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This one-of-a-kind Arctic adventure combines comfort and excitement as you journey from Helsinki deep into Lapland aboard the Polar Train. Unlike typical tours, this experience blends iconic winter activities — including icebreaker cruises, Polar Snowshoes Aurora Hunting, Santa Claus Village, and Husky Sledding. Guests enjoy handpicked accommodations, the chance to float in the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, and immersive cultural visits like a Lapland reindeer farm. With optional experiences such as King Crab Safari and Snowmobile, this trip is perfect for travelers seeking both relaxation and Arctic adventure — all without the stress of planning.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Departure: 08:00 Meeting Point: Starbucks at Helsinki Central Station You will receive a group notice email with meeting point photos, instructions, and guide contact. Please arrive 15 minutes early and contact the guide if needed.
Itinerary
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Departing from Helsinki in the morning, take the Polar Train to Oulu. Upon arrival, transfer by bus to visit the [Snow Castle Exhibition Area] (optional). The exhibition includes two venues: the Gemstone Exhibition & SnowExperience365. After the visit, proceed to the Harapalanda Hotel for check-in. Polar Train schedule reference: 8:24 AM Helsinki – 2:24 PM Oulu. [Optional]Day ticket to exhibitions in the Snow Castle area 30 €/adult 18 €/child (4-14 years old) **Ticket includes Gemstone Exhibition & SnowExperience365
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Lapland
After breakfast, head to the northern part of the Baltic Sea – the Gulf of Bothnia, where you will board the [Polar Adventure Icebreaker ABBA Cruise]. Enjoy an ABBA music party onboard as you embark on a 3-hour breathtaking icebreaking experience. Feel the tremors of the ice beneath you, and for those above 125cm in height, you can wear a warm flotation suit to float on the icy sea, experiencing a unique charm, or try walking on the ice. After the tour, drive back to the Harapalanda Hotel for rest. Please note: The icebreaker cruise must be booked in advance, and availability is limited. Once sold out, no more reservations will be accepted.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Santa Claus Village
In the morning, head to visit the [Santa Claus Village] in Rovaniemi. You can take a photo with Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, enjoy delicious food, and shop for souvenirs or send postcards.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
After leaving Santa Claus Village, travel to Saarisarka. After a short rest and dinner, we will embark on [a snowmobile ride](Optional) into the dark forest to hunt for the Northern Lights. In the dark forest, embrace nature and feel the power of the Arctic. [Optional]Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile(3H) *Shared Snowmobiles/ price per person 169 €/adult (Age limit to drive a snowmobile is 18 years old. Driver's licence required.) 169 €/child (Age limit for being a passenger is 13 years old and must be taller than 140cm.) 84.5 €/child (Children under 13 year olds and under 140cm tall must sit in a sleigh.)
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5
On the nights of Day3, Day4 and Day5 of the itinerary, you will stay in cabins! The cabins are generally suites for 3-8 people, with multiple rooms, each typically designed for 2 people per room. The cabin room types are not standardized like hotel rooms, and the number of standard rooms is limited, so room types cannot be specifically requested. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation with the room arrangements.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In the morning, we'll head to the [Reindeer Farm] in Lapland, where you can learn about the Sami culture, feed the reindeer up close, and interact with them. You’ll also have the chance to take a 15-minute reindeer sleigh ride (This will only be available if there's enough snow! If the snow is insufficient, only a farm tour will be offered. Please be aware of this!). Experience the transportation method of Santa Claus! The reindeer will lead the way as you sit in the sleigh, enjoying the unique beauty of the polar landscape.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7
In the afternoon, you will join the [Husky Safari], where you will race through the snow with the energetic huskies, surrounded by the enchanting snowy scenery. After a brief rest and dinner, you’ll embark on an adventure in the national forest park, where you'll experience [Snowshoeing] in search of the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Finally, return to your cozy cabin in Saariselkä for the night. Please note: The order of the snow activities may be adjusted, and the final schedule will be based on actual arrangements.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
8
In the morning, depart from Saariselkä and head to Kirkenes, the prime location for king crab fishing. Here, you will see how the locals catch these giant crabs. Afterward, we will enjoy a delicious meal of freshly caught king crab at a local restaurant. Once the activity concludes, we will return to your cozy cabin in Saariselkä for the night. [Optional]King Crab Safari (3H) *above 4 years old 220 €/adult 110 €/child (4-12 years old) **Includes transfer, snowmobile sledding, king crab pulling place, king crab lunch, and necessary warm equipment (jumpsuit, helmet, boots, mittens and balaclava)
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
9
In the morning, head to Rovaniemi and visit the [Polar Museum] (optional). The museum showcases a wealth of information about the development of the Arctic Circle region today, as well as exhibitions on the history, culture, and nature of Lapland. After the visit, board the Polar Train for your return to Helsinki, spending the night on a 2-person sleeper train. VR Train Schedule Reference: 17:52 Rovaniemi - 06:27 Helsinki Please note: Choosing a single room for the entire trip does not include accommodation on the VR train. The VR train is booked with a default 2-person sleeper. [Optional]Arktikum：22 €/adult 17 €/student (A valid student ID must be presented at ticket check; otherwise, the price difference for an adult ticket will be charged on-site.) Children 7-15 years 10 € Children under 7 years free of charge
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
10Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki in the early morning, tour ends. VR Train Schedule Reference: Rovaniemi - Helsinki 17:52 - 06:27 Note: The times shown above only serve as recommendations. The actual arrival time may be delayed due to a variety of force majeure circumstances, including bad weather, gridlock, accidents, festivals, events, riots, strikes, etc. We apologize about that. If you have other trip plans and need to take other transitions to get to other cities, please reserve at least three hours of extra time so as to avoid any issues with delayed travel. If you fail to arrange enough time while planning your trip, our company will not take into account any losses you encounter. We appreciate your understanding.
Admission ticket free
Helsinki - Oulu - Kemi - Haparanda(Optional：Snow Castle Exhibition Area)
Haparanda - Icebreaker - Haparanda
Haparanda - Rovaniemi - Saariselkä(Optional：Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile)
Saariselkä(Including reindeer farm, with Husky sledding & Polar snowshoeing)
Saariselkä - Kirkenes - Saariselkä (Optional: King Crab Safari including Lunch)
Saariselkä - Rovaniemi - Helsinki(Optional: Arktikum)
Helsinki
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- The times listed are for reference only. Delays may occur due to weather, traffic, or other force majeure factors. If you have connecting travel plans, we strongly recommend reserving at least 3 extra hours.
- No triple rooms will be arranged for groups of 3 due to the limited amount of triple rooms in European hotels
- It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that they comply with all the necessary passport (must be valid for at least 6 months), visa, health, insurance and other travel regulations required for all the countries they will be visiting prior to the start of the tour
- For elder who are over 70 years old, they must be accompanied by a family participants and fill in"Senior Participant's Statement" before boarding. If they are not accompanied by their family and insist on signing up, our company reserves the right to refuse their orders. All the consequences caused by personal problems during the trip are responsible for themselves.
- Group notice E-mail will be sent 3 days before departure, including tour guide information, schedule, meeting locations, hotel information etc.
- Each guest is required to pay a minimum tip of €10 per day is required for the driver and the guide.
- If you are concerned that sharing a room may affect your rest, we recommend booking a single room in advance.
- If you are traveling alone and choose a twin room, we will assign you a same-gender roommate. If you are concerned that sharing a room may affect your rest, we recommend booking a single room in advance.
- When 2 adults share a double room with a child under 6 years old, the child can get a 20% discount. If the child occupies the bed, they will be charged at the same price as an adult.one adult with a child who is the same price as an adult.
- Passport name and number, gender, date of birth and nationality are required for all passengers; please advise at the time of booking
- Our company owns all copyrights to use and reuse images and videos taken during kaytrip tours.
- Our company has the right to combine the customers of English and Chinese speaking tour in the same bus if any group has fewer travelers. There will be 1 tour leader on tour who will be able to speak both English and Chinese. They will service the customers in the preferred language (Chinese/English).
- On the nights of Day3, Day4 and Day5 of the itinerary, you will stay in cabins! The cabins are generally suites for 3-8 people, with multiple rooms, each typically designed for 2 people per room. The cabin room types are not standardized like hotel rooms, and the number of standard rooms is limited, so room types cannot be specifically requested. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation with the room arrangements.
- The order of the snow activities may be adjusted, and the final schedule will be based on actual arrangements.
- Choosing a single room for the entire trip does not include accommodation on the VR train. The VR train is booked with a default 2-person sleeper.
- Snow activities are not recommended for children under 4 years old!
- Ice and snow activities involve life safety, so please take them seriously!!! Except for snowmobiles, king crab fishing, and icebreaker boat floating, which provide warm gear, other snow activities (reindeer sledding, husky sledding, and polar snowshoeing) require you to rent your own professional warm gear (such as coats/overalls, gloves, boots, etc., expected to cost 5-10 EUR per item per day). If you do not wear sufficient, warm, waterproof, and cold-resistant clothing, our guides have the right to refuse your participation in snow activities on-site for your own safety, and no refund will be provided!
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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