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With a very low population density and 70% of land covered by forests, Finland is a country of great natural beauty. It is also known as the "land of a thousand lakes", as it has over 188,000 of them! In winter, the country enchants its visitors with pristine expanses of snow and the magnificent Northern Lights, which come alive on clear, icy nights! It is at this time of year that the benefits of the sauna are most appreciated and the local specialities are most tempting!
Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is located 10 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle – an imaginary line that you cross as soon as you arrive, as it intersects the airport runway. Surrounded by mountains and two rivers, the city is one of striking urban contrast between unspoilt nature and age-old Lappish traditions. Rovaniemi is also where Father Christmas has chosen to set up his headquarters. Every year, he processes thousands of letters from children all over the world. Rovaniemi is home to the popular Artikum House, an Arctic museum, and beautiful buildings designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. But it’s the wilderness that will impress you the most – endless forests and lakes dominate the landscape that gradually gives way to tundra as you go further north... An unmissable Arctic experience!
Our hotels in the heart of Rovaniemi are ideal for those who want to enjoy shopping, dining and cultural activities without having to use public transport. Its highlights include the Arktikum, a museum dedicated to the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland, and the Pilke Centre, where you can enjoy interactive exhibitions about the region.
For those who have always dreamed of meeting Father Christmas, staying in the heart of Santa Claus' village will allow you to rekindle your childlike spirit. In a magical setting where the joy of Christmas is always present, you can choose to stay in an igloo, a small chalet or a cosy cottage and enjoy a range of unusual activities in the village itself or in the heart of the surrounding nature.
Some of our hotels are located just outside Rovaniemi in the Ounasvaara Mountains. This area has many hiking trails and is a great place for nature lovers and winter sports enthusiasts to experience the untouched nature of the Arctic. It is also a prime spot for seeing the northern lights.
Experience untouched nature, age-old traditions and incredible adventures!
Lapland is not only the land of Father Christmas, but also of reindeer, snow and the Northern Lights. This remote corner north of the Arctic Circle is steeped in legends and traditions that the Sami – a nomadic tribe that has occupied the territory since the dawn of time – have kept alive! In order to help you discover the different facets of this region, your LuxairTours package offers a range of activities, as well as a selection of optional activities that are sure to excite you!
After landing, you will be welcomed by your guide.
To get you into the Christmas spirit straight away, you'll stop off at Santa Claus Village and have some free time to discover the magical atmosphere that reigns there throughout the year... and maybe even meet Father Christmas!
At the end of the day, you will be taken by bus to your accommodation.
>> Provision of thermal clothing
To protect you from the extreme cold and make the most of your activities, we will provide you with thermal clothing.
>> A visit to a husky and reindeer farm
At the Ratiola reindeer and husky farm, you'll learn more about these two emblematic animals of Lapland. The programme includes a 3-kilometre (approx. 15-minute) dog-sleigh ride through a snow-covered forest, giving you a chance to appreciate their agility. This excursion also gives you the chance to meet Santa's favourite animal. You'll be able to get close enough to feed them and take a seat on board a sleigh pulled by a reindeer over a distance of around 500 metres. Of course, a guide will explain everything to you and you'll leave with your reindeer driving licence! You will also be served a traditional two-course lunch.
LuxairTours has selected the following activities for you to make the most of your Lapland experience (we strongly advise you to book these activities before departure, full description below). The exact schedule of your stay, including dates and times of activities, will be given to you on arrival.
>> Sleigh ride pulled by huskies (total duration including transfers: 2 hours // 2 adults (aged 18 and over) per carriage // booking code: RVNHUSEXC).
Over a distance of around 10 km, you'll take the reins of a husky team that will lead you gently through pristine, breathtaking countryside.
>> Arctic traditions and snow hotel (total duration including transfers to and from the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi: 4h30 to 5h00 // two-course lunch included // booking code: RVNICEEXC).
You will be immersed in the absolutely unusual ice décor of the Arctic Snow Hotel and will be able to try your hand at ice sculpture or ice fishing.
>> Snowmobile ride
(duration: 3 hours // 2 people (aged 14 and over) per snowmobile // booking code: RVNSMSEXC). Guaranteed thrills as you drive your snowmobile through fabulous snow-covered landscapes. Break with a hot drink during the trip.
>> Lappish evening by the campfire
(duration: 4 to 5 hours // booking code: RVNAUREXC).
Enjoy a convivial evening in a magical setting by candlelight and campfire. Wrapped up in warm clothes, you'll sit by the fire and savour Lapland specialities cooked on the barbecue while enjoying a magnificent fire show!
After returning your thermal clothing and accommodation in the early morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.
* ABOUT THERMAL CLOTHING: This consists of a hooded suit, a pair of thermal boots, special leather gloves, a scarf and a pair of woollen socks that you can wear over your clothes (we recommend that you wear thermal underwear, a woollen or fleece jumper and simple trousers or jeans).
Optional activities and/or meals must be booked well in advance before departure (last-minute bookings on site will rarely be honoured). The exact schedule of your stay, including the dates and times of the activities, will be given to you on arrival. Timetables and locations are subject to change at any time to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible.
Duration: 3 hours // transfers included // from 10 to 40 participants // 2 people per snowmobile (driver must be over 18 and hold a valid driving license and passenger must be over 14) or possibility of driving without a passenger (on request and at an additional cost).
Experience the thrill of driving your snowmobile through fabulous snow-covered landscapes, after familiarising yourself with the vehicle and driving techniques.
For around 2 and a half hours, you'll take to the trails and paths and cross frozen rivers in an enchanting setting.
You'll also have a break for a hot drink along the way.
Children aged 2 to 14 sit in a sled behind the guide's snowmobile. We strongly recommend that one of the parents sits in the sled with the young children, for their comfort and safety. If a child measuring more than 140 cm wishes to be a passenger on the snowmobile, the adult price will apply (subject to availability).
Price per adult: 128,- // Price per child (aged 4 to 12): 64,-
Duration: 4 to 5 hours // transfers included // from 50 participants (no maximum) // group activity including bus transfers to and from your hotel, a barbecue menu, hot drinks, two glasses of wine per adult, grilled marshmallows for children // two restaurants in Kota (traditional tents) and a main restaurant with toilets will be available // minimum age: 4 years.
This excursion takes you away from the lights of the city, into the heart of Finnish nature, on a frozen lake in the middle of the forest, and promises an evening of conviviality by candlelight and campfire.
By the fire on reindeer skins, you can enjoy a delicious barbecue of grilled salmon, sausages, various salads, dessert, a glass of wine and, of course, toasted marshmallows for the children. Cosy wooden cabins are available nearby if you want to keep warm.
Wrapped up in your thermal clothing, you can keep an eye on the sky for the northern lights! You can also enjoy a breathtaking fire show, which creates a magical atmosphere thanks to the contrast between fire and ice.
Price per adult: 142,- // Price per child (4 to 12 years): 71,-
Total duration of the activity including transfers: 2 hours (the activity itself lasts 45 to 60 minutes and covers a distance of around 10 km) // from 10 participants and a maximum of 30 people per group // only adults (aged 18 and over) are allowed to drive the sled // minimum age: 4 years.
This is our favourite activity in Rovaniemi! This adventure will allow you to appreciate the agility and speed of these exceptional animals and give you a great insight into the immensity of this glacial territory. You'll take the reins of a carriage and drive through breathtakingly beautiful landscapes for a distance of around 10 km.
Crews are always made up of two adults, with the option of taking turns along the way. The activity is open to children (aged 4 and over), as long as the sled they ride in is driven by a parent.
The route will cover around 10 km and will depend on the weather conditions and the skills of the participants.
Price per adult: 191,- // Price per child: 143,-
Total duration including transfers to and from the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi: 4h30 to 5h00 // from 10 participants // introductory workshops and two-course lunch included
This excursion will immerse you in the absolutely unusual ice décor of the Arctic Snow Hotel, an ephemeral building rebuilt every winter. It has an ice bar, igloo rooms, a snow chapel and astonishing sculptures... all made of ice!
On site, you too can get in on the action by taking part in snow sculpture or ice fishing workshops - two activities commonly practised by the Nordic peoples.
Children can also enjoy the snow slide, and to round off the activity, a two-course lunch will be served in the warm atmosphere of a chalet restaurant.
Price per adult: 139,- // Price per child (2 to 12 years): 104,-