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SCANDINAVIAN NORTHERN LIGHTS

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FINLAND, SWEDEN

MULTI-COUNTRY TOUR

From AED 14475 per person

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8 Nights / 9 Days Tour

October, November, February, March. April

Escorted Group Tours

Europe, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Schengen Europe

(EGTR-35053122-FI/SE)

Helsinki, Saariselkä, Rovaniemi, Luleå, Kiruna, Stockholm

Chase Scandinavia’s winter magic on a 9-day journey from Helsinki to Stockholm across Finnish and Swedish Lapland. Begin with a guided tour of design-forward Helsinki, then fly north to Saariselkä for Arctic days filled with optional snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and Aurora hunts. Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi and meet reindeer, then cross into Sweden to stroll UNESCO-listed Gammelstad and continue to Luleå. Delve into Sámi culture in Jokkmokk, dine traditionally in a lavvu near Kiruna, and (optionally) mush huskies or toast at the world-famous Ice Hotel. Conclude in Stockholm with an Old Town walk and a visit to City Hall.

Making memories since 2002 !

Day 01: HELSINKI

  • Arrival transfer to the hotel (airport departures at 11:30 and 15:00).

  • Meet your Local Specialist for a Helsinki city sightseeing tour.

  • Stroll a traditional food market; sample local produce such as liquorice or smoked reindeer.

  • Free time to explore the harbor and design districts.

  • Included meal: Dinner.

  • Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Mestari.

  • Included experience: Helsinki City Tour.


Day 02: HELSINKI, IVALO, SAARISELKÄ

  • Flight from Helsinki to Ivalo, crossing into the Arctic Circle.

  • Short drive to the snowy village of Saariselkä; check in for two nights.

  • Evening at leisure in a classic Lapland setting.

  • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

  • Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel Tunturi Saariselkä.

  • Optional experience: Aurora hunting with a Local Specialist (photography guidance included).


Day 03: SAARISELKÄ

  • Free day to enjoy the Arctic surroundings at your own pace.

  • Optional experience: Snowmobile safari across frozen landscapes with expert guidance.

  • Optional experience: Guided Arctic snowshoe adventure through wintry forests.

  • Evening free or join another Northern Lights hunt (optional).

  • Included meal: Breakfast.

  • Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel Tunturi Saariselkä.

Day 04: SAARISELKÄ, ROVANIEMI

  • Travel to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus.

  • Dive Into Culture: Visit Santa’s post office and share yuletide greetings.

  • Visit a reindeer farm and meet Santa’s traditional sleigh-pullers.

  • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

  • Accommodation: Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus.

  • Included experiences: Santa Claus Village visit; reindeer sleigh ride.


Day 05: ROVANIEMI, GAMMELSTAD, LULEÅ

  • Cross into Sweden and continue to the UNESCO-listed church town of Gammelstad.

  • Guided walk among 15th-century stone church and 400+ wooden cottages.

  • Proceed to Luleå, the largest city in Swedish Lapland.

  • Included meal: Breakfast.

  • Accommodation: Scandic Luleå.

  • Included experience: Visit Gammelstad.

  • Optional experiences: Ranua Wildlife Park; dinner at Brändön Lodge by the Gulf of Bothnia.


Day 06: LULEÅ, JOKKMOKK, KIRUNA

  • Journey north to Jokkmokk, historic gathering place of the Sámi.

  • Guided visit at Ájtte Sámi Museum to learn traditions and Arctic lifeways.

  • Be My Guest: Traditional Sámi meal in a lavvu (tepee) with a reindeer-herding family.

  • Continue to Kiruna for overnight.

  • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

  • Accommodation: Scandic Kiruna.

  • Included experiences: Ájtte Sámi Museum; Be My Guest lavvu meal.


Day 07: KIRUNA

  • Free day to discover Kiruna, a mining town being relocated due to its expanding iron mine.

  • Optional experience: Husky sled adventure with coffee-and-cake stop.

  • Optional experience: Visit to the iconic Ice Hotel and Ice Bar (tour and time to enjoy ice art).

  • Optional experience: Aurora dinner at a riverside camp with fireside time and a two-course meal.

  • Optional experience: “City on the Move” tour with Swedish fika.

  • Included meal: Breakfast.

  • Accommodation: Scandic Kiruna.


Day 08: KIRUNA, STOCKHOLM

  • Flight from Kiruna to Stockholm; orientation with a Local Specialist.

  • Walk cobbled streets of the Old Town and visit Stockholm City Hall.

  • Farewell dinner to celebrate your Nordic adventure.

  • Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

  • Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Stockholm.

  • Included experience: Stockholm City Tour and City Hall visit.


Day 09: STOCKHOLM

  • Departure transfer to the airport 

  • Journey ends with memories of Sámi culture, Arctic landscapes, and Nordic traditions.

  • Included meal: Breakfast.

GET IN TOUCH

INDICATIVE PACKAGE PRICES

From AED 14475 per person

Prices are based on two persons sharing a room and are for guidance only. Actual costs are subject to change and may vary depending on the season of travel, the number of occupants per room, prevailing exchange rates, and other factors at the time of booking. Children traveling must be at least 5 years old.

INDICATIVE HOTELS

INCLUSIONS

  • 8 nights accommodation in hotels as per the itinerary.

  • Daily breakfast (8) and 5 dinners as listed.

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers (Helsinki and Stockholm) at scheduled times.

  • Sightseeing tours in Helsinki, Gammelstad, and Stockholm with Local Specialists.

  • Visit to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, including Santa’s Post Office.

  • Reindeer sleigh ride experience in Rovaniemi.

  • Entrance to Ájtte Sámi Museum in Jokkmokk.

  • Traditional Sámi meal in a lavvu (Be My Guest experience).

  • Guided visit to UNESCO World Heritage Gammelstad Church Town.

  • Flights: Helsinki → Ivalo and Kiruna → Stockholm.

  • Expert Travel Director and professional Driver throughout.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, porterage, gratuities, and local taxes included.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi or alternative transport as per itinerary.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.

  • Visa assistance and visa appointment fees (Standard Category)

  • International flights to/from Helsinki and Stockholm.

  • Visa Fees.

  • Meals not mentioned in the inclusions (e.g., lunches and some dinners).

  • Optional activities and experiences not listed as included.

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar, and telephone calls.

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).

  • Any additional costs due to delays, natural events, or unforeseen circumstances.

  • Tips for optional excursions and personal services.

  • Any items not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions.”


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • Aurora Hunting excursion in Saariselkä.

  • Snowmobile Safari across the frozen Arctic landscape.

  • Arctic Snowshoe Adventure with guide.

  • Ranua Wildlife Park visit (Finland).

  • Dinner at Brändön Lodge overlooking the Luleå archipelago.

  • Husky Sled Adventure in Kiruna.

  • Visit to the Ice Hotel and Ice Bar in Kiruna.

  • Aurora Dinner at riverside Aurora Camp near Kiruna.

  • “City on the Move” tour of Kiruna with Swedish Fika.

EXCLUSIONS

MEET OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

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Perera G.

Senior Travel Consultant

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Alyn F.

Senior Travel Consultant

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Travel Consultant

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Travel Consultant

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