- Spend 4 nights at the cosy Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins
- Meet Santa Claus and explore Santa Claus Village
- Discover the magic of Helsinki during the summer
- Embark on included excursions such as Arctic survival training, berry picking and reindeer and husky farm visits
Lapland Family Summer Break
A visit to Lapland is not just for Christmas.
This 8-day summer tour for families lets you enjoy a real outdoor adventure with unique experiences on offer every step of the way. Spend 4 nights in Rovaniemi, close to the Arctic Circle, where'll you'll take a fun Arctic survival excursion and learn how to make your own shelter and fire, plus forage for your own food. Then, head out for a guided berry picking excursion before visiting reindeer and husky farms, complete with a visit to Santa Claus Village. Finally, you'll continue to Helsinki by train and overnight in the Finnish capital city for 3 nights where you'll be immersed in culture and history.
Family price for 2 adults and 1 child (up to 14 years old) starts from £4,480
Tour Itinerary
Arrive in Rovaniemi airport, meet your guide and transfer to the Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins.
Today learn how to survive in the wild on this guided day trip into the forest. Learn how to build an emergency shelter, start a fire without matches, and prepare a snack from food you will forage for yourself. There will also be the opportunity to try your hand at fishing on this activity-packed day suitable for the whole family! (B)
Today embark on a guided berry picking exciting excursion. Look up for blueberries and cloudberries and learn how to make juice out of your berries from your guide. (B)
After breakfast, embark on an exciting guided tour of some reindeer and husky farms. Meet with an authentic reindeer herder, take photos of the reindeer and learn more about their way of living as you sit down by the fireplace to relax with a hot drink. Continue to the husky farm and enjoy the huskies in a special 'husky hugging' - an area where you can pet the dogs freely. Finish the day with a visit to Santa Claus Village and meet the old man himself, Father Christmas. (B)
In the morning, check-out from Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins and reach Rovaniemi Railway Station by private transfer for your train to Helsinki. Upon arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel in Helsinki and check in for 3 nights.
The Finnish capital is simply bursting with culture and activities sure to keep you busy. Spend the day exploring Helsinki at leisure. Perhaps, embark on a hop-on-hop-off Helsinki city sightseeing bus tour or, alternatively, take a dip in heated pool or brave the cold pool at Allas Sea Pool. (B)
After a hearty breakfast, continue discovering Helsinki at your own pace. Perhaps start off by visiting Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum, Finland's main museum of contemporary art, or visit the Military Museum's Manege, which features a collection of military artefacts, a must-see for history lovers. (B)
Today is free at leisure until it is time to take your private transfer back to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Pricing Information
Price Includes
- Return international flights from the UK to Finland
- All airport taxes and security charges
- 4 nights accommodation at Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins in Rovaniemi
- 3 nights accommodation at Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki in Standard room in Helsinki
- Private transfer from Rovaniemi airport to Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins
- Private transfer from Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins to Rovaniemi Railway Station
- Train tickets from Rovaniemi to Helsinki
- Private transfer from Helsinki Railway Station to Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Private transfer from Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel to Helsinki airport
- Excursion - Arctic Survival Training
- Excursion - Berry picking & juice making
- Excursion - Visit to reindeer and husky farms & Santa Claus meeting
- Meals as specified by BLD (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
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- Travel insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional excursions
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Price Notes
- Price per adult is based on two people sharing on stays between July & August 2024 at Ounasvaaran Lakituvat Log Cabins in Rovaniemi and Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki in Helsinki and there may be supplements for travel in peak season or flight fare fluctuations. Speak to your Regent Specialist for details.
- Price per child (4-14) is £690.
- International flights from the UK are based out of London in economy class.
- Helsinki offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Speak to your Regent Finland specialist about upgrading your hotel.
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- Lapland, Rovaniemi
- Finland, Helsinki
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