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Ice Breaker & Rovaniemi

Start your winter adventure in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Travel by overnight train to Kemi in Finnish Lapland and join a thrilling icebreaker cruise. Visit the SnowCastle area before travelling to Santa Claus' hometown Rovaniemi next to the Arctic Circle. Optional Glass Igloo stays.

Duration

6+ days

Transportation

Train

Season

Winter

Tour Type

Self-guided

FROM EUR 1239 per adult

Itinerary - Day by day

Add extra nights in Helsinki - Arrival in Helsinki From EUR 79 per person per night

Add extra nights in Rovaniemi - Rovaniemi, Santa Claus's home town From EUR 140 per person per night

Tour category

Original Sokos Hotel Albert

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Seaside Glass Villa Premium

Gold

Accommodation at approx. 4 star hotels or at unique properties selected for their atmosphere or attractive location.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

Services included: 

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Overnight train from Helsinki to Kemi (private sleeping compartment, private facilities).
  • Bus transfer Kemi - SnowCastle area - Sampo Ice Breaker - Kemi.
  • Entrance to the SnowExperience365 and the winter activity park. 
  • Sampo Icebreaker cruise, 4 hrs (including welcome drink, lunch onboard, ice floating, guided tour and a diploma)
  • Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi.
  • Festive dinner at Santa's Hotel Santa Claus in Rovaniemi for overnights on 24+25+31 December (category SILVER only).
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • 1 night in a Seaside Glass Villa Premium at the SnowCastle Resort with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Private transfer from Rovaniemi train station to Vaattunki Wilderness Resort.
  • 2 nights in a Panorama Hut at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • 2 x dinner at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Replaced by Festive dinner for overnights on December 24+25+31).
  • Private transfer from Vaattunki Wilderness Resort to Rovaniemi Airport.
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