5-Day Wild Lapland Experience

5-Day Wild Lapland Experience

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5-Day Wild Lapland Experience

5 Days Starting and ending in Rovaniemi, Finland

Visiting: Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle, Riisitunturi National Park, Lapland

Tour operator:

Nordic Unique Travels

Tour code:

86570

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

2-99

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 5-Day Wild Lapland Experience in the enchanting Finnish wilderness, where the Arctic Circle's serene beauty awaits. This unforgettable journey begins in Rovaniemi, offering a magical visit to Santa Claus Village and thrilling activities like husky and reindeer sledding. Explore the breathtaking Riisitunturi National Park, renowned for its snow-covered trees and stunning vistas. Experience the thrill of snowmobiling through snowy forests or across frozen lakes, and try your hand at traditional ice fishing. Each evening, venture into the dark, unspoiled landscapes to hunt for the mesmerizing Northern Lights. With comfortable accommodations and a professional guide, this tour provides the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, ensuring a memorable holiday in the heart of Lapland. Enjoy traditional Lappish cuisine and immerse yourself in the unique culture and natural wonders of this Arctic paradise.

Highlights

  • Visit the magical Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.

  • Experience the unique Northern Lights in the Arctic Circle.

  • Enjoy a husky sleigh ride and reindeer sledding.

  • Explore the breathtaking Riisitunturi National Park.

  • Try traditional Lappish food and ice fishing.

  • Embark on a thrilling snowmobiling adventure through snowy forests.

  • Snowshoe to the top of a hill for stunning Lapland views.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Welcome To The Arctic Circle! Let's Visit Santa, The Husky & Reindeer Farms And Await For The Northern Lights To Appear !

Location: Rovaniemi

Accommodation: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or simliar (depending on availability)

Accommodation Name: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Lunch


Welcome to Rovaniemi! Your adventure starts from the Arctic Circle, where you will meet Mr. Santa Claus. This magical place gives you a joyful and cheerful atmosphere of Christmas all year round. 

In Rovaniemi, the Arctic Circle runs through Santa Claus Village, located eight kilometres north of the city centre, where it is clearly marked. You can cross the line and officially enter the Arctic area. You will be issued the Arctic Circle Certificate as part of your unforgettable Lapland memory. Lunch will be served in the Santa's Village, allows you to enjoy the taste of the traditional Finnish buffet.

Afterwards, let us take you to the Husky farm and enjoy your first short sleigh ride with your new husky friends. A Husky breeder will share stories about these cute and adorable animals with you. This is not the end of the day yet, and then we will take you to try out the reindeer sledding in side of the festive town!  

Arktikum is a science centre and museum that lets you experience northern nature, culture, and history up close. Housing the University of Lapland’s Arctic Centre and the Regional Museum of Lapland, with our professinal and knowledgeable guide to provide a deeper understanding of the Arctic to you. 

At night, seek for a sign of the magnificent lights and enjoy the untouched nature of Finnish Lapland. Your destination is a fireplace where your guide will tell you tales and stories about magical Northern Lights. A campfire barbecue experience will also be provided with light snacks. 

Day 2 : Arctic Ice Fishing With Snowshoeing And Northern Lights Hunting With Sleigh Rides

Location: Arctic Circle

Accommodation: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or simliar (depending on availability)

Accommodation Name: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Lunch


The second day of your holiday will start with a snowshoeing journey into the forest in the Arctic Circle, where you will pass through frozen rapids and follow amazing nature trails between woods. After reaching the center of the frozen lake, join the others with the most authentic Finnish activity - Fishing on the ice !

In the evening, you will have a chance to search for Northern Lights for a second try. During the late evening, we will hunt the aurora in a dark forest away from city light pollution. The professional guide will share his knowledge about this natural phenomenon and prepare a sleigh for you to sit on and start this sledding journey into the darkness along with the moonlight. 

Day 3 : Riisitunturi National Park

Location: Riisitunturi National Park

Accommodation: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or simliar (depending on availability)

Accommodation Name: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Lunch


Come and discover with us the breathtaking Riisitunturi National Park and its snowy trees located 160 kilometers from the city center of Rovaniemi.

With all the trees being covered with snow. Riisitunturi National Park is renowned as one of the most beautiful places in Lapland due to its location and stunning view. Indeed, you will be able to discover the real winter wonderland with a white landscape that will remain etched in your memories.

If the snow is too thick, the guide will provide you snowshoes to make it easier for you. In the middle of the hike, the guide will make a campfire, and you will enjoy a traditional Lappish barbecue with hot blueberry juice. 

Day 4 : Experience The Thrilling Excitement Of Snowmobiling Through Snowy Forests Or On The Frozen Lake!

Location: Rovaniemi

Accommodation: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or simliar (depending on availability)

Accommodation Name: Apartment, cottage, 3 star hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Lunch


Join this exciting adventure in Rovaniemi for a snowmobile action. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for an adventure exploring the beautiful nature of Lapland.

To start this snowmobile adventure, you will be picked up from your accommodation. You will meet your qualified guide and we will give you winter gear. After a short briefing, we will take you to the snowmobile base in the forest. Once participants have had a short briefing on how to drive snowmobiles and have been provided with the necessary safety instruction, they will hit the gas and make the journey into the forests or frozen lakes of the Arctic Circle. Get ready for speed as you travel through nature! We will stop to rest before returning to base and enjoying hot drinks.

You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), Twin driving means two people share one snowmobile together and take turns driving. Our tour guide will stop half way during the tour for you to switch drivers. 

Note: We accept driving licenses from all nationalities as long as they are valid and not expired. Please remember to bring your license with you on the day of the event. 


Day 5 : Departure Day

Location: Lapland

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast, spend free time on your last day shopping or enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of Winter Lapland before the departure to the airport or train station. 

What's Included

  • Pick-up and Drop-off

    Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, activities, and airport/train station are included.

  • Accommodation

    4 nights accommodation in an apartment, cottage, 3-star hotel, or similar, depending on availability, is included.

  • Professional Guide

    A professional guide in English is included.

  • Winter Clothes

    Winter clothes, including an overall, boots, and gloves, are provided.

  • Meals

    Lunch and snacks mentioned in the tour description are included.

What's Not Included

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-offPick-up and drop-off to your hotel or accommodation within 15 km (driving distance) from Rovaniemi city center is not included.

Please Note

  • At least 2 people are required for this tour to take place
  • Pick-up and drop off to your hotel or accommodation within 15 km (driving distance) from Rovaniemi city center
  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
  • Infant under 2 is complimentary
  • Product may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 2 persons.

  • Mode of Transport

    Convenient pick-up and drop-off services are provided from your accommodation, airport, or train station in Rovaniemi, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

    Accommodation

    Enjoy 4 nights of comfortable accommodation in Finnish Lapland, with options including apartments, cottages, or 3-star hotels, depending on availability.

    Check out our Q&As

    • What activities are included in the 5-Day Wild Lapland Experience?

      The tour includes visiting Santa Claus Village, husky and reindeer farm visits with sleigh rides, ice fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and Northern Lights hunting. You will also explore Riisitunturi National Park and enjoy a traditional Lappish barbecue.

    • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

      Accommodation for 4 nights is provided in an apartment, cottage, 3-star hotel, or similar, depending on availability.

    • Is there a professional guide available during the tour?

      Yes, a professional guide who speaks English will accompany you during the tour.

    • Are winter clothes provided for the activities?

      Yes, winter clothes including an overall, boots, and gloves are provided for the activities.

    • What meals are included in the tour package?

      Lunch and snacks mentioned in the tour description are included.

    • What is the policy for children on this tour?

      Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult, and infants under 2 can join the tour complimentary.

    • What happens if the group size is smaller than 2 persons?

      The product may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 2 persons.

    • Do I need a driving license for the snowmobiling activity?

      Yes, a valid driving license is required for the snowmobiling activity, and licenses from all nationalities are accepted as long as they are not expired.

    • Where are we located?

      Nordic Unique Travels LTD located in the door to the Arctic: Rovaniemi, Lapland. Our office is approachable by walking distance from the major hotels in the city area (Maakuntakatu 29-31 96200 Rovaniemi Finland). We are in the middle of the city centre, next to Subway and in front of Sale Market. Come make us a visit!

    • When to travel to Lapland?

      There are four distinctly different seasons as far up north as Rovaniemi. However, locals think the conditions are in a constant state of change and say there are up to eight seasons in the year: midwinter, snowy spring, spring, summer, harvest season, autumn leaf colour, first snowfall, and Christmas. Please bear in mind that there is annual fluctuation in weather. Lapland is in the continental climate zone. The winters are cold and rich in snow, but thanks to the Gulf Stream, the summers are relatively warm. Rovaniemi is part of the arctic region; its climate, however, is subarctic and temperate, characterised by strong seasonal contrasts of dark versus bright and cold versus warm.

    • Summer in Lapland

      The Midnight Sun and white nights in June and July The Midnight Sun period officially lasts from early June until early July, but nights are white throughout the summer in Rovaniemi. The summer in Lapland can offer an interesting variety of weather conditions, with a longer warm spell expected in July. The warmest time of year brings people out in masses, and various events take place in summery Rovaniemi. Prepare to celebrate until the wee hours, as the sun never goes down. There are plenty of things to do in Rovaniemi in the summer, and with 24 hours of light, there’s no limits to time of action.

    • Spring in Lapland

      The snow melts, the ice breaks and nature is reborn in April and May April is still considered a snowy month in Rovaniemi and Lapland, but the snow gradually disappears as May approaches. The ice on rivers and lakes starts melting, and big chunks of ice can be seen flowing downstream. In early April, the last of the Northern Lights displays can be seen. Towards the end of April, nights are too light for the Auroras to be spotted. In May, northern nature starts getting ready to blossom once again after a harsh winter. At the end of May, nights are white. In Rovaniemi, winter activities still run in early April, after which it’s time for non-snow stuff.

    • Winter in Lapland

      Christmas, the Polar Night and snowy spring from December to March December and January are snowy months shrouded in the darkness of the Polar Night. The sun comes out in February and marks the start of the snowy, light-filled spring. March is often terrific for Northern Lights viewing. In Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, Christmas is a special time, as many flock to the arctic town to meet Santa in person and experience the festive season in magical wintery surroundings. The winter is a great time for a number of activities both in the snow outside and experiencing local culture inside.

    • Autumn in Lapland

      First Auroras and first snowfall from August to November Early August is still considered summer by many, but by the end of the month, it’s definitely autumn. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August, and September and October are ideal Aurora viewing months. Temperatures start dropping below zero in October, and first snow usually falls at around the same time period. A permanent snow cover is expected in late November. Autumn leaf colour paints the landscapes in earthy shades, and days are perfect for hiking and other nature related activities, as nights are best reserved for Aurora spotting.

    Reviews of this operator

    Tin Morada (Google Reviewer)  

    We booked several tours with...

    16-Jan-2024

    We booked several tours with Nordic Unique Travels. Glad we made the right decision... Our trip to Rovaniemi, Finland was seamless because of them. All our tour guides were really friendly and shared lots of information about the places we visited. Thanks to Livia, Francesco, Jan, Erik, Myriam, Nikki, Carlos and Mathias for making our trip extra special 😊

    Joy Torculas (Google Reviewer)  

    We had a great time...

    13-Jan-2024

    We had a great time with our 5 day tour package with Nordic Unique Travels with our wonderful, very informative and helpful tour guides, Livia, Francesco, Jan, Erik, Myriam, Nikki, Carlos and Mathias. We did not caught a fish and did not see the northern lights but the Risiintunturi and the snowmobile driving were awesome! The sausage, salmon, salmon soup and hot blueberry juice were very good. The hotel part of the package was at the city center and close to everything, the staffs were friendly and we like it that they have a sauna. Highly recommending NUT 🥰 Thank you very much!

    Holly Baker (Google Reviewer)  

    I still cannot believe how...

    21-Sep-2024

    I still cannot believe how incredibly lucky we were on our Northern Lights tour. The weather had been awful all day, so we were prepared for no lights (or not even going!). No-one expected the show we got - it just so happened that there was a huge geomagnetic storm that night and we had a dazzling display of pink and green lights over a good 2-3 hours. I have seen the lights before but this was 100x what I saw in Iceland. A once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. There was even a surprise marriage proposal which was super cute. Joey and Gigi (our guides) were absolutely fabulous, very knowledgeable, friendly and they were just as excited as we were! The BBQ was delicious (I think I'm hooked on the hot blueberry juice!). I highly recommend booking with these guys if you are ever in Rovaniemi!

    Peter Neam (Google Reviewer)  

    Jerry an excellent guide.very informative...

    31-Jan-2024

    Jerry an excellent guide.very informative and patient. Even help to carried my child up the slope. Best experience ever. Totally recommended. And don’t forget to take up the extra cookies he offered at the rest point. 👍🏼👍🏼Nordic unique travel

    REGINA NG KAH XUAN _ (Google Reviewer)  

    Had a great time ice...

    20-Nov-2024

    Had a great time ice fishing! We did not manage to catch fishes due to the ice not being thick enough, but we could fish at the more shallow part of the lake. Diana, Jonas and Eva barbecued salmon for us and it was very tasty and delicious and brought us along for a walk in the forest. Had a good time overall and would recommend this tour to anyone:)

    Janet Maneenak (Google Reviewer)  

    Our good experience/best memory goes...

    26-Dec-2023

    Our good experience/best memory goes to our tour guide, Carlos. Since we had a bad experience on the first day and Carlos was sent to be our guide on the next day. He picked us up and double checked our names just to make sure the all guests were real customers. And he kept saying he won't forget us. He drove carefully according to the law so we could trust him. Along the way he could describe several useful things. We enjoyed talking and didn't fall asleep. He understood his guests and didn't force us to do whatever we didn't want. If we were cold, we could be in the car. BBQ was also good for vegetarians. He kept corns and vegan sausages for us. This made us feel like we were special and turned the bad experience on the first day to good. When he sent us back, he dropped us in front of the apartment door. Thank you so much for the tour and the best tour guide.

    Fiona Saunders (Google Reviewer)  

    I booked once I arrived...

    02-Apr-2024

    I booked once I arrived in rovaniemi, the office was friendly. I booked a few tours. Yuming was a great guide, the reindeer farm was good fun and would recommend, especially for kids. Second tour was snowmobile and husky with ken, again he was great at explaining and giving some general info on Finland while we waited for snowmobile. The last tour was Matthias to the frozen waterfalls. I really liked this tour and guide had loads of stories, facts and info about rovaniemi, the forests, current ecosystem and the past history of the woods and animals. Showed us animal tracks and lots of information on the seasons. Genuine outdoors person who seemed like he enjoyed his job and engaging with customers.

    Chong Vivian (Google Reviewer)  

    Our tour guide Carlos was...

    05-Apr-2024

    Our tour guide Carlos was AMAZING!!! He guided us all the way preparing nice and warm food to enjoy in the cold and chased the northern lights to have super stunning views of it. We were beyond grateful for his guidance and also the good weather for the last week of the peak season!! Totally recommend to come take a visit. 5 stars for Carlos :D

    Dries Thys (Google Reviewer)  

    Incredible and wonderful tours! We...

    08-Dec-2023

    Incredible and wonderful tours! We booked the Aurora hunt, the husky safari and reindeer safari. The experiences were astonishing. Aldo, Miquel and Fotis were our personal guides. They gave us a very welcoming and personal feeling, they explained extensively the life of a husky and reindeer, as well as how the Aurora Borealis works. Highly recommended, we will definitely book here again!

    fong kwong (Google Reviewer)  

    We have joined Nordic Unique...

    24-Dec-2023

    We have joined Nordic Unique Travel for a day tour in Rovaniemi, the trip is really amazing and enjoyable. We first went to hiking, and had a panoramic view of the city. Then we went to visit the museum and got some knowledge of the weather characteristics of finland. Later, we had a delicious lunch buffet in Santa Claus village, and met Santa! Further, we had the reindeer ride. Our lovely guide, Jane, was really helpful. We had another activities at night. When she realized it, she proactively adjusted our schedules of activities to suit the same. She was very familiar with all the details of Finland, and all my family members enjoyed so much! Thanks Jane, 👍👍👍👍

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