7-Day Northern Lights of Finland

Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.” Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savor the local cuisine in Helsinki’s restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local herder. Mush your way to breakfast in a Finnish sleigh, and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland. 

Must-See Inclusions:

• Tour Helsinki alongside a local expert.
• Immerse yourself in the Arctic wilderness and learn about Sámi cultural traditions over the course of a 3-night stay in the north of Finland.
• Explore Lapland in search of the northern lights.

Cultural Experiences:

• Introduce yourself to majestic Lappish reindeer and meet Santa Claus himself.
• Lead your very own dog sled team.
• Spend the night in a glass igloo amid the Lappish wilderness.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Indulge in Finnish and Lappish cuisine.
• Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish winter tradition.

Highlights

• Helsinki
• Senate Square
• Helsinki Cathedral
• Lapland Region
• Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
• Finnish Sauna
• Meet & Greet with Santa
• Reindeer Safari
• Northern Lights Searches
• Husky Safari
• Glass Igloo Accommodation

Each year, during the winter months, travelers journey to Finland and venture out into the dark to see the magical but elusive northern lights. This natural phenomenon is the product of collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere, yielding spectacular results. Streaks of colorful light that change from white to pink to purple, and most commonly, to green, dazzle and move the open sky like it’s nature’s own dance party. It is known that the best time to witness the northern lights in Finland is from late September to mid­April, when the nights are the longest. Well worth the pursuit, this is a truly remarkable light show that’s not to be missed.