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The Arctic journey winds through Finnish Lapland's Arctic Snowhotel, Sweden's UNESCO-listed Gammelstad Church Town, and Norway's MACK Brewery in Tromso. Visitors meet Sami reindeer herders, hunt Northern Lights in Abisko National Park, and visit Santa's hometown of Rovaniemi. Includes 7 breakfasts and traditional lunch in a Sami village.
Duration 8 days Destinations Finland, Sweden, Norway Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,520
5% Off- US$4,294You save $226
Rovaniemi Winter Experience
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Was very helpful when activities were canceled and changed by the weather. A group meal would be recommended to help break ice.”
Ricky, traveled in November 2024
Rovaniemi serves as your base for Lapland adventures, including Santa Claus Village, husky safaris, and optional visits to Arktikum Museum. The 4-night stay at Sokos Vaakuna Hotel includes daily breakfast, guided Aurora hunting, and a 2-hour snowmobile adventure. Average traveler age is 40, with 4.8/5 guide ratings.
Duration 5 days Destinations Rovaniemi Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Italian, French, Spanish Operator V.O.S – Vision of Scandinavia From
5% Off- US$1,246
Lapland Winter Adventure
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I had a wonderful time on my Lapland Winter Adventure, as arranged by Arif, out of Carisa Travel.”
Judith, traveled in January 2023
The Arctic adventure features immersive experiences including Bothnian Sea icebreaker cruise, husky sledding through frozen forests, and Northern Lights viewing near Rovaniemi. Guests stay in 4-star hotels, enjoy traditional Sami culture at reindeer farms, and visit Santa's Village at the Arctic Circle.
Duration 6 days Destinations Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kalix Age Range 6 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Carisa Travel Group From
5% Off- US$3,192
Scandinavian Northern Lights (9 Days)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The overall experience was greatly enhanced, creating lasting memories for all involved.”
Lissette, traveled in February 2024
Duration 9 days Destinations Helsinki, Ivalo, Saariselka, Rovaniemi, Lulea, Kiruna, Stockholm Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Trafalgar From
5% Off- US$3,659+$751 upfront costs
This intimate 5-day winter escape costs approx. $430 per day. Accommodations alternate between Santa Claus Hotel and premium glass igloos, featuring Aurora alarms for Northern Light spotting. Visitors guide husky teams through pristine snow, visit Santa Claus Village across the Arctic Circle, and savor traditional Lappish cuisine at Restaurant Arctic Eye.
Duration 5 days Destinations Rovaniemi Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator V.O.S – Vision of Scandinavia From
5% Off- US$2,122
What people love about Lapland Tours
- Rovaniemi Winter Experience
Great tour. We had a fantastic time as there was plenty of fun experiences as well as time to rest and relax.
- Rovaniemi Winter Experience
The activities are nice and our guide Alain was very helpful. Nice tour, I recommend
- Rovaniemi Winter Experience
Overall the tour was good. we paid to update our room as we wanted a view of the river. The hotel was very good, meals were excellent. We booked an ENGLISH speaking tour. Aurora our guide did speak english but because there were 34 of the 36 people in our group did not. there were 18 spanish and 17 french speaking only! So had no opportunity to converse with others on our tour. At times we felt left out and lonely. we were very disappointed with this aspect of the tour. Especially when it came to instructions with snow mobile, didn't get to hear any english, so my confidence was low and ended up stopping after a short while , and not driving snow mobile, but got in sleigh pulled by Instructor. The husky and reindeer rides were fantastic , the highlight of our trip. The farms were interesting and well kept. The 5 hrs dropped off at Santa Village was too long . we ended up finding our bus and sitting there for an hour or so. Would have nice to be given option of a shorted time. The thermal clothing at Safartica was poor. The items were very used and not at all comfortable. I only ended up using the overalls, and my own boots, balaclava, socks, scarf and mittens. I would not recommend them. Over all we had a great time , but unsure if we would recommend the tour with others.
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Winter exploration in Lapland really opens up when you head into the remote Arctic areas around Inari and Kilpisjärvi. Our travelers love sleeping out in genuine Arctic conditions while looking for the Northern Lights - it's a proper adventure because you're actually living in the elements, not just viewing them from a hotel window. There's this excellent tour that combines staying in an ice hotel with visits to Sami villages where you'll pick up traditional survival skills that people have used here for generations. TourRadar customers keep telling us how much they enjoy the mix of hiking through birch forests that suddenly give way to wide-open tundra views, then spending evenings with cameras ready for the aurora. We've also got this great three-country route that takes you across Finland, Sweden and Norway - you'll stay in wilderness cabins tucked away from everything and get to know the local ways of life that make each area unique.
See all Explorer toursExplore a wide diversity of partially guided tours through Lapland. We have 52 adventures that vary from 3 days to 8 days. With the greatest number of departures in March, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Partially Guided toursExplore a wide diversity of northern lights tours through Lapland. We have 51 adventures that vary from 3 days to 9 days. With the greatest number of departures in February, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Northern Lights toursSelect from our extensive range of 38 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Lapland with our expert guides leading the way.
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All three operators bring something unique to the table - Intrepid has really nailed the small group format that works well for different age groups traveling together. At Timetravels Ltd, Uuno in particular gets mentioned a lot by our customers who love his energy and quick responses, though some mentioned the bus rides could feel long and they wished for more time at each stop. If you're thinking of going solo, quite a few of our travelers have had great experiences with Carisa Travel, where Arif gets high marks for keeping everyone in the loop and running things smoothly. The interesting thing about Intrepid's approach is how they've managed to create tours that work just as well for 20-somethings as they do for mature travelers - no small feat in group travel. With Timetravels Ltd, it's actually pretty telling that Uuno gets called out by name so often in the feedback; good guides can make a real difference. The only real issues that come up are practical ones like those bus times and activity scheduling. Carisa Travel seems to have found their sweet spot with solo travelers, which makes sense given Arif's strong communication style.
- 4.5 (5 reviews)
"The itinerary in Rovaniemi had several inconsistencies with the real bookings, making difficult for me to trust what was correct and create stress during vacation. My check out of the Igloo hotel was at 8am, but actually was no needed to be so early since the real time booking for Husky adventure was at noon instead of the morning, At same time i learn that the hotel in the city was reserved also for the same night as the Igloo hotel, makes me wonder if that night was double charged. The New years dinner was very confusing, because was reserved under Clarisa travel agency and was not clear the names of the persons also that we were not actually together, so the service start late because they were waiting for everyone to arrived.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 66h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $774
- 4.5 (104 reviews)
"The itinerary was very practical noting the harshness of the weather. The program and activities were well planned. Though, we did not see the Northern Lights, all the other activities exceeded my expectations. A great experience. Aurora, our VOS guide was extremely helpful, especially in sorting out and in coping with my delayed baggage & delayed flight.
- Tours
- 6 tours
- Age range
- 12 to 80 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 38h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $432
- 4.5 (3,070 reviews)
"I have no complaint except for one incident, which was taken care of. The reason I'm sharing it is so it doesn't happen to the next customer. We were scheduled for a 2h husky safari from 14:00-16:30. From your office we we're scheduled for a transfer at 16:45 to Arctic Snow Hotel. Their wasn't enough time between so we were without a transfer to our hotel. We called ahead but they didn't wait. Our sweet tour guide drove us to the hotel and helped us arrange a new dinner reservations for a later time. Other then that everything was great.
- Tours
- 7 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $430
Lapland tours for every type of group
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Group
72 tours in LaplandExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Lapland. We have 72 adventures that vary from 3 days to 9 days. With the greatest number of departures in March, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
28 tours in LaplandVisit Lapland with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities.
Private / Personalized
32 tours in LaplandPrivate tours in Lapland give you room to really customize the experience. One popular choice includes nights in a premium glass igloo - perfect for watching the Northern Lights from your bed - plus husky sledding and excellent meals at Restaurant Arctic Eye. Another route takes you through Finnish and Swedish Lapland where local Sami guides share their reindeer herding traditions, and you stay in wilderness lodges with private saunas. The Helsinki-Arctic combo starts in the capital before taking the overnight train to Rovaniemi for husky mushing and aurora hunting. Near Kemi, you can join the Sampo Icebreaker cruise and even take a dip in the Arctic Ocean wearing special survival suits. For total privacy, the new Aurora glass cabins at Muotka Wilderness Lodge come with their own saunas and huge windows for Northern Lights viewing.
Top Lapland travel itineraries to fit your plans
Seven days lets you really get to know Lapland's wilderness and local life. Our most popular week-long route starts in Helsinki before heading north to Rovaniemi, with nights split between glass igloos and ice hotels - our travelers love telling us about sleeping under stars in those -5°C rooms. Another great option takes you through Saariselkä where local Sami guides teach you survival skills, and you'll try cross-country skiing, husky sledding and other winter activities. TourRadar customers mention how well these tours balance active outdoor time with cultural experiences, especially enjoying the Arctic Ocean swims followed by traditional saunas. If you prefer going at your own speed, the self-drive tour lets you explore Kemi's ice breaker ship and stay in remote wilderness cottages along your route.
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Solo travelers can explore Lapland without spending too much, and the winter adventure through Saariselkä gets great feedback from people traveling alone. You'll stay in well-equipped cottages with saunas - perfect for meeting other travelers, and the guides make sure nobody feels left out. There's also a popular three-country tour through Finland, Sweden and Norway where you can learn cross-country skiing and try ice fishing. Our solo travelers often mention how much they enjoy the smaller group sizes and sharing those Northern Lights moments with new friends. Some tours include photography sessions where guides help you get those aurora shots just right.
For couples, the Tales of Lapland tour includes two nights in a premium glass igloo - perfect for watching the Northern Lights together from your bed. You'll enjoy 3-course dinners at the Arctic Eye restaurant with panoramic views, and the private husky safaris are especially popular with couples. Another option starts in Helsinki before taking you north on an overnight train for reindeer sledding and aurora hunting. Over in Swedish Lapland, you can walk on frozen seas after an icebreaker cruise and stay in cozy wilderness hotels. Our couples particularly enjoy the Finnish sauna experiences followed by traditional fireside dinners.
Young adults after real winter action will find proper Arctic adventures here. The Northern Scandinavia winter tour covers three countries, including a night in an ice hotel and hands-on bread-baking in Swedish Lapland. You'll get to know Sami culture directly and search for Northern Lights in Abisko National Park. The Finnish Lapland winter skills tour teaches you snowshoeing through snow-covered forests and cross-country skiing with local experts. There's plenty of free time to check out places like Tromsø's craft breweries or try extra activities like ice climbing. Our younger travelers really enjoy mixing outdoor challenges with cultural experiences and meeting other adventure-minded people from around the world.
Seniors can choose from well-organized tours that blend comfort with real Lapland experiences. Starting in Helsinki, you'll get guided city walks before taking comfortable overnight trains north. The Lapland hotels are chosen for good activity access, and guides know how to adjust the pace for different ability levels. Our older travelers particularly enjoy the reindeer farm visits and cultural museums where they learn about local traditions. Some tours include glass igloo stays with proper heating and good facilities, making Northern Lights viewing comfortable even in winter. Senior guests often mention how much they appreciate the smooth transfers and clear communication throughout their Arctic trip.
If you're planning a family trip to Lapland, several tours work really well with kids. The week-long Rovaniemi winter tour hits that sweet spot between structured activities and free time - our TourRadar customers mention this balance repeatedly. The kids get particularly excited about feeding reindeer their favorite lichen at the farm visits. Over in the Apukka area, you can spend 7 days either in ice rooms or glass igloos, and parents tell us the husky sledding is always the favorite part. The guides are excellent at helping everyone feel safe with the dogs. Taking the Santa Express overnight train adds extra magic, and crossing the Arctic Circle becomes one of those special family moments. Some tours take you to Ranua Wildlife Park where you can watch polar bears and other Arctic animals in their natural setting.
Solo Travelers84 tours All tours for Solo Travelers- Couples54 tours
- Seniors (50+)28 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit Lapland
- Spring 2025
Witness the snow melt and nature awaken. It's an ideal time for ice fishing and late-season skiing, thanks to fewer tourists and milder weather.
- March 2025 popular 76 tours
- 21 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
See the russet colors of fall foliage. It's the perfect time for berry picking and viewing the early Northern Lights in milder temperatures.
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter tours in Lapland offer distinct experiences across Finland, Sweden and also Norway. Our most popular tour mixes traditional log cabins with glass igloo stays where you can watch the Northern Lights right from your bed while staying warm. TourRadar customers love the husky safaris - you'll learn to drive your own dog sled team through snowy forests. Another well-loved tour takes you to Inari, 120km above the Arctic Circle, for snowshoeing with local guides and visits to a Green Key certified husky farm. For real cultural immersion, there's a tour in Swedish Lapland where you'll bake bread in the historic Gammelstad Church Town and spend time with reindeer herding families. The fifth most booked winter option combines ice fishing, snowmobile rides and a unique experience breaking ice on the Sampo Icebreaker cruise near Kemi.
- January 2025 57 tours
- February 2025 popular 70 tours
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