the journey
9 days, 8 nights, lifetime of memories
Day 1
Welcome to Finland
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The tour starts in Helsinki where we start to acclimatize to the Nordic weather. Don't worry, it's an easy step before we head to cold Lapland. After a local bus tour to see the famous landmarks and visiting the famous "Tuomaan markkinat" Christmas market, we head to some local cuisine and orientation for what the following days will bring.
Day 2
Waterfront Sauna & Traditional Local Food
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To start the day, we continue to explore the fantastic sites that make Helsinki truly a modern and great place to live! Then we hop into a tram, and head to a place said to be among the top 100 places in the world by Time magazine! Sauna and dip into the freezing waters is the foundation of Finnish happiness. Afterwards we enjoy a hearty local lunch in a beautiful setting, and then it's free time to explore the beautiful downtown of Helsinki, check the fortress island or embark on a shopping spree before we take the night train to the snow covered Lapland.
Day 3
Lapland, Home of Santa
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The train makes way through Finland and arrives to Rovaniemi in the morning. After breakfast we head to Santa's Village, where we can meet Santa and his elves, also enjoy a reindeer ride (optional) by one of Santa’s reindeers (only on land, no flying this time). Also there are fun snow slides and ice skating to get you into the winter mood! When done, we head to another wonder of the north - SnowHotel where we explore the secrets it keeps inside and when the day is done, we stay the night in the comfort of the icy rooms. Experience like no else!
Day 4
Glass Igloo Village & Northern Light Discovery
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After wakeup and easy breakfast, we get a great change to learn the life in the arctic in a local science museum. Then, packed with all the knowledge, you'll be at the "Northernmost McDonald's" for lunch. Then we head more north to the beautiful Glass Igloo village. After arrival, we enjoy group dinner and later a magical Aurora hunt with Reindeer! For the night, we get cozy in our igloos under the stars. Night at Glass Igloos
Day 6
Ice fishing, bear burger and much more!
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Best way to start the day again? Sauna and dip into the icy waters:) Afterwards we enjoy a proper breakfast, and start learning the art of ice fishing, during which we bbq some local snacks too just in case our fishing skills need some time to get perfect. Later during the day, we visit the skiing town of Ylläs/Levi, where are options for downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and so much more!... Or if you just want to enjoy the atmosphere of this fantastic town and its cafes and restaurants, that’ll easily fill your day too. Later we get a taste of some local delicacies in form of a bear burger, yum! And before midnight, we head for Aurora hunt.
Day 5
Husky Ride & Tobogganing
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After breakfast, we embark on a 2-hour husky exploration where we get to know our dogs and learn how to lead them though the snowy frontiers. After we leave the Igloo Village behind, we head to a local hill and do what all the kids in North do during winter (and adults want too) - tobogganing! This hill will definitely make you a master of this sport, exhilarating ride! Then we continue the journey towards western Lapland and head to our next accommodation and see a bit more of the lapland nature! After arrival we enjoy group dinner and get cosy with the lakeside environment.
Day 7
Elves and secret hideouts
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After a late night of hopefully successful aurora hunt, we start the day with morning Sauna and late breakfast. Then we head out to Elves Village! Place where we learn about what it takes to get Christmas ready, learn the trade and also help out a bit to make this season the best one yet! The later part of the day we have easy sightseeing and some stunning secret spots, before group dinner and a bit rest before heading out again for another night of Aurora hunt.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland
Day 8
Snowmobiles and Sauna
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Today we embark on a long 3-hour snow mobile safari to go through the wilderness. During the safari, we stop at a local reindeer farm to see what they are doing outside the busy season! Afterwards we warm ourselves with traditional smoke sauna experience with Ice water dip and warm outdoor Jacuzzi. Afterwards we head to our fabulous group dinner to share stories of our adventures.
Day 9
Farewell to Lapland, until next time!
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Bid farewell to the Arctic Circle as we get ready for the flight back home. But before that, we have some free time in Helsinki for some last minute shopping and sightseeing depending on your next flight.
what is included?
A Finnish tour guide, accompanied by a local Malaysian Chinese translator throughout the trip.
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Transport in Finland
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Helsinki - Rovaniemi Overnight train cabin (twin sharing)
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Glass Igloos x 1 night
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Arctic SnowHotel x 1 night
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4-star hotel x 1 night
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Wilderness hotel x 4 nights
*All accommodations are based on twin-sharing. Single occupancy is available at an additional cost.
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2 meals a day (Day 2 - Day 8)
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1 meal a day (Day 1 & Day 9)
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Husky Ride (2 hours, 2 persons shared)
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Snowmobile ride (3 hours, 2 persons shared)
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Reindeer aurora ride (2 hours, 2 persons shared)
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Winter Sauna x 2
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Snowman world entrance
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Ice fishing
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Tobogganing
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Aurora hunting trip x 2
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City tour
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Elves Village
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Additional authentic surprises
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Yin Theng, February 2025
Finland has been hailed as the happiest country... and after the experience, you will understand why
Jaguar, February 2025
There are so many activities, so fun, so exciting! Finland is much more than just catching Auroras!
Jinhao, February 2025
The most fun place I have travelled to, definitely want to go again!
Next winter we have one Christmas 9D8N tour, with 8 maximum group size and minimum of 6 (adults).
The tour starts on Saturday 12th December 2026 in Helsinki Finland, and ends on Sunday 20th December 2026 Helsinki.
Price for adult is RM25,888 per pax (shared accommodation & activities), and single adult RM30,888 per pax.
Child together with parents is RM22,888 per pax (shared accommodation with parents)
Remarks: Child above 10 years old is considered adult rate due to limitation of the accommodation offered in Finland.
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