A trip of a Lifetime, LAPLAND like no other!
Good to know: The nothern lights (also called the Aura Borealis) are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed even with clear skies. The tour may be cancelled if weather conditions are unfavorable, but we'll try to replace with other tours in the following days.
- Experience Arctic Nothern Lights
- Spend the night in a glass Igloo at the Arctic SnowHotel
- Feel the wind on your checks on a sleigh pulled by huskies
- Learn aboout Semi culture and meet local reindeer
TRAVEL DATE: December 1-13, 2024
ALL-IN INCLUSIVE FOR USD 5,098!!!
- Flight Details Out Manila / Out Cebu
- QR 929 01DEC MNLDXB 2350 0440
- QR 6122 02DEC DOHHEL 0800 1415
- QR 6123 12DEC ARNDOH 1510 2350
- QR 928 13DEC DOHMNL 0840 2210
(Confirmed blockings / This is already Guaranteed Departure)
- Roundtrip Economy Class Airline Ticket & Taxes including PH Tax and 25kgs Luggage
- Domestic Flight Ticket HEL-RVN-ARN with Taxes and 23kgs Luggage Allowance
- One day Baltic Cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn with Guided Tour
- Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing based on local 4* categories
- Professional Tour Director all through-out
- Tours and Sightseeing with English Speaking Licensed Local Guides
- Meals as Indicated (B- Breakfast, and D- Dinner)
- Transportation on modern air-conditioned coach
- City Taxes, Hotel Taxes, Tourist Taxes, and Permits
- Pre-departure Orientation, Travel Kit and Souvenir
- Included Entances:
- The Rock Church (Temppeliaukio)
- Husky Sled Rides & Kennel Visits
- Arctic SnowHotel
- Reindeer Farm
- Santa Claus Village
- Santa Park
- Ice Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Vasa Museum
EXCLUSIONS / OTHER FEES
- Schengen Visa Fess and Processing
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Mandatory tips to Tour Director, Local Guides and Driver ($110 total)
- Others which are not mentioned in the inclusions.
ITINERARY:
Dec. 1
Day 1- Departure Philippines
Check-in Airline. Enjoy amenities and Entertainment On-board.
Dec. 2
Day 2: Welcome to Helsinki, Finland (D)
Welcome to Finland, Start in Helsinki A vibrant seaside city known for its beautiful islands and great green parks. Meet and Greet by your tour directory and board your private coach directly to your hotel for check-in rest of the day is free for you to discover or explore around
Dec. 3
Day 3: Helsinki City Tour, Finland (B/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, start your fully guided tour around the city. Get ready to encounter some of Helsinki’s most famous sights. Visit the Havis Amanda. The famous art Nouveau Fountain that features a lady in the nude also explore the famous senate square and its buildings. In the city’s historic centre.Visit Helsiki Cathedral: Finland most photographed building and set foot in Uspenski Cathedral. The largest Orthodox Church in western europe. Afterwards see the Rock Church. Also known as Tempelo Kio Church. Located in the Tempeli Rock Square in the cenetr of Helsinki. Finish with a walk through Kauppatori Market. The ideal place to pick up some keepsakes and well-priced finnish crafts.Evening dinner then overnight.
Dec. 4
Day 4: Tallinn Day Tour, Estonia (B/D)
Breakfast then head to port. After 2hrs of sailing. You’ll arrive in the wonderful capital of Estonia. You will discover the rich history and fascinating contemporary life of Estonia’s Capital City. Head to the Old Town a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, where you’ll find some the best-preserved architecture in the world. Thinks medieval buildings. Striking Spires and Enchanting Colbled Streets see town hall square. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallins City Wall Dome Church Danish King’s Garden St. Nicholas Church freedom square and estonia’s parliament building as the day ends. Back to our hotel in Helsinki.
Dec. 5
Day 5: Flight Helsinki – Rovaniemi, Finland
Today, let’s take proceed to Airport for a flight into the magical Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland Check in then head out to explore the snowy city centre. It is small but charming with children ice skating and sledging on the main streets. You’ll also find a shopping centre and lots of restaurants to try the local cuisine.
Attractions: Northern Lights Hunt in Rovaniemi
Dec. 6
Day 6: Dog Sledding & An Arctic Stay (B/D)
This morning, you’ll join a 10-kilometre 95-mile) guided dog sledding excursion when you arrive at the Husky Farm. You’ll hear the excited huskies waiting for their chance to run through the snow-covered forest trail following a brief lesson at the Kennel. You’ll drive your own sleigh pulled by a team of energetic huskies. Through the woods and over the snowy plains there will be 2 people sharing each sleigh taking turn mushing. In the afternoon you will head to the Arctic Snowhotel this complex built entirely of know and ice each year here you’ll enjoy a guided tor to see the beautiful ice rooms as well the ice restaurant and ice bar.
Cont.:
Day 6: Dog Sledding & An Arctic Stay (B/D)
After the tour lick into a 3-course dinner based on local specialties at the Rustic Kota. It is modelled after a traditional same structure for a cosy atmosphere.Before staying the night under the stars in a glass igloo. You could end the evening with a traditonal Finnish Salina Session.
Attraction: Husky Sled Rides & Kennel Visits, Arctic Snowhotel, Glass Igloo Overnight
Dec 7
Day 7: Sami Culture & The Santa Claus Village (B/D)
Start the morrning early with a hearty breakfast at the Arctic Snowhotel resort before returning to Rovaniemi later that morning you will be joing a tour to a Reindeer Farm before contuining on to the Santa Claus Village. At the Reindeer Farm you’ll learn about the sami people and their culture their way of life includes reindeer heading so you’ll enjoy a short join in a special ceremony of crossing the arctic circle next up you’ll travel to the Santa Claus Village. Here you’ll have some time to do some souvenir shopping send postcard from santa’s main post office and of course meet santa claus himself. Afterwards you’ll return to rovaniemi where you can spend the evening at your leisure
Attractions: Reindeer Farm, Santa Claus Village, The Arctic Circle
Dec 8
Day 8: Snowmobiling & Ice Fishing in the Arctic Wilderness (B/D)
Today you ride through the white wilderness and enjoy ice fishing on a frozen lake in lapland lke a true local! The tour heads north on a snowmobile trail that take you along the frozen olinasjok river and through snowy forests up into the hills. Admire the surrouding wast woodlands and wild landscape of Lapland and follow the trail through snowcovered fields until you arrive at a small frozen lake. The guide will prepare you to fish in an ice hole while the silence envelops you in the peaceful darkness. Enjoy this traditonal practice and then fry your fresh catch over a campfire. Afterwards, You’ll return to town for a well-earned rest
Attractions: Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling
Dec. 9
Day 9: Entrance to Santa Park and Free Time for own adventure Finland (B/D)
Deep beneath the icy ground near the arctic circle lies Santa Claus Secret Cavern. Here at the Santa Park the festivities never end the “Man in Red” himself will make an appearance so you can tell him your christmas wishes in person. Afterwards, if you’d like to take full advantage of your time in the arctic, you can add more fun winter activities to your itinerary.
Dec. 10
Day 10: Flight Lapland – Arlanda, Sweden (B/D)
Today is your last day in Finnish Lapland. After an adventurous winter getaway. A driver will take you back to Rovaniemi Airport in time for your departure flight to Arlanda, Sweden Airport. Directly to hotel for overnight
Dec. 11
Day 11: Full Day City tour Stockholm, Sweden (B/D)
Style and Substance are qualities Stockholm historic mother church storkrykan. The swedish parliament then dive into culture on a visit to the city hall home to the annual nobel prize banquet. In afternoon explore the maritimi heritage of the city by visiting the Vasa Museum. Afterwards experience to cobbed gamla stan to admire its medieval history on a walking tour followed by a traditional swedish meal for dinner
Dec 12
Day 12: Stockholm – Sweden – End (B)
After a memorable journey exploring the history and culture of these nations, all that’s left is to say a fond farewell to your new friends and prepare for your return journey
Dec 13
Day 13: Arrive, Philippines
Home sweet Home
Booking Conditions:
- Non-Refundable deposit of USD 500.00 pp upon booking
- Full Cancellation will be applied to any cancellation made 3 weeks before departure
- Minimum of 30 Full Paying Passengers To Run This Program
- If the group fall below 30, Travbest Travel & Tours Co. has the right to cancel or reschedule the tour or supplement fee may apply
Required Visa:
- Schengen Visa
- Deposit is required to secure Visa Letters from Operator
- Kindly refer to respective Embassy for complete list of Visa Requirements and Forms
