5-Day Midnight Sun in Lapland

5-Day Midnight Sun in Lapland

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5-Day Midnight Sun in Lapland

5 Days

Visiting: Finland

Tour operator:

Nordic Unique Travels

Tour code:

116718

Physical rating:

EASY

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish
From: $1503

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Product code: 116718Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights Please contact us first if you are interested in this unique product, thank you.*This product requires at least 4 adults for the trip to take place.In these five days, we will lead you as you learn more about the culture in Northern Europe, taste Lappish delicacies and explore the Arctic Circle. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Amethyst Mine and see the breathtaking views of Lapland and witness the midnight sun. 

Highlights

  • Product code: 116718Duration: 5 Days and 4 Nights Please contact us first if you are interested in this unique product, thank you

  • *This product requires at least 4 adults for the trip to take place

  • In these five days, we will lead you as you learn more about the culture in Northern Europe, taste Lappish delicacies and explore the Arctic Circle

  • You will also have the opportunity to visit the Amethyst Mine and see the breathtaking views of Lapland and witness the midnight sun

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Rovaniemi, The Official Hometown Of Santa Claus

Welcome to Rovaniemi! 

We will start the tour by walking to the top of Ounasvaara Hill on your arrival day - the highest spot of Rovaniemi. After a relaxing walk through the forest, we will reach the peak of the hill, from where we will enjoy the panoramic views of the entire city of Rovaniemi and the astonishing Kemijoki river.

After we walk down the hill, you will be taken to the most iconic spot of Lapland - The Santa Claus Village. In Santa's official hometown, we will have the chance to meet Santa himself and chat with Mr. Santa!  We will cross the line that marks the beginning of the Arctic Circle and you will receive a certificate that proves you've crossed into the Arctic region as well. You will be greeted by the elfs, who will help us send letters or postcards to our loved ones from anywhere around the world, wherever they might be. You will also get to meet the reindeers and feed them - don't forget to take pictures! 

After this lovely experience in the most festive place, you will be taken to your hotel for a relaxing evening - get some rest and prepare for our second day. 

Day 2 : Lapland Nature Hiking Experience And Berry Picking

Although the Arctic is known for harsh winter climate, it is full of green and flourishing forests during the summer time actually. Along the beautiful nature trek, you can find rich varieties of berries and mushrooms. Handpicked directly from the forest, the berries and the mushrooms are the freshest. Our guide will explain to you with everything you need to know about the Finnish forests and its nature. Enjoy the most authentic barbecue campfire lunch in the heart of the forest too after the hike. 

Day 3 : Amethyst Mine - Pyhä Luosto & Saariselkä

Today we will be heading to Luosto, a city located 115km away from Rovaniemi, surronded by nature and forests where you can indulge yourself in the tranquility of the arctic circle. The amethyst of Lampivaara, located in Pyhä-Luosto Lapland, Finland, was formed about 2 000 million years ago in the bowels of the ancient mountains. There is now a special gem mine on the top of the hill that will sustain for the hundreds of years. Dig your own gem stone of Lapland, purple amethyst. During the storytelling moment you will learn about this fascinating stone. Afterwards everyone may search and dig own amethyst stone and take it with as a memento.

Afterwards, we will head to the town of Saariselkä, a beautiful civilization haven in the middle of Lappish wilderness. There we will climb to the top of a beautiful mountain, from where we will be able to enjoy the sparkling light of the Midnight Sun in all its glory. 

Day 4 : Trip To Inari - The Sami Village

The last stop will be the town of Inari, the center of the Sami culture. Sami people are the indigenous people of Lapland, and there we will be visiting the Sami Siida Museum, which introduced in depth the unique Sami culture. After visiting the museum, you will have free time to explore the peaceful village. The surrounding area has over 100 named hills, and the city has 4 official languages spoken by different Sami groups. 

Day 5 : Back To Rovaniemi - Trip Ends

On our last day, we will travel back to Rovaniemi. Before we take you to the airport or train station in Rovaniemi you will have some free time to walk around the city, relax, and do some souvenir shopping too before heading home! 

What's Included

  • 4 nights accommodation (Hotel Aakenus or similar / twin room)
  • Professional Guide in English. Other languages available upon request (subject to availability)
  • Breakfasts included
  • All activities mentioned in the Itinerary 
  • Transport between Hotel & Accommodation to Activities locations 

Please Note

  • At least 4 adults are required for this tour to take place
  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by at least one adult joining the same trip.
  • Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
  • Infant under age of 3 is complimentary.
  • Product may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than minimum requirement. 

Check out our Q&As

  • Where are we located?

    Nordic Unique Travels LTD located in the door to the Arctic: Rovaniemi, Lapland. Our office is approachable by walking distance from the major hotels in the city area (Maakuntakatu 29-31 96200 Rovaniemi Finland). We are in the middle of the city centre, next to Subway and in front of Sale Market. Come make us a visit!

  • When to travel to Lapland?

    There are four distinctly different seasons as far up north as Rovaniemi. However, locals think the conditions are in a constant state of change and say there are up to eight seasons in the year: midwinter, snowy spring, spring, summer, harvest season, autumn leaf colour, first snowfall, and Christmas. Please bear in mind that there is annual fluctuation in weather. Lapland is in the continental climate zone. The winters are cold and rich in snow, but thanks to the Gulf Stream, the summers are relatively warm. Rovaniemi is part of the arctic region; its climate, however, is subarctic and temperate, characterised by strong seasonal contrasts of dark versus bright and cold versus warm.

  • Summer in Lapland

    The Midnight Sun and white nights in June and July The Midnight Sun period officially lasts from early June until early July, but nights are white throughout the summer in Rovaniemi. The summer in Lapland can offer an interesting variety of weather conditions, with a longer warm spell expected in July. The warmest time of year brings people out in masses, and various events take place in summery Rovaniemi. Prepare to celebrate until the wee hours, as the sun never goes down. There are plenty of things to do in Rovaniemi in the summer, and with 24 hours of light, there’s no limits to time of action.

  • Spring in Lapland

    The snow melts, the ice breaks and nature is reborn in April and May April is still considered a snowy month in Rovaniemi and Lapland, but the snow gradually disappears as May approaches. The ice on rivers and lakes starts melting, and big chunks of ice can be seen flowing downstream. In early April, the last of the Northern Lights displays can be seen. Towards the end of April, nights are too light for the Auroras to be spotted. In May, northern nature starts getting ready to blossom once again after a harsh winter. At the end of May, nights are white. In Rovaniemi, winter activities still run in early April, after which it’s time for non-snow stuff.

  • Winter in Lapland

    Christmas, the Polar Night and snowy spring from December to March December and January are snowy months shrouded in the darkness of the Polar Night. The sun comes out in February and marks the start of the snowy, light-filled spring. March is often terrific for Northern Lights viewing. In Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, Christmas is a special time, as many flock to the arctic town to meet Santa in person and experience the festive season in magical wintery surroundings. The winter is a great time for a number of activities both in the snow outside and experiencing local culture inside.

  • Autumn in Lapland

    First Auroras and first snowfall from August to November Early August is still considered summer by many, but by the end of the month, it’s definitely autumn. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August, and September and October are ideal Aurora viewing months. Temperatures start dropping below zero in October, and first snow usually falls at around the same time period. A permanent snow cover is expected in late November. Autumn leaf colour paints the landscapes in earthy shades, and days are perfect for hiking and other nature related activities, as nights are best reserved for Aurora spotting.

Reviews of this operator

Tin Morada (Google Reviewer)  

We booked several tours with...

16-Jan-2024

We booked several tours with Nordic Unique Travels. Glad we made the right decision... Our trip to Rovaniemi, Finland was seamless because of them. All our tour guides were really friendly and shared lots of information about the places we visited. Thanks to Livia, Francesco, Jan, Erik, Myriam, Nikki, Carlos and Mathias for making our trip extra special 😊

Joy Torculas (Google Reviewer)  

We had a great time...

13-Jan-2024

We had a great time with our 5 day tour package with Nordic Unique Travels with our wonderful, very informative and helpful tour guides, Livia, Francesco, Jan, Erik, Myriam, Nikki, Carlos and Mathias. We did not caught a fish and did not see the northern lights but the Risiintunturi and the snowmobile driving were awesome! The sausage, salmon, salmon soup and hot blueberry juice were very good. The hotel part of the package was at the city center and close to everything, the staffs were friendly and we like it that they have a sauna. Highly recommending NUT 🥰 Thank you very much!

Peter Neam (Google Reviewer)  

Jerry an excellent guide.very informative...

31-Jan-2024

Jerry an excellent guide.very informative and patient. Even help to carried my child up the slope. Best experience ever. Totally recommended. And don’t forget to take up the extra cookies he offered at the rest point. 👍🏼👍🏼Nordic unique travel

Janet Maneenak (Google Reviewer)  

Our good experience/best memory goes...

26-Dec-2023

Our good experience/best memory goes to our tour guide, Carlos. Since we had a bad experience on the first day and Carlos was sent to be our guide on the next day. He picked us up and double checked our names just to make sure the all guests were real customers. And he kept saying he won't forget us. He drove carefully according to the law so we could trust him. Along the way he could describe several useful things. We enjoyed talking and didn't fall asleep. He understood his guests and didn't force us to do whatever we didn't want. If we were cold, we could be in the car. BBQ was also good for vegetarians. He kept corns and vegan sausages for us. This made us feel like we were special and turned the bad experience on the first day to good. When he sent us back, he dropped us in front of the apartment door. Thank you so much for the tour and the best tour guide.

Fiona Saunders (Google Reviewer)  

I booked once I arrived...

02-Apr-2024

I booked once I arrived in rovaniemi, the office was friendly. I booked a few tours. Yuming was a great guide, the reindeer farm was good fun and would recommend, especially for kids. Second tour was snowmobile and husky with ken, again he was great at explaining and giving some general info on Finland while we waited for snowmobile. The last tour was Matthias to the frozen waterfalls. I really liked this tour and guide had loads of stories, facts and info about rovaniemi, the forests, current ecosystem and the past history of the woods and animals. Showed us animal tracks and lots of information on the seasons. Genuine outdoors person who seemed like he enjoyed his job and engaging with customers.

Chong Vivian (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guide Carlos was...

05-Apr-2024

Our tour guide Carlos was AMAZING!!! He guided us all the way preparing nice and warm food to enjoy in the cold and chased the northern lights to have super stunning views of it. We were beyond grateful for his guidance and also the good weather for the last week of the peak season!! Totally recommend to come take a visit. 5 stars for Carlos :D

Dries Thys (Google Reviewer)  

Incredible and wonderful tours! We...

08-Dec-2023

Incredible and wonderful tours! We booked the Aurora hunt, the husky safari and reindeer safari. The experiences were astonishing. Aldo, Miquel and Fotis were our personal guides. They gave us a very welcoming and personal feeling, they explained extensively the life of a husky and reindeer, as well as how the Aurora Borealis works. Highly recommended, we will definitely book here again!

fong kwong (Google Reviewer)  

We have joined Nordic Unique...

24-Dec-2023

We have joined Nordic Unique Travel for a day tour in Rovaniemi, the trip is really amazing and enjoyable. We first went to hiking, and had a panoramic view of the city. Then we went to visit the museum and got some knowledge of the weather characteristics of finland. Later, we had a delicious lunch buffet in Santa Claus village, and met Santa! Further, we had the reindeer ride. Our lovely guide, Jane, was really helpful. We had another activities at night. When she realized it, she proactively adjusted our schedules of activities to suit the same. She was very familiar with all the details of Finland, and all my family members enjoyed so much! Thanks Jane, 👍👍👍👍

Rose Cloherty (Google Reviewer)  

We had a wonderful guide...

15-Dec-2023

We had a wonderful guide called Rami, who took us to Santa's Village. He was so patient and informative regarding the schedule and layout of the village. Not only did he have great relationship skills he spoke 5 and a half languages, making people feel comfortable and at easy.

Kyle Monk (Google Reviewer)  

Our tour guides Grazziaro, Etienne,...

30-May-2024

Our tour guides Grazziaro, Etienne, Jane, Edgar, Mari were all great. We got very lucky on our Northern Lights hunt (in their own words), they took us south of Rovaniemi to a frozen lake where we saw the most wonderful Auroras. I'd recommend using Aurora apps ahead of visiting and booking, also make sure you speak to them as soon as you arrive to get their sense of the best night that week. I’d recommend the photo tour, they had an excellent low light camera and the BBQ was a nice touch. Also did the 5k Husky tour, forgot our tour guide’s name but he was the best of all - super knowledgeable about flora, fauna and Finnish history, his enthusiasm was infectious. Husky ride was great and dogs well looked after. Definitely take the warm weather gear they offer you, as it is cold even with this on.

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