Trip Itinerary

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• The trip starts in Helsinki. All travelers have to reach Helsinki by afternoon or evening.

• The meeting point for all is Hostel.

 

Day 1: The trip starts in Helsinki 

 

• You need to reach Helsinki by afternoon or evening.

• Check-In Hostel - The hotel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places we would be exploring. The capital city has a lot to offer.

• You are heading to Finland's capital so start your travel by visiting the  - Aleksanterinkatu – one of the main streets of the city.

• Visit the Helsinki Cathedral 

• Enjoy the cafe culture and nightlife of this city.

• The night is all yours, and if you have nothing to do please head to A21 Decades Bar to try some cool drinks. 

 

Day 2: Helsinki 

 

• Start your day with Breakfast at the hotel 

• Check out - drop bags at the train station lockers and head out for a day trip to Suomenlinna island

•  Take a ferry and head to the UNESCO World Heritage site - Suomenlinna 

• After returning in the evening and head for a Free walking tour of the city and get to know this city.

• Relax till evening and then head for a great Sauna experience which is a must when in Finland

• Late night after a sauna experience - head to the train station and board your overnight train to Rovaniemi

 

Day 3: Rovaniemi - Lapland - Time to Visit Santa Claus - Arctic Circle Northern Light Belt

 

Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is home to an eclectic – and unusual – array of museums

• Reach in the morning by flight

• Stay In boutique hostel - The hostel would be centrally located and would be close to all the places we would be exploring.

• After settling in start exploring the beautiful Rovaniemi town. Make yourself comfortable - relax and enjoy the very first day at leisure.

• Visit the local markets and try some local Finnish Lapland food.

• Evening head out for a guided tour of Northern Lights Chase - Bonfire + Cookies + Hot tea and another guidance from a very professional photographer

 

Day 4: Rovaniemi - Lapland 

 

• Today, have a late start to the day

• Post breakfast head for a tour of the Santa Claus village where you visit and meet Santa Claus in person

• Explore the village till late evening 

• Return to the hostel 

• If you didn't get to see the Northern Lights the previous night try again ( PAID )

 

Day 5: Ivalo  

 

• After an early breakfast catch the bus from Rovaniemi to Ivalo and head up to North Finland 

• Reach by afternoon 

• Lunch in the center

• Check-in: explore Ivalo 

• In the evening head for a self-guided Northern Light Chase tour

 

Day 6: Ivalo 

 

• After breakfast  explore the city and local market 

• Relax in your Sauna in an apartment 

• Enjoy the night with celebrations at a local bar and bid goodbye to the North of Finland

 

Day 7: Rovaniemi - Lapland 

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• Reach back in the city around LUNCH

• Check-in 

• Take a slow day, and explore this beautiful city - visit all three museums of Lapland which give you great insight into Polar life and Northern lights as well.

• Explore the art and crafts museum and also the design side of Finnish culture

• In evening head for a self-spotting Northern light tour in the city's hidden spots 

• Enjoy the nightlife of this incredible city

 

Day 8: Rovaniemi - Lapland 

 

• Start your day by visiting Ranua National Park where you get to see all the Arctic Wildlife  OR  go hiking in the Arctic or Canoe trip 

• OR visit Husky / Reindeer farms 

• OR head to the Arctic Snowhotel and experience something different ( Subject to opening )

• Evening at leisure or head out for a Lappish dinner experience 

 

Day 9: Helsinki

 

• After breakfast - Catch a morning train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki and reach by afternoon​​​​ or a flight back to Helsinki 

 

The trip ends at the airport, you can stay back and enjoy the capital city

 

Inclusions: Apart from Lots of Happy moments + Photographs + Smiles we will share + Jokes we will make + New Friendships + Journey

 

• Stay in a backpack hostel in Helsinki breakfast is not included

• Flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with checked baggage included 23kg

• Stay in Rovaniemi in a great boutique hostel - Female Dorms or Mixed Dorms breakfast is not included

• Northern Light tour for 1 night in Rovaniemi - With Chase, Campfire on Day 3 

• Rovaniemi to Ivalo bus transfer to and fro

• 2-night stay in Ivalo in a Single room  with breakfast included

• Flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki with checked baggage included 23kg 

 

Exclusions:

 

• Flights from India to Finland both ways

• Travel Insurance

• Visa fees 

• Large Glass Igloo stay with Breakfast and Dinner included for 1 night in Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (A very famous Igloo resort ) and 1-night stay in Apartment two bedroom - with Sauna 

• OR Stay in the Small cabin in East village with Breakfast and Dinner included for 1 night in Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (A very famous Igloo resort ) and a 1-night stay in an Apartment two bedroom 

• Lunch & dinner and drinks at all times 

• Anything not mentioned 

• Due to bad weather - if any route changes or plan changes -- the extra cost would be incurred individually *

 

Terms & Conditions

 

• You are an adult and you have to take full responsibility for yourself at all times and respect other cultures.

• If you are caught doing anything illegal you will be facing the consequences alone, travel to discover will not come into the picture.

• You have to follow all the instructions given by the trip leader at all times.

• When you are traveling alone you have to tell the team about your whereabouts.

• You have to abide by all the rules and regulations of another country.

• You would be traveling with other people, you have to respect everyone's privacy.

• We have a plan/itinerary for the whole trip but some things might get changed according to the situation please be prepared.(like flight delays etc)

• No refund in case of cancellation of flights or interconnecting flights/trains.

• We would be staying in a backpacker hostel all the time and would be sharing the room with other people, you are responsible for your own stuff and yourself