Looking for a white Christmas in Finland, meet Santa and his Elves and stay in a glass Igloo?

We can make this happen for you!

Head up high into the Arctic Circle with 50 Degrees North to enjoy the Christmas period in Northern Finland. A landscape of snow, the chance of the Aurora Borealis and Finnish Christmas traditions combined with Santa and his elves will set your imagination soaring.

This is a rustic wilderness experience in the remote forests of northern Finland, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

They provide snow, private log cabins, fun activities and beautiful scenery for you to make the most of this unique holiday.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Spend Christmas in Finnish Lapland
  • Meet Santa beside the fireplace with presents and elves
  • Nord Journeys Escort
  • Overnight in a Glass Igloos
  • Visit a traditional Sami Village and reindeer sleigh ride

INCLUSIONS:

  • 3 nights in a traditional log cabin with its own fireplace and sauna.
  • 1 night in a Glass Igloo.
  • Daily breakfast and 4 dinners including Christmas Eve.
  • Return airport transfers.
  • Winter clothing for the entire stay.
  • Husky Safari.
  • Aurora Snowmobile Safari.
  • Reindeer Safari with visit to Traditional Sami Village.
  • 50 Degrees North/Nord Journeys Representative on hand.

Price FROM A$4,990 per person. Family prices on request.

ITINERARY

DECEMBER 22

Arrive to Lapland and check in to your Glass Igloo

Arrive to Ivalo, located about 250km north of the Arctic Circle. Transfer to Kakslauttanen and check in to your Glass Igloo! You will meet your host and enjoy dinner together. D

DECEMBER 23

Reindeer Safari & Evening Snowmobiling in Search of the Northern Lights

After breakfast, head out on a reindeer safari. We will visit a traditional Sami Village and enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride.

In the afternoon, check in to your private log cabin. Each of these traditional rustic wilderness cabins is equipped with a fireplace, shower/toilet, kitchenette and own sauna. Dinner at hotel then get ready for your ‘Search for the Northern Lights’. BLD

DECEMBER 24

Christmas Eve with Santa

In Scandinavia we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve – 24th of December. This is how your Christmas Eve at Kakslauttanen may look like: After special Christmas breakfast you will visit Santa’s house. Enjoy hot drinks and gingerbread with Santa’s Elves and reindeer. For lunch you will get to try the traditional Finnish Rice Pudding with plum custard.

A Christmas sauna in your own cosy log cabin (we Finns have this tradition of having a sauna bath before dinner on Christmas Eve). In the evening a special Finnish Christmas Eve dinner will be served. After dinner Santa Claus arrives in his reindeer sleigh to deliver presents. BLD

DECEMBER 25

Husky Safari

After breakfast, get ready for today’s husky safari – an unforgettable journey through breathtaking winter scenery.

On arrival to the husky farm we will provide you with a warm outer thermal suit, gloves and hat and then we will present your very own husky team. BLD

DECEMBER 26

Depart Ivalo

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ivalo airport for your return flight to Helsinki. B