Lapland Summer Holiday
5 DAYS
1 CITY
1 COUNTRY
FROM €950
Lapland Summer Holiday Package
Lapland Summer Holiday is for you if you wish to explore arctic nature and Lappish (Sami) culture, and take part in a wide range of activities during warmer and less crowded months. Whether it’s admiring the midnight sun, meeting Arctic animals, picking wild berries or hiking, we’ve got you covered.
This itinerary was created by local experts. It is ready to be customised to suit your budget, interests and tastes so you can make the most out of your trip on your own terms. All our tours are sustainable and let you enjoy Finland in a more authentic and respectful way.
Highlights
- Meet Santa Claus
- Admire the Midnight Sun
- Meet Reindeer and Husky Dogs
- Pyhä-Luosto National Park
- Dig Up Your Own Amethyst
- Stay in the Highest Quality Hotels
Lapland Summer Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Rovaniemi!
On your arrival at the airport a driver will wait for you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it and will drive you to your accommodation. The journey takes about 10 minutes.
Arriving early in Rovaniemi during the summer, you can explore the Arktikum Museum, take a scenic walk along the river, and enjoy the midnight sun as you soak in the city’s unique Arctic charm.
Day 2: Discover Rovaniemi
You’ll start your day with a tour of Rovaniemi city. Visit different points of interest and learn about the history and local life. Afterwards you have a chance to meet Santa Claus in his village office, and visit the Official Santa’s Post Office. Receive your certificate of crossing the arctic circle. Duration of Rovaniemi and Santa Claus tour is around 4 hours.
Free time: After the tour you can stay in Santa’s Village or head back to Rovaniemi to visit the Arktikum museum. Whether it’s floating on a beautiful lake or paddling on the lakes and rivers, we got you covered.
Day 3: Meet the Arctic Animals
Your Finnish Lapland summer holiday won’t be complete without meeting the Arctic animals. Your day will start with a drive to the Husky farm where you get to meet the photogenic dogs, walk around the husky kennel and learn about the every day life of the dogs and their breeders.
After that you will have a chance to meet reindeer at one of the most traditional reindeer farms in Lapland. You will explore everyday life in the farm, get to feed the reindeer and hear great stories about reindeer herding in Lapland. Duration about 5 hours. Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4: Amethyst Mine Adventure
Today you will visit the beautiful Pyhä-Luosto national park. First you will do a 2.5km hike to the top of Lampivaara hill. You will then learn more about local geology, the formation of the precious amethyst and the story of the mine. At the end of the visit, you will dig the soil to find your own amethyst that you can keep! Duration about 6 hours. Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Farewell!
Today it’s time to say goodbye and end your summer trip to Finnish Lapland. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your departing flight. Included Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
The Package Includes
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel
- English Speaking local guides
- Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Small Group Tour
- Husky and Reindeer Small Group Tour
- Amethyst Mine Small Group Tour
- Highly personalised itinerary planning
- 24/7 support from local staff
The Package Excludes
- International flights
- Tips for services and experiences
- Visas
- Personal charges (laundry, phone calls, SIM cards)
- Additional sightseeing outside of your itinerary
- Meals (other than those indicated in itinerary)
- Travel Insurance
Starting Prices
Accommodation in 3 star hotels
Aakenus Hotel or similar
FROM €950
Accommodation in 4 star hotel
Arctic Light Hotel or similar
FROM €1050
Accommodation in 5 star hotel
Nova Skyland Hotel or similar
FROM €1175
EUR per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change.