Lapland Bucket List
- Tour ID: VOS5
Tour Info:
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Seasons: Winter
- Travel Style: Christmas Tours, Group Tours, Northern Lights
- Countries: Finland, Lapland
- Available: 2026 & 2027 Dates - See Itinerary
This – is – IT! The Ultimate Finnish Lapland Bucket List holiday designed to immerse you in all which makes this Arctic destination, an enchanting winter wonderworld. In between all the activities, it allows some freedom for you to customise your adventure, ensuring your stay perfectly matches your desires. To top it all off, you’ll have a night in a glass igloo, offering you the chance to witness the spectacular Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed. This is the ultimate bucket list experience!
Highlights:
- Snowmobiling
- Hunting Northern Lights
- Visit Ranua Wildlife Park
- Night in Glass Igloo
- Huskies & reindeer safaris
Price Includes:
- Return airport transfers from Rovaniemi Airport
- Three nights Rovaniemi hotel inclusive of breakfast
- Overnight in Arctic Glass Igloo inclusive of breakfast
- Two lunches
- One Dinner
- Visit Santa Village
- Husky Safari
- Reindeer Safari
- Hunt for Northern Lights
- Visit Ranua Zoo
- Snowmobiling
- Outdoor clothing & boots
Itinerary:
2026:
November 25
December 9, 16, 30
2027:
January 6, 20, 27
February 17, 24
March 3
Arrive Rovaniemi and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, meet your tour escort in the hotel lobby for a welcome information session during which you’ll receive details of the programme for the following days.
The first day of your Lapland Adventure and a very busy one! Begin the day with a visit to a traditional reindeer farm and enjoy a sedate sedate reindeer sleigh ride through snowy forest.
Next stop, the festive spirit of Santa Claus Village, where the magic of Christmas lives all year round. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before the pace picks up with an exhilarating husky safari. Take a speedy ride through the snowy landscape drawn by a team of enthusiastic huskies. It’s a thrilling experience!
As night falls, head out into the wilderness for your first Northern Lights adventure. Away from city lights, you’ll search the skies for the magical Aurora, one of nature’s most breathtaking displays.
Another day of unique experiences with a visit to Ranua Wildlife Park, the northernmost zoo in the world. Set within peaceful forest surroundings, the Wildlife Park offers a chance to see Arctic animals up close in environments that reflect their natural habitats.
Enjoy a guided walk through this unique setting before sitting down to a warming buffet lunch.
Return to Rovaniemi later in the afternoon and enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
After dinner, how about joining an optional activity: a snowmobile safari through snowy trails or head out once more in search of the Northern Lights, perhaps while toasting marshmallows under the Arctic sky. Or, for something unique, go for Aurora Ice Floating.
Before your free time today, it’s time for snowmobiling. After a safety talk from your guide and equipped with outdoor suit, gloves and helmet, set off with your guide for a drive through the forest. Children will be seated in a sleigh. NB: Drivers Licence required to drive snowmobile.
Reminder of day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Rovaniemi offers something for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for culture, adventure, or a bit of both.
Explore the Arktikum Museum and learn about the Sami people, the indigenous culture of the far north. Or dive into outdoor activities like snowshoeing or give ice fishing a go.
Looking for the truly unique? Then try Ice Karting—racing across frozen tracks in true Finnish style.
Your final night in Lapland is going to be very special staying in an Arctic Glass Igloo. This could be the night, Nature willing, for the most spectacular views through the glass roof of your Igloo, of the Northern Lights dancing across the sky – and right from the comfort of your warm bed. The perfect way to end a perfect holiday.
Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out and transferring to the airport or station for your onward journey (can be arranged on request). Please note that flights or trains back to Helsinki are not included but can be arranged upon request.
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Important Info:
An itinerary and quotation will be prepared for your consideration. Once accepted, a deposit is required to secure the booking.
For each traveller, we require:
- Full name exactly as shown on passport
- Date of birth
- Contact phone number
- Dietary, medical or other special requirements
No services are held at quotation stage and remain subject to availability until booked and confirmed. If a quoted service becomes unavailable, we will offer a suitable alternative where possible.
Deposit amounts vary by tour and supplier and will be advised before booking. Some accommodation, cruises, Christmas/New Year arrangements and special services may require higher deposits, full payment or non-refundable payment at booking.
Final payment is generally due 90 days before travel, unless an earlier date is required by a supplier. Your booking invoice will confirm the applicable payment schedule.
Where final supplier rates have not yet been released, provisional pricing may be provided. Any applicable conditions will be explained before booking.
Your confirmed itinerary will specify all inclusions. Unless stated otherwise, prices generally exclude:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically listed
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended as soon as the deposit is paid, particularly where components are non-refundable.
Clients receive a 20% discount with GO Insurance. Please request a quotation.
Traveller names must exactly match the passport used for travel, including all given names and surnames. Incorrect details may result in fees or difficulties with travel arrangements.
Travellers are responsible for ensuring passports meet the validity and entry requirements of all countries visited. For the Schengen Area, Australian passports generally must:
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- Be valid for at least 3 months after departure from the Schengen Area
- Have been issued within the previous 10 years
We recommend having at least 6 months’ passport validity remaining wherever possible. Travellers are responsible for obtaining required visas, travel authorisations and other entry documents. Requirements should be checked with relevant government authorities before travel.
Nordic itineraries may involve walking on snow/ice, uneven surfaces, stairs, boats, snowmobiles, carrying luggage and extended periods outdoors in cold weather. Activities may have age, height, health, mobility or licensing requirements.
Medical conditions, mobility limitations and accessibility needs should be advised at booking so suitable arrangements can be considered.
Dietary requirements and allergies should be advised at booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate them, but cannot guarantee this, particularly in remote or wilderness locations. Travellers with serious allergies should also confirm requirements directly with meal providers.
Travellers on self-drive itineraries are responsible for holding the appropriate licence for the destination and rental provider. A valid physical licence may also be required for activities such as snowmobiling.
Accommodation will be booked in the room category shown on your confirmed itinerary. Scandinavian rooms may be smaller than Australian equivalents and configurations can differ.
Twin rooms commonly have two single beds, sometimes positioned together. Additional beds may be sofa or rollaway beds. Double rooms may also use two single beds together, with separate doonas.
If accommodation must change due to circumstances outside our control, we will seek a similar or higher standard wherever possible.
Porterage is generally not included. Travellers should be comfortable managing their own luggage.
Some trains, flights, coaches, ferries, transfers and vehicles have luggage limits. Any applicable restrictions will be advised in your travel documents. One manageable suitcase per person is recommended. Excess luggage charges are the traveller’s responsibility.
Scandinavian and Lapland travel can involve very cold temperatures, snow, ice and rapidly changing weather. Appropriate thermal layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, hats and suitable footwear are essential. Summer weather can also change quickly, so rain protection is recommended.
Weather, road conditions or operational issues may require activities or transport to be delayed, modified, rescheduled or replaced. Safety takes priority, and suitable alternatives will be arranged where reasonably possible.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Sightings depend on solar activity, weather, cloud cover and darkness. Tours are designed to maximise viewing opportunities but cannot guarantee a sighting.
Weather, transport schedules, supplier operations and other circumstances may require changes to accommodation, transport, activities or itinerary order. Where possible, comparable alternatives will be arranged and significant changes communicated.
Changes and cancellations are subject to supplier conditions and may incur fees. Some services are non-refundable from booking, with Christmas/New Year arrangements often having stricter conditions.
Please refer to the full Terms & Conditions and quotation for applicable cancellation conditions.
Unused services are generally non-refundable, including those missed due to late arrival, early departure or choosing not to participate. Where services are missed due to circumstances outside the traveller’s control, we will assist where reasonably possible, subject to supplier conditions.
A live digital itinerary will be provided before departure with confirmed arrangements, important information, contacts and relevant documents/vouchers. It may be updated in real time if arrangements change.
We recommend it is kept accessible and checked regularly. If an issue occurs during travel, contact the relevant supplier and our team as soon as possible so we have the best opportunity to resolve it. Delayed reporting may limit what can be done.
Travellers should provide a mobile number that will remain active while overseas. Suppliers such as hotels, transfer companies and activity providers may use this number to contact you.
WhatsApp may not be available with all suppliers, so travellers may sometimes need to make a direct local or international call. Before departure, check roaming, international calling, SIM and eSIM options with your mobile provider.
All phone, roaming, SIM and international calling costs are the traveller’s responsibility.
Price Includes:
Based on 3* twin share. Request pricing for other categories.
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