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Finland Winter Highlights – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Experience the magic of Finland across 8 unforgettable days covering Helsinki, historic Porvoo and the snow-covered landscapes of Finnish Lapland. Travel aboard the famous Santa Claus Express, cross the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, meet Santa Claus, experience huskies and reindeer, chase the Northern Lights and finish your journey surrounded by the spectacular winter landscapes of Levi.

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Journey overview

A clear plan for your holiday

Experience the magic of Finland across 8 unforgettable days covering Helsinki, historic Porvoo and the snow-covered landscapes of Finnish Lapland. Travel aboard the famous Santa Claus Express, cross the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, meet Santa Claus, experience huskies and reindeer, chase the Northern Lights and finish your journey surrounded by the spectacular winter landscapes of Levi.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Finland – Helsinki Arrival

Helsinki Airport → Helsinki City

Arrive at Helsinki Airport and begin your Finland winter journey. After immigration, baggage collection and arrival assistance, proceed towards central Helsinki and check in to your selected accommodation. Begin with a relaxed introduction to Finland's elegant capital. Explore Senate Square and admire Helsinki Cathedral before continuing through Market Square and the beautiful waterfront. Walk through Esplanadi, discover the city's Nordic architecture and visit the Oodi Central Library area. Spend the evening experiencing Helsinki's illuminated winter streets, cafés and shopping areas before returning to your accommodation for a comfortable overnight stay.

Overnight: Helsinki

Day 2

Porvoo Old Town & Helsinki Discovery

Helsinki → Porvoo → Helsinki

After breakfast, depart Helsinki for beautiful Porvoo, one of Finland's most charming historic towns. Walk through Porvoo Old Town with its colourful wooden buildings, traditional streets and famous red riverside warehouses. Explore the Porvoo Cathedral surroundings, boutique shops, traditional cafés and picturesque riverside viewpoints. Enjoy free time for photography and shopping before returning to Helsinki. Continue the evening with selected Helsinki highlights including Uspenski Cathedral surroundings, Market Hall, the Design District and Helsinki city-centre shopping before returning to your accommodation.

Overnight: Helsinki

Day 3

Suomenlinna & Santa Claus Express

Helsinki → Suomenlinna → Helsinki → Rovaniemi

After breakfast, continue exploring Helsinki with a ferry journey across the waterfront to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Discover the historic fortress surroundings, coastal landscapes and beautiful winter views before returning to Helsinki. Continue with Temppeliaukio Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Töölönlahti surroundings and selected central Helsinki attractions. In the evening, collect your luggage and proceed to Helsinki Railway Station. Board Finland's famous Santa Claus Express and begin an unforgettable overnight train journey north towards Rovaniemi and Finnish Lapland.

Overnight: Santa Claus Express Night Train

Day 4

Santa Claus Village & Arctic Circle

Rovaniemi → Santa Claus Village → Rovaniemi

Wake up in Finnish Lapland and arrive in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Proceed towards the magical Santa Claus Village and experience one of Finland's most iconic destinations. Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle and capture memorable Arctic Circle photographs. Visit the Santa Claus Main Post Office, explore Christmas shops and enjoy the magical snow-covered village atmosphere. Spend time discovering the Arctic surroundings, shopping for souvenirs and enjoying the unique Christmas atmosphere before transferring to your Rovaniemi accommodation.

Overnight: Rovaniemi

Day 5

Husky, Reindeer & Northern Lights Adventure

Rovaniemi → Husky Experience → Reindeer Experience → Arktikum → Northern Lights Hunt → Rovaniemi

Begin an unforgettable Arctic adventure after breakfast. Meet energetic huskies and experience a thrilling husky sled journey through Finland's snowy landscapes. Learn about the dogs and traditional Arctic sledding culture. Continue to a reindeer experience where you can meet Finland's iconic reindeer and enjoy a traditional sleigh ride through the winter surroundings according to the selected programme. Later visit Arktikum and discover the fascinating history, environment and culture of Finnish Lapland and the Arctic region. After an early dinner and short rest, depart Rovaniemi with an experienced local operator for a Northern Lights hunting experience. Travel away from the city lights into darker Arctic surroundings and search the night sky for the spectacular Aurora Borealis.

Overnight: Rovaniemi

Day 6

Journey Deeper into Lapland – Rovaniemi to Levi

Rovaniemi → Levi

After breakfast, check out from your Rovaniemi accommodation and begin a beautiful journey deeper into Finnish Lapland. Travel across snowy northern landscapes towards Levi, one of Finland's most famous winter resorts. Arrive in Levi and check in to your accommodation. Explore Levi Village, enjoy the snow-covered surroundings and discover local shops, winter streets and scenic Arctic viewpoints. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful atmosphere of Finnish Lapland or select an additional winter experience.

Overnight: Levi

Day 7

Levi Winter Wonderland

Levi Local Winter Experiences

Spend a complete day surrounded by the spectacular snow-covered landscapes of Levi. Enjoy Levi's winter resort atmosphere and select activities based on the chosen Budget or Premium package. Possible experiences include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledging, snowmobile safaris, Arctic viewpoints, Levi Gondola and winter photography. Guests looking for a more relaxed experience can enjoy Finnish sauna or spa facilities. Premium travellers may upgrade their final Lapland night to a glass igloo or panoramic Arctic accommodation for a truly unforgettable experience under the northern sky.

Overnight: Levi

Day 8

Farewell Finland – Levi to India

Levi → Kittilä Airport → Helsinki → India

Enjoy your final morning surrounded by the beautiful winter landscapes of Finnish Lapland. After breakfast, check out from your accommodation. Depending on the confirmed flight schedule, enjoy final free time in Levi before transferring to Kittilä Airport. Board your domestic flight from Kittilä to Helsinki and connect with your international flight back to India. Return home with unforgettable memories of Helsinki, Porvoo, Suomenlinna, the Santa Claus Express, Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village, the Arctic Circle, huskies, reindeer, Northern Lights and Levi's magical winter landscapes.

Overnight: Tour Ends / International Return Journey

Included

  • • 7 nights accommodation as per selected Budget or Premium package
  • • Daily breakfast where included with accommodation
  • • Helsinki airport arrival transfer as per package
  • • Helsinki sightseeing as per itinerary
  • • Porvoo excursion as per itinerary
  • • Suomenlinna ferry and sightseeing as per confirmed package
  • • Santa Claus Express overnight journey
  • • Rovaniemi arrival transfer as per package
  • • Santa Claus Village visit
  • • Arctic Circle experience
  • • Husky experience as per confirmed package
  • • Reindeer experience as per confirmed package
  • • Arktikum admission when specified in final package
  • • Northern Lights hunting experience
  • • Rovaniemi to Levi transfer as per package
  • • Levi local winter exploration
  • • Levi to Kittilä Airport departure transfer
  • • Finland internal transport as specifically confirmed
  • • Travel insurance as per selected package
  • • Finland Schengen visa documentation assistance
  • • HD Holidays pre-travel coordination
  • • HD Holidays travel support during the journey

Not included

  • • Visa approval or visa guarantee
  • • Lunch and dinner unless specifically mentioned
  • • Personal expenses
  • • Shopping and souvenirs
  • • Alcoholic beverages
  • • Mini-bar and room service
  • • Professional Santa Claus photos and videos
  • • Snowmobile safari unless specifically included
  • • Skiing and ski equipment unless specifically included
  • • Glass igloo upgrade unless specifically included
  • • Additional Northern Lights tours
  • • Long-distance premium husky or reindeer safaris unless included
  • • Excess baggage
  • • Airline seat selection unless included
  • • Early hotel check-in and late checkout
  • • Porterage
  • • Tips and gratuities
  • • Optional activities
  • • Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
  • • Expenses caused by weather delays, flight changes or circumstances beyond the operator's control unless covered by the relevant supplier or insurance policy

Destinations on this journey