Lapland Europe | 13D12N

Lapland | Europe Tour 

Travel Date: December 22, 2024 to January 03, 2025

Rate per person: USD 5,698

Flight Details:

(Turkish Airlines)

TK 265 | 22DEC | MNLIST | 0525 1355

TK 1763 | 22DEC | ISTHEL | 1510 1805

TK 1796 | 02JAN | ARNIST | 1755 2335

TK 264 | 03JAN | ISTMNL | 0535 2125

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Economy Class Airline Ticket & Taxes (Airline PH tax and 30kgs Luggage)
• Regional/Domestic Flight Tickets HEL – RVN – ARN with Taxes and 23kg luggage allowance
• One day Baltic Cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn with Guided Tour
• Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing based on local categories
• Experience overnight stay in Aurora Glass Igloos
• Professional Tour Director all throughout
• Tours and Sightseeing with English Speaking Licensed Local Guides
• Meals as indicated 
• Transportation on modern air-conditioned coaches
• City Taxes, Hotel Taxes, Tourist Taxes, & Port Taxes
• Pre-Departure Orientation, Travel Kit, and Souvenir

Itinerary & Activties:

Day 01, Dec 22: Departure Philippines – Arrival Helsinki, Finland 

Welcome to Helsinki, Finland – capital and largest city. Arrive and be entertained onboard as you fly to Helsinki via Turkish Airlines. Upon arrival, meet and greet with your tour director and board your private coach directly to your hotel for check-in.

Day 02, Dec 23: Helsinki (City) Tour, Finland 

Breakfast at the hotel. Start your guided tour around Helsinki, ready to encounter the city’s top sights and famous icons! Visit the massive Rock Church and the famous Sibelius Monument. Discover more of Helsinki’s historical and cultural landmarks. The city is also known for its beautiful waterfront, parks, and nature areas. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 03, Dec 24: Tallinn (Day Tour), Estonia 

Breakfast then head to port after sunrise. Enjoy a brief Baltic Sea cruise aboard a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Experience the city's UNESCO World Heritage medieval Old Town, with its winding cobbled alleyways, Gothic Town Hall, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. After your tour, return by ferry to Helsinki. Head back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 04, Dec 25: Flight Helsinki – Rovaniemi, Finland 

Today, fly to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus! Upon arrival, transfer directly to a local restaurant for lunch. Afterward, enjoy the exciting Husky Ride Experience. Next, board your coach and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Afterward, drive outside the city center and head to a restaurant for dinner. Northern Lights Hunting in Rovaniemi! Overnight.

Day 05, Dec 26: Dog Sledding & An Arctic Adventure 

This morning, embark on an exciting dog sledding activity. Join in on this traditional mode of transport as the huskies pull your sled through the snowy forests. After lunch, enjoy your free time for a winter activity in Rovaniemi like snowshoeing or building a snowman. In the evening, enjoy an exclusive dinner in the glass igloo where you will have the chance to spot the Northern Lights! Overnight.

Day 06, Dec 27: Sámi Culture & The Santa Claus Village S

tart the morning off with a visit to the Reindeer Farm. Board your sleigh for a ride through the winter forest. Next, visit the famous Santa Claus Village, where you will meet the “man in red”! Afterward, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 07, Dec 28: Snowmobiling & Ice Fishing in the Arctic Wilderness 

Today you ride through the white wilderness of Lapland on a snowmobile. Head north of Rovaniemi towards the Arctic SnowHotel. Visit this amazing structure made entirely of snow and ice. After lunch, try out ice fishing, one of Finland’s most popular pastimes. In the evening, relax at the hotel and enjoy the magical snowy atmosphere. Overnight.

Day 08, Dec 29: Entrance to Santa Park 

Deep beneath the Arctic Circle, visit Santa Park. Walk through a snow tunnel to enter a magical land where elves and the spirit of Christmas await. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore more of Santa Park’s activities. Overnight at your hotel in Rovaniemi.

Day 09, Dec 30: Flight Lapland – Arlanda, Sweden 

Today, leave the magical wilderness of Lapland. Fly to Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight in the city.

Day 10, Dec 31: Stockholm (City) Tour, Sweden 

After breakfast, discover Stockholm’s charm. The city consists of 14 islands connected by bridges. Explore the Vasa Museum, where you will marvel at the world’s only preserved 17th-century ship. Next, visit the Skansen Open-Air Museum. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and join the festivities. Spend a night in Stockholm.

Day 11, Jan 01: Stockholm (Free Day) 

After breakfast, spend the day at your leisure. Explore the city at your own pace or engage in optional activities. Overnight in Stockholm.

Day 12, Jan 02: Arlanda, Sweden – End of Trip 

After breakfast, transfer to Arlanda Airport. Board your flight back to the Philippines via Turkish Airlines.

Day 13, Jan 03: Arrive, Philippines Home sweet home.