Finland Winter Northern Lights — 7 Days 6 Nights
A compact deep-winter aurora package operated end-to-end by our own ground team in Ruka-Kuusamo — Santa Village, snowmobile + aurora combo, frozen waterfalls, husky safari and the Ruka Coaster.
✦ Tour Highlights
Highlights
✦ Day by Day
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Helsinki
Arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa and transfer to your city-centre hotel. Check in to Scandic Hotels, meet your fellow travellers and team, and enjoy an evening group walk through Helsinki.
Day 2 — Helsinki City Tour & Night Train to Lapland
Nordic breakfast and checkout by 12 PM (bags stored at Helsinki Central Station). Full Helsinki city tour: Senate Square, Market Square & Harbour. Free time, then board the Santa Claus Express to Finnish Lapland.
Day 3 — Santa Village + Arctic Circle + First Northern Lights
Train arrives in Rovaniemi. Visit the Santa Claus Village, meet Santa and cross the Arctic Circle at 66°33′N. Scenic 2.5-hour drive to Ruka-Kuusamo, check in and head out for your first Northern Lights tour.
Day 4 — Reindeer Safari + Snowmobile & Northern Lights Combo
Reindeer farm and a 1.5 km reindeer safari with full photo & video coverage. Lunch and a Ruka Coaster ride. Evening sauna, then a snowmobile safari combined with a Northern Lights hunt.
Day 5 — Oulanka National Park: Frozen Waterfalls & Bonfire
Full day at Oulanka National Park — hike to frozen waterfalls and the hanging bridge over the river, with a riverside bonfire. Evening final Northern Lights hunting tour.
Day 6 — Husky Safari + Farewell Lapland
Breakfast and checkout before 10 AM. An exhilarating 5 km husky safari with warm drinks and snacks at the husky farm. Free time, then transfer to Kemijärvi for the 7 PM night train back to Helsinki.
Day 7 — Farewell Finland
Train arrives in Helsinki by 9 AM. Transfer to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and fly home with a heart full of Lapland magic.
What’s Included
- Return night train (Helsinki ↔ Lapland)
- All accommodation per itinerary (Helsinki: Scandic · Ruka: Holiday Club Kuusamo)
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Reindeer Safari (1.5 km)
- Husky Safari (5 km)
- Snowmobile + Northern Lights combo
- 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
Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Lunches & dinners
- Personal shopping expenses
- Train cabin upgrades (optional)
- Any personal expenses
✦ Fixed Departures