Finland 8N/9D

Day 01: Home Destination – Helsinki
Arrive at the Helsinki International Airport. After clearing Customs and Immigrations proceed towards hotel 12:00 Pm. Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight is at Helsinki. (Meals: Dinner)

Day 02: : Helsinki (City Tour) – Tallin – Helsinki
After breakfast we proceed for Guided city tour of Helsinki; Temppeliaukio Church is a Lutheran church in the Töölöneighborhood of Helsinki. The church was designed by architects and brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. Built directly into solid rock, it is also known as the Church of the Rock and Rock Church. Helsinki Cathedral is the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki, located in the neighborhood of Kruununhaka in the center of Helsinki, Finland.The church was originally built from 1830-1852 as a tribute to the GrandDuke of Finland, Tsar NicholasI of Russia Later we proceed for the Excursion Tour of Tallinn by ferry. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea is the country’s cultural hub. It retains its walled, cobblestoned Old Town feel, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. Its Gothic Town Hall, built in the 13 century and with a 64m-high tower, sits in historic Tallinn’s main square. Later in the Evening we return back to hotel. Overnight is at Helsinki. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 03: Helsinki – Rovaniemi (Flight)- Glass Igloo
After Breakfast at the Hotel check out and proceed to Airport to board flight to Rovaniemi. Arrive in Rovaniemi. Later we proceed to The Arctic Fox Igloos in Ranua, in the Finnish Lapland that is named in the honor of the animal arctic fox; the Igloos offer ideal conditions for observing and admiring the northern skies and its phenomena. Overnight is at Glass Igloo. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 04: Rovaniemi – Reindeer Sledge – Ranua Wildlife Park – Rovaniemi
After breakfast we proceed for Reindeer sleigh rides that are a popular way to get close to the fabled animal. Eco-friendly holiday activity at its best, the sleigh ride is not a tourism industry innovation, but an ancient Sámi way of getting around, Speeds stay moderate, which makes them suitable for all ages. Later we proceed to Ranua Wildlife Park. Ranua Wildlife Park is a zoo that opened in 1983 in the municipality of Ranua, Lapland, Finland. It is the northernmost zoo in Finland and the second in the world. The park animals consist of approximately 50 wild animal species. Many arctic and northern species are endangered. At the park you’ll encounter A POLAR BEAR, ARCTIC FOX, SNOWY OWL and MUSK OX, which are threatened by climate change. Evenings free at Leisure. Overnight is at Rovaniemi. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 05: Rovaniemi – HuskyFarm – Santa Claus Village – Rovaniemi
After breakfast we proceed to Husky Farm Safari, the enthusiasm of running dogs, the atmosphere of old days and the exoticism of Lapland. Meet the genuine Siberian Huskies, enjoy the environment and get thrilled by the speed of the sled. Later we proceed to Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi in the Lapland region of Finland. It was opened in 1985. You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland. The Arctic Circle is a circle of latitude that runs 66°33′45.9″ north of the Equator. It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can stay continuously below or above the horizon for 24 hours – these phenomena are known as the Midnight Sun in the summerand the Polar Night (“Kaamos”) in the winterOvernight in Rovaniemi. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 06: Rovaniemi –– Ice Breaker Cruise – Rovaniemi
After breakfast we proceed for Keni for the Ice breaker Cruise,Sampo is a Finnish icebreaker built in 1960 in Helsinki and now stationed in Kemi. We then proceed for a 3-hour cruise in the frozen water of Bothnian Sea in Lapland. During 3 hours you will be a witness of a massive ice breaking power of the vessel, have a guidedtour all the way down to the engine rooms and all way up to Captain’s bridge. Tour is available on 16 languages via audio guide application and includes 11 min movie in icebreaker cinema about icebreakers all over the world. You can relax in the cozy saloon, enjoying warm juice or go for walk on the frozen sea ice during the stop. In the evening returnback to the Hotel. Overnight is at Rovaniemi. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 07: Rovaniemi – Arktikum – Snow Mobile Sledge – Helsinki
After breakfast, proceed for a tour of the Arktikum. You will see and experience the peculiarities of everyday living on the Arctic Circle.How do the locals cope with deep darkness and cold of the winter and never-ending light of summer? You will also learn the dramatic history of Rovaniemi whilst walking your way to Arktikum which is a heritage center of Arctic living. In the Arktikum you’ll have a short break and then it’s time for deeper knowledge of Arctic. Arktikum is fabulous place with massive amount of impressive exhibitions, a guide will help you catch the crucial point without being drowned by information. Evening we proceed for the unique experience of Snow Mobile Sledge. You will also be taken into different areas to look for the Polar Lights. Later, proceed to Rovaniemi Railway Station to board your train to Helsinki. Overnight in Train. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8: Helsinki
Upon arrival in Helsinki by train, proceed for a city tour covering the city’s major landmarks. Enjoy lunch, followed by hotel check-in. The rest of the day is free for leisure and shopping. Overnight stay in Helsinki. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9: Helsinki – Homebound
After Breakfast we proceed to International Airport at 9:00 Am to board the flight for Home bound Destination, the tour ends with lot of beautiful experience & Memories. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)