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Ice Breaker & Rovaniemi

Start your winter adventure in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Travel to Kemi in Finnish Lapland by overnight train and join a thrilling icebreaker cruise with Sampo. Visit the SnowCastle before travelling to Santa Claus' hometown Rovaniemi next to the Arctic Circle. Optional Glass Igloo stays. 

Duration

6+ days

Transportation

Train

Season

Winter

Tour Type

Self guided

The tour price is not yet updated. Please contact us for a customised offer.
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Tour category

Original Sokos Hotel Albert

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

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Sokos Hotel Presidentti

Gold

Accommodation at approx. 4 star hotels or at unique properties selected for their atmosphere or attractive location.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

Services included: 

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Overnight train from Helsinki-Kemi (private sleeping compartment, shared facilities).
  • Bus transfer Kemi - Sampo Ice Breaker - Kemi.
  • 3-hour Sampo Ice Breaker Excursion.
  • Entrance to the SnowExperience365 and Winter SnowCastle (open January 16-April 15, weather permitting).
  • Train from Kemi-Rovaniemi.
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • 1 night in a Seaside Glass Villa Premium at SnowCastle Resort with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • 2 nights in a Panorama Hut at Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Private sleeping compartment with private facilities onboard the overnight train Helsinki-Kemi.
  • 2 x dinner at Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge (Festive dinner included if staying on December 24+25+31).
  • Shared transfer from Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge to Rovaniemi Airport.

Travelling over the Festive Season: 

If staying in Rovaniemi centre over the Christmas period, a Festive dinner may be mandatory to add to your booking if staying here on December 24+25+31, please contact us for further details.

Please note special conditions during Christmas: 

All bookings made at the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge for stays in December are non-refundable once booked (included in tour category GOLD)Please refer to our terms and conditions for details regarding cancellation. 

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