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Spring Vibes and Arctic Adventures, April 20 to 25, 2024

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Welcome to experience Helsinki, Muonio, Kilpisjärvi and Tromsø!

For tour operators from the UK, by invitation only.

Quick facts

Accommodation

Helsinki
20.4.-21.4.
Lilla Roberts

Muonio
21.4.-22.4.2024
Visanto Lodge

Kilpisjärvi
22.4.-24.4.
Santa´s Hotel Rakka

Tromsø
24.4.-25.4.
Scandic Grand Hotel

Flights

April 20 AY1332 LHR-HEL 10.20-15.15
April 21 AY7012 HEL-KTT 12.20-13.55
April 25 AY936 TOS-HEL 11.25-14.50
April 25 AY1337 HEL-LHR 16.00-17.05

Notes & Bring along

Please be prepared for cold weather of winter season; temperature can be still in April as low as -20 C. Warm winter clothing (overalls, winter boots, hats, mittens etc.) will be provided for all of your activities. For dinner and lunch casual clothing is suitable. Please bring your own swimming suits. Towels are provided.

Welcome to Finland!

Welcome to explore Helsinki and Finnish Lapland this spring. During this FAM trip, you will also get a chance to experience Tromsø in northern Norway. Welcome to enjoy beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities and learn more about Finland as a travel destination! 

Preliminary program

Credits : Juho Kuva
Credits: Riku Pihlanto

Saturday, April 20, 2024

10.20 Departure from London Heathrow

15.15 Arrival to Helsinki
Meet your Visit Finland host Asta Kekkonen, Area Manager (tel. +358 46 923 2086) at the arrivals hall

Meet your driver at the arrivals hall with a sign "UK Fam Trip / Spring Vibes and Arctic Adventures"

Transfer to City of Helsinki by bus

Check-in to your hotel Lilla Roberts

17:30 Lobby call 
Meet you Helsinki Partners host in the lobby

18:30-19:30 Walk to The Maria Hotel + cocktails
The Hotel Maria is heralding a new era in luxury Nordic hospitality, with a level of refinement and excellence. The Hotel Maria is a destination within a destination.

20:00 Dinner at Restaurant Kuurna
We are dedicated to our creations, and we value high quality ingredients. The food we serve is the type of food we love to eat: Pure and interesting. The wine list consists of both classic and natural wines, socially and ecologically sustainable sourced.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Breakfast

9.45 Lobby call                                                                           

10:00 Transfer to Helsinki – Vantaa Airport
Meet your driver in front of the hotel
Meet your Visit Finland host Asta Kekkonen, tel +358 46 923 2086 at the airport

12.20 AY7012 from Helsinki to Kittilä

13.55 Arrival at Kittilä Airport
Meet your host at the airport

15.00 Lunch and site inspection in Levi at Polar Lights Tours

16.00 Transportation to Muonio

Inspections and getting to know the area

19.00 Check-in to your accommodation Visanto Lodge

20.00 Dinner in accommodation

Monday, April 22, 2024

08.00-09.00 Breakfast

09.00 Lobby call and pick up

9.30 All about Reindeer – Visit to Reindeer Farm in Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort
What do the reindeer make of the world? In Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort you’ll get familiar with Lapland’s iconic animal in a unique environment.

11.00 Ice-fishing & picnic lunch

13.00 Pick up from Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort & transfer to Jeris

13.15 Visit Jeris Lakeside Resort, sauna & plunge in the lake in the Arctic Sauna world

15.30 Pick up from Arctic Sauna World, short stop in Harriniva Adventure Resort

Coffee break at Visanto lodge

18.00 Lobby call and departure to Kilpisjärvi

20.00 Arrival to Kilpisjärvi, check-in to Santa’s Hotel Rakka

Dinner at hotel´s restaurant

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

08.00-09.00 Breakfast

09.00 Lobby call

09.30 Site inspection at Yläperän Reindeer farm
You will walk with a guide and one reindeer from the hotel to reindeer farm (approx. 900m)

11.00 Transfer from the reindeer farm to Arctic Land Adventures

11.30 Site inspection and lunch at Arctic Land Adventure
Arctic Land Adventure offers guests an unforgettable combination of nature, silence, and luxury. Our exclusive accommodation in 4 high quality Glass Igloos is combined with ‘live like a local’ Reindeer Ranch visit and traditional Lappish food experience. Our experience packages are designed to give You a glimpse to the Reindeer Herder’s life, offer an opportunity to be part of the nature and wildlife, to hunt the Northern Lights during the dark winter nights or experience the white Arctic nights during the summer months or just to relax in the sauna and outdoor hot tub by the lakeside under the Arctic sky.

14.00  Transfer to Kilpissafarit

15.00 Snowmobile Safari to Three Country Border point by Kilpissafarit

18.00 Snack at hotel´s restaurant

20.00 Dinner at Hotel Cahkal

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

08.00-09.45 Breakfast and check-out

09.45 Lobby call

10.00 Departure to Tromsø
11.30 Arrival in Tromsø

Lunch at Skirri

14.00 Check-in at Scandic Grand Hotel

14.20 Lobby call

14.30 Departure to Tromsø Villmarkssenter

Meet the huskies and enjoy a presentation from Tromsø Villmarkssenter

16.00 Return to the city 

16.30 Time on your own
Your host, is available to show you around and/or give you recommendations. This is a great time to visit the Cable car, museums and attractions

19.15 Lobby call
Meet your hosts in the lobby

19.30 Dinner at Hildr restaurant
Enjoy a 2-course dinner with local food at Hildr, a charming restaurant in the city centre

Thursday, April 25, 2024

7.30-8.15 Breakfast and check out
Check out and leave your bags at the reception. You will pick them up on return and go straight to  the hotel and the airport express

8.15 lobby call
Meet your hos in the lobby and go for a short walk through the city centre down to the  harbour

8.30 Fjord cruise with the historical boat Hermes II
What better way to start the day than with a coffee on board the historical vessel Hermes II while you enjoy the sight of Tromsø from the seaside? You will learn about the vessel, Tromsø and the rich history

9.45 Lobby call
Walk down to Scandic Ishavshotel for departure with the Airport Express to Tromsø Airport 

10.00 Transfer to Tromsø Airport
Hop on Best Arctic's Airport Express straight to the airport

11.25 AY936 from Tromsø to Helsinki

16.00 AY1337 from Helsinki to London Heathrow

Regional contacts

Visit Finland contacts

Asta Kekkonen
asta.kekkonen@businessfinland.fi, +358 46 923 2086

Useful links

Sustainable Travel Finland

Weather

See also

Everything you need to know about snow

Your biggest questions about snow, answered