7-Day Northern Finland and Norway Trip

7-Day Northern Finland and Norway Trip

7 Days Starting and ending in Rovaniemi, Finland

Visiting: Rovaniemi, Luosto, Inari, North Cape, Alta, Norway, Ranua Zoo Ranua

Tour operator:

Nordic Unique Travels

Tour code:

137587

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

4 - 20

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

4-80

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $4171

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Connect yourself to the nature of Lapland! King Crab feast, hunting northern lights with professionals, enjoy everything that Lapland can offer. Try the Sauna like the Finns, hop on husky safari rides and meet Santa! Explore the diverse culture and natural heritage of Finnish Lapland as you travel to the northernmost part of Europe.

During this combo package, you will visit the Amethyst Mine, the Sámi people’s museum - Siida, and the largest lake in Lapland, also enjoy the local reindeer cuisine.

In Norway, you will see the breathtaking scenery of the country’s mountainous coastlines, enjoy a once-in-a lifetime feast of the delicious King Crab, and hunt the Northern Lights with professionals.

A cozy stay in the arctic igloo by the frozen lakeside, watching the magical Aurora in your own glass-roofed cabin, enjoying the most authentic Finnish Sauna, and dipping in the ice for a swim! Polar bears at Ranua Zoo can't be missed either, and of course, sledding with the huskies!

Highlights

  • Explore the diverse culture and natural heritage of Finnish Lapland, including a visit to the Amethyst Mine, the Sámi people’s museum - Siida, and the largest lake in Lapland

  • Enjoy local reindeer cuisine in Finland

  • Experience the breathtaking scenery of Norway's mountainous coastlines and feast on delicious King Crab

  • Hunt the Northern Lights with professionals in Norway

  • Stay in a cozy arctic igloo by a frozen lakeside, watch the magical Aurora from a glass-roofed cabin, enjoy an authentic Finnish Sauna, and dip in the ice for a swim

  • Visit the polar bears at Ranua Zoo and go sledding with huskies

  • Cross the Arctic Circle and meet Santa Claus in his office at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

  • Learn about the Sami culture in Inari and try gold mining in the wilderness

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Santa's Homeland - Rovaniemi

Location: Rovaniemi

Your guide will pick you up from the airport or train station upon your arrival in Rovaniemi and bring you to our office in the city center to get you dressed up in winter clothes and boots. When we are ready to go, set off to Santa Claus Village, located in the Arctic Circle, where you can actually cross it yourself. Greet Santa Claus in his office, send a greeting postcard to your family and friends, and explore Santa Claus Village with a lot of Christmas and Lappish products to take back with you. At lunch time, you will try a traditional Finnish buffet.   

You will also be visiting the husky and reindeer farms in the Santa Claus village. Don't forget to take a selfie with these cute animals during your sleigh ride!   

After the visit at the Santa Calus Village, join a guided tour with our professional tour guide at the Arktikum Museum, to learn all about the northern nature, culture, and history up close.   

At night, head out for the first ever hunting experience of the northern lights with our professional photographers! You will receive pictures the next day of you and the northern lights together if we capture them!

Day 2 : Amethyst Mine In Luosto & Saariselkä

Location: Luosto

After breakfast at your hotel, set off to the Amethyst mine, hopping on a snowcat, a large treaded snow vehicle, to reach the tophill.   

You will be provdied with the tools and guidance to dig out your very own rare, hidden amethyst! Our professional guide will explain the story behind it and give the tips for finding the rare crystals! A light lunch will be provided as well in the woods with campfire BBQ snacks. When you are warmed up and ready to continue the journey, we will drive you up to the further north - Saariselkä. Saariselkä village is one of the most popular locations among nature lovers and aurora hunters for hunting the Northern Lights. Let's see if we all get lucky tonight!

Day 3 : Sami Culture - Inari & Gold Mining

Location: Inari

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and hop on the real husky adventure! We will arrive at a local farm and learn all about these fluffy animals from the farm staffs before we jump on the sleigh ride into the forest.   

After saying goodbye to our husky friends, let’s enjoy the gold rushers’ feeling of gold mining in the wilderness. The gate of Lapland’s gold fields is located directly at the road E75, 30 km south of Saariselkä and 230 km north of Rovaniemi. Gold prospectors have taught visitors to pan for gold for more than 40 years in Tankavaara. At lunch, try out the local dishes and see if you like them.   

Learn more about the Sami people and their unique culture in the Sami museum "Siida", and in Inari, the small and lively village on the edge of Inari Lake. Inari is considered as the center of Sami culture and Arctic nature.

Day 4 : King Crab & Fjords & North Cape

Location: North Cape

Today is all about the King Crab Safari. Learn from the expert divers how to catch and cook the delicious king crab.   

On your way to North Cape, take a delight in inimitable landscapes and fjord-sightseeing. Later on, enjoy a breathtaking view of the North Cape and the Northern Lights above if the sky is clear enough.

Day 5 : Alta

Location: Alta, Norway

Alta is the most populated town in the county of Finmark, in northern Norway. It is home to more than 6,000 carvings on rocks, some of them dating as early as 4200 BC. Some areas have been turned into open-air museums, and we will have the chance to visit the main one! 

Afterward, we will visit the Northern Lights Church. Then we will taste a local delicatessen, for lunch. Alta also has an Ice Castle Hotel, where we will be amazed by the architecture and ice sculptures.

Day 6 : Lakeside Sauna Relaxing Day

Location: Rovaniemi

Today we will return to Finland. Sit back and relax to enjoy the stunning views and scenery along the way back to Rovaniemi. Afterward, put on a survival swimming suit and head to the Lappish lake to float in the water.   

There's no better way than stepping into the traditional Finnish Sauna after a long day jorney in the car. The best way to relax your muscles is to chill in the steaming sauna bath. Sauna is a strong part of the Finnish lifestyle, normally, Finns go to the sauna naked, and this is natural. Although in public mixed saunas, bathing suits are required. The sauna facility we provide is exclusive to you and your group only. Have a quick shower before going in. Sit for a moment to get used to the temperature of the room and throw water on the rocks—löyly (in Finnish we called it)—which will create steam and heat even more. When it gets too warm, remember to take breaks in between. You can go outside to cool down or try ice swimming if you want. Stay hydrated too, as you will be sweating a lot!  

And to end this perfect, relaxing day, enjoy the most cozy and comfortable stay in the arctic igloo—Aurora Nest Eco Glass Igloo by the frozen lake.

Day 7 : Ranua Zoo & Departure Day

Location: Ranua Zoo, Ranua

On our last day, we will visit Ranua´s Arctic Wildlife Zoo. A natural sanctuary for the Arctic animals, where we will meet more than 50 species of arctic animals, including, of course, the polar bear. After the visit, we will head to the forest for a light snack on the barbecue before heading back to Rovaniemi.   

This will be the last activity of the trip, you will be dropped off at the train station or airport for your return journey.

What's Included

  • Transportation between your hotel/accommodation and the activities' locations
  • Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
  • Winter clothes (overall and winter boots) 
  • All the activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • 5 nights stay in Hotel Aakenus / Scandic hotels or similiar (subject to availability) 
  • 1 night accommodation in a Holiday Club Saariselka or similar - subject to availability 
  • 1 night stay at Aurora Nest Glass Eco Glass Igloo or similar
  • Breakfasts
  • Airport or train station pick up and drop off on the first day of arrival & last day of departure.  

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Please Note

  • At least 4 people are required for this trip to take place and confirmed.
  • Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults. 
  • Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
  • Product may be canceled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 4 adults. 

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!

Makalia Lama (Google Reviewer)  

I recently had the pleasure...

02-Dec-2024

I recently had the pleasure of joining the Bus Tour with Northern Lights Hunting on 27.11.2024 and it was an incredible experience! Our guide, Gilles was outstanding. His knowledge about the Northern Lights truly enriched the tour. He went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Also we were lucky enough to get to see the northern lights this night as well. Snowmobile safari on 28.11.2024 What an unforgettable experience! Our Winter Quad Bike Ride was changed to snowmobiles due to snow conditions, and although we were initially nervous about the switch, it turned out to be an amazing adventure. Our guide, Suzana, was incredible. She made sure we had all the right gear to stay warm and comfortable, walking us through every step of the process with patience and enthusiasm. Husky & Reindeer Safari on 30.11.2024 We had an incredible time on the Husky & Reindeer Safari! Ryan was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable and friendly. The short husky and reindeer rides were a great experience —highly recommended! All of our guides made this trip great for my father and I. I definitely recommend this tour company if you will be visiting Rovaniemi

Casey Dove (Google Reviewer)  

Nordic Unique Travels were amazing,...

11-Dec-2024

Nordic Unique Travels were amazing, from start to finish! We went on the snowmobiles and animal day tour, it is well worth the money. Perfect amount of time with the animals and activities . Robert, Ricardo & Kevin made sure we enjoyed the day and made it very informative! If you are hesitant to book, just book it!!!

Holly Baker (Google Reviewer)  

I still cannot believe how...

21-Sep-2024

I still cannot believe how incredibly lucky we were on our Northern Lights tour. The weather had been awful all day, so we were prepared for no lights (or not even going!). No-one expected the show we got - it just so happened that there was a huge geomagnetic storm that night and we had a dazzling display of pink and green lights over a good 2-3 hours. I have seen the lights before but this was 100x what I saw in Iceland. A once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. There was even a surprise marriage proposal which was super cute. Joey and Gigi (our guides) were absolutely fabulous, very knowledgeable, friendly and they were just as excited as we were! The BBQ was delicious (I think I'm hooked on the hot blueberry juice!). I highly recommend booking with these guys if you are ever in Rovaniemi!

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

REGINA NG KAH XUAN _ (Google Reviewer)  

Had a great time ice...

20-Nov-2024

Had a great time ice fishing! We did not manage to catch fishes due to the ice not being thick enough, but we could fish at the more shallow part of the lake. Diana, Jonas and Eva barbecued salmon for us and it was very tasty and delicious and brought us along for a walk in the forest. Had a good time overall and would recommend this tour to anyone:)

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

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