Finland Northern Lights — 7 Days 6 Nights
An early-season aurora hunt timed for the darkest skies of September–November, with reindeer farm, Sámi culture, Santa Claus Village, Oulanka National Park, professional aurora photos and a glass igloo night.
✦ Tour Highlights
Highlights
✦ Day by Day
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Helsinki, Nordic Capital
Arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport where your guide and driver greet you. Private transfer to your hotel, check in and settle into your room.
Day 2 — Guided Tour of Helsinki & Train Journey
Breakfast and checkout at 12 PM. Guided Helsinki city tour: Senate Square & Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Market Square & Old Market Hall and the harbour front. Transfer to the station for your overnight train to Lapland.
Day 3 — Reindeer Farm & First Northern Lights
Arrive in Lapland and transfer to your hotel. Visit a traditional reindeer farm — feed and interact with the reindeer and learn about Sámi culture. In the evening, set out on your first Northern Lights hunting tour.
Day 4 — Santa Claus Village & Northern Lights
Visit the enchanting Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi: meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle line and send postcards from the official Arctic Post Office. Evening Northern Lights chasing tour with your guide.
Day 5 — Oulanka National Park & Final Aurora Hunt
A guided hike at Oulanka National Park along frozen rivers and snow-covered trails. In the evening, set out on your final Northern Lights experience.
Day 6 — Glass Igloo & Return to Helsinki
Glass igloo stay with stargazing (and aurora!) from your bed. After breakfast, final shopping time at the Ruka Ski Center, then transfer to the station for your return train to Helsinki.
Day 7 — Departure
Arrive in Helsinki around 9 AM and proceed to the airport for your return flight home.
What’s Included
- Return night train (Helsinki ↔ Lapland)
- All accommodation per itinerary (Helsinki: Scandic · Ruka-Kuusamo: Holiday Club Kuusamo)
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Reindeer Farm visit
- Santa Village & Arctic Circle crossing
- Oulanka National Park full-day hike
- Ruka Ski Center & Coaster ride
- All 2–3 Northern Lights tours
- Professional photo & video coverage + cloud download link
- Dedicated trip guide throughout
- Airport transfers in Helsinki
- Helsinki City Tour
Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Lunches & dinners
- Personal shopping expenses
- Train cabin upgrades (optional)
- Any personal expenses
✦ Fixed Departures