Lapland Under The Northern Lights
Tour Detail
ISTANBUL - ROVANIEMI – TORNIO
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Rovaniemi on Freebird Airlines' special flight FH 811. Upon arrival in Rovaniemi around noon, we complete customs and passport formalities and proceed to Santa Claus Village, one of the region's most important tourist attractions. Located above the Arctic Circle, this special area offers us the opportunity to discover the unique atmosphere of Northern Finland and its winter landscapes. After free time for photo opportunities and exploring the surroundings, you can browse various local products and souvenirs available in the shops in the area. Following the free time, we head to our hotel in Tornio. Along the way, we collect our thermal clothing (suit, boots, gloves and wool socks) that will be used in the region. After arriving at our hotel and a short rest, if weather conditions and visibility are suitable, we set off for our Northern Lights Hunting tour. Under favorable weather conditions, we will have the opportunity to witness this impressive natural sky phenomenon visible in northern Finland. Overnight at our hotel in Tornio.
TORNIO
After an early morning breakfast, we set off for Kemi for the Snowmobile Safari Tour (Snowmobile Tour). During our snow safari tour, we will experience a 1-hour ride on snowmobiles specific to Lapland. After the tour, we will visit Snowexperience 365, which features ice sculptures, ice slides and an ice restaurant, similar to what you might encounter in fairy tales. If you wish, you can sit at ice tables and enjoy your drinks. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Note: (Children will participate in the snowmobile tour on a sled pulled by the instructor's snowmobile.)
TORNIO
After an early morning breakfast, we will take part in the Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari tour. Our tour begins with our transfer to the Reindeer Farm. During this tour, we experience a short reindeer sledding ride at the Reindeer Farm and receive a "Reindeer Riding Certificate," after which we will spend pleasant moments around a campfire inside a traditional Lapland tent. Continuing the tour, we transfer to the Husky farm to spend time with the adorable animals of the cold season, learn how to guide our own team of Husky dogs, and enjoy riding in Husky sleds along a 3 km course. Afterwards, we will have our buffet lunch at a restaurant located in a mountain house deep in the forest, surrounded by pristine white snow. Finally, we will transfer back to our hotel in Tornio to rest.
TORNIO - ROVANIEMI - ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport. We depart for Istanbul on Freebird Airlines' special flight FH 812, concluding our enjoyable tour.
Tour Program
ISTANBUL - ROVANIEMI – TORNIO
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After completing our ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Rovaniemi on Freebird Airlines' special flight FH 811. Upon arrival in Rovaniemi around noon, we complete customs and passport formalities and proceed to Santa Claus Village, one of the region's most important tourist attractions. Located above the Arctic Circle, this special area offers us the opportunity to explore the unique atmosphere of Northern Finland and its winter landscapes. After free time for photography and exploring the surroundings, you can browse various local products and souvenirs available in the shops in the area. Following the free time, we head to our hotel in Tornio. Along the way, we collect our thermal clothing (suit, boots, gloves, and wool socks) to be used in the region. After arriving at our hotel and a short rest, if weather conditions and visibility are favorable, we set off for our Northern Lights tour. Under suitable weather conditions, we will have the chance to witness this impressive natural sky phenomenon visible in northern Finland. Overnight stay at our hotel in Tornio.
TORNIO
After the early breakfast we will take, we set off for Kemi for the Kar Safarisi Tour (Snowmobile Tour). During our snow safari tour, we will experience a 1-hour ride on snowmobiles specific to Lapland. After the tour, we will visit Snowexperince 365, where we can find ice sculptures, an ice slide, and an ice restaurant as seen only in fairy tales. If you wish, you can sit at the ice tables and enjoy your drinks. After the tour, we return to our hotel. Note: (Children will participate in the snowmobile tour on a sled pulled by a staff member's snowmobile.)
TORNIO
After the breakfast we will have early in the morning, we will carry out our Reindeer Farm & Husky Safari tour. Our tour begins with our transfer to the Reindeer Farm. In this tour, we experience a short reindeer sled ride at the Reindeer Farm and receive a "Reindeer Riding Certificate," after which we will spend pleasant moments around a fire inside a traditional Lapland tent. Continuing our tour, we transfer to the Husky farm, spend time with the animals of the cold season, learn how to guide our own team of Husky dogs, and enjoy riding the Husky sleds along a 3 km course. Afterwards, we will have an open buffet lunch at a restaurant located in a mountain house completely covered in white snow within the forest. Finally, we will transfer to our hotel in Tornio to rest.
TORNIO - ROVANIEMI - ISTANBUL
After having breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport. We depart for Istanbul on Freebird Airlines' special flight FH 812, marking the end of our enjoyable tour.
What's Included
Freebird Airlines round-trip economy class flight ticket from Istanbul to Rovaniemi and back
Airport taxes
3-night accommodation with breakfast at 4-star hotels
Transfers between airport and hotel
All transfers via private bus
Use of thermal clothing from the first day until the last day
Included visit to Santa Claus Village
Included Reindeer & Husky Safari Tour (with lunch)
Included Snowmobile Tour for 1 hour (2 people per vehicle) & Snow Experience tour
Included Northern Lights Hunting tour
Professional Turkish guide and assistant services
Hotel and city tourist taxes
Not Included
‣ Personal expenses
‣ Lunch and dinner meals
‣ Hotel extras
‣ Departure tax
‣ Visa fee
‣ Travel health insurance
‣ Beverages to be purchased during meals and breaks
‣ All expenses not specified as included in the price
‣ Tips for guide and captain