Scandinavian Northern Lights
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From 07/01/2024 to 01/04/2024
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What's included
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted.
All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes.
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals.
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).
Flight from Helsinki to Ivalo.
Flight from Kiruna to Stockholm.
Optional Experiences and free time.
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 Welcome to Helsinki Welcome to Helsinki! This lively hub for creativity and design is the perfect start to your northern adventure and your search for the mystical Northern Lights. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. There's time to freshen up and enjoy the Finnish sauna or fitness facilities before joining your Local Specialist for a city sightseeing tour. Later, a Welcome Dinner will set the tone for your epic Scandinavian adventure.
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Day 2 Journey to Saariselk? Dive Into Culture Today our flight takes us north from Helsinki, across the Arctic Circle to Ivalo. Later, a short drive brings us to the enchanting snowy escape of Saariselk?, our home for the next two nights.
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Day 3 Discover the Arctic Dive Into Culture Today is your chance to try your hand at some winter activities. Perhaps ride a snowmobile, try snow shoeing, or build yourself a snowman. This evening, you'll want to join an Optional Experience to go out 'hunting' for the Northern Lights with an expert Local Specialist, who will explain this extraordinary phenomenon and maximise your chance of a sighting.
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Day 4 Off to Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi Dive Into Culture Stays With Stories Travel south to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, where you'll discover the magic of Christmas and Dive Into Culture at Santa's official post office. Send a letter to your loved ones or snap a selfie at the edge of the Arctic Circle before continuing on to visit Rudolph and his friends. Dive Into Culture once more as we visit the home of Santa's sleigh-pullers. Be sure to bundle up for this unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these incredible Arctic creatures. The perfect finale to this amazing day comes when we check in to tonight's iconic Stays With Stories hotel. Spend the night gazing upwards through your Aurora Cabin's perfectly positioned glass roof in search of the Northern Lights, all while staying warm and cozy in the middle of the Arctic wilderness.
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Day 5 Venture to Lule? in Swedish Lapland Bid farewell to Finland, bound for Sweden. Today you will visit the unique church village of Gammelstad, UNESCO-listed for its 424 wooden houses built around an early 15th century stone church, providing visitors with a view of what such a village would have looked like in northern Scandinavia several centuries ago. Continue to Lule?, the largest city in Swedish Lapland. Tonight perhaps join an Optional Experience to enjoy a dinner of locally-sourced Nordic specialties in a stunning lakeside lodge.
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Day 6 Onwards to Kiruna Connect with Locals Venture north to Jokkmokk, an historic meeting place for the indigenous S?mi people, and enjoy a guided tour through the ?jtte museum learning the story of life and survival in the demanding northern climate. Continue north to Kiruna, where tonight you will Connect With Locals over a truly unique Be My Guest experience. You'll join members of a S?mi family, who will explain the heritage of their traditional dishes and sing joiks as you dine together.
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Day 7 Kiruna Your Way Today you have a free day to get acquainted with this Swedish mining center, which is in the process of being relocated a few miles from its original location due to the growing size of the iron mine beneath its surface. Perhaps join a unique Optional Experience, navigating the snowy landscape on a husky safari, holding on tight as the eager dogs race across the white landscape. This exhilarating encounter with one of the most special canine breeds in the world is an experience you'll never forget. In the afternoon, you might choose to visit the incredible Icehotel on an Optional Experience to marvel at the ice sculptures and have a drink at the Ice Bar. Tonight, be sure to take the last chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in this extraordinary Arctic environment.
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Day 8 Enjoy Stunning Stockholm This morning we depart the frozen north to fly to Stockholm, Sweden's sophisticated capital. We join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the city locals refer to as 'beauty on the water', built on 14 islands where the lake meets the sea. Tonight, your journey across Lapland in search of the mystical Northern Lights comes to an end with a walk through the cobbled streets of the Old Town and a memorable Farewell Dinner with new friends.
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Day 9 Farewell Stockholm As our journey in the snowy Arctic lands of reindeer and Father Christmas comes to an end, the memories of ancient S?mi culture and Nordic traditions in our hearts, we bid a fond farewell to newfound friends. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. Dining Summary
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8 - Breakfast Be My Guest Kiruna: Join a Sami reindeer herder family in their homestead for a traditional meal in their lavvu (tepee) with insights into the way of life of a reindeer herder, their traditions and history. Dive Into Culture Rovaniemi: Visit Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus, and meet its famous resident. Rovaniemi: Ride an authentic S?mi reindeer-drawn sleigh, the traditional means of transport in snowy northern Finland. Iconic Experience Helsinki: Your Local Specialist will show you the sights of the harbor city. Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce like liquorice or smoked reindeer before enjoying free time to explore the harbor of this fascinating city of design. Gammelstad: Visit the immaculately-preseved historic trading settlement of Gammelstad. Gain insight into the customs and development of this region as you view the wooden cottages and central stone church. Stockholm: With your Local Specialist, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER(R) Inari: Learn about the S?mi peoples' traditions, culture and history at the Siida S?mi Museum in northern Finland. Must-see Highlights : Explore Helsinki, Gammelstad and Stockholm with a Local Specialist : Visit Saariselk?, Siida S?mi Museum, Rovaniemi, Lule?, Jokkmokk, ?jtte Museum, Kiruna and Stockholm City Hall : View the Northern Lights (weather permitting) : See the Sibelius Monument, the Olympic Stadium, the Opera House and Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Riddarholmen Church and the Royal Palace in Stockholm Trafalgar Difference Rovaniemi: Gaze up at the Arctic sky keeping a keen eye out for the Northern Lights as you settle in for your overnight's stay in the cozy comfort of your Apukka Resort Aurora Cabin. Whats Included : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Flight from Helsinki to Ivalo : Flight from Kiruna to Stockholm : Optional Experiences and free time : On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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