Lapland is the northern-most region of Finland and an active outdoor destination that's known for its incredible, year-round light phenomena, vast arctic nature, and Santa Claus.

20.00 Arrival to Kemi airport, transfer to SnowCastle365
SnowCastle introduces services from all-year-round snow&ice exhibition to glass villas, restaurant and sauna services. Our SnowCastle concept has developed over the years from the winter snow castle to a resort area with various services, that are open year-round.@365kemi

20.30 Dinner at Lumihiutale restaurant 
Lumihiutale restaurant is a modern a la carte restaurant in the SnowCastle in Kemi. It serves in with seasonal menus and beautiful sea view around the year. @lumilinnasnowcastle

21.30 Check in to Villas
These villas are like modern iglus with glass roof and huge windows opening to the sea and northern sky.@seasideglassvillas

Overnight at Seaside Glass Villas

8:00 Breakfast

9:00 Visit at Sea Lapland Safaris office (next to SnowCastle365), presentation of their services.
Sea Lapland Safaris is a local safari company in Sea Lapland, Kemi. It has been established in December 2016. They operate in whole Sea Lapland region year-round, and the staff has specialized the most demanding conditions on wintry variable ice field of Bothnian Bay and customer-oriented service. @sealaplandsafaris

9:30/10.00 Transfer to reindeer farm Arkadia, reindeer ride weather permitting, soup lunch in a hut of the reindeer farm.
Come and enjoy our 1.5 km long reindeer sleigh ride! Here you can experience the beautiful scenery and the silence alongside with beautiful reindeer, who you can also feed and take pictures with. @arkadiareindeer

12:00 Arrival to SnowCastle365

12:30 Departure by shuttle bus to harbor/icebreaker Arktis

13.00-16:30 icebreaker cruise
Experience the thrill of the Arctic on the newly refurbished Icebreaker Arktis in Kemi, launching its inaugural cruise season in December 2024. Be among the first to embark on this arctic adventure. Set sail across the frozen Gulf of Bothnia from Sea Lapland, a unique destination where the sea transforms into a winter wonderland. The Arktis Icebreaker cruise promises a 3,5-hour journey filled with breathtaking arctic views, including an ice floating experience, panoramic vistas from the Panorama boulevard, and refreshments at the Arktis Café. You will also meet the captain during the cruise. With convenient shuttle bus service and a stop for ice floating in survival suits, this voyage offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, relaxation, and arctic beauty. @365kemi

16:40 Shuttle bus transfer back to SnowCastle365

17:00 - 19.00 Free time

19:00 SnowExperience365 visit with tasting menu at Restaurant Lumihiutale.
SnowExperience365 introduces real snow & ice 365 days a year. In the SnowExperience365 exhibition room you can step into a winter wonderland any day of the year. You can walk on the snowy floors and admire the beautiful ice sculptures. The theme of the ice sculpture changes from time to time, now the theme is a Fairytale castle.@lumilinnasnowcastle

8.15 Breakfast and check-out

9.15 Departure to railway station of Kemi

9.36 Train to Rovaniemi

11.03 Arrival to Rovaniemi

12.00 Lunch at Roka Street Bistro
Roka provides a friendly, personal and intimate 25-seater, neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Rovaniemi. Originating from both near and far, Roka utilizes only the finest raw ingredients in the dishes, making the food fresh, crisp and delectably tasty. @ravintolaroka

Little free time in city centre of Rovaniemi

15.00 Transfer to Arctic TreeHouse Hotel (STF labelled company) & Check-in
A warm, wooden interior highlights the exclusive Scandinavian design of the suits that combines local tradition and Lappish heritage. Lavish views to the surrounding forest and Northern skies open up from the panoramic window. Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is definitely among the most atmospheric experiences in Lapland. @arctictreehousehotel

19.00 Dinner at restaurant Rakas at hotel
Rakas Restaurant & Bar, located in the main building of Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, charms with its unique ambiance and menu of meals made from local ingredients prepared with a modern twist. As you sit by the beckoning fireplace beneath the pine cone lamps, the delicious flavors will create out-of-the-ordinary and divinely tasty moments. @rakasrestaurant

Breakfast

8.00 Departure to Bearhill Husky

9.00 – 11.30 Happy trail –sled dog experience at Bearhill Husky Kennel (STF labelled company)
Bearhill Husky provides unforgettable premium husky adventures at the private kennel on the beautiful Viiksjärvi lake, just 30 minutes outside of Rovaniemi. Bearhill Husky is deeply dedicated to sustainable and responsible tourism. The husky experiences are not only an entertainment, but also educational for the guests to let people know more about the world of sled dogs and their culture. @bearhillhusky

App. 12.30 Return to city centre & Lunch at Arktikum Cafe (STF labelled company)
The tones of our timeless lunch buffet reflect the cycle of the harvest seasons. Northern food does good, and we do our part for a better world by minimizing food waste. @arktikumcafe

App 14.00 Enjoy SantaPark Arctic World experience:
* Transfer to Sierijärvi lake
* Inspection for Hidden Arctic Cloud Villas
* Experience of heated sledge ride to wilderness kota (weather permitted)
* Afternoon coffee/tea with pancakes by campfire
* Return to hotel

Dinner hosted by SantaPark Arctic World

Lapland Luxury (brand of the Santapark Arctic World) is specialized in tailor-made luxury experiences with deep understanding of the delicate Arctic environment. Our passion is to create unforgettable and bespoke journeys alongside our guests.

Check-out & Breakfast – Farewell Arctic TreeHouse Hotel!
10.00 Visit Rovaniemi host – the day begins

10.30 Guided tour in Arktikum – Museum & Science Center (STF labelled company)
Arktikum exhibitions lead guests on an adventure to Finnish Lapland and the Arctic region. The exhibitions provide a comprehensive section of the history and culture of Lapland as well as of Arctic knowledge. @arktikumofficial

12.00 Highlights of Culture House Korundi & Art workshop (STF labelled company)
Korundi is the home for Lapland Chamber Orchestra and Rovaniemi Art Museum. Rovaniemi Art Museum sets its main focus on Finnish contemporary art and Northern art. In Korundi’s art workshop we will make our own piece of art related to Lappish nature. @korundihouse

13.30 Lunch in Korundi Kitchen&Café, which has become a locals favourite lunch place as it’s ample buffet fuses northern ingredients with warm spices of the world. Let’s taste the flavours of fresh culture buffet. @korundikitchencafe

15.00 Meet local handicraft couple &
Learn about the local way of living at Home & Atelier Kangasniemi
Home and Atelier kangasniemi is very unique and authentic place to learn about the traditions & handicrafts of Lapland. Every visitor can make something for a memory of Lappish natural materials. Also visit to local home is part of the experience. @kangasniemihornwork

17.30 Check-in Arctic Light Hotel (STF labelled company) which is a multi-award-winning contemporary hotel situated in the heart of Lapland - Rovaniemi. The family-owned hotel features a collection of 57 spacious individually styled rooms & suites and a delightful restaurant with pure northern flavors.

19.30 Dinner Sky Kitchen & View (STF labelled company)
Let’s admire the stunning natural scenery stretching out to the horizon through our panoramic windows while savoring the culinary pleasures created by Lapland Hotel Sky Kitchen & View. For years this has been known as one of the best restaurants in Finland. @skykitchenview

A tip! Enjoy sauna at the hotel.

The hotel guests can book sauna privately and enjoy the warmth of sauna any time fo the day.

Breakfast

9.30 Meet Visit Rovaniemi host & Departure from hotel

Site inspections

8.30 Visit to Apukka Resort (last minute addition)

10.00 Otava Lodge is a private resort, 15min drive from Rovaniemi city centre. Suites are inspired by the wondrous nature of Lapland, each suite filled with details that evoke the beauty of the Arctic. Imagine lying in bed and gazing up at a ceiling adorned with lights that mimic the starry sky, taking you on a journey to the stars, even before you drift off to sleep.

11.00 Forest-Inn Invisible Lodge
Forest-Inn Invisible lodges will be ready for winter season 2023-2024. It’s totally new concept of staying in Lapland. You will be among the first ones to see the first lodges.
In the same property there is a traditional, but modern eco log villa in Lapland built of dried silver logs in 2020. Villa is located on the shore of Ounasjoki river only in 5 min drive from Rovaniemi center. Villa can accommodate 8 people in 4 double bedrooms.

12.00 Luxury Action - Company presentation
Luxury Action creates high-end experiences and expeditions across the Arctic, Lapland, Finland and the rest of the Nordic region, including Greenland and even the North Pole. All our tours are highly customized according to our customer’s wishes. At Luxury Action nothing is impossible. @luxuryaction

13.30 – 14.30 Lunch at Gustav

15.00 – 17.00 Winter golf at Santa Claus Golf Course
Experience golf like never before at the 9-hole winter golf course of Santa Claus Golf. In winter there are no greens but whites, trolleys are changed in to sledges and white golf balls in to bright orange ones. On the snowy fairways some of the whites are situated on the frozen lakes of the course. The game is familiar, but the experience totally new! @santaclausgolf

16.00 Visit to Haawe Boutique Apartment Hotel (last minute addition)

19.30 Farewell dinner at Arctic Restaurant at Arctic Light Hotel (STF labelled company)
The food philosophy is to use ingredients from the purest nature and prepare them in Arctic ways. High quality reindeer, moose, salmon, arctic char, king crab and Finnish beef are carefully prepared to make a tasteful experience. The exclusive service and atmosphere compliment the culinary journey to the pure northern nature. @arctic_light_hotel

Breakfast

9.00 Check-out & Transfer

Visit to Santa Claus Village

Christmas magic can be experienced year-round Santa Claus Village. This magical latitude has attracted travelers since 1950’s and since that crossing the Arctic Circle, 66°33′45.9′′, has been on the bucket list.@santaclausvillageofficial

9.30 Inspection: Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle

71 luxurious, spacious glass igloos are intended for year-round use. The glass-roofed, air-conditioned igloos offer a whole new and interesting opportunity for experiencing Lapland’s ever-changing nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room. @santasigloos

10.00 Inspection: Glass Resort (STF labelled company)
Modern design and comfort inspired by Lapland tradition. All 24 Glass Apartments feature Private Hot Spa, Sauna and nature view.
Premium Lodge provides space and luxurious feel for relaxing and memorable stays sleeping up to 8+1 guests. New Deluxe Glass Apartments, opening in November, 2024. @glass_resort

10.30 Inspection: Santa’s Luxury Boutique Villa

This atmospheric modern Finnish log house, welcomes you to enjoy yourself in extreme cosyness. The log house has two floors and comprises two large apartments in two floors and the apartments are connected for your usage. @santasluxuryboutiquevilla

TIPS for Santa Claus Village experience:
* meet Santa Claus at Santa Claus Office (STF labelled company)
* Send your post cards from Santa Claus’ Main Post Office
* Cross the Arctic Circle on your own style
* Meet reindeer in Santa Claus Reindeer Park
* Meet mrs Santa Claus in hers Christmas Cottage
* Meet huskies at Arctic Circle Husky Park
* Shop at Pentik, Iittala and Marimekko brand stores
* and have a cup of coffee in some of the restaurants

12.30 Transfer to Rovaniemi Airport run by Finavia (STF labelled company)

14.15 Flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki

15.30 Flight arrives to Helsinki

18.30 Flight from Helsinki to India