Arrival
Upon arrival in Helsinki, meet your private driver who transfers you to your centrally located hotel.
City Tour
Following breakfast in your hotel, meet your private guide who takes you on a wonderful 4-hour walking tour to show you the best Helsinki can offer.
During the tour, you walk through the vivid Central Harbor and Market Square, explore the charming Old Town, visit the famous Rock Church and take a short tram ride. After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.
Flight to Rovaniemi
After breakfast you check out from your hotel and continue your journey to new adventures.
Arrival
Welcome to to the Motherland of Santa Claus - Rovaniemi!
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel in the city center and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Family Day: Snowmobile, Arctic Animals & Santa Village with Snowman World
This day starts with a 1-hour snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm where you meet traditionally dressed people, learn more about reindeer husbandry and Lappish culture and enjoy a short reindeer sleigh and husky ride.
Note: Due to unsuitable weather conditions (e.g. there is no snow or it is raining), a snowmobile ride and reindeer sleigh will be replaced with a visit to the Arktikum Museum.
In order to drive a snowmobile please make sure to have your driver licence with you.
After the farm you continue your trip to Santa Claus Village where you have some time to visit the Snowman World and attend a real ice bar in it. You can also buy some traditional Finnish souvenirs and send postcards with special Arctic Circle stamp from Santa Claus main post office.
*Please note: Snowman World is open from Dec 6 to March 17.
After the tour you are transferred back to the hotel.
Arrival
You arrive to the glass igloos village located close to the Arctic Circle. The unique accommodation allows watching the Northern Lights and starry skies in warmth and comfort. After check-in, you are welcomed to enjoy the Nordic beauty of the surrounding area on your own.
Please note: the indicated glass igloo accommodation is an example of the properties used for our tours, and might be updated to similar glass igloo properties based on availability.
Departure
After breakfast, you check out from your hotel and have a transfer to the airport.
Departure
You have a flight back home from Helsinki airport. We hope you enjoyed your Finland experience and will plan your next trips with Firebird Tours!