Best of Finland

<span style="font-size: 12px;">You depart from Dubai in the morning on your scheduled flight to Helsinki, Finland’s elegant capital. Upon arrival at Helsinki Airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your centrally located hotel where you can freshen up and enjoy a light lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a leisurely walk through Senate Square, taking in the striking neoclassical architecture of the Helsinki Cathedral and the surrounding historic buildings. Explore the bustling Esplanadi Park nearby, dotted with cafes and shops showcasing Finnish design and local crafts. As the evening settles in, enjoy your first Finnish dinner at a cozy city restaurant sampling local specialties such as salmon or reindeer if you wish, before returning to your hotel to rest.&nbsp;</span>

<span style="font-size: 12px;">After an early breakfast, you’ll transfer to Helsinki Airport for your domestic flight north to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland and gateway to Arctic adventures. On arrival, settle into your Lapland hotel and prepare for a magical afternoon at the Santa Claus Village, a festive Arctic Circle destination where you can meet Santa himself, cross the actual Arctic Circle line, and send postcards from the official Santa Claus Post Office. Wander through charming snow lined streets, browse Christmas shops, and enjoy a warm lunch at a local café in the village. Later, return to the town and take a stroll through the city center before dinner. Keep your evening free for an optional Northern Lights tour, where you’ll chase this incredible natural spectacle in Lapland’s pristine winter skies.&nbsp;</span>

<span style="font-size: 12px;">Today is all about immersive Arctic fun. After breakfast, visit a traditional husky farm where you’ll enjoy exhilarating sled rides through snowy forests; the energetic huskies make this a memorable and heart pounding experience. Later, head to a reindeer farm where you can interact with these iconic Arctic animals and glide through the snow on a gentle reindeer sleigh ride — a classic Lapland experience. After lunch, explore more of Rovaniemi’s winter landscape or return to Santa Claus Village for deeper exploration, shopping, or optional activities like snowmobiling. This evening, you can choose to relax in a sauna (a key part of Finnish culture) or join another night time Aurora hunt for a chance to see the dancing lights again.&nbsp;</span>

<span style="font-size: 12px;">Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel, then set off to experience more Lapland delights. You might choose a snowmobile safari across frozen lakes and pine forests, or a scenic sleigh ride with a local guide. In the afternoon, make time to visit the Arktikum Museum &amp; Science Centre in Rovaniemi — a fantastic museum dedicated to Arctic life, Sámi culture, and the science of northern lights and polar regions. There’s also the option to join winter walks, cross country skiing, or try ice fishing on a frozen lake. As night falls, enjoy a special farewell dinner in Lapland and perhaps one last chance for an Aurora Borealis sighting, weather permitting.&nbsp;</span>

<span style="font-size: 12px;">On your final day, you’ll have breakfast and check out of your hotel before transferring to Rovaniemi Airport for your return flight to Helsinki. In Helsinki, depending on your international flight schedule, you may have a short time to grab lunch or do light souvenir shopping at the airport. Then board your connecting flight back to Dubai, carrying magical memories of snowy vistas, Arctic adventures, and Finnish hospitality.</span>