Day 1 - Depart New York on Finnair for overnight flight to Rovaniemi

Day 2 - Arrive in Rovaniemi in the afternoon. Transfer from airport to the hotel.

Day 3 - Begin your Arctic experience after breakfast. Today you will learn the art of driving a snowmobile as you travel along frozen rivers and through forests covered with snow. Hot beverages are served during the break.

In the afternoon, drive by snowmobile to the hilltop to enjoy the Lapp scenery. Continue to a local husky dog farm, where the hosts will tell you about dog training. Attempt a ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies which is sure to be a thrilling experience. Hot coffee is served around a campfire on the farm.

In the evening you will experience the Artic night by driving through the snow-covered forest and on the frozen river. With a little luck, you have the bright sky, moon and the stars or maybe even the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) will show you the way. Sip warm beverages by the campfire and learn more about the northern lights and Lapland.

Day 4 - After breakfast, you will ride by snowmobile to a reindeer farm, where you will experience a special Lapp ceremony of the Artic Circle crossing. You will also take part in a reindeer-driving test and have a cup of coffee sitting around a campfire. Lunch is served in a cozy restaurant with a rustic atmosphere. Continue to the Artic Circle to meet Santa Claus in his workshop village. Some time is allowed for souvenir shopping in the gift shops. Part of the transportation is by car.

Day 5 - Transfer to Rovaniemi airport for your flight to Helsinki. Upon arrival in Helsinki, your driver will take you to your hotel.

Day 6 - After breakfast you will have a half-day sightseeing tour of Helsinki. The city tours take in the most important and interesting sights of Helsinki such as the historical center with Senate Square, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. Stops at the Sibelius Monument and whenever possible, at Temppeliaukio Church. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.

Day 7 - Transfer to Helsinki airport for your flight back home.

Note: There will be 2 persons to a snowmobile taking turns in driving. Minimum age of 15 is required for driving a snowmobile.

Elite Package
For our elite travelers, Vytis Tours would like to offer the most comfortable flights with the finest hotels for your Artic adventure.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

• Roundtrip flights in Business class on Finnair
• Finnair now has lie-flat seats in business class
• All airport transfers in Helsinki and Rovaniemi
• All hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily
• Snowmobile tours as per itinerary

• 3 nights accommodations at the Hotel Santa Claus in Rovaniemi
• 2 nights at the Hotel Kamp in Helsinki

• Roundtrip flights
• All airport transfers in Helsinki and Rovaniemi
• All hotel taxes
• Breakfast daily
• Snowmobile tours as per itinerary

• 3 nights accommodations at the Hotel Santa Claus in Rovaniemi
• 2 nights at the Hotel Radisson SAS Plaza in Helsinki