the journey
10 days, 8 nights, lifetime of memories
Day 0
Embark on the journey
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The tour will start at KLIA, where the group will meet with the tour guide. After check-in, we board the flight that will take us from the lovely humid warmth to the crisp clear winter in the north. Adventure begins!
Day 1
Welcome to Finland
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The tour arrives to Helsinki where we get to relax and acclimatize to the Nordic weather. Don't worry, it's an easy step before we head to cold Lapland. After a local bus tour to see the famous landmarks, we head to some local cuisine and orientation for what the following days will bring. Night at 4-star hotel.
Day 2
Waterfront Sauna & Traditional Local Food
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To start the day, we continue to explore the fantastic sites that make Helsinki truly a modern and great place to live! Then we hop into a tram, and head to a place said to be among the top 100 places in the world by Time magazine! Sauna and dip into the freezing waters is the foundation of Finnish happiness. Afterwards we enjoy a hearty local lunch in a beautiful setting, and then it's free time to explore the beautiful downtown of Helsinki, check the fortress island or embark on a shopping spree before we take the night train to the snow covered Lapland.
Day 3
Lapland, Home of Santa
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The train makes way through Finland and arrives to Rovaniemi in the morning. After breakfast we head to Santa's Village, where we can meet Santa and his elves, also enjoy a reindeer ride (optional) by one of Santa’s reindeers (only on land, no flying this time). Also there are fun snow slides and ice skating to get you into the winter mood! When done, we head to a beautiful spot to bbq some local snacks and marvel the wintry scene, and afterwards we head to another wonder of the north - SnowHotel where we explore the secrets it keeps inside and when the day is done, we stay the night in the comfort of the icy rooms. Experience like no else!
Day 4
Glass Igloo Village & Planetarium
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After wakeup and easy breakfast, we get a great change to learn the life in the arctic in a local science museum. Then, packed with all the knowledge, we head more north to the beautiful Glass Igloo village. After arrival, we learn about Auroras in a fascinating way before retreating back to enjoy group dinner and later get cozy in our igloos under the stars. Night at Glass Igloos
Day 6
Snowslides and change of scenery
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After we leave the Igloo Village behind, we head to a local hill and do what all the kids in North do during winter (and adults want too) - tobogganing! This hill will definitely make you a master of this sport, exhilarating ride! Then we continue the journey towards western Lapland and head to our next accommodation and see a bit more of the lapland nature! After arrival we enjoy a 3-course dinner and get cosy with the lakeside environment. And if we haven't been successful in spotting auroras yet, we embark on another Aurora Hunting tour on a bus for the evening.
Day 5
Husky Ride & Reindeer Aurora ride
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Today we embark on a 2-hour husky exploration where we get to know our dogs and learn how to lead them though the snowy frontiers. During the day we have some free time to explore the village, and then later after our 3-course dinner we embark on a Aurora hunting tour with reindeers to search for the best places to catch the magical lights! Then afterwards we get cosy in our igloos for the 2nd night.
Day 7
Ice fishing, bear burger and much more!
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Best way to start the day again? Sauna and dip into the icy waters:) Afterwards we enjoy a proper breakfast, and start learning the art of ice fishing, during which we bbq some local snacks too just in case our fishing skills need some time to get perfect. Later during the day, we visit the skiing town of Ylläs, where are options for downhill skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and so much more!... Or if you just want to enjoy the atmosphere of this fantastic town and its cafes and restaurants, that’ll easily fill your day too. Later we get a taste of some local delicacies in form of a bear burger, yum!
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Lapland, Finland
Day 8
Sauna, Snowmobiles and Shaman
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Today we embark on a long 3-hour snow mobile safari to go through the wilderness. During the safari, we stop at a local reindeer farm to see what they are doing outside the busy season! Afterwards we warm ourselves with traditional smoke sauna experience with Ice water dip and warm outdoor Jacuzzi. Then, after getting our Lapland baptism by a local shaman we head to our fabulous group dinner to share stories of our adventures.
Day 9
Farewell to Lapland, until next time!
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Bid farewell to the Arctic Circle as we get ready for the flight back home. But before that, we have some free time in Helsinki for some last minute shopping and sightseeing. In the evening we board the flight back to Asia, carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 10
Back in warm welcoming home
As the flight arrives back to Kuala Lumpur, the warm and humid weather welcomes us as we are filled with tales of Arctic adventures and magical winter nights.
what is included?
A Finnish tour guide, accompanied by a local Malaysian Chinese translator throughout the trip.
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Economy Return flights from KLIA (Qatar)
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One domestic flight
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Transport in Finland
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Helsinki - Rovaniemi Overnight train cabin (twin sharing)
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Glass Igloos x 2 nights
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Arctic SnowHotel x 1 night
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4-star hotel x 1 night
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Wilderness resort x 3 nights
*All accommodations are based on twin-sharing. Single occupancy is available at an additional cost.
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2 meals a day (Day 1 - Day 9)
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Husky Ride (2 hours, 2 persons shared)
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Snowmobile ride (3 hours, 2 persons shared)
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Reindeer aurora ride (2 hours, 2 persons shared)
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Winter Sauna x 2
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Snowman world entrance
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Ice fishing
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Tobogganing
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Aurora hunting trip
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City tour
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Lapland babtism
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Additional authentic surprises
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Jinhao, February 2025
The most fun place I have travelled to, definitely want to go again!
Yin Theng, February 2025
Finland has been hailed as the happiest country... and after the experience, you will understand why
Jaguar, February 2025
There are so many activities, so fun, so exciting! Finland is much more than just catching Auroras!
Next winter we have total of 7 tours, with 14 maximum group size and minimum of 10 (adults). Price for adult is 27,590RM per pax (shared accommodation & activities), and single adult 32,590RM per pax. Child together with parents is 22,590RM per pax (shared accommodation with parents)
Remarks: Child above 10 years old is considered adult rate due to limitation of the accommodation offered in Finland.
RM1,000 Early bird discount for bookings made in April
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