Midnight Sun – 7 Days In Lapland

Helsinki Cathedral / Uspenski Cathedral / Kauppatori Market / Temppeliaukio Church / Sibelius-park / Train to Rovaniemi  Beginning in the capital city of Finland – Helsinki. Explore the city’s most prominent cathedrals: The Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenski Cathedral. Constructed in the 1800’s, the cathedrals were built while Finland was a part of Russia. Now, the cathedrals are landmarks of Helsinki. Next, we wander the outdoor Kauppatori Market. Filled with everything from local produce to souvenirs, Kauppatori creates a vibrant atmosphere within the city. The last stop in our city tour is the Sibelius Park. In the heart sits a monument to Sibelius: a renowned Finnish composer accredited with helping Finland develop a national identity. The park is on the waterfront of a large bay with one of the best cafés in Helsinki nearby.  Please, note: This is a walking tour, if you have luggage we recommend you to store it, for example at the train station. In the evening, take the famous Santa's Express train to Rovaniemi. The Finnish double-decker night train is great and ecologic way of transportation from Helsinki to Lapland in the north. See the beauty of Finland from the comfortable compartments of this train and wake up at the Arctic Circle the next morning.

Visit Santa Claus Village / Meet Santa / Crossing the Arctic Circle / Santa’s post office visit  Rovaniemi is the capital of Christmas spirit and the hometown of Santa Claus. Fulfill your childhood dreams of meeting the real Santa Claus in his Santa Claus village! Located on the Arctic Circle, you will also receive a certificate for crossing the into the Arctic Circle and will become a true Arctic trekker!

Lakeside sauna experience / Midnight Sun Tour  Once well-fed, head to the lakeside sauna to view the midnight sun. We all deserve a wonderful vacation in the paradise! For your authentic Finnish experience, sit back in the lakeside wooden sauna with the mild steam warming you up. Sauna is the most Finnish experience you may find when visiting the country. In Lapland, it is nearly mandatory to try it in the most traditional way. Thus, in this programme, we will instruct you about the do's and don'ts for this relaxing time, including the use of the "vihta" (a birch whisk used to massage).  We hope you are brave enough to jump into the lake, as the waters of the Arctic region are cold even in the summer. Anyhow, you will have the midnight sun to warm you, as well as some grilled sausages and blue blueberry tea around the fire.