Pre-tour to Rovaniemi and Levi and Midnight Sun Workshop 04.-13.06.2026

Rovaniemi is the official Hometown of Santa Claus, situated on the Arctic Circle. Only here can one experience the magnificent Northern Lights and Polar Nights at wintertime, the golden Midnight Sun at the summer, and all year round the magic of Santa Claus and the Arctic Circle, the circle of latitude that runs 66°33′45.9″ north of the Equator.

Levi is a year-round holiday destination in Finnish Arctic Lapland, 170 km north of the Arctic Circle. A small village that offers numerous quality services for guests who want to experience the Northern Lights, golf among reindeer, visit Santa Claus and elves, meet Husky dogs or take part in unforgettable nature adventures.

21:50 Flight from Japan to Finland

04:40 Arriving in Helsinki

07:00 Flight to Rovaniemi

8.20 Arrival in Rovaniemi – The Official Hometown of Santa Claus©
We warmly welcome you to our lively town on the Arctic Circle (66°33′45.9″), a central hub to regional destinations and the biggest city in Europe.
@visitrovaniemi

Visit Rovaniemi will welcome & host you during your stay! Your host Pia meets you on arrival.

8.45 Transfer to Sky Hotel

9.00 Breakfast at Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara’s scenic restaurant Sky Kitchen & View, that has been voted among the best restaurants in Finland many times. No wonder - as the panorama windows allow you to admire the wonderful views of beautiful Ounasvaara that extend to the horizon and the restaurant’s menu is a tribute to the diverse nature of the North and the world’s purest ingredients sourced from the wild. 
@skykitchenbar @skyounasvaara STF

9.50 Hotel Inspection at @Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
Like the restaurant also the hotel rooms offer sweeping views of the horizon to the Lappish nature.
@skyounasvaara STF

10.20 Transfer to Home & Atelier of Irene and Ari Kangasniemi

10.45 Meet a local handicraft couple & learn about their traditional way of living. Home and Atelier Kangasniemi is a unique and authentic place to discover the traditions & handicrafts of Lapland. During the visit, every guest can create a personal souvenir using Lappish natural materials. The visit to a local home is also part of the experience. 
@kangasniemihornwork STF

12.45 Transfer to Arktikum

13.00 Lunch at Arktikum Café - The modernly elegant Arktikum Café embodies Arctic design and offers you the taste of North. 
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13.45 Guided Tour in the Museum and Arctic Science Centre Arktikum highlights the most important facts about Lapland and the Arctic area. Arktikum is the place to get a grasp of local and regional history and culture. Arktikum’s architecture is an attraction in itself and the museum shop offers the most unique local products to take home 
@arktikumofficial STF

15.00 Transfer to Korundi

15.10 Korundi House of Culture – is home to Rovaniemi Art Museum and world- class Lapland Chamber Orchestra. It houses an inspiring collection of the most influential Finnish contemporary art in the old post bus deposit building.
@korundihouse STF

15.55 Transfer to Lapland Safaris

16.00 River Boat Cruise with Lapland Safaris. Step aboard the traditional, wooden riverboat, cruise along the river and learn about timber floating and the local history, but also admire the beautiful, verdant views along the riverbanks.
@laplandsafaris STF

17.00 Transfer to Halo Igloos

17.20 Resort Inspection at Halo Igloos Located only 18 minutes North of Rovaniemi city and just 12 minutes from the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, Halo Igloos resort offers perfect balance of accessibility and seclusion. Designed for quiet comfort, Halo Igloos seamlessly blends privacy with personalized service. Each of the 26 glass igloos provides an intimate experience.

17.50 Transfer to Vaattunki Wilderness Resort

18.00 Check in at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, where nature and high-end comfort come together in perfect harmony. Nestled in one of the most scenic areas of Rovaniemi, Vaattunki offers a boutique retreat, personalized experiences, and modern amenities. Vaattunki is also the gateway to the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, just 20 min from the city. @vaattunki

19.00 Dinner at Niva Restaurant in Vaattunki. Niva, named after the flowing river rapids visible from the restaurant’s glass terrace, invites you to savour every bite. Niva’s cuisine is inspired by Nordic flavours, seasonality, and locally sourced ingredients, and is designed by established professionals with heart and dedication to serve you quality culinary experiences.

21.00 Enjoy the heat of the riverside Sauna of Vaattunki. Sauna has been part of Finnish life and culture for centuries. It is a place for the body to recover and the mind to come to rest. At Vaattunki, you can experience Finnish sauna surrounded by northern nature, a landscape that naturally stills the mind.

Sleep well under the midnight sun!

Breakfast and check out

8.30 Vaattunki Wilderness Resort inspection

9.15  Vaattunki Nature Trail. Vaattunki Wilderness Resort is the gate to The Arctic Circle Hiking Area that offers travelers and locals a chance to explore the region’s diverse nature with scenic trails, rivers, and forests. Vaattunki is perfect for year-round outdoor adventures. A guided tour takes you to experience the Finnish forest. @safartica

10.50 Transfer to Rovaniemi City

11.15 Inspection at Golden Circle Suites. Golden Circle Suites offer modern, spacious suites with Lappish design and exclusive private sauna right at the heart of Rovaniemi city centre, with a decor that mirrors exactly what Lapland is all about: peace, quiet, and relaxation. 
@goldencirclesuites STF

11.45 Transfer to Konttaniemi Reindeer Farm

12.00 Lunch at Konttaniemi Reindeer Farm, a family-owned farm, located along the naturally picturesque Ounasjoki River. In Rovaniemi there are 15 000-20 000 reindeer, and the iconic horn head has been a way of life here for centuries.
@konttaniemenporotila STF

13.10 Transfer to Wild Nordic

13.30 Summer Day in a local way with Wild Nordic. Nestled along the shore of a forest lake, a genuine, Finnish summer day experience includes all the favorites at the summer cottage like a variety of Finnish yard games, swimming, fishing, rowing and more. 
@wildnordicfinland

15.30 Transfer to Aino Private IslandMidnight Sun in Rovaniemi

16.30 Check in at Aino Private Island. This luxury hotel on a private island is nestled along the serene Kemijoki riverside, just beyond the quiet edges of Rovaniemi City. Wrapped in Arctic waters, Aino offers a rare retreat with seven suites, four deluxe rooms, and a private villa, each crafted for quiet elegance and deep connection to nature. As an adults-only boutique hotel, Aino is designed for those who seek privacy, refinement, and an experience that feels effortlessly personal. 
@ainoprivateislandhotel

Settle in & Free time

18.00 Sauna experience at Aino Private Island

20.00 Dinner in Vuo Restaurant at Aino Private Island. Vuo restaurant is designed in traditional Lappish architectural style, seamlessly blending the local tradition of dining around an open fire with a modern, welcoming interior. The elevated comfort food highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, expertly crafted to capture the essence of Nordic simplicity.

22.00 Midnight Sun Photography Tour by Beyond Arctic. The Midnight Sun is one of the most amazing phenomena in Lapland during the summer months. On the tour you will go to the best locations around Rovaniemi to experience and photograph this unique natural phenomenon. During June and July, the sun does not set below the horizon but slowly settles over the horizon creating dumbfounding displays of colours.
@beyondarctic STF

Transfer back to Aino Private Island

Sleep well under the midnight sun!

Breakfast and check out

8.20 Transfer to Santa Claus Village, Lapland’s best-known year-round attraction where Christmas magic can be experienced year-round 
@santaclausvillageofficial

8.40 Cross the Arctic Circle - the magical latitude that has attracted travelers since 1950’s. Crossing the Arctic Circle 66°33′45.9″ is a must on the bucket list a once in a lifetime memory.

8.45 Private meeting with Santa Claus in his office is a Christmas highlight and an unforgettable experience 
@santaclausoffice STF

9.15 Send your postcards from Santa Claus’ Main Post Office, stamped by the Post Elves with the Arctic Circle Stamp and learn that Santa Claus has received almost 25 million letters from about 200 countries.
@santaclausmainpostoffice STF

9.30 Inspection at Santa Claus Holiday Village right at the heart of Santa Claus Village.
The family-owned Holiday Village offers everything you can think of, from accommodation in classic red cottages, suites and glass igloos, to restaurants, souvenirs and even a food market. 
@santaclausholidayvillage STF

10.15 Explore Santa Claus Village - Shop in Finnish brands stores Iittala, Marimekko, Pentik & Moomin Shop, and in the souvenir shops with a wide range of Christmas decorations and Lappish mementos 
@moominshoprovaniemi @pentik_official

12.00 Meet & Greet Huskies at Arctic Circle Husky Park a fur-riendlies home of purebred Siberian Huskies. Husky Park offers programs and experiences of the furry friends and fluffy tails in Santa Claus village at the Arctic Circle. Step into a world full of wagging tails, happy howls, and arctic magic! 
@huskyparkarcticcircle STF

12.45 Lunch at the delightful Piparina Day Cabins & Dining right in the heart of Santa Claus Village 
@piparina.fi @arcticsnowhotel STF

13:30 Transfer to Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle

13:35 Inspection at Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle. On the edge of Santa Claus Village there are spacious glass igloos for year-round use. The glass-roofed, air-conditioned igloos offer a whole new opportunity for experiencing Lapland’s ever-changing nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room.
@santasigloos STF

14.00 Transfer to Levi

Farewell Rovaniemi and welcome again!

Arrival to Levi in the afternoon and check in to your accommodation

Overnight in Aurora Pyramids in the Elves Village located in the small village of Köngäs only about 10min from the Levi Fell Village.

18.30 An evening with a reindeer herder

Dinner at an authentic reindeer farm with long traditions rooted in serving travellers for more than 100 years. Dinner is enjoyed outdoors, and our hostess will prepare dishes over the open fire.

8.30 Breakfast & check out
Breakfast is served in the Elves Village Visitor's Centre, a short walk from the Aurora Pyramids.

9.30 Tour of the Elves Village
Elves Village offers a range of services from accommodation, restaurant, visitors’ centre with cáfe and souvenir shop, Santa Visits and Elves’ Hideaway, a lovely forest park where the elves and their secrets come alive.

Departure to Lompolo Wilderness Village

11.30 Summer Day in a Wilderness Village
Spend a memorable day at a traditional Finnish summer house and experience the local lifestyle. Try your luck with catching a fish, learn to row a boat and prepare and enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional Lappish Hut.

16.00 Check-in to Design Hotel Levi

19.00 Dinner

8.30 Breakfast

9.30 Check out from the hotel

10.00 Ride the Scenic Gondola and strecth your legs on Levi Peak Trail
Levi Peak Trail Is an easy and accessible 800m scenic path on top of Levi Fell. You can reach It with the Gondola2000 lift, which also serves the downhill mountain biking trails. At the bottom station of the Gondola you can find a park full of fun activities for families, an adventure park and a high ropes course.

11.30 Lunch

12.30 Visit Samiland Exhibition
Samiland Exhibition explores the history, culture and mythology of the indegenous Sámi people and as reindeer husbandry as an important livelyhood of the Sámi. The exhibition is located in the Levi Summit Events Centre, which offers great facilities for meetings, events and conferences.

15.00 Visit Särestöniemi Art Museum
Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981) is one of the best known Finnish artists and was the most remarkable Lappish artist of his time. Reidar Is known for his colourful painings Inspired by the arctic nature.

17.30 Dinner on the way to the Airport at Hotel Kittilä
Hotel Kittilä is a small hotel in the municipality centre, about 20 min drive from Levi Village and only 10 min from the airport.

18.30 Transfer to Kittilä Airport

20.30 Flight to Helsinki

22:30 Arriving in Helsinki

Transfer to hotel Kämp

Check in to hotel, evening snack available

Breakfast

08.00 -17:00 Helsinki – Espoo Destination Day 
Details sent via email by Helsinki Partners and Visit Espoo (sent on 2nd of June)

Program organized by Visit Espoo and Helsinki Partners

17:00-20:00 Get-together event in Temppeliaukio Church (Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki)
and dinner at Restaurant Töölö (Runeberginkatu 14–16, Helsinki)

Evening hosted by Visit Finland, Finnair, Visit Espoo, and Helsinki Partners

Breakfast

9:00-17:00 Workshop day - see program here

18:30-00:30 Party Like a Finn - see program here

Breakfast

Optional Helsinki Day

Helsinki Day is an annual celebration in Finland, held on 12 June, to celebrate the city of Helsinki. 

Helsinki Partners offers the opportunity to participate in various events held in Helsinki: Explore and unwind the day after. This optional day offers a light, flexible program with a focus on summer vibes and memorable city experience during the birthday of Helsinki. Dip into depths of local sauna culture and enjoy a dinner experience under the open sky.

Expect:
• Slow morning & free time with tickets to Allas Sea Pool
• Casual lunch with Helsinki hosts and fellow guests
• Recreation and city experience in laid-back setting
• Relaxed dinner (under the sky if weather permits) to close the week

Transfer to airport

18:30 Flight back to home.

13:50 Arriving in Tokyo

Thank you for visiting in Finland!