Scenic Winter Lapland, Finland

Highlights Include:

Enjoy driving a dogsled and a snowmobile
Stay in an Aurora Cabin with windows to the sky
Opportunity to see the Northern Lights
Meet the reindeer and huskies of Lapland
Time in Finland’s capital, Helsinki

Photo: Wilderness Hotels

Tour Details

From: $4,635 per person | Single supplement from $823

Price includes estimated transatlantic airfare from the US (please inquire for pricing from your US departure city)

7 days

2025-2026 Departures: Daily, November 27 – April 8

Experience the amazing arctic winter in Inari, one of Finnish Lapland’s most magical villages. This package includes dog sledding, reindeer interaction, and learning about the native Sámi culture. In the evenings the Northern Lights are the main attraction and with Aurora hunting tours, chances of a sighting are great – including during a night in an Aurora Cabin with a partial glass roof! This package is the perfect option for a truly enchanting visit to Northern Finland.

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Itinerary

This is a sample semi-independent itinerary. Travel will be independent with guided tours and activities along the way. Our Destination Specialists will work with you to create an itinerary to meet your preferences.

Day 1Departure from US

Day 2Arrive Helsinki, Finland

Upon arrival, independently transfer from Helsinki airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city. Helsinki is uniquely situated on the Baltic Sea where it has for centuries protected Finland from invaders coming from Russia in the east and Sweden in the west. Built upon this foundation, the city offers both historic sites like the sea fortress Suomenlinna, as well as modern art like the Sibelius Monument and the Kiasma Museum. The series of trams that cover the whole city make navigating simple for visitors. Overnight in Helsinki

Day 3Travel to Finnish Lapland - Aurora cabin | Meals: B D

Transfer independently back to the Helsinki Airport for your flight north up to Ivalo. You will be transferred from Ivalo airport to Inari Village, located on the shores of Lake Inari. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Accommodation this evening is in an Aurora Cabin with a partial glass roof/windows offering an excellent view to the night sky. With luck you can admire the Northern Lights directly from your bed! (Note: Aurora Cabin stay can be moved to the last night, if preferred.) Overnight at Wilderness Hotel Inari

Day 4Snowmobiling, Reindeer Encounter & Aurora Snowshoe | Meal: B L D

Enjoy a snowmobile safari! The guide will familiarize you with the snowmobile with our guide, including safety instructions and a driving lesson. Then we’ll head out for an exciting trip through the nearby surroundings, exploring the Arctic landscape. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to a reindeer herder’s farm. You’ll get to meet these amazing animals up close, and the guide will share stories about the Sámi culture and the important role reindeer play in the North. You’ll even get a chance to feed them. This evening is an excursion to an Aurora Camp, located away from light pollution at Lake Inari. Admire the Northern Lights while you are comfortably seated in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. We head to the Aurora hunting on the amazing Lake Inari. You can enjoy the northern sky all the way to the campsite. We will enjoy the blazing campfire with hot drinks. Overnight in Wilderness room at Wilderness Hotel Inari

Day 5Dog Sledding & Aurora Camp | Meal: B L D

Today you will be driven to a husky farm, where the energetic huskies are waiting to take you on a ride into the white wilderness, After receiving driving instructions, you will become a real musher for a little while, switching drivers about halfway through the ride. Enjoy the excitement of the dogs before the start, and the serene silence once they get to do what they love –run in the snowy scenery. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resort amenities. This evening, you will take a cozy sleigh ride – pulled by the guide’s snowmobile – thru Arctic landscapes to a campsite to look for the Northern Lights, away from light pollution. Overnight at Wilderness Hotel Inari

Day 6Return to Helsinki | Meal: B

Today say goodbye to Lapland and Inari. You will be transferred back to the Ivalo Airport for the flight south to Helsinki. Transfer independently into the city center and check into your hotel for a final night in Finland (option for last night at a Helsinki airport hotel, if preferred). Overnight in Helsinki

Day 7Depart Finland | Meal: B

Independently transfer to the Helsinki airport for your return flight to the US – or extend your stay in Scandinavia!

Included

Transatlantic roundtrip airfare from a US gateway city
Inter-Finland flights, Helsinki-Ivalo roundtrip
Five nights’ accommodation as per itinerary
Round trip transfers Ivalo airport to Inari accommodation, as indicated
Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Snowmobile Safari – two persons sharing one snowmobile
Meet the Reindeer visit
Aurora Snowshoeing excursion
Husky (Dog Sled) Safari – two persons sharing a sled
Aurora Camp evening excursion by sleigh
Use of winter clothing while at Lapland resort

Not Included

Additional airline fees such as meals, seat reservations, luggage costs
Travel insurance, recommended
Transfers, sightseeing, activities, meals, and beverages not specified
Luggage handling at airports and hotels
Gratuities
Fees for passports
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, spa services, internet, phone, etc.

Alternate Optional Excursions

At additional cost, subject to availability. Note that not all excursions are offered daily.

Cross Country Skiing – there is no more silent method to go through frozen and snowy sceneries than cross country skis – includes orientation and warm drinks along the way.
Gentle Snowshoeing – navigate on the snow and enjoy the beauty of the wintry forests with a guide on this snowshoe walk – equipment provided. (Daytime tour.)
Sami Museum & Nature Center Siida – get familiar with the rich and varied history of the Sámi people and their role in modern day Lapland. Three-hour excursion includes transfers, entrance fees and guidance.
Ice Fishing with Snowmobile Sleigh– transfer by snowmobile & sleigh through the frozen landscape – the guide will find the best spots and teach how to drill hole through the ice; lunch included (4 hours). A shorter 2-hour Ice Fishing excursion is also offered.
E-Fatbike Tour – head out to explore the biking trails to the beautiful surroundings of Northern Lapland. With electric fatbikes, you can easily reach stunning landscapes that would be difficult or time consuming to access otherwise. A light snack and warm drinks will be provided.
Reindeer Sleigh Ride – after a transfer to the reindeer farm, hop on a reindeer sleigh ride, with beautiful views of frosty and snowy Arctic landscape. After the ride, enjoy warm drinks and insights about the lives of reindeer.
Aurora Hunt by Car – three-hour tour will search for the best spots for finding the Northern Lights. During the trip, the guide will serve some warm drinks and snacks.

Notes

The order of the Lapland excursions in the itinerary may vary – exact program to be provided on site.
For the Snowmobile excursion, one must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license in order to drive the machine.
A longer program and/or a different hotel in Finnish Lapland are possible, please inquire!
This package may be customized with other Optional Excursions, time permitting and based on availability/tour schedule. Additional costs may be incurred.
The Northern Lights are a naturally occurring phenomenon and are weather dependent, therefore sightings are not guaranteed.