Arctic Lights & Lapland Magic | Sweden, Finland and Estonia

Arrival in Stockholm

Upon arrival transfer to hotel

Stockholm Pub Crawl

A guided evening bar crawl through central Stockholm, visiting several of the city's bars with drinks deals arranged along the way - the group's first evening together.

Overnight in Stockholm

Breakfast and check out

Breakfast at the Stockholm hotel followed by check-out, with luggage carried through to the evening train.

Gamla Stan guided walking tour

A guided walk through Stockholm's medieval core, taking in the Royal Palace, Stortorget square, the Nobel Prize Museum, the Old Town Runestone and Riddarhuset.

Ferry to Djurgarden

The public ferry across to the island of Djurgarden, giving a waterside view of the old Naval Base, the Nordic Museum, the Viking Museum and the Museum of Wrecks.

Vasa Museum

Skip-the-line entry and a guided visit to the Vasa, the 64-gun warship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628 and was raised almost intact in 1961 - the only preserved 17th-century ship in the world.

SJ overnight sleeper train, Stockholm to Lulea

Evening boarding of the SJ night train north from Stockholm Central to Lulea, roughly 14 hours in a sleeper compartment. The service typically departs around 21:55 and arrives late the following morning.

Arrival in Lulea, road transfer to Kiruna

Arrival in Lulea off the overnight train, then a road transfer roughly 340 km north-west to Kiruna, Sweden's northernmost town.

Check in at Kiruna hotel, rest

Check-in at the Kiruna hotel with time to rest before the late aurora excursion.

Transfer to Abisko National Park

Evening road transfer from Kiruna roughly 95 km west to Abisko National Park.

Aurora Sky Station Cable Car Experience

A scenic chairlift ride up Mount Nuolja to the renowned Aurora Sky Station. Known as one of the best Northern Lights viewing spots due to its unique microclimate. Offers panoramic views over Abisko National Park and Lake Torneträsk, day or night.

Aurora Borealis Viewing at Abisko Aurora Sky Station

Ascend to the renowned Abisko Aurora Sky Station, situated in one of the world's best locations for Aurora Borealis viewing due to its unique microclimate and minimal light pollution. Witness the Northern Lights dancing across the sky in spectacular fashion from this elevated vantage point.

Overnight in Kiruna

Slow morning, check out

A late start after the aurora night, with check-out from the Kiruna hotel.

Visit the Ice Hotel

Tour the world-famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, an architectural marvel sculpted entirely from ice and snow harvested from the Torne River. Marvel at intricate ice art installations, ice-carved suites, and the magical ambiance of this legendary frozen structure.

Road transfer Kiruna to Rovaniemi

Road transfer east across the Swedish-Finnish border to Rovaniemi, about 380 km on the E45 and E8 via Pajala and Kolari. Finland is one hour ahead of Sweden.

Check in at Rovaniemi hotel

Overnight in Rovaniemi

Breakfast at hotel

Guided Tour to Santa Village

Join a guided visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, exploring its festive attractions and learning about the legend of Father Christmas. A magical experience for visitors of all ages.

Husky Safari Ride Through Arctic Landscapes

Mush your own team of energetic Siberian huskies through breathtaking Arctic scenery on an exhilarating dog-sled safari. This iconic Lapland experience combines adrenaline with stunning winter wilderness vistas.

Reindeer Farm Visit

Step into the daily life of a traditional Lappish reindeer farm and learn about reindeer herding culture from local Sámi or Finnish farmers. Get up close with these iconic Arctic animals in their natural winter environment.

Northern Lights Quest with Expert Local Guide

Embark on a 4-hour guided expedition into the Arctic darkness in search of the spectacular Aurora Borealis, led by an experienced local guide who knows the best vantage points. Learn about the science and folklore of the Northern Lights while chasing this natural wonder.

Overnight in Rovaniemi

Drive to Ranua Wildlife Park

Check-out and a road transfer roughly 80 km south of Rovaniemi to Ranua.

Explore Ranua Zoo

Discover Finland's only Arctic zoo, home to native Nordic wildlife including polar bears, wolverines, lynx, and Arctic foxes in their natural habitat setting. A family-friendly outing offering close encounters with some of the world's most fascinating cold-climate animals.

Transfer to Arctic SnowHotel, Sinetta

Transfer north to Sinetta, in the forest outside Rovaniemi, where the Arctic SnowHotel and its glass igloos stand.

Arctic SnowHotel & ice bar

A walk through the snow hotel's carved corridors, themed snow rooms and ice bar, all rebuilt each winter.

Glass igloo night

A night in a heated glass-roofed igloo, built so the aurora can be watched from bed without stepping outside.

Check out, transfer to Kemi

Check-out from the glass igloo and a road transfer roughly 140 km south-west to Kemi on the Gulf of Bothnia.

Icebreaker Cruise on the Gulf of Bothnia

Board a powerful icebreaker ship and cruise through the frozen Gulf of Bothnia for a truly unique Arctic maritime experience. Guests can walk on the sea ice and even float in the frozen water wearing a special survival suit.

Experience floating in the icy sea wearing a survival suit.

A thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience floating effortlessly in a frozen Arctic lake. Wear a specialized thermal survival suit that keeps you warm and safely buoyant on the icy water. A unique adrenaline rush that lets you literally float atop the winter wilderness.

Transfer to Oulu, check in

Road transfer south from Kemi to Oulu, roughly 105 km, followed by hotel check-in.

Check out, Oulu day tour

Oulu Market Square & Toripolliisi

Oulu's waterfront Market Square, with the bronze Toripolliisi (Market Policeman) statue, the red wooden market hall and the old riverside salt storehouses now converted to restaurants.

Oulu Cathedral

The city's Lutheran cathedral, rebuilt in neoclassical style after the great fire of 1822, with Finland's oldest surviving portrait hanging inside.

Hupisaaret island park & frozen seashore

The chain of small islands and canals in the Oulu river delta, laid out as a city park, with walks out to the frozen edge of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Overnight Santa Claus Train, Oulu to Helsinki

Evening boarding of the VR Santa Claus night train south to Helsinki, roughly 11 hours in a sleeper compartment.

Arrive Helsinki, bag drop at hotel

Early-morning arrival at Helsinki Central off the night train.

Ferry to Tallinn

The ferry across the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn, about 2 hours on the faster sailings. Several operators run the route with up to fifteen crossings a day.

Toompea Hill

The limestone hill above Tallinn that holds the Estonian parliament and the oldest part of the Old Town, historically the seat of the nobility.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral on Toompea, completed in 1900 during the Tsarist era and the most ornate church in the city.

Kohtuotsa viewing platform

The terrace on the edge of Toompea giving the classic view over the red roofs and spires of the lower Old Town out to the harbour.

Town Hall Square & the city walls

The medieval market square framed by the 13th-century Town Hall, and the surviving stretches of Tallinn's city wall with its round defensive towers.

Evening ferry back to Helsinki

The return sailing across the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki in the evening.

Breakfast and check out

Final breakfast at the Helsinki hotel followed by check-out.

Visit Senate Square, Old Market Hall, Helsinki Cathedral and Esplanadi Park

Explore Helsinki's most beloved central attractions, from the magnificent neoclassical Helsinki Cathedral and stately Senate Square to the historic Old Market Hall and the elegant tree-lined Esplanadi Park. A comprehensive introduction to the character and culture of the Finnish capital.

Transfer to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Transfer to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for the onward flight, concluding the tour.