There’s an undeniable sense of magic in the frozen wilderness and shifting skies of Lapland, from sleigh rides and meetings with Santa to inky night skies glowing with aurora borealis and Sami campfires. This luxury tour by Abercrombie & Kent ventures from Helsinki to Stockholm through the breathtaking Lapland scenery of northern Finland and Sweden, featuring snowmobiling, reindeer-sledding, and meaningful encounters with local people. Each night includes exclusive dining experiences with Arctic ingredients, set against a cloud-white landscape.travelstride.com

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Key Highlights

• Explore Porvoo, one of Finland’s oldest towns, and tour the festive family home of national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg.

• Snowshoe, ice fish, or take a polar plunge with Design Your Day experiences in Rovaniemi.

• Ride by snowmobile into the Finnish countryside to a rustic log chalet for gingerbread and stories by the fire.

• Visit a Finnish family in their private forest home to experience Lapland frontier life.

• In Swedish Lapland, try traditional Sami crafts beside a crackling fireplace.

• Tour Stockholm’s Skansen open-air museum and sparkling Christmas market.

• Small group size for intimate experiences, English-speaking Resident Tour Director, luxury accommodations, and immersive cultural encounters.

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive Helsinki, Finland Arrive in Helsinki, known for its political, intellectual, and cultural significance, with bays, inlets, and islands inviting exploration of cultural, dining, and shopping opportunities.

• Day 2: Helsinki | Capital City and Medieval Town Explore Helsinki’s Temppeliaukio Church, hewn into solid rock. Visit medieval Porvoo, one of Finland’s oldest towns, strolling through festive wooden shops and houses. Tour the home of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet.

• Day 3: Rovaniemi | The Heart of Finnish Lapland Fly to Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, known as Santa Claus’s realm. Activities include snowshoeing, ice fishing, or a polar plunge (Design Your Day options). Ride by snowmobile to a rustic log chalet for gingerbread decorating and stories by the fire.

• Day 4: Rovaniemi | Sleighing and Snowmobiling Visit a local reindeer farm, meet the family (seven generations), tour the farm, and take a reindeer sleigh ride through the forest. Participate in an Arctic snowmobile safari to a remote cabin for gingerbread decorating and local folklore.

• Day 5: Rovaniemi | A Taste of Frontier Living Visit Palovaara Farm, home to the Posio family since 1860, hosted by hunter and fisherman Jakko. Explore family history, enjoy a traditional lunch of game and foraged berries. Free time or visit Santa’s house with a guide (all-ages activity).

• Day 6: Swedish Lapland | Sami Traditions Cross into Swedish Lapland, visit a local family home to try traditional Sami crafts by a crackling fireplace. Enjoy a traditional Swedish Christmas lunch, then fly to Stockholm from Lulea.

• Day 7: Stockholm | One Last Holiday Toast Explore Stockholm on foot, including the medieval streets of Gamla Stan and the creative district of Sodermalm. Tour Skansen open-air museum and its sparkling Christmas market.

• Day 8: Depart Stockholm Depart from Stockholm after an unforgettable adventure.

What's Included

English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides

• Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers

• Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling

• Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service

• Internet Access

• Entrance Fees, Taxes, and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director

Pricing

Starting from $14,495 per person (double occupancy)

2025 Departure Dates

December 1, December 15, December 21. Contact us for 2026 dates.

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