10 Days in Finland: Arctic Adventure
Activate your adventurous side during this ten-day Arctic expedition that starts in Helsinki and winds through Lapland, with Northern Lights, snowmobile safaris, and sauna sessions.
Finland
10 days / 9 nights
$5,900 /person
$5,900 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Visiting Helsinki's Design District during a guided city tour of Finland’s capital
Floating in the Arctic waters with a safety suit during an exciting icebreaker cruise
Watching Finland’s landscapes change on a sleeper train into the Northern Lapland region
Riding as snowmobile through the Arctic wilderness during a guided aurora borealis safari
Meeting local reindeer and reindeer herders in a remote Arctic village
Helsinki Your Way and Sleeper Train to Lapland
Overview
Today, enjoy a day in Helsinki 'a la carte' style. Meaning, after breakfast, you’ll have your pick of activities. You can start your day with an optional wilderness walk through the Helsinki forests, led by a local outdoors expert. Or, you can kick off the morning on the water during a scenic boat trip to Suomenlinna Fortress in the Helsinki Archipelago. Other options include following in the footsteps of architect Alvar Aalto on an architectural trail, or country hopping with a day trip to the medieval time capsule of Tallinn, Estonia — just two hours away, across the Gulf of Finland. You can also take a train trip to Tampere, Finland, the sauna capital of the world, or simply enjoy Helsinki’s most emblematic coffee shops, art galleries, spas, and saunas on your own. As evening descends, you’ll meet your driver for a transfer to the grand Helsinki Railway Station, where you’ll board the modern sleeper train to Lapland. Tonight, settle in a private compartment — a compact and cozy "roomette" — and enjoy your overnight ride on the so-called “Santa Express.” On board, you’ll find a dining car serving up soothing Finnish comfort food, like creamy salmon soup, meatballs, salad, pasta, blueberry juice, and local beer. (Breakfast)
Highlights
Day Trip to Tallinn or Tampere (optional)
With free time today, you can use Helsinki as your home base to explore nearby cities. For another perspective on Finland, head via train to Tampere for a wellness experience unlike any other. Or, cross the border to Estonia, where Tallinn's fairytale-like Old Town reflects centuries of wars and occupations. Explore this Middle Age gem of 15th-century merchant houses, towers, churches, and defensive walls during a guided walk, complemented by a local craft guild visit and traditional coffee break.
Wilderness Walk (optional)
This optional wilderness walk will lead you through Helsinki's surrounding landscapes, offering up a nature-forward perspective on the urban culture you’ve already seen. You'll follow your expert outdoors guide along wilderness trails, breathing in fresh air and gaining your first introduction to Scandinavian wellness in its most natural form.
Boat Trip to Suomenlinna Fortress (optional)
Interested in experiencing Helsinki by water? Lean in to the city’s coastal positioning with a fun and fast speedboat trip to the breathtaking Suomenlinna Fortress. This 18th-century landmark epitomizes the military architecture of the times and merges the well-designed fortress with the natural surroundings of picturesque Finland.
Accommodations
Finnish Intercity Sleeper Train (or similar)
Finnish Railways's comfortable sleeper cars take you to dreamland and your selected destination simultaneously. You can enjoy breakfast and evening snacks in the atmospheric restaurant car, while the upstairs sleeper cabins are akin to moving hotel rooms. The cabins are suitable for one or two people, with beds and an en-suite toilet and shower. In your cabin, you'll also find electric sockets, free Wi-Fi, and storage space for baggage.
Location:
Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Phone:
+358923192902
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Entry and exit information and assistance
- 8 overnights in premium hotels with breakfasts
- A night on the Santa Express sleeper train to Lapland, ensuite cabin
- Home-hosted dinner in Helsinki
- Hands-on cooking class in Lapland
- 4 delicious lunches in Helsinki and the Arctic
- 4 dinners in the Arctic, including a 5-course tasting experience
- Authentic sauna experience in Lapland
- Dog sledding experience (5-mile run) & Reindeer farm visit
- Northern Lights hunt on snowshoes and campfire snack
- Daytime snowmobile safari
- Arctic wilderness hike and picnic
- Icebreaker cruise experience with survival suit frozen float
- Helsinki with a Local: insider-led city tour with food hall visit
- Winter clothing for outdoor activities in the Arctic
- Airport and station/terminal transportation (private and shuttle)
- intercity coach from Rovaniemi to Ivalo
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Flights out of Inari
- Any activities or experiences listed as optional or not included in the itinerary