Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, "Daughter of the Baltic." Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savor the local cuisine in Helsinki's restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local farmer. Mush your way to breakfast in a Finnish sleigh, and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
6 breakfasts, 5 dinners
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On an adventure to the top of the world, experience a side of life that feeds the imagination and leaves you forever enchanted with Finland, "Daughter of the Baltic."
Indulge in Finnish cuisine at Helsinki's local restaurants.
Lilla Roberts Hotel, Helsinki
Dinner
Included
Hei Helsinki! Finland's vibrant capital, where history converges with architectural style and combines with a laid-back vibe across beautiful islands and pristine public parks, welcomes you. This evening, gather with new friends for a welcome dinner in the city center. Hyvää ruokahalua! (Bon appetit!) Today dinner will be included.
Tour Helsinki alongside a local guide.
Lilla Roberts Hotel, Helsinki
Breakfast
Included
Join a local expert for an engaging city tour. If Finland's heart beats in Helsinki, then Helsinki's core is in Senate Square, home of Helsinki Cathedral, the city's most iconic building. Walk the streets of empiric-designed Tori Quarters before enjoying some free time in Market Square, the city's famous international market. See the steel monument dedicated to the composer Sibelius. During your leisure time, explore more of Helsinki independently. Today breakfast will be included.
Immerse yourself in Sámi cultural traditions over the course of a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Set out nightly across Lapland in search of the northern lights.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village, Kakslauttanen
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Escape to northernmost Finland's winter wonderland on board a flight to Ivalo and magical Lapland. Like a storybook come to life, Lapland's culture is steeped in myth and legend. Relish encounters with reindeer and unspoiled views of the northern lights.* At the breathtaking Kakslauttanen Resort, spend two nights in your very own Finnish log cabin** indulging in your personal Finnish sauna and other unique fixtures. Trek north toward Inari on a chase for the northern lights.* Stops along the pursuit allow you the chance for a front-row seat at nature's dazzling, electric light show.* Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*The northern lights can only be seen September through April when the sky is clear and free of clouds; sightings are not guaranteed. **Finnish log cabins are equipped with 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed, a dining space, two bathrooms (inclusive of sink, toilet and shower), private sauna and fireplace.
Introduce yourself to majestic Lappish reindeer and meet Santa Claus himself. Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish winter tradition.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village, Kakslauttanen
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Hit the snow and mush to breakfast aboard an authentic Finnish sleigh. From Kakslauttanen, head to the home of Santa Claus, an epicenter of Christmas cheer. Among prancing reindeer, learn about Santa's origins during a meet and greet at his house. Under the Arctic moonlight, a reindeer farmer introduces you to some friendly Lappish reindeer that will escort you on an exhilarating reindeer safari through remote Kakslauttanen. Gain insight into the importance of reindeer herding to the Sámi indigenous culture. Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish tradition, under the cover of blankets in the surround of northern Finland's wilderness as you continue the search for the elusive northern lights.* Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
*The northern lights are in the Northern Hemisphere from September through April and are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. As this tour is weather dependent, sightings of the northern lights are not guaranteed.
Lead your very own dog sled team. Spend the night in a glass igloo amid the Lappish wilderness.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village, Kakslauttanen
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Breathe in the fresh Arctic air this morning and step into the role as leader of your own dog sled team. Zoom through the wilderness on a husky safari, driving your husky guides that are as fast as they are adorable. Spend some time getting to know these amazing dogs and learn about their different commands. You'll also be introduced to the equipment you'll need to experience this incredible Arctic adventure at its best. Enjoy your last night in the heart of the Lappish wilderness, nestled in your own private glass igloo.*** You may even see the northern lights* dancing overhead. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
***Glass igloos are equipped with only a private sink and toilet. A privacy curtain lines the base of the bedroom inside the igloo. Guests have access to a public sauna house to use the shower in the morning. Overnights in igloos may be on the first or last night at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.
Lilla Roberts Hotel, Helsinki
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Say goodbye to enchanting Lapland and fly back to Helsinki. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Explore the city's central squares and get in tune with the latest Finnish trends at a collection of charming shops. Tonight, in downtown Helsinki, toast to grand adventures and new friends. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Set out for home with incredible memories and a longing to return. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for October 2024 - March 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on November 2, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $800.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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