Finland & Estonia — 9 Days 8 Nights
A complete Lapland winter adventure combining Finland’s Arctic highlights with the medieval charm of Tallinn, Estonia — by overnight Santa Claus Express train and Baltic ferry.
✦ Tour Highlights
Highlights
✦ Day by Day
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Helsinki, Nordic Capital
Fly into Helsinki. After immigration and baggage, transfer to your hotel, check in and freshen up. Join a guided Helsinki city tour if time allows. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Helsinki (Scandic / Radisson).
Day 2 — Scenic Journey to Lapland
Breakfast and checkout. Guided Helsinki city tour: Senate Square & Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Market Square & Old Market Hall. In the evening, board the overnight Santa Claus Express train into the Arctic.
Day 3 — Santa Claus Village & Northern Lights
Arrive in Lapland. Visit the magical Santa Claus Village — meet Santa and cross the Arctic Circle. Transfer to Kuusamo. In the evening, head out for your first Northern Lights hunt.
Day 4 — Reindeer Ride + Husky Safari + Ruka Ski Centre
Authentic reindeer farm visit and safari, followed by an exciting husky sledding adventure. Spend two hours at Ruka Ski Center at leisure, then head out again for another Northern Lights adventure.
Day 5 — Oulanka National Park + Snowmobiling + Glass Igloo
Visit Oulanka National Park with its frozen river and iconic hanging bridge. Continue to a snowmobiling adventure, then check in to your glass igloo and relax under the Arctic sky.
Day 6 — Ranua Wildlife Park + Night Train to Helsinki
Checkout and travel to Ranua Wildlife Park to see Arctic animals. Transfer to Rovaniemi station and board the Santa Claus Express night train to Helsinki.
Day 7 — Helsinki Arrival + Ferry to Tallinn
Arrive in Helsinki and transfer to the ferry terminal for your cruise to Tallinn. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a guided city tour of the old town in the afternoon.
Day 8 — Tallinn to Helsinki
Breakfast and checkout. Return ferry to Helsinki, then free time to rest, shop or explore the city at your own pace.
Day 9 — Departure from Helsinki
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What’s Included
- Accommodation in 4★ hotels (Helsinki: Scandic/Radisson · Tallinn: Radisson · Kuusamo: Holiday Club/Scandic · Igloo: Magical Pond)
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Airport transfers as per itinerary
- Guided Helsinki city tour (2 hrs)
- Tallinn city tour (2 hrs)
- Santa Claus Express overnight train Helsinki–Lapland & return (standard class)
- Santa Claus Village (4–6 hrs)
- 2 Northern Lights tours (3–4 hrs)
- Reindeer Safari & farm visit (1.5 km)
- Husky Safari & farm visit (5 km)
- Snowmobiling Safari (10–15 km)
- Ruka Ski Resort (2 hrs)
- Ranua Wildlife Park (4 hrs)
- Cruise to Tallinn and return
- Assistance and support during the trip
Exclusions
- International & domestic flight tickets
- Travel insurance (mandatory but not included)
- Lunches & dinners unless specified
- Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned
- Personal expenses (tips, porterage, minibar, drinks, laundry, shopping)
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
✦ Fixed Departures