The Northern Lights of Finland

Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, from Lapland to Helsinki, “Daughter of the Baltic.” Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savor the local cuisine in Helsinki’s restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local herder. Mush yourself to breakfast in your own Finnish sleigh and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland.

 

 

Trip includes: Airport Transfer, Roundtrip Airfare, Lodging, 12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners

 

Highlights: Helsinki, Helsinki Rock Church, Lapland Region, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, Santa's Home Visit, Reindeer Safari, Northern Lights Searches, Husky Safari, Overnight in Glass Igloo

 

For more information on this tour and to book online visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1437954

 

 

Important Tour Information:

Book Now rates valid until Apr 05, 2027, valid on air inclusive packages only.

 

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an onthe-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced twoand-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

 

Travel with an average of 24 people (maximum of 32).

 

The dog sledding activity requires you to be able to lower yourself into the sled. There will not be a professional musher and the experience requires being comfortable with leading the dog sled after a short tutorial. If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.

 

This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible due to Arctic terrain.

 

Some activities at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort may require advanced reservations. To reserve an activity ahead of your trip, you can book directly with the resort.

 

Because the northern lights are a winter event, you will be walking and waiting outdoors while looking for them. It is recommended that you wear sturdy, non-slip snow footwear and warm clothing including thermals, hat, scarf, and gloves. The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. Personal audio devices (headsets) are not included on this tour. Outdoor activities and structures are weather dependent and may be unavailable or rescheduled.

 

Outdoor activities in early November or April may vary depending on snowfall. If there is not enough snowfall, the husky safari will be substituted for a husky meet-and-greet and hike experience. The reindeer safari will be substituted with a horse-drawn carriage northern lights search.

 

*The northern lights are in the Northern Hemisphere from September through April and are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. As this tour is weather-dependent, sightings of the northern lights are not guaranteed.

 

**Finnish log cabins (small cabins) are equipped with 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed, a dining space, one bathroom (inclusive of sink, toilet and shower), private sauna, and private fireplace (firewood not included). Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.

 

***Glass igloos are equipped with a private shower, sauna, and a toilet. A privacy curtain lines the base of the bedroom inside the igloo. Overnights

in igloos may be on the first night or last night at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Glass igloos are around 269 square feet in size.

 

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.

 

Coaches that may not be lavatory-equipped may be used on this tour. In this case, stops are made during travel periods. To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour.

 

If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties. Please be advised, many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and conditions. Internal flights are required in order to participate on this tour and are included in the final price, quoted at time of booking.

 

Prepaid tipping is not available on our tours therefore payment of customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, hotel housekeepers, and cruise ship waitstaff should be handled individually when applicable during the course of your tour. Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.

 

Travel Requirements: Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

 

IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact. Collette will provide all necessary information, updates, and supporting documents for your travel requirements, including visa and Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs), if required, approximately 60-90 days prior to your departure. ETIAS visa waiver requirements are anticipated to begin during the last quarter of 2026, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

 

A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation.   Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the seat reduction date of March 29, 2027 are based upon availability. Final payment due by August 06, 2027. Deposits are refundable up until April 05, 2027.