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How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Finnish Lapland

From the northern lights to the legendary sauna culture, this arctic destination has it all. Here's what you won't want to miss.

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Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, is the place to go to check more than a few once-in-a-lifetime experiences off your list — like seeing the northern lights and experiencing the midnight sun. The arctic destination has stunning nighttime skies, wide-open landscapes, and air so fresh it can make you happier. Here’s how to plan a trip to Finnish Lapland that you’ll never forget. 

When to Go to Finnish Lapland

Here’s the good news about Lapland: It’s always beautiful out — well, depending on how you define “beautiful.” The region's peak travel season falls between December and February thanks to a natural phenomenon we’ll get to in a moment. During this period, the region’s average temperature ranges from 3 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit, though it can get down to as low as minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit with added wind chill. 

By contrast, temperatures in the summer can be much milder, usually ranging from 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a prime time to visit the area for hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures.

How to See the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland

Many visitors travel to Finnish Lapland to take in a few breathtaking natural occurrences — including the aurora borealis, or northern lights. You can see this phenomenon any time between August and April, though it occurs more frequently around the equinoxes in late September and late March. Visit then and look to the sky on clear nights for a chance to witness this incredible celestial light show.

Those looking for a more curated experience can ask their hotel for recommendations, or they can book a guided trip like a  three-hour aurora borealis picnic  in Rovaniemi, which includes a short hike to an outpost with warm drinks and food. You can also take  a snowmobile tour or, the most adventurous of all, an aurora ice floating experience in Rovaniemi . It's just as it sounds — guests don dry suits and set out on a frozen lake to lie back and blissfully gaze up into the night sky.

How to See the Midnight Sun in Finnish Lapland 

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If you’re not much of a night owl, that’s okay because Finnish Lapland offers another spectacular show: the midnight sun. From late May until early August, the tilt of the Earth means the sky never gets dark. Make the most of the near-constant daylight by taking a hike, going fishing, or even playing a round of golf when you'd normally be asleep. 

What Else to Do in Finnish Lapland

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Go for a hike.

Finnish Lapland is chock full of  stellar hiking trails  fit for all levels. The Arctic Circle and Inari hiking areas offer everything from one-hour hikes to all-day wilderness adventures, as well as restrooms and visitor centers. 

Hit the sauna.

Sauna culture has long been an integral part of Finnish life , and there’s no better spot to experience it than in  Tampere , the sauna capital of the world. Come for the public spas, but stay for the arts, culture, and attractions like the Tampere Market Hall, the largest indoor market in Scandinavia. 

Paddle your way through the region.

Explore Finnish Lapland from a different perspective by taking to its rivers for a canoeing adventure. During the warmer months, you can take in the amazing views as you meander along calming waterways. Try this six-hour canoe trip  down the River Kapsajoki, which includes a campfire lunch and opportunities for fishing. 

Visit Santa Claus.

Fun fact: Santa lives in Finland. And you can visit him any time of year at the  Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Kris Kringle and his elves open their famous home and workshop all 365 days of the year. Meet the man himself, cross the Arctic Circle (which passes through the theme park), embark on a snowmobile safari adventure in the Lapland wilderness, and dine in a restaurant made of snow while you're there.

Where to Stay in Finnish Lapland 

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Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

At the Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi, guests can enjoy a host of creature comforts in a nature-centric setting. Every room comes with fur throws and floor-to-ceiling windows, while some even have soaking tubs, fireplaces, and decks from which to take in the surrounding forest. Book the chic two-bedroom Arctic GlassHouse  to enjoy all the bells and whistles.

Seaside Glass Villas

Need more of a view? Spend a few nights at  Seaside Glass Villas , a collection of box-shaped bungalows in the waterfront town of Kemi. Each one has a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the Bothnian Bay, as well as a glass roof through which you can enjoy incredible views of the northern lights while lying in bed.

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

You might recognize Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort's gorgeous glass-domed igloos from your Instagram feed, but even the best photos can't capture the magic of actually staying in one. Book the kelo-glass igloo to combine the privacy of a log chalet with the wow factor of the northern lights dancing over your bed.

Those seeking to stay in the lap of luxury need look no further than  Octola , an exclusive five-star hideaway with just 12 rooms and two chalets. Guests can book a single room or buy out the entire space if they want to bring along family and friends. 

What to Pack 

Packing for a summer trip to Finnish Lapland is relatively easy. Just bring whatever you normally would for any other summer getaway — shorts, T-shirts, a bathing suit, pants, and a light jacket for cooler nights. 

If you plan to visit in winter, you'll need to bust out the big checked bag and pack it with cozy thermal underwear, insulated snow boots with a grip, an insulated jacket, waterproof or snowproof pants , a few wool sweaters, warm gloves and socks, a hat, a scarf, and some instant heat packs to throw in your gloves and boots. Don’t forget your camera, and make sure to pack extra batteries — they will drain quickly in the cold weather. 

How to Get There 

Despite being located in Finland's far north, getting to Lapland isn’t nearly as difficult as you may think. First, fly into Helsinki, then, depending on your final destination, continue to either Kemi or Rovaniemi by regional flight. Finnair and Norwegian Air each offer a 90-minute nonstop to Rovaniemi, or you can board a one-stop Finnair flight to Kemi via Kokkola-Jakobstad Airport in Kronoby.

If you've got the time, a scenic seven-hour train ride will get you from Helsinki to Kemi (the ride to Rovaniemi takes 8.5 hours). You can also travel between Rovaniemi and Kemi by train for a 90-minute intra-Lapland adventure.

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12 ways to holiday in lapland for less.

Whether it’s for kids to see Santa at Christmas or for big kids to get there winter snow fix, there’s no question Lapland is an absolute bucket list classic for many travellers.

Which is why it’s pretty ironic, that I didn’t realise just how much of a bucket list trip this was until I actually went on a holiday in Lapland myself!

Now that might have been because I’m not a huge fan of the snow or the cold or, more likely, I think it’s down to the fact that I’d just written Lapland off as a hugely expensive trip Big World Small Pockets could never afford.

I mean Scandinavia… who ever heard of a trip there being affordable?!

However, after my trip to Lapland, I’m delighted to report that things were no way near as eye-wateringly pricey as I thought – hoorah!

Now don’t be under any illusion a Lapland trip is never going to be a really cheap affair, but there certainly are way to do it cheaper – making that dream trip far more possible for far more people.

So here, to help you achieve just that, are my top 12 ways to holiday in Lapland for less…

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#1 Head to Finnish Lapland

So the first step to holidaying in Lapland on a budget is to pick the right part of the region to visit.

Yes, if you didn’t know, the region of Lapland actually spans 4 countries – Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia – and each of these will vary in price based on the cost of living in that country, as well as the price of tourism services.

Kicking things off, I’d advise heading to a part of Lapland that you don’t need a visa for, as this will definitely keep costs and hassle down.

For most Europeans (including UK passport holders), North Americans and Australians and New Zealanders, that’s going to mean choosing Sweden, Norway or Finland.

And out of these 3 countries, Norway is certainly the most expensive, so if you want to holiday in Lapland on a budget, I’d give this one a miss!

And out of Sweden and Finland, the latter of these tends to be the cheapest, so my recommendation is to head to Finnish Lapland for the cheapest travel experience.

#2 Avoid Travel Agency Tours

Now that you’ve decided which Lapland country you’re going to head to, it’s time to start planning the trip.

This is where my next budget tip comes in – if you want to holiday in Lapland for less, I advise you do that planning yourself!

For while you can certainly pay a travel agency in your home country a lot of money to arrange a full Lapland holiday for you, you certainly don’t need to.

Situated in Western Europe and with a huge and well-organised tourism industry, there’s no question that it’s easy to both research and book different elements of your Finnish Lapland trip from the comfort of your own home – including flights, accommodation and even some activities… although I’ll come to that in a minute.

The main point here is that independent travel in Lapland is very easy and definitely much cheaper than employing a travel agency to book a whole package trip for you.

This will certainly hike costs up, as you’ll be paying a middle man to do the research and booking, instead of you doing this yourself.

If you’re happy to spend a bit of time doing the legwork (and in my opinion, this can be a really exciting part of a trip), then organising a DIY vacation to Lapland is a key way you can holiday in Lapland for less.

Check out how much my independent trip to Lapland cost here , or else take a read of this article about the 15 things to know before you travel Finland for the first-time.

#3 Fly Direct

And as part of this independent travel research, you’ll need to consider how to get to Lapland.

If you’re travelling from the UK, or one of a handful of other European cities, then the cheapest way to arrive in Finnish Lapland is via a direct flight.

Both Easyjet and Tui run direct flights to different Lapland airports (yes there’s more than one, even just within the Finnish region) and you can pick up some of the best deals if you book a few months in advance and use a comparison website like Skyscanner .

I really like Skyscanner, because it easily allows you to see the cheapest times to fly across a range of dates, which is very helpful if your budget is low but your timeframe is more flexible.

In general, Easyjet fly direct to Rovaniemi – which is the main town in Finnish Lapland, while Tui fly to Rovaniemi, plus Kuusamo, Kittilä and Ivalo.

You can also fly to Finnish Lapland from Helsinki (if you’re already in the country) or get the overnight train from the capital, known as the Santa Claus Express.

Learn more about all these options in this article .

And don’t forget that, as with most airlines, Tui, Easyjet and Finnair all charge extra for hold baggage, so trying to keep your luggage weight down is another top tip for your Lapland holiday – aka wear as much as you can on the plane!

#4 Escape the Main Towns

But honestly, whichever airport you fly into I wouldn’t stop there, because these airport towns tend to be the main tourism hubs in Lapland, meaning they also tend to be more expensive.

As such, another of my top tips for seeing Lapland for less, is to head out of the main tourist resorts and base yourself in some of the smaller destinations you can find around instead.

And top of my list?

It has to be Ranua!

Close to Rovaniemi – where the busy airport hub boasts a good flight schedule – Ranua is just an hour’s drive away.

Either you can rent a car to get here, catch a taxi from the airport or grab a public bus that will take you to the centre of this lovely town where you can find a range of accommodation choices and activities.

But the best thing about Ranua is that it’s a very local and quiet place.

This means it’s far off the beaten tourist track and, as a result, not only offers a wonderfully affordable Lapland experience, but also one that’s very culturally authentic too.

For this is very much a Finnish Lapland town.

Home to just 4000 people, Ranua offers a glimpse into everyday life in Lapland via a welcoming community who, despite having good facilities for tourists are, nevertheless a very close-knit group of people at heart.

When you choose to base yourself in Ranua (as opposed to one of the main tourism Lapland towns), you’ll help to support small local businesses and, in return, get a real Finnish experience!  

Arctic Guesthouse and Igloos – where I stayed in Lapland – is based in Ranua and the fantastic service I received here is why I’m such a fan of the place.

Ranua Wildlife Park are also based in the town and, as well as being a conservation site for cold-climate animals, also provide an array of amazing Lapland activities for visitors.

#5 Choose a Local Provider

Which leads me nicely onto my next point!

Because one of the cheapest ways to holiday in Lapland is to undertake activities with a local provider.

Choosing local and small scale providers for activities such as husky sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, wildlife safaris and reindeer visits is guaranteed to get you the best rates, as well as the smallest groups and most dedicated guides who are truly passionate about what they do.

Almost all foreign tour agencies use activity providers in the Lapland main destinations, so heading to a smaller spot is a sure-fire way to get good prices, fewer crowds and a more authentic experience.

Ranua Wildlife Park offer a whole range of fantastic activities – including all those I mention above – and many more.

I used this company for almost all my activities in Lapland and found their guides to be excellent and their safety top-notch.

#6 Book Multiple Activities with the Same Provider

Because the next tip when it comes to holidaying in Lapland for less is to book many activities with a single provider.

Not only does this allow you to negotiate a bulk discount – which you should definitely ask for – but it will mean you quickly get to know the set-up and feel of a place and won’t have to spend your precious Lapland time and money travelling miles to different activities.

Booking all your activities through 1-2 providers keeps things streamlined and simple – which is always going to make economical and practical sense.

#7 Choose your Splurges

While all these tips about how to holiday in Lapland for less have so far been about saving money, I’m going to change tactics with this one because, as I eluded to in the introduction to this article, Lapland is never going to be an ultra-budget trip.

Instead, it’s about getting the best value for money and making your money go as far as possible.

And a large part of this involves choosing what to spend your money on carefully. 

After all, if you can’t splurge on a few top items during the trip of a lifetime to Lapland, when can you?!

Indeed, when you visit Lapland, there are a few things you shouldn’t miss in my opinion – from staying in a glass igloo for at least one night, to taking a safari with huskies, there are some key items that are definitely worth the splurge!

Of course, the 2 I mention above are just my picks (and you may have others), but the key point remains the same – select a few things you are happy to spend a bit on, lock these in and then don’t go over budget on the rest!

This is absolutely key to not letting the cost of your holiday in Lapland spiral out of control and, if you want to have a good time for less here, I suggest you take note!

#8 Cook & Drink In

And talking of not going over budget, picking some self-catering accommodation in Lapland is certainly a crucial tip when it comes to enjoying a trip here for less.

All towns have self-catering accommodation options available and, even if you can’t find a place with a full kitchen, then just a simple kitchenette where you can at least prepare breakfast, a small lunch, snacks or make a coffee, will help keep prices down.

Consider buying alcohol from a supermarket too and keeping it in a fridge in your room to avoid drinking out at expensive bars and restaurants as well.

Every little really does help, especially in Scandinavia!

#9 Travel Off-Season

And from small differences, we move to big differences, because the season you decide to holiday in Lapland will have a massive effect on the price of your holiday here.

Unsurprisingly, given the festive connotations, December is the most expensive month to travel to Lapland.

This means if you looking for a bargain holiday, perhaps consider delaying your trip to either January or February.

There’s loads of snow around at this time and, after the Christmas crowds have vacated, some great deals to be had!

#10 Bring Your Own Gear

I’m not going to go into it too much here, as I’ve spoken about it a lot in my other Finland articles, but basically, Lapland in winter is freezing!

Like absolutely freezing!

Think between minus 20 degrees celsius and minus 50.

As such, you’re going to need a lot of gear to keep warm when you holiday in Lapland!

You can learn more about exactly what you need in my winter Finland packing list here , but the key point is to make sure you have some decent skiwear and snow boots to survive the season.

You can either bring these with you, or rent them here.

Many places that provide activities, such as Ranua Wildlife Park, will loan you full snowsuits, boots and mittens, but you can avoid the rental fee either by bringing your own or seeing if they’ll waive the cost due to the number of activities you are taking with them.

You can buy cheap ski gear before you come to Lapland from Decathlon, Mountain Warehouse, Aldi or Lidl, and Uniqlo also have some excellent base layers items.

Just remember, if you decide it’s cheaper to buy this gear at home rather than rent it in Lapland, you’ll need to bear luggage size / weight (and any associated airline baggage fees) in mind.

Thankfully thermals aren’t heavy – so you’ll usually be ok on weight – but they can be bulky, so you may need a bigger bag than planned!

#11 See Santa for Free!

And now we come to some specifics – 2 classic activities that many people holiday in Lapland for.

First up, it’s the big festive man in red himself.

Yes, many people come to Finnish Lapland specifically to see Santa – after all, this is the site of his official home.

And the best place to see him for budget travellers has to be Rovaniemi.

Just a few km from the airport here is the official Santa Claus village, where meeting the big man himself is totally free!

My advice is to stop in and see Santa either on your way to or from the airport enroute to Ranua, when you can then enjoy the main section of your Lapland holiday and activities.

#12 Download an Aurora App

And not but least when it comes to holidaying in Lapland for less, I highly suggest you download an aurora app.

These apps are geo-specific and if you’re staying in Ranua, you’ll be pleased to know this town has its own…

“Aurora Alert – Ranua” gives regular weather updates about the likelihood of seeing the northern lights, as well as where to see them and how strong they are expected to be.

The app is free and what it allows you to do is forecast whether taking a northern lights tour will prove worthwhile.

This can be a big money saver, because you definitely don’t want to splurge on this sort of activity if there’s zero chance of you seeing the Aurora Borealis.

So, before you book this activity and spend some cash, download and check the app to work out your likelihood of spotting this amazing light display.

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When to Visit Lapland?

In my opinion, the best time to visit is definitely during the winter months between December and February, this is when you’ll see the most beautiful snow coverage and get this winter wonderland at its most scenic.

Visit Lapland during December for the full festive experience, or consider January or February for cheaper winter rates, albeit with lower temperatures.

How Long to Spend There?

I’d recommend a stay of at least 3 days in Lapland as there is so much to do here.

With 5 days up your sleeve, you can see and do most things, including a huge range of arctic activities.

Check out my ultimate Finland travel itinerary for more info.

How to Get to Lapland?

Direct flights with Finnair from Helsinki arrive at all the Lapland airports – yes there’s more than one.

Learn more in this article I wrote.

Otherwise, you can also fly direct to Lapland’s main airport from London and a few other major European cities.

From the best deals on all flights, I highly suggest checking out Skyscanner.

5 Essential Packing Items for a Lapland Winter Trip

• Good Camera
• Thermal Socks
• Hand & Feet Warmers

Learn more in this article I wrote all about what to pack for a winter trip to Finland.

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So there they are, my top 12 tips for holidaying in Lapland on a budget.

Hopefully, they help you enjoy an amazing trip in this part of the world for less

Have you got any suggestions to add to the list?

Don’t hesitate to drop them into the comments below…

Creator of Big World Small Pockets, Stephanie Parker is a travel addict! Originally from Jersey in the Channel Islands, Stephanie adventures the world collecting tips, advice and stories, to share with a smile

7 thoughts on “ 12 Ways to Holiday in Lapland for Less ”

If you stay in holidayvillage Gulo gulo in ranua, all winter gear is free of charge during your stay 👍 – Janne

Great Janne, that’s really helpful to know! Thanks for the tips, Steph 🇫🇮❄️🙂

Thank you for share this travel related information…

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Hello mam, I am staying 4 nights in rovaniemi and 2 in saariselka . Can you please suggest one or two company name for all activities

Hi Yogesh, I list the company names I recommend in Ranua in the article, because that is where I stayed. I only like to recommend where I have first-hand experience and sadly I don’t have this in Rovaniemi or Saariselka. Sorry I can’t help more, but hope you have a fab trip! Best wishes, Steph 🙂

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9 of the best Lapland tours

Get the inside scoop on the best lapland holidays, from snowy trips to see santa to full-on adventures into the high arctic wilderness.

L apland is often billed as “once in a lifetime”, but once the Arctic bug bites, you’ll be back. The pull of the north is strongest in the dark, Narnia-like depths of winter, when the snow falls thick and fast on the remote fells and forests of Finland , Norway and Lapland . And boy is it cold, with temperatures dipping as low as -30C (making the Alps feel positively tropical by comparison).

You might have come all this way to whisper your Christmas wish list in Santa’s attentive ear, but the festive sparkle of big-hitting resorts such as Rovaniemi really is just the tip of the iceberg. Stray away from the crowds on snowshoes or cross-country skis through the silent white night as northern lights flash overhead, embrace the spirit of Sami reindeer herders with legends told around a hissing fire in a lavvu tent, or feel weightless as huskies pull you on a sleigh ride across the frozen tundra.

Read on for our pick of the holiday companies that wing you straight to the heart of Lapland’s winter action.

Main photo: People on a reindeer sleigh in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland (Getty Images)

1. Finnish Lapland in winter, Intrepid

Best for active couples Diving straight in at the Arctic deep end in Finnish Lapland, this winter classic gives you a whole gleeful week to play in the snow. You’ll kick off with a couple of culture-packed days in the capital Helsinki, before boarding the overnight Santa Claus Express to Rovaniemi, HQ of Father Christmas and his grotto-dwelling elves, in the Arctic Circle. From here, things take a dramatic turn for the wilder, as you’re whisked to a family-run guesthouse snuggled deep in remote forest — your base for the next few nights.

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The outdoor action centres around the 718m fell of Yllas, a wondrous place to ski on uncrowded slopes, with pristine and abundant powder. There are 1,001 ways to go full-on winter wonderland here and you’ll be trying out several: husky rides, northern lights gazing and hanging out with Sami reindeer herders at a 19th-century farm. There’s a free day in the mix, where you can perhaps slip on snowshoes, go ice fishing or sizzle in the sauna. The seven-night trip includes accommodation (twin share), breakfast, transport and most activities. Dates run from December to March.

Group size 1-12 Price ££

2. Lapland for adults, Untold Story

Best for luxe-loving grown-ups Who says Lapland holidays are only for kids? Upping the luxury ante, this bespoke tour of the Arctic is strictly for grown-ups, revealing a side to Finnish Lapland beyond the Santa hype. Breathing in the crystal-clear air as you make virgin tracks through ice-sculpted forests, standing in quiet wonder as the northern lights put on a private show and listening to the stories of Sami reindeer herders while huddled around an open fire in the middle of nowhere are moments you will be raving about long after you return.

Each day brings fresh adventures: reindeer and husky sleigh rides into the great white wilderness, say, or bombing across a frozen lake on a snowmobile. The final night is pure magic, as you trek into the frozen hush of the forest with Icelandic horses, dine at the Aurora Sky Restaurant and spend the night in a glass igloo on the slopes of a fell. A six-night sample itinerary includes accommodation, breakfast, private guide, activities and transport. Travel between November and March to see the region at its winter-wonderland best.

Group size private tour Price £££

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3. Cross-country skiing in Lapland, Exodus

Best for off-the-radar adventure Scientists have proven that the world’s cleanest air is found in the fells, high tundra and old-growth taiga forests of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, which unfurls in all its wild, peaceful glory close to the Norwegian border in western Finnish Lapland. In summer, Sami reindeer graze these wild lands, while in the blue-pink light of winter, the landscape is a readymade Christmas card, with trees bent heavy with snow and the northern lights blazing in night skies.

On this week-long Lapland trip, you can glide and skate along tracks at your own pace, with 190 miles of signposted trails to explore (25 miles of which are floodlit). You’ll often find yourself alone with nature, with little sign of civilisation, bar the odd kota hut where you can refuel over pulla (sticky cardamom bread) and hot blueberry juice before carving an onward path through the glistening snow. Slip on snowshoes to pad through forest and over fell and frozen lake in quiet exhilaration, returning to the village of Akaslompolo as the aurora lights up the horizon. Fancy a change? Visit the nearby Snow Village, sculpted afresh each winter, or take a cable car to float to the top of Yllas for arresting views and dinner at Finland’s highest restaurant. The eight-day tour including accommodation, use of cross-country ski trails, transfers and all breakfasts and evening meals; ski hire and tuition are available for an extra fee.

Group size 2-30 Price £

4. Lapland wilderness week, Exodus

Best for solitude seekers Shining a light on a spectacularly unsung, thrillingly forgotten corner of Swedish Lapland, this week-long escapade delivers the big wilderness it promises. At about 125 miles north of the Arctic Circle, you might expect biting cold, waist-deep snow, phenomenal displays of northern lights and off-the-charts scenery. And you’d be right. But what really grabs you is the silence. The kind of silence that only comes in a village such as Rajamaa (population: seven), plonked on a remote island in the Muonio River and gazing wistfully across the white beauty of Sweden and Finland. Hole up in a wooden cabin and let your hosts, the Malmstrom family, organise the rest.

This trip wholly embraces nature and Sami culture, with days spent dogsledding, snowshoeing, forest skiing, learning about reindeer-herding traditions, and slipping into dark nights warmed by saunas, campfires and stirring views of the aurora dancing high above. The holiday ends on an Arctic high, with a two-day forest skiing expedition over pine-stippled hill and frozen lake, and a night in a back-of-beyond logger’s cabin. As you ski back to Rajamaa, keeping an eye out for reindeer, moose and the tracks of wolverine and lynx, you might just want to press the pause button so the moment never ends. The six-night trip including accommodation with shared facilities, all meals, transport, tour leaders and equipment.

Group size 6-16 Price ££

5. A polar night, Off the Map

Best for would-be Arctic explorers Turning up the Arctic adventure several notches, this expedition-style trip to the great white wilderness of Svalbard is one you’ll never forget. At 78 degrees north, midway between Norway and the North Pole, this archipelago is a place of bone-chilling cold and soul-reviving beauty, with its dramatic icescapes, pearl-white mountains and wildlife (cue reindeer, snow-white Arctic foxes, walruses lolling on icebergs, whales and, of course, polar bears).

This trip has all the thrill of a mighty expedition, albeit with minimal effort. Kicking off with a night in Oslo, you’ll fly to Spitsbergen and spend a night at Funken Lodge on Longyearbyen, where you can jump on a snowcat for the first flickers of the aurora. A dog sled will then whisk you over the frozen tundra to the new Juva Lodge. With front-row views of ice and rock, this slickly Scandi cabin adds a blast of luxury to the Arctic experience, with comfortable beds, a fireplace and barrel sauna. It’s so remote and dark that the northern lights don’t dance here, they rave. Visit during the polar night in January, when the sun never rises, and you double your chances of seeing them. Spot wild reindeer as you fly across the snow on a husky-drawn sled back to Longyearbyen for a gourmet dinner — and perhaps another light show — before flying home. Departures are from January to May. Tours are generally four nights, including accommodation, private transfers, all activities and meals.

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6. Senja — island auroras, Aurora Zone

Best for aurora hunters Everyone raves about the Lofoten Islands, but the dramatically mountainous, fjord-woven, surf-smashed island of Senja, just north, is just as ravishing yet far less busy. This trip is a rare and special one. You’ll stay in a tiny, lighthouse-topped hamlet right by the water’s edge, with optimum conditions for seeing the northern lights cascade in dark night skies. By day, a wildlife boat safari will take you out to spot seals, sea eagles and perhaps even a whale. And you’ll have plentiful chances to glimpse the northern lights — whether snowshoeing through the white wilderness or bubbling in a hot tub. Prices include four nights’ accommodation, meals, transfers, guided activities and cold-weather gear.

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7. See the northern lights in Finland, Aurora Zone

Best for bucket-list Lapland The northern lights hold you in their thrall on this eight-night trip to Finnish Lapland. But a well-aimed snowball throw from Sweden, Harriniva, high above the Arctic Circle, is your woody base for the first four days. The family-run hotel is brilliantly placed for snow fun. Civilisation seems far away as you dogsled and snowmobile into the wilderness, or crunch through a frozen forest on snowshoes into Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Stop for a lakeside sauna and — if you dare — a heart-stopping Finnish-style dip in an avanto (ice hole) in subzero temperatures. As darkness falls, all the focus is on the heavens and the northern lights.

The lights also shimmer on thenext leg of your trip at the northern lights Village in Levi. And as you’ll be staying in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin open to the skies, you don’t even have to get out of bed to see them. By day you can hit the village’s ski and cross-country slopes, dash through snowy woods on a reindeer sleigh and discover more about Sami culture, while by night it’s back out into the darkness in search of the aurora’s wizard-wand flashes. Prices include flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, activities, cold-weather clothing and guides.

8. Christmas sparkle, Canterbury Travel

Best for families There’s nothing like a massive dump of snow, reindeer and a visit to see Santa in his twinkly, elf-filled grotto to put you in the festive spirit — and Canterbury Travel’s Lapland trips are a kid’s Christmas dream . This three-day break packs in a heck of a lot: reindeer sleigh rides, dogsledding and the chance to sit on Santa’s knee (gift included) in a private family session with the jolly red-robed dude. Children are in heaven at Elf School and visiting Santa’s magic post office (manned by more elves).

The backdrop of frozen fells and forests is pure winter wonderland stuff, and you’ll be staying in a log cabin or lodge in the rustic ski resort of Suomu or Ruka Valley near the Arctic Circle. But what sets this Lapland trip apart is ease of access, with regional departures from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Dublin. The price is for two nights including flights, transfers, accommodation, meals, activities and cold-weather clothing.

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9. Icehotel break, Discover the World

Best for ice magic Nothing says Lapland like snuggling under a reindeer hide on a bed of ice in a chamber of ethereal blue, with the northern lights dancing in the chill night skies outside. The Icehotel in Jukkasjarvi in Swedish Lapland was the first of its kind when it opened in 1989 and it hasn’t lost a jot of its frosty magic. Every year, some of the world’s top ice artists are enlisted to build it from scratch using ice hauled from the Torne River, unleashing their creativity in a fantasy of glittering ice sculptures and chandeliers.

The Icehotel is your bewitching base on this three-night Arctic adventure, where you’ll get to spend a night on ice (as well as two others in warmer digs). Hot lingonberry juice and a pre-breakfast sauna fire you up for a flurry of optional activities, from ice sculpting to husky rides, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. By night the aurora will shine if you’re lucky. Departures are from November to March and it’s well worth booking your activities in advance. The standard tour is for three nights, including accommodation, breakfast, morning sauna and cold-weather clothing.

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i have booked with co-op travel and i have not had a phone call to say anything has been cancelled has any one else booked with these and have they contacted u

Hi Katie,there is a post on the next thread from 8dingles if you take a look it seems they know someone who has had money refunded via a co-op booking.They may be able to help.good luck.x

Katie, although you have booked with the co op, the holiday is being operated by TUI/crystal, so I suggest that you contact Crystal direct for more information. It may be the case that Crystal are dealing with their own direct bookings first and then contacting people who have booked through other agencies at a later stage.

Friends of ours booked through the Co-Op. I told them what had been mentioned on the internet so they went into the Travel agents and told them about Crystal pulling out and the Co-Op re-booked the same holiday to Yllas with Inghams who were £170 dearer but they waivered it.

so 8dingles - are you saying Inghams price matched Crystals holiday -

if so thats good for everyone to know if crystal do pull out of Lapland.

Thats fab if inghams price matched and hope they do it for a few more that maybe booking with them.Always worth a try and getting it cheaper.

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An expanded 37,000-capacity Tui programme to Lapland has started with the first flight landing.

The operator has scheduled 169 flights from nine UK regional airports to Kittila, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo and Ivalo over the winter.

The programme includes day trips for 5,000 holidaymakers with more than 32,000 staying for longer on three- or four-night breaks.

The trips include a visit to Kittilas Snow Village, home to an ice hotel, followed by sleigh and snowmobile rides.

Tui UK & Ireland commercial director Phillip Iverson said: “Lapland has always been one of our most treasured destinations for Tui, as we know how much it means for our customers.  

“We know that people save and plan far in advance so it’s our commitment to ensure they don’t worry about a thing.  

“Our homeworking retail team endeavour to call everyone that has booked online instead of in store to talk them through their trip.

“This year due to popular demand we’ve increased the number of flights to ensure more Brits can experience the magic that is Lapland.  

“It’s a place where dreams such as seeing the Northern Lights, meeting Santa in his home and husky sleigh-riding in the snow becomes a reality”.

Ben Christe, Tui’s service delivery manager in Lapland, added: “The experiences our guests have in Lapland are like no other, and you just know that everyone who visits is making memories which will last a lifetime.”

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Camilla Thom, Spain

Icehotel winter adventure, january 2017, i will never forget this experience.

The tour guides were excellent. Especially Emile and Maurice. This was a huge adventure for us both, starting with the dog sled picking us up , going to the Ice Hotel and then the fabulous evening on the snowmobile. Even though we weren't lucky enough to see the Northern Lights, it was still wonderful. What good cooks all the guides were too! I will never forget this experience.

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Best of lapland classic - rovaniemi, march 2017, experience of a lifetime.

Everything was wonderful. It was the experience of a lifetime. My daughter and I had a blast!

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Lapland - land of the midnight sun, june 2015, lapland is beautiful.

Day tours were excellent, guide and service was excellent

Lapland is beautiful.  We were able to see the midnight sun because of nordic visitor they have planned our tour very well and the local guides were very co operative.

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Classic lapland adventure & icehotel, february 2015, everything went smoothly.

Cicci Erikson customized our trip exactly the way we wanted, every thing went smoothly, the employees at Kiruna tours were very friendly and cordial, I would recommend Nordic Visitor to my friends and will use them in the future.

Arkadiusz, Singapore

Classic lapland adventure & icehotel, december 2014, worked perfectly well without any glitches.

My Travel Consultant, Cecilia, was extremely helpful and professional in all aspects of dealing with the customer. Her invaluable assistance allowed me to choose, modify, and combine the existing tours to fulfill all my needs. The hotel locations were excellent and the arrangements made by Cecilia ensured that everything worked perfectly well without any glitches. I would strongly recommend such excellent services to anyone who would like to have an unforgettably pleasant holiday.

Christy, United States

Icehotel winter adventure, january 2015, overall a great experience.

Overall a great experience. Cecilia was very helpful and responsive.

Mariana, Hong Kong, SAR

Classic lapland adventure & icehotel, january 2017, excellent time in kiruna.

My daughter and I had an excellent time in Kiruna during the Chinese New Year. I would like to thank Sofia Sundkvist who assisted us throughout the trip. She is very responsive and accomodating. We slightly changed our plans and she always quickly responded to me by email and helped us with what we needed.  Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to meet her in person, but all the people (from Nordic Visitor) whom we met throughout this trip are excellent people. They always carry a smile, happy with what they are doing, experienced and knowledgeable.  

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Lapland - land of the midnight sun, june 2017, outstanding in every way.

Your company is outstanding in every way. The booking agents were responsive when we had questions. The information provided was excellent. The tour guides and the company's you contracted with are without exception outstanding. I would recommend your company to anyone who is planning a Scandinavian trip

Olga, Israel

Husky tour in the wilderness of lapland, march 2015, beyond my expectations.

Thank you so much for being there and helping people to discover those incredible places around the Scandinavia. I've met so many great people and had such a splendid time, that I will never forget. My main purpose was to see the Northen Lights, but I've got so much more and everything was just beyond my expectations!  I would like to thank our Nordic Visitor agent Jennie Elofsson for a great assistance, she's been very helpful and super quick giving us all the answers we need.  Also I would like to thank our amazing guides, who made our tour so very special and intimate: Emil and Jenny.

Lapland Adventure - Aurora Sky Station, February 2015

Made every experience unforgettable.

Genuinely - one of the best trips we have ever undertaken. We received a great welcome in Kiruna, our guides were excellent - and made every experience unforgettable! The Aurora... was glorious!

Sue, Australia

Classic lapland adventure & icehotel, january 2014, suggestions were all great for limited time.

Jennie, our agent, was fantastic. She sorted everything out in the limited time we had in Kiruna and her suggestions to fit in as much as we did in three days were all great.

Hwee Hwee, Singapore

Best of lapland classic - rovaniemi, january 2017, enjoyable beyond our expectations.

Our experience with Nordic Visitor is absolutely delightful! We are very impressed by the professionalism of the staff and the seamless organisation of the tour. Our holiday was enjoyable beyond our expectations! 

Gianguido and Romana

Service was impeccable under all aspects.

A long sought after vacation resulted in a fascinating experience, and this result must also be credited to the careful preparation and to the friendly professional assistance of your consultants. On site, the service was impeccable under all aspects. 

Cold, silence and nature conjure in suggesting me to summarize what we have lived through with words from Sweden’s national anthem. "TYSTA, GLÄDJERIKA, SKÖNA".

Annette, Australia

Custom booking, march 2015, i am very glad to have chosen nordic visitor.

Everything went very smoothly and with great ease! Being greeted by the chauffer and shiny black Mercedes in Copenhagen and driven to the Scandic Palace Hotel right in the city centre was a real treat. Thank you. I am very glad to have chosen Nordic Visitor because you are based in these wonderful Nordic Countries and I wanted to experience local culture. Many thanks to Cecilia for helping us to achieve this.

Icehotel Winter Adventure, February 2015

One of the most amazing trips I've ever done and one of the best in regards of organization.

Geoff and Maria, Australia

Icehotel winter adventure, december 2013, a must for something completely different.

The Ice Hotel was AMAZING, what a concept. The dogsled from the airport was a fun experience. The Scandic Ferrum for the rest of the stay was fantastic. The staff at both places were exceptional. The snowmobile tour, although eventful, was just a hoot. The most fun we have had in ages. All the meals in all locations were just great and good value. Kiruna is a lovely town and the people are terrific. There aren't enough adjectives to describe it all. Just a load of fun. A must for something completely different. Everything was organised beyond expectation. Just do it!!!

Icehotel Winter Adventure, December 2016

Exceeded our expectations.

The overall experience exceeded our expectations and was a truly wonderful experience. The husky sled transfer from the airport was amazing. Every trip we did had helpful, happy and informative staff. 

Irene and Sarah

Lapland adventure - aurora sky station & icehotel, january 2013, a more beautiful place would be hard to find.

We have just got back home after probably the best holiday we have ever had! Everything was superbly planned and the guys at Kiruna Guidetur were fantastic. In fact everyone we met was friendly and so helpful. The hotels were excellent and the food really great - especially at the Abisko Tourist Station and when we went up to the Aurora Sky Station the girl who did the dinner there was world class, especially when she had to prepare the meal in such cramped conditions,

The activities were wonderful - the snowmobiles, the husky sleds, the horse and sleigh ride, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Ice Hotel was fantastic too. It is such a magical place - the snow, the clear air - all absolutely wonderful. A more beautiful place would be hard to find. Thank you so much for organising the holiday for us. I have been on the phone this morning urging all my friends to go there!

Adam, Italy

Would definitely recommend nordic visitor.

Everything was great. The tour guides and employees were extremely friendly and professional. They accommodated us as best they could whenever we needed something. I would definitely recommend Nordic Visitor and this package to anyone. Dress warm! 

Once in a lifetime experience! Thank you! It couldn't have gone better.

Paddy, New Zealand

Lapland adventure - aurora sky station & icehotel, january 2015, inside the artic circle at kiruna.

We booked through Nordic Visitor and they organised the activities with Kiruna Tourism and we had an amazing trip, meet at the airport -23 C, deck out in clothing which we kept for the 4 days, transported around, good hotel and had great guides who were welcoming, knowledgeable and communicative. Couldn't ask for anything more, Went snow walking, dog sledding, visited Abisko viewing station, Ice hotel and Sami Village.

C S, Australia

Icehotel winter adventure, february 2013, friendly efficient and very helpful.

We would like to say that our consultant Cecilia was fantastic, we travel widely and she is the best consultant we have dealt with, friendly efficient and very helpful.

HOW TO GET TO LAPLAND FROM THE UK

You can find some direct flights to Lapland from UK cities, including London . For example, you can fly direct from London Gatwick to Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, with easyJet or TUI Airways. The journey takes between 3 hours 20 minutes and 3 hours 45 minutes.

TUI Airways also operates direct flights to Rovaniemi from other cities in the UK, including Bristol , Manchester and Newcastle. Journey times range from 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes.

If you cannot find direct flights, you can reach Lapland with connecting flights from Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, or Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Another option is to fly to Copenhagen in Denmark and travel to Lapland from there.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the main gateway for international air travel in Sweden. From Stockholm, you can fly to Kiruna with SAS or Norwegian. The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is Finland’s main air travel hub. From here, you’ll be able to take a direct flight to either Kemi or Rovaniemi with Finnair or Norwegian. Both journeys take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

We recommend checking airline websites directly for flight availability and timetables. You can also use an airfare search engine, such as Skyscanner, Dohop or Kayak, for example.

Flights are not included in Nordic Visitor packages. However, all of our itineraries can be customised with extra nights in your arrival city if you’d like to rest up after your flight.

Different ways you can experience Lapland

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Lapland below.

ICE & SNOW HOTELS

Santa claus, snowmobile adventures, culture & history, reindeer & sami culture, winter tours, what to see and do on lapland tours from the uk.

Take a trip to Lapland from the UK and prepare for a magical experience in this winter wonderland. Located in the far north of Sweden and Finland, this region will enchant you with its snow-laden landscapes and fun-filled activities. It’s all just a short flight away.

Read on to get top tips on visiting Lapland from the UK, including where to go and what to do.

• Explore these Lapland winter trips
• Discover 7 reasons to visit Lapland in winter

HOW LONG IS THE FLIGHT FROM THE UK TO LAPLAND?

Direct flights from the UK to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland take between 3 hours and 3 hours 45 minutes. There are also connecting flights to Kemi and Kiruna, which vary in duration depending on where you’re passing through.

Read more about how to get to Lapland from the UK .

TOP THINGS TO DO IN LAPLAND

Lapland offers opportunities for adventures and indulgent experiences in equal measure. This means that you can be as active or relaxed as you wish on your winter trip!

Here are the top things to do in Lapland :

• Go mushing through the snow on a dog sled
• Marvel at the otherworldly northern lights
• Explore the countryside by riding snowmobiles
• Soak up Santa magic and meet Father Christmas himself
• Sleep in an ice room or a glass igloo
• Try cross-country skiing, ice fishing or snowshoeing
• Experience local Sámi customs and cuisine
• Celebrate Christmas or New Year’s Eve
• Warm up in a traditional Finnish sauna

When you book Lapland packages from the UK with Nordic Visitor, you can add optional activities and day trips to your itinerary. We recommend that you reserve any extras in advance to guarantee availability.

Speak to your personal travel consultant at Nordic Visitor about the excursions you’d like to incorporate into your Lapland itinerary. They will organise everything on your behalf, while you relax and look forward to your winter escape.

• Browse these classic Lapland holidays to start planning your trip
• If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Lapland travel experts

TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN LAPLAND

Where you go in Lapland will largely depend on the activities and sights you want to enjoy. You can read Nordic Visitor’s Lapland travel Guide to learn more about each area, which will help you decide where to visit.

Here are the best places to go in Finnish Lapland :

• Santa Claus Village
• Kemi  

These are the top places to visit in Swedish Lapland :

• Abisko National Park
• Aurora Sky Station

VISIT ONE OF LAPLAND’S ICE HOTELS OR GLASS IGLOOS

One of the “coolest” things you can do in Lapland is stay in an ice hotel. Marvel at the ice sculptures, imaginative themed rooms, and restaurants and bars crafted from frozen water. Since many of the hotels melt in the spring, artists start from scratch and rebuild them each winter.

Spending the night in an ice suite is on many travellers’ bucket lists. You are kept cosy thanks to thermal sleeping bags and reindeer hides, with the chance to step into a hot sauna in the morning.

If you’d rather sleep in a warm room, you can take a guided tour of these ice hotels instead.

A great alternative is staying in a glass igloo in Lapland. Snuggle up in your heated dome, looking through the clear glass up to the night sky. You might even be treated to a northern lights show from your bed!

Here are the best ice hotels and glass igloos to visit in Lapland:

• ICEHOTEL (Kiruna)
• Arctic SnowHotel & Glass Igloos (Rovaniemi)
• SnowCastle (Kemi)
• Choose from one of these Lapland ice and snow hotel packages
• Learn more about the best ice hotels in Finland and the ICEHOTEL in Sweden

VISIT FINNISH OR SWEDISH LAPLAND?

For your trip to Lapland, take your pick from visiting Finnish or Swedish Lapland. Both destinations offer similar experiences, such as aurora hunting excursions, snowmobile adventures, and reindeer sleigh rides.

However, Finnish and Swedish Lapland each have particular highlights that you should know about before you decide where to go. Take a look at these itinerary recommendations for a taste of what to expect in Sweden and Finland, respectively.

• Find out about spending 5 days or 6 days in Lapland
• Check out these 3-day and 4-day Lapland tours

ITINERARY SUGGESTION FOR SWEDISH LAPLAND:  

Day 1 - Arrival in Kiruna and snowmobile safari After touching down at Kiruna Airport, a driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to yourself, perhaps getting to know the town or simply relaxing before you head out later.

In the evening you’ll get to explore the countryside on a snowmobile excursion, searching for the northern lights. Follow your guide through the snow as they lead you to the best spots to look for the aurora. Feel the thrill of the ride as you go.

Then, sit beside the fireplace in a wooden hut and tuck into a rustic dinner of traditional local food. Afterwards, your guide will take you back to your accommodation.

Spend the night in Kiruna.

Day 2 - Dog sledding Today you can enjoy one of the most special activities and traditions in Lapland: husky sledding.

Meet the huskies at the kennel and learn how to drive your sled from an expert guide. Head out onto the trails, gliding through the woods and across snowy plains, soaking up the views as you go. Afterwards, fuel up with a hot cup of coffee and a light lunch by the campfire.

In the evening, you could chase the northern lights again on a snowshoe excursion.

Day 3 - Visit the ICEHOTEL and a Sami reindeer farm This morning, discover the famous ICEHOTEL, situated in the village of Jukkasjärvi just outside Kiruna. This was the original ice hotel that set a trend for the many others that now exist around the world.

Begin with a guided tour of this extraordinary hotel, learning how artists build it using ice from the Torne River nearby. You’ll also get to explore the ICEHOTEL 365, a year-round structure that stays cold in the summer thanks to solar energy.

Once you’ve seen the stunning ice rooms, sculptures, church and bar, you’ll be collected from the ICEHOTEL for your next excursion. Get to know the Sami way of life by visiting a traditional reindeer farm. Drive a reindeer sled then enjoy some snacks in a lavvu, a typical Sami tent.

Then comes the highlight: sleeping in a room made entirely from ice and snow!

Spend the night in Kiruna or the ICEHOTEL.

Day 4 - Departure Today you’ll take a transfer to Kiruna Airport where you’ll fly home from your Lapland holiday.

• Explore these Kiruna tour packages to experience Swedish Lapland
• Find out the top 10 reasons to take a winter break in Kiruna, Sweden

ITINERARY SUGGESTION FOR FINNISH LAPLAND:  

Day 1 - Arrival in Rovaniemi & snowmobile safari Upon arrival, a driver will meet you at Rovaniemi Airport for your transfer to your accommodation. You could rest after your journey or head into town to explore a little before your first Lapland adventure.

Come evening, it’s time to embark on a snowmobile safari and hunt for the northern lights. Enjoy an exhilarating ride through the snow, looking for the aurora borealis, as an expert guide leads you along the trails.

Round off your excursion with a hot drink and snack beside the campfire, then return to your hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Spend the night in Rovaniemi.

Day 2 - Dog sledding and Finnish sauna Head into the snow-draped scenery outside Rovaniemi today with a guided dog sled excursion. Learn about this traditional mode of transport in Lapland, starting with a brief lesson at the kennel. Then mush through the woods with your own sled.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Rovaniemi. You could indulge in a sauna session, the typical way to relax and unwind here in Finland.

Day 3 - Reindeer farm and Santa Claus Village This morning, hop on a snowmobile and make your way to a traditional reindeer farm. Here you can learn about the culture of Lapland’s native people, the Sami, and go on a sleigh ride.

Next, prepare to meet the “man in red” with a visit to Santa Claus Village, just outside Rovaniemi.

Soak up the festive atmosphere of this Christmassy haven, which is open year-round. Enjoy a private meeting with Santa with the elves on hand, and send a postcard from the Santa Claus Post Office. Then why not browse for souvenirs at the craft shops?

Day 4 - Day at leisure and visit to the Arctic SnowHotel Learn more about the local history, nature and culture in Rovaniemi this morning by paying a visit to the Arktikum Museum. Here you can explore the intriguing exhibits about Finnish Lapland and the Arctic region.

Come evening, head to the Arctic SnowHotel in Lehtojärvi, just outside Rovaniemi. Take a guided tour of this fascinating frozen hotel, which is created anew each year. Check out the rooms, restaurant and bar, all sculpted from ice and snow.

After your tour sit down for a delicious 3-course meal at Restaurant Kota, inspired by traditional Sami architecture. Then, you’ll either return to your accommodation in Rovaniemi, or overnight in the Arctic SnowHotel for an unforgettable stay. Choose from sleeping in an ice room or a glass igloo.

Spend the night in Rovaniemi or the Arctic SnowHotel.

Day 5 - Departure Today you’ll be transferred back to Rovaniemi Airport where you’ll fly home from your Lapland holiday.

• Discover Finnish Lapland with one of these Rovaniemi tours or Kemi packages
• Read this guide to Finland in winter for more inspiration

BEST TIME TO VISIT LAPLAND

The best time to visit Lapland is between December and March, when you can enjoy the magical white scenery, northern lights, and excursions in the snow.

Certain activities are available in Lapland year round. For example, in summer you can meet Father Christmas, or even visit certain ice hotels that use solar power to keep some of their rooms frozen. However, we recommend travelling in winter for the quintessential Lapland experience.

• Learn more about visiting Lapland in December or January
• Check out Lapland tours in February or March

Thanks to snowfall from mid-October to mid-May, you’ll be surrounded by snow-blanketed scenery between December and March. These are the perfect conditions for winter activities, including dog sledding, and skiing holidays.

What’s more, in winter you have the best chances of seeing the northern lights. The long, dark nights provide the ideal backdrop for watching the aurora borealis.

In summer, on the other hand, there are long daylight hours in Lapland – a phenomenon called the “midnight sun”. With light skies all night long, it is too bright to see the aurora borealis.

Find out how to increase your chances of spotting the aurora borealis with these guides:

Best time and place to see the northern lights in Sweden

Best time and place to see the northern lights in Finland

What are the northern lights? Aurora borealis explained

• Explore these northern light tours in Lapland to hunt for the aurora
• Read about Lapland’s daylight hours and climate on the Nordic Visitor travel guide  

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR IN LAPLAND

Perhaps you want to time your Lapland trip for December to celebrate Christmas or New Year’s Eve in this winter wonderland?

Spend Christmas in Lapland and you could attend a festive gala dinner for Christmas Eve, accompanied by Santa’s elves. Join in the fun and help to decorate the Christmas tree before you tuck into the big feast.

Then have the ultimate Christmas Day in Santa’s Lapland. Whizz through the snow on a reindeer sleigh, meet Santa in his workshop, and taste delicious Christmas food. Think freshly baked gingerbread biscuits and a warm glass of glögg (mulled wine).

Or visit Lapland at New Year for a celebration to remember. Attend a New Year’s Eve party in a wooden hut in the middle of a Finnish forest, experiencing local customs and cuisine. And, of course, you’d get to watch a spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.

Don’t forget, you can get into the festive spirit at any time of year with  Santa breaks in Finnish Lapland !

• Check out these Santa holidays to Lapland
• Learn about visiting Lapland from Bristol , Manchester or London

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About Nordic Visitor Tours

Nordic Visitor is a Lapland tour operator and has been creating incredible travel experiences for customers in the region since 2010. Our Scandinavian travel experts know Lapland inside out, and will use their knowledge to craft your perfect itinerary.

With your Nordic Visitor package, you can expect personal service from your own designated travel consultant and a tailor-made itinerary with quality travel documents. Furthermore, we have long-standing professional relationships with trusted local partners, which are carefully selected by our staff for their high standards of service.

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December 2024 – Maart 2025

Specialist in reizen naar het hoge noorden

Ontdek het Noorderlicht, geniet van een husky safari, maak een sneeuwscooter tocht door de wilde natuur en beleef het adembenemende Lapland tijdens een zevendaagse reis in deze wondermooie regio.

Ontdek onze bestemmingen

Je verblijft in onze lodges in het hartje van Fins Lapland. We selecteerden de meest typisch Finse en betaalbare blokhutten in 3 van Lapland’s mooiste regio’s. Al onze accommodaties zijn omringd door de ongerepte Lapse natuur.

Inbegrepen activiteiten

We bieden je standaard enkele top-activiteiten aan, die inbegrepen zijn in jouw reis naar Lapland: een husky safari, sneeuwscooter tocht, sneeuwschoen hike & noorderlicht experience.

Husky safari

Voor velen een droom die uitkomt. Na een rit van ongeveer een halfuur arriveren we in het territorium van deze enthousiaste viervoeters. De honden staan te popelen om ons te laten zien wat ze kunnen en ons 10 kilometer door hun gebied mee te voeren.

Vooraleer je op je eigen slee stapt, krijg je instructies over hoe je de slee moet besturen, hoe je kan afremmen en hoe je de honden moet behandelen. Daarna kies je per twee een team van 5 tot 6 honden uit die je tot de eindmeet zullen brengen. Je staat zelf aan het stuur van je slee. Halverwege krijg je de mogelijkheid om van plaats te wisselen met je passagier. Na de tocht krijgen we de tijd om op te warmen in een Finse hut met (natuurlijk) een kop warm bessensap.

Snowmobile tour

Sinds de Sami (het oudste, onafhankelijke, erkende volk in Lapland) dit gemotoriseerde voertuig ontdekten, lieten ze hun rendieren de vrije loop en ruilden hun trekkracht in voor stevige paardenkracht. Vandaag gebruiken veel van hen sneeuwscooters voor hun dagelijkse verplaatsingen en wat waaghalserij, maar vooral om hun kudde rendieren samen te drijven.

Nadat ons duidelijk wordt uitgelegd hoe we deze machines veilig kunnen besturen vertrekken we per twee voor een tocht van 20 kilometer door het Laps landschap. Halverwege houden we even halt om van bestuurder* te wisselen.

* Indien je niet in het bezit bent van een rijbewijs B, kun je als passagier de tocht ervaren. Kinderen vanaf 4 jaar kunnen plaatsnemen in een slee die aan de sneeuwscooter van de instructeur wordt bevestigd. Kinderen groter dan 140 cm mogen, mits de instructeur akkoord is, plaatsnemen als passagier bij een volwassene.

Aurora experience

Om het noorderlicht zo goed mogelijk te kunnen waarnemen, neemt je ranger je mee naar een perfect gelegen plekje. Terwijl we vol spanning wachten op het spektakel, maken we een kampvuurtje en vertelt je gids je alles over de lokale mythen en legenden, maar natuurlijk ook de wetenschappelijke verklaring van dit schouwspel, vergezeld van een worstje of wat marshmallows.

Sneeuwschoen hike

Onze eigen Lapland Travel gids neemt jullie mee door prachtige bossen, langs zacht stromende riviertjes en over bevroren meren om het prachtige winter wonderland dat Lapland te bieden heeft in haar puurste vorm te ontdekken.

De gids zal je zo veel mogelijk verschillende landschappen laten zien en je tijdens de tocht wat meer vertellen over de fauna en flora in Lapland. Tijdens de wandeling kan er halt gehouden worden om een vuurtje te maken en even te genieten alvorens verder te gaan.

Waarom Lapland Travel

Prijs – Kwaliteit

We bieden je de beste prijs-kwaliteit van de markt. Je prijs bij het boeken ligt vast en er zijn geen onnodige toeslagen of verborgen kosten. Je kunt al mee vanaf € 1.225 per persoon incl. vluchten.

Rechtstreekse vlucht

Met Lapland Travel vlieg je rechtstreeks van Brussel (Zaventem) en Amsterdam (Schiphol) naar Fins Lapland (Kittilä) met vaste prijzen.

Kleinschalige organisatie

Waardoor je zelfstandig met je eigen reisgezelschap kan genieten en persoonlijk begeleid kan worden voor, tijdens en na je reis.

Authentieke dorpen

Bij Lapland Travel geen hotels of resorts waar je de hele week vast zit maar drie authentieke Lapse dorpen omgeven door uitgestrekte bossen: Akäslompolo, Rovaniemi & Levi.

Zij hadden de tijd van hun leven

Zit je nog met wat vragen of twijfels?

Ons  magazine  biedt een duidelijk overzicht van ons aanbod. Je kunt hem via onderstaande knop downloaden.

Heb je toch nog een paar bedenkingen? Plan gerust een  telefoongesprek  in met onze experte Delphine en zie al je vragen beantwoord!

Zij gingen je voor

Het Vlaamse koppel Yannick en Lesley (van hetisdemerckx.be ) maakte een reisverslag over hun reis met Lapland Travel.

Zij spendeerden hun week in een Santa Claus Village blokhut in Rovaniemi en bezochten de rendierboerderij, gingen langlaufen en doorkruiste de bossen met een fatbike als optionele activiteiten. Daarnaast sliepen ze, als kers op hun Lapse taart, ook een nacht in een glazen iglo.

Lapland Travel in de media

Zevendaagse route door Lapland

Ver van het massatoerisme

De ultieme Lapland ervaring

Een betaalbare winterreis

De leukste outdooractiviteiten

Ontdek lapland travel ook op instagram, enkele van onze andere reisconcepten.

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