A real winter adventure… isn’t that something to experience at least once? This short break in the heart of Finnish Lapland gives you just that. In just a few days you will learn the fine art of mushing (dog sledding) with a team of huskies and enjoy the thrills of snowmobiling as you look for the northern lights in the night sky. To top it off, you’ll get to spend a night in a room sculpted of snow and ice at the remarkable SnowCastle.
Just a few of the majestic sights you’ll take in during your trip.
A day-by-day plan to guide your northern adventure.
Arrive at Kemi Airport where you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel in Kemi. Spend some time resting up or exploring the town before your first adventure of the trip.
As dusk settles, you’ll embark on a guided snowmobile excursion into the wild to look for the northern lights dancing in the sky. Before returning to the city you’ll get to enjoy a hot beverage around a campfire.
Spend the night in Kemi.
Helpful notes:
• Two people will share one snowmobile and take turns driving. To drive, you must have a valid driver’s license.
• Please note that the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
In the morning you’ll learn about a traditional mode of winter transport in Lapland by taking part in a guided dog sled excursion. Following a brief lesson at the kennel, you’ll soon be mushing with your own sled, pulled by a team of energetic huskies, through the woods and over the snowy plains. After a thrilling ride, enjoy a hot beverage with the musher back at the kennel. Back in Kemi, spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Spend the night in Kemi.
Helpful notes:
• Two people will share one sled and take turns driving.
• Please note that this excursion is not operated on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
You have the early part of the day to explore the town of Kemi as you wish or take an optional excursion—it‘s your choice! Later in the afternoon you will check in to the SnowCastle for your truly unforgettable overnight in a room made of snow and ice. This complex is rebuilt every winter in a different decor, with unique ice sculptures and soft lighting effects giving each room an added level of charm.
The indoor temperature is kept at a steady -5 degrees Celsius, but you‘ll sleep soundly a thermal sleeping bag on a good mattress.
Spend the night in Kemi.
Optional activities and upgrades:
• At the SnowCastle, upgrade to a warm Seaside Glass Villa, which offers wonderful views over the bay and the night sky – great for northern lights watching!
• Join a thrilling snowmobile excursion to a reindeer camp, where you’ll enjoy refreshments and a reindeer sled ride.
• Enjoy a snowmobile ride on the frozen sea to the Sampo icebreaker ship, where you’ll have a guided tour of the vessel, ice floating experience and learn more about sailing in the arctic.
After an adventurous journey in Finnish Lapland you will be transferred back to Kemi Airport for your departure flight.
Customise your adventure with these Optional Extras.
We recommend adding your extra activities to the tour now for the best booking experience and to secure your spot, as activities are likely to sell out.
Here’s a map of your travel route, to help put things in perspective.
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Photographic evidence of just how stunning Lapland is.
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Our overall experience with Nordic Visitor was superb from first contact to last. The service has been prompt, professional and friendly and the quality of the tours organised was fantastic. I would not hesitate to use Nordic Visitor again or recommend them to anyone. Thanks so much for a great holiday.
Sleep soundly, in the accommodation type of your choice, and wake up ready to enjoy another day of exploration.
Rooms with private shower or bath and WC. These are in three-star hotels and are all centrally located within towns. All provide ..
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For more information about travelling in Lapland, such as what to pack and what to expect with the weather, check out our Lapland Travel Guide.
Deposit payment & Cancellation Charges:
This tour package requires a non-refundable deposit payment of 50% of the total price at the time of booking. View more information on deposit payments and cancellation charges here.
Adventure Packages
All of Nordic Visitor’s Lapland travel packages should be considered adventure travel on account of being operated in the Arctic during sometimes extreme weather conditions and with the use of live animals for many excursions. For this reason, those booking a travel package in Lapland (except for those considered family travel packages) should consider themselves at least moderately physically fit and comfortable engaging in activities that are considered adventurous or strenuous.
Some things to keep in mind:
The safety of our travellers is our top priority at Nordic Visitor. We reserve the right to change or cancel departures if we feel the conditions will jeopardize the safety of our customers.
Snowmobile tours
Northern Lights
The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Evening excursions will operate according to the tour schedule, even in unfavourable viewing conditions, and our guides will do their utmost to determine the best possible location for sightings.
Activities & Guides
This is a self-guided tour with scheduled English-speaking guided excursions and activities. All accommodations and included activities and services (as specified in the itinerary) will be pre-booked by Nordic Visitor in close co-operation with trusted local suppliers. You will not have a dedicated guide for the duration of your time in Lapland, but can expect a different qualified guide for each planned excursion. You are responsible for making your way to the specified meeting point for the start of each excursion. The time between scheduled excursions and activities will be free-time.
After booking with Nordic Visitor
After booking your package with Nordic Visitor, you will be contacted within two working days by one of our travel consultants, who will serve as your dedicated contact person for all of your travel needs before, during and even after your holiday. Before you travel, Nordic Visitor will provide you with a detailed personal itinerary and vouchers for all services and activities booked for your travel package. You will also be provided with Nordic Visitor’s 24/7 helpline phone number where you can always reach a Nordic Visitor representative during your time in Lapland.
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