Pre-tour to Levi and Rovaniemi and Midnight Sun Workshop 05.-12.06.2026

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.

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.

Flights to Helsinki

Oheck in at Clarion Helsinki Airport hotel

Free time

19:00 Dinner at hotel's restaurant NOR

Those arriving 21:00, evening snack on your room

Breakfast 

7.00 Flight to Kittilä

9.05 Welcome to Levi! Arrival in Kittilä Airport

10.30 Visit Elves Village
Elves Village is located in the small village of Köngäs only about 10min from the Levi Fell 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.

12.00 Lunch

13.30 Polar Lights Tours
Polar Lights Tours offers husky tours, horseback adventures and other activities at their farm close to Levi village. We will meet the lovely dogs and finnhorses, learn about the animals, activities and services Polar Lights Tours has to offer around the year.

16.00 Check in to Break Sokos Hotel Levi

19.00 Ferry Cruise on the Lake, sauna & dinner
Hop on a pontoon ferry and spend a chill evening cruising on the lake enjoying the wonderful landscapes, a bite, soothing steam of the sauna on board and a refreshing plunge in the cool water.

8.00 Breakfast

9.30 Check out from your accommodation

10.00 Ride the Scenic Gondola Ride and strecth your legs on Levi Peak Trail
Levi Peak Trail is an easy and accessible 800m scenic, decked 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 Goodbye to Levi, journey towards Rovaniemi begins!

Arrival to 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

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

15.00 Live the life of Reindeer herder at Taava Reindeer Farm. In Rovaniemi there are 15 000-20 000 reindeer, and the iconic horn head has been a way of life here for centuries. Visiting a reindeer farm lets you step into the world of these majestic Arctic animals, learn about their way of life, and feel the deep connection between the people of the North and their reindeer. Surrounded by untouched Arctic wilderness, just a short drive from Rovaniemi, Taava is the perfect place to start you visit to Rovaniemi. @taavareindeerfarm

17.00 Transfer to Halo Igloos

17.35 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.

18.00 Transfer to Vaattunki Wilderness Resort

18.05 Check in at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, 

18.10 Resort inspection at Vaattunkin 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 @safartica

19.30 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.

21.30 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

8.20 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 Lunch at the delightful Piparina Day Cabins & Dining right in the heart of Santa Claus Village in your very own gingerbread house.
 @piparina.fi @arcticsnowhotel STF

13.00 Transfer to Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle In Rovaniemi you are in the Lappish nature within minutes from the city services and culture

13.05 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

13.30 Transfer to a forest lake

14.00 Floating with Safartica - Let your body and mind float and relax! Gear up in a high-quality rescue suit - that covers your whole body and keeps you dry - and lie down in a remote cool lake. Experience the arctic nature in an unforgettable way. 
@Safartica

16.30 Transfer to the city centre

17.00 Inspection at Arctic Light Hotel a family-owned multi-award-winning boutique hotel in a historical building situated in the heart of Rovaniemi. Their Arctic Restaurant is a culinary journey to the pure northern nature.
@arctic_light_hotel STF

17.30 Inspection at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi, located in the center of Rovaniemi, is a high-class, international hotel featuring Lappish hospitality. The hotel's restaurants feature a wide range of specialties, from Lappish delicacies to rustic French cuisine to, as well as Mexican flavours. 
@rovaniemivaakuna STF

18.00 Transfer to Aino Private Island

18.00 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

18.00 Transfer to Aino Private Island

18.15 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 and free time

19.00 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.

21.00 Sauna experience at Aino Private Island. Step into the handcrafted saunas, where the crackle of firewood and the scent of fresh timber create an atmosphere of pure tranquility and enjoy the midnight sun, one of the most amazing phenomena in Lapland during the summer months. During June and July, the sun does not set below the horizon but slowly settles over the horizon creating dumbfounding displays of colours.

Sleep well under the midnight sun!

Breakfast and check out

8.45 Transfer to Korundi

9.00 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

9.50 Transfer to Arktikum

10.00 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

11.30 Lunch at Arktikum Café - The modernly elegant Arktikum Café embodies Arctic design and offers you the taste of North. STF

12.30 Transfer to the Airport. Have a safe trip – Until we meet again!

14.15 Flight to Helsinki

15.30 Arriving in Helsinki

Transfer to the hotels

Check in

Free time in Helsinki

Dinner start time at your hotel, hosted by the hotel, depending on your arrival time in Helsinki:

Hotel Grand Hansa: 19:00
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi: 19:00
Hotel Mestari: 18:00
Hotel Torni: 20:30 

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

Flights back to home.

Thank you for visiting in Finland!