Finnish Lapland Winter Family Holiday

From

CAD 2,614

Duration

5 days

Countries

Finland

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 16

Rating

5.0 · 3 reviewsvia Intrepid Travel

The adventure

Gather the family and prepare to see the beauty of Finland during winter on this epic five-day adventure. You’ll meet reindeer in Rovaniemi, be whisked through snow-dusted woodlands by a team of incredible huskies and learn the Finnish art of forest bathing and arctic cocooning with a local family in Levi. Whether you’re sitting by the campfire under the night sky waiting for the Northern Lights to appear or visiting Santa at his village, there’s plenty of fun to be had for travellers of all ages.

Rovaniemi - Reindeer farm

Halipuu Forest - Arctic cocooning experience

Levi – Husky dog sledding

At a glance

Duration

5 days

Route

Rovaniemi → Levi

Countries

Day by day

Tranquil Finnish island with lush trees and serene waters under a bright sky.

Your journey through

Finland

Day 1RovaniemiTervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 4 pm today in Rovaniemi – the gateway to Finnish Lapland and official hometown of Santa Claus. If you arrive early, maybe check out the Angry Bird themed playground, explore interactive exhibits on northern forests at the Science Centre Pilke or simply unwind in a steamy sauna. After your meeting, head out for an optional group dinner in town and get to know your fellow travellers.

Rovaniemi

Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 4 pm today in Rovaniemi – the gateway to Finnish Lapland and official hometown of Santa Claus. If you arrive early, maybe check out the Angry Bird themed playground, explore interactive exhibits on northern forests at the Science Centre Pilke or simply unwind in a steamy sauna. After your meeting, head out for an optional group dinner in town and get to know your fellow travellers.

Day 2RovaniemiThis morning, you’ll visit a local family-run reindeer farm that’s been operating since 1861. Here, maybe feed and watch these beautiful animals go about their daily routine and learn about reindeer herding. The rest of the day is then free for you to explore Rovaniemi at your own pace – maybe visit the Rovaniemi Art Museum or cross the arctic circle and visit Santa Claus Village. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your leader will have the best recommendations!

Rovaniemi

This morning, you’ll visit a local family-run reindeer farm that’s been operating since 1861. Here, maybe feed and watch these beautiful animals go about their daily routine and learn about reindeer herding. The rest of the day is then free for you to explore Rovaniemi at your own pace – maybe visit the Rovaniemi Art Museum or cross the arctic circle and visit Santa Claus Village. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your leader will have the best recommendations!

Day 3LeviThis morning, travel to Halipuu Forest. When you arrive, meet the family that owns the land and hear about their efforts to spread awareness of nature conservation and save the trees from being cut down. Hug a few trees before being wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning. After, sit down for a warm cup of hot chocolate and lunch around a fire – lunch will be lapp-dogs (reindeer sausages wrapped in bread dough), roasted on the campfire. Later, return to Levi for the night and make sure to keep an eye out for any hint of the Northern Lights.

A captivating snowy landscape with a telecommunications tower at sunset in Ylläsjärvi, Finland.

Levi

This morning, travel to Halipuu Forest. When you arrive, meet the family that owns the land and hear about their efforts to spread awareness of nature conservation and save the trees from being cut down. Hug a few trees before being wrapped in a hammock for a Finnish experience of arctic cocooning. After, sit down for a warm cup of hot chocolate and lunch around a fire – lunch will be lapp-dogs (reindeer sausages wrapped in bread dough), roasted on the campfire. Later, return to Levi for the night and make sure to keep an eye out for any hint of the Northern Lights.

Day 4LeviMake sure you rug up for today’s adventures, as you head out to meet sled dogs! In the morning, meet your guides and dogs for an introduction to basic mushing techniques. These incredible huskies are doing what they love most – making a lot of noise before rushing along sprawling trails through the forest. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Levi at your own pace. Maybe try your hand at ice fishing with a guided tour, race down the snowy slopes (weather depending) on sleds or join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant – a great way to celebrate your last night in Lapland.

Aerial view of Ylläsjärvi, Finland during a winter sunset with a snow-covered house and road.

Levi

Make sure you rug up for today’s adventures, as you head out to meet sled dogs! In the morning, meet your guides and dogs for an introduction to basic mushing techniques. These incredible huskies are doing what they love most – making a lot of noise before rushing along sprawling trails through the forest. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Levi at your own pace. Maybe try your hand at ice fishing with a guided tour, race down the snowy slopes (weather depending) on sleds or join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant – a great way to celebrate your last night in Lapland.

Day 5LeviAs there are no further activities, your trip comes to an end today after breakfast. If you would like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

A serene winter dawn over a snow-covered forest in Ylläsjärvi, Lapland, Finland.

Levi

As there are no further activities, your trip comes to an end today after breakfast. If you would like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.