Finnish Lapland Winter Family Holiday

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Description

Summary

Starts
Rovaniemi
Duration
5 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Medium

Description

Embark on a magical multi-day tour through the heart of Finnish Lapland, starting in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. This family-friendly adventure takes you from the cultural hub of Rovaniemi to the pristine wilderness of Hossa National Park. Experience the thrill of dog sledding, learn the traditional trapper lifestyle, and marvel at the Northern Lights. With comfortable accommodations and a variety of activities, this tour offers an unforgettable journey through one of the most enchanting regions on Earth.

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Included

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

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All Intrepid Family trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to assist your family to take the hassle out of your travels and help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for fun things to do and see - for both kids and parents, recommend great local eating venues that will even get the kids trying new things, and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.

Our leaders are not babysitters on this trip - we leave that to you (the experts), but they will make sure that group members of all ages are able to explore their destination safely and with as much fun as possible. Our group leaders are not responsible for looking after children at any time and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times throughout this itinerary.

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Private vehicle

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Rovaniemi - Santa Village

Hossa National Park - Half day husky dog sledding

Hossa National Park - Trapper Day

Rovaniemi - Reindeer farm

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We've sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Europe may be different to the standards you are used to. Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges and in particular destinations, rooms may be rather small.

CHECK-IN TIME:

Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.

PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION:

If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

Hotel (1 night), Eco-lodge (3 nights)

hotel: 1 night(s), lodge: 3 night(s);

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Destinations

Rovaniemi Finland, panorama of the city with Kemijoki river in the back and Ounasvaara fell with the city heart at the left.Rovaniemi

Map

Attractions

Rovaniemen kirkkoRovaniemi Church
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, Rovaniemen seutukunta, Lapland, Mainland Finland, FinlandSanta Claus Village
Arktikum, Rovaniemi, Rovaniemen seutukunta, Lapland, Mainland Finland, FinlandArktikum

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Rovaniemi

  • Rovaniemi - Arrival day
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  • Santa Claus Village
  • Arktikum
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Welcome to Rovaniemi, the enchanting capital of Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus. Your family adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 2 pm. If you arrive early, explore the nearby rapids and aapa mires or visit the Arktikum, the Museum of Finland. After the meeting, the kids can meet Santa Claus at Santa Village and cross into the Arctic Circle. End the day with an optional group dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Aakenus (or similar).

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Rovaniemi to Hossa

  • Rovaniemi
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After breakfast, depart Rovaniemi and journey to Hossa National Park in the Kainuu region. Known as 'a distant place' in the Sami language, Hossa is a haven of lakes, rivers, and canyons. Check into your eco-lodge in the heart of the park and enjoy a free afternoon with your family. Try snowshoeing or Nordic skiing. Accommodation: Camp Norwide (or similar).

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Hossa

Day 3: Hossa

Prepare for an exhilarating day as you venture into the wild taiga on dog sleds. In the morning, meet your guides and learn basic mushing techniques. Then, two per sled, traverse beautiful white lakes and forests. Afterward, the kids might get a chance to pet the huskies. Return to your accommodation for lunch and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Accommodation: Camp Norwide (or similar).

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Hossa

Day 4: Hossa

Immerse yourself in the Lapland lifestyle with a local trapper. Learn essential survival skills, follow tracks in the snow, identify flora and fauna, and even build an igloo. Return to your accommodation in the evening, keeping an eye out for the Northern Lights. Accommodation: Camp Norwide (or similar).

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Hossa to Rovaniemi

  • Rovaniemi - Departure day
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  • Rovaniemi Church
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Bid farewell to Hossa and journey back to Rovaniemi. En route, visit a local reindeer farm and get up close to these majestic animals. Arrive in Rovaniemi in the early afternoon, where your magical adventure concludes.

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