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Christmas Adventures in Arctic Lapland

Spend the holiday season in Lapland on a festive escape built around snowy adventures, cultural experiences, and family time. This 8-day journey is based in Rovaniemi, with a day trip across the border to Swedish Lapland and a peaceful overnight in a glass-fronted forest lodge. Highlights include a private reindeer farm visit with ice fishing, a husky safari, and a full day at Santa Claus Village with snowmobiling and ice restaurant lunch. With a mix of guided and private activities, and half board at Invisible Forest Lodge, this trip blends winter fun with cozy comfort.

Suggested Length: 8 days

Package includes

Activities

  • Cultural City Tour of Rovaniemi
  • Private Northern Lights Picnic
  • Icebreaker Cruise (Sweden)
  • Ice Floating Experience
  • Santa Claus Village Visit
  • Snowman World + Ice Lunch
  • Family Snowmobile Safari
  • Finnish Christmas Crafts + Lunch
  • Husky Safari adventure
  • Private Reindeer Farm Visit
  • Private Ice Fishing Experience
  • Forest Ice Skating

Accommodation

  • Arctic Ligth Hotel - BB
  • Invisible Forest Lodge - HB

 

Services

  • Personalized Travel Plan
  • Digital Travel Itinerary
  • Local Support Team
  • Group and Private Activities
  • Winter Clothing Rental
  • Transfers
est. 4210 € / person Request an offer *Prices are per person, double occupancy and subject to change. Prices excluding flights, travel insurance.

Your Tailored Itinerary

Arrival and Winter Clothing Pick-up

Arrive at Rovaniemi Airport where your private driver will be waiting. After a short transfer, check into the Arctic Light Hotel for six nights in an Aurora Loft. Collect your winter clothing from a nearby rental shop in the city center.

Your hotel: Arctic Light Hotel

 

Cultural Highlights and Northern Lights Picnic

Begin with a guided city tour covering landmarks like Arktikum, Alvar Aalto architecture, and Santa Claus Village. After lunch, head out in the evening for a private Northern Lights picnic along the river. Snowshoe to a remote hut and enjoy warm drinks by an open fire while waiting for the aurora.

Your hotel: Arctic Light Hotel

Icebreaker Cruise and Arctic Swim

Cross the border into Swedish Lapland for a once-in-a-lifetime cruise on the frozen Bothnian Sea. Walk on sea ice, take a dip in icy waters in a survival suit, and explore the ship from engine room to bridge. Lunch and cruise certificate included.

Your hotel: Arctic Light Hotel

Santa Claus Village and Snow Adventures

Visit Santa Claus Village to meet Santa and cross the Arctic Circle. Enjoy lunch at the Ice Restaurant and explore Snowman World’s slides and skating. Later, join a family-friendly snowmobile safari with sleigh rides for kids and mini-snowmobiles.

Your hotel: Arctic Light Hotel

 

Traditional Christmas Crafts and Meal

Step into a festive cottage for a private Christmas experience. Make decorations or gingerbread cookies, write a letter to Santa, and enjoy a traditional holiday meal with rice porridge, prune soup, and fish dishes.

Your hotel: Arctic Light Hotel

Husky Safari and Winter Forest Trails

Venture into the snowy forest for a husky safari adventure. Drive your own sled team and warm up by the fire with local treats while hearing stories about these beloved Arctic dogs.

Your hotel: Arctic Light Hotel

Reindeer Farm Visit and Forest Lodge Stay

Spend the morning at a private reindeer farm, feeding the animals, enjoying a sleigh ride, and trying your hand at ice fishing. In the afternoon, transfer to the secluded Invisible Forest Lodge for a peaceful overnight stay with half board included.

Your hotel: Invisible Forest Lodge

Forest Ice Skating and Departure

Spend your last day ice skating a 500-meter forest trail and enjoying other fun winter activites at a Winter Leisure Park. Return transfer is arranged driectly to Rovaniemi Airport. Your driver will collect your winter gear during the transfer.

Accommodations

  • Arctic Light Hotel

    A stylish boutique hotel in central Rovaniemi, Arctic Light Hotel combines unique design, spacious rooms, and warm, attentive service.

  • Invisible Forest Lodge

    Invisible Forest Lodge offers secluded luxury in forest‑framed suites and Aurora huts near Rovaniemi, with private saunas, hot tubs and an inviting restaurant. Guests can also enjoy on site forest spa services.

Activities

  • Northern Lights Campfire

    Spend an evening by the fire in a quiet location away from the city lights, with hot drinks, local snacks, and time outdoors while waiting for possible Northern Lights activity.

  • Ice Breaker Experience

    Join an icebreaker cruise in Lapland, where you can travel through the frozen Bothnian Sea, explore the ship from the engine room to the bridge, and float in icy water wearing a protective survival suit.

  • Ice Floating Experience

    Experience the calm of ice floating in Lapland, where you can relax in icy water while staying warm and dry in a high-quality drysuit. An unusual and peaceful winter activity, with the option to warm up in a sauna afterward.

  • Santa Claus Village

    Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, where you can meet Santa Claus every day of the year, cross the Arctic Circle and experience the magic of Christmas every day.

  • Snowman World

    Snowman World offers a full day of outdoor winter fun in Santa Claus Village, bringing together ice skating, snow slides, and a range of playful snow and ice attractions for visitors of all ages.

  • Snowmobile Safari

    Discover Lapland’s winter landscapes on a guided snowmobile safari, with options ranging from short rides to full-day outings through forests, open terrain, and established snowmobile routes.

  • Christmas is Coming!

    Enjoy a private family experience in Lapland built around traditional Christmas preparations, including decorating, baking, and a festive meal in a cozy cottage setting. A warm and relaxed activity for the days leading up to Christmas Eve.

  • Husky Safari Adventure

    Join a husky safari through Lapland’s snowy landscapes. Meet Alaskan or Siberian huskies, drive your own sled, and enjoy time outdoors with a break by the fire. Suitable for all ages, including families.

  • Reindeer Farm Visit

    Experience a Reindeer Farm Visit and Sleigh Ride in Lapland. Learn about traditional reindeer herding, feed the reindeer, and enjoy a relaxing sleigh ride through snowy forests. Perfect for all ages, including families.

  • Ice Fishing

    Try ice fishing in Lapland on a frozen lake, with guided setup, all necessary gear, and time to warm up by the fire with hot drinks and traditional snacks. Available in small groups or as a private experience.

  • Kotatieva

    Experience a winter day at Kotatieva near Rovaniemi, where the forest ice trail, sledding hill, sauna options, and family-friendly snow activities come together in one peaceful setting.