Husky farm, Ivalo
SCANDINAVIA & THE BRITISH ISLES
Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki
Siida Museum, Ivalo ornate Empire Neo-classical buildings. We’ ll then gather for a Welcome Dinner.
Meals: B, D | Haven Hotel or similar
DAY 4 • Helsinki • Inari Municipality • Home- Hosted Dinner
Depart for Ivalo in northern Finland, your base of exploration for Lapland, the home of the indigenous Sámi people. Later, sit down for a Home-Hosted Dinner with a local family. You’ ll enjoy a taste of Finnish culture and engage in lively conversation over a dinner of freshly-prepared, home-cooked dishes.
Meals: B, L, D | Aurora Village or similar
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHT
On Day 5, venture into the Lapland to experience the winter traditions of the Sámi people, including a visit to their local reindeer farm.
DAY 5 • Ivalo • Siida Museum • Reindeer experience
Explore the tiny village of Inari, where you’ ll begin your discoveries at the Siida Museum, which houses artifacts that preserve the unique history of the Sámi people. Next, visit a nearby reindeer farm to learn about the cultural significance of this prized animal.
Meals: B, L, D | Aurora Village or similar
DAY 6 • Ivalo • Husky farm visit Visit a husky farm in the countryside, where you’ ll chat with the workers and learn about the part that their friendly dogs play in this pastoral way of life. Later, you’ ll even have a chance to go for a dog sled ride.
Meals: B, L, D | Aurora Village or similar
DAY 7 • Ivalo • Santa’ s Village • Transfer to Helsinki
Drive to Rovaniemi through the snow and ice landscapes of Northern Finland to Santa Claus’ Village, the official hometown of Santa, where you’ ll have time to explore on your own. In the afternoon, fly back to Helsinki. Then, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | Haven Hotel
DAY 8 • Helsinki • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
Baltic Capitals: Riga, Latvia & Tallinn, Estonia
PRE-TRIP: 4 nights from $ 1,595
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip. Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer.
• Arrive early in Riga before your Baltic Capitals pre-trip extension from $ 110 per room, per night
• Arrive early in Helsinki before your main adventure from $ 130 per room, per night
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