Travel in search of the northern lights — one of nature’s
most compelling spectacles — and experience the culture of Lapland, trying your
hand at dog sledding and snowshoeing, and staying in a unique hotel made of
ice.
Journey Highlights
Upon arrival in Helsinki, you are met and privately
transferred to your hotel. Gather this evening for a welcome briefing followed
by dinner with your fellow guests.
Hotel Haven | Meals: D
This morning embark on a tour of the sights of Helsinki.
Enter the famous Temppeliaukio Church; built directly into solid rock, it is
fittingly known as Rock Church. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and then
spend the afternoon exploring the city at your own pace.
Hotel Haven | Meals: BL
A short flight brings you to northern Kemi, on the shores of
the Gulf of Bothnia. Tour this small settlement and visit the enchanting
SnowCastle, which is freshly rebuilt every year to incorporate new styles and
layouts. Dine in this unique setting before settling into your glass-fronted
room overlooking the vast gulf.
Seaside Glass Villas | Meals: BD
Given Finland’s location along the Arctic Circle,
icebreakers play a crucial role in ensuring that goods and people are able to
move freely year-round. Board the mighty ‘Sampo’ today, and experience this for
yourself as you head out into the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Enjoy lunch on board;
the brave may even take a dip into the frigid waters in specially designed
flotation suits. Return to shore and continue to Rovaniemi, where you have the
once-in-a-lifetime chance to sleep in a hotel constructed entirely of snow.
Arctic SnowHotel | Meals: BL
Begin the day with a tour of your hotel and appreciate
firsthand the skill and experience it takes to create this amazing structure of
ice and snow each year. Take the opportunity to icefish and learn how to sculpt
snow into marvellous shapes. Spend an afternoon at leisure enjoying the
activities offered. This evening, join an aurora-hunting expedition, taking you
far away from the lights of the town for the best viewing opportunities. Back
at the hotel, continue your search for the northern lights through the roof of your glass igloo.
Arctic SnowHotel | Meals: BD
Cross the Arctic Circle this morning as you drive almost to
the northern edge of Finland. Arrive in the small town of Saariselka, nestled
on the edge of one of Europe’s northernmost national parks. Embark on a
snowmobile safari into the surrounding wilderness. The next two nights are your
best chance to marvel at the northern lights through the glass roof of your
Aurora Cabin.
Northern Lights Village | Meals: BD
Your day is filled with activity today. Begin your morning
with an introduction to the traditional skill of dog sledding before setting
out with your own team of dogs. After lunch at a local restaurant, set forth
upon the trails for a guided snowshoeing experience.
Northern Lights Village | Meals: BLD
Transfer to nearby Ivalo, where a short flight returns you
to Helsinki. Enjoy time at leisure in the city, then join your fellow guests
for a special farewell dinner as you recall the adventures of the journey.
Hotel Haven | Meals: BD
This morning, transfer to the airport for your onward
flight.
Meals: B
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is
10 years.
First group event: welcome dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Day 1.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:30 p.m. on Day 8.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2
guests.
The maximum guest capacity for 2021 Connections journeys has been temporarily reduced to 18 and may revert to 24 at A&K’s discretion due to changes in COVID-19-related requirements.
Located on the Arctic Circle in Finland, the Arctic SnowHotel lies near Rovaniemi on the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi. One of the largest in ... Read more
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