Rovaniemi: Lapland's Capital
Travel at your leisure to the capital of Finnish Lapland and discover multiple possibilities to enjoy yourself in the snow and ice, visiting a reindeer farm, taking a ride in a husky dog sled, riding a snowmobile or meeting the most famous character in Lapland, Santa Claus, at his post office.
The first months of the year are an ideal date to travel to Lapland and enjoy the best activities and extraordinary experiences in Rovanimemi, in which the traveler becomes the main character of this trip, enjoying spectacular activities such as sleigh rides. of husky dogs, excursions on powerful snowmobiles, visits to a reindeer farm, sailing the frozen sea aboard an icebreaker and meeting Santa Claus himself. Rovaniemi is the place to breathe fresh air and observe the beauty of nature. Here you can walk in the white forest, feel the magic of the polar night and enjoy a campfire under the northern lights.
Day 1 City of origin - Rovaniemi
Arrive to Rovaniemi and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation according to choice. Welcome to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. Rovaniemi is an urban oasis in the middle of the inhospitable Arctic, where culture, nature activities and fairy tales come together. There are many reasons to fall in love with Rovaniemi: fascinating nature and phenomena, Lappish traditions and culture, urban life and outdoor activities make Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, a unique place to visit.
Day 2 Rovaniemi
Stay in hotel and selected regime. Rovaniemi is the center of activities and experiences in Lapland. From Rovaniemi you can do many activities. You can visit a local reindeer farm, where we will learn a lot about Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. In the same farm we can enjoy a ride in a sleigh pulled by reindeer through the forest. We can also visit a husky farm, from where we can take a walk with these charming animals who are eager to take us at full speed through the snowy forests and frozen lakes of Lapland. We will always have the opportunity to stop at a bonfire to enjoy some hot drinks that will protect us from the cold while we learn curiosities about these amazing animals. In the evening, have the unique experience of dining by the fire in a traditional kota. The afternoon begins with a short bus ride to a kota in the wilderness. Here you can relax by the fire and enjoy traditional hot and cold smoked salmon for an appetizer, and the children have the opportunity to fry sausages by the fire! The chef has prepared a traditional Finnish menu: Karelian stew (stew of different types of meat with vegetables) accompanied by mashed potatoes. For dessert, pancakes cooked on the fire of the campfire. You can even cook your own pancake before heading back to town!
Day 3 Rovaniemi
Stay in hotel and selected regime. We cannot stop visiting Santa Claus in the official Santa Claus Village a few miles from the city, near the airport, from where we can send a letter or card at his post office, buy Christmas gifts in any of the official Santa shops Claus and, of course, meet the most famous person in Lapland. The most intrepid cannot miss the opportunity to ride a snowmobile through the snowy forests of Lapland. It is an experience like no other and that can even be done with electric snowmobiles that, in addition to not polluting, do not make noise, making driving much more pleasant and the possibility of spotting more animals. In any case, we always offset the CO2 footprint of conventional snowmobile safaris, so that this activity does not have any adverse effect on the planet.
Day 4 Rovaniemi - City of origin
Extend the stay if you like. When quoting the trip on the website, you can select stays of up to 11 days/10 nights in the accommodation of your choice. On the scheduled day, transfer to the airport and flight back to your city of origin.
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