeing and getting amazed with Northern Lights !!
Accommodation: 2 nights in comfortable cabin, 1 night in hotel.
Cost approx. 6350 AED all incl. international and domestic flights, accommodation and activities as mentioned.
Scandinavia is one hell of expensive place...
Specifically excluded: visa, meals, insurance.
See yah at Arctic Circle!
Piotr