Winter Journey from Rovaniemi to Tromsø

DAY 3: JOURNEY TO LEVI (B, L, D)

Enjoy a Husky Sleigh Ride Safari

Today, as you will be travelling farther north, you will visit a small husky farm on the way. This is a great chance to discover in more depth the job of a musher, how they train their dog teams to run long distances and some other aspects of their daily lifestyle. The visit of the kennel will also give you the opportunity to test your mushing skills. You will be introduced to your own dogs and sleigh, while the musher will teach you some basic safety instructions how to lead them. Once ready, you will embark for a fantastic  safari through the beautiful and untouched snowy landscapes of Lapland. This a thrilling experience and an arctic must-do that we strongly recommend when one visits the Nordics! After the safari, you may spend some more time to cuddle the dogs and take photos with them (they are very photogenic!).

Trip to Levi & Visit of Samiland Museum

After this memorable safari, you will warm your stomach with a filling lunch at a restaurant on the way to Levi. As you are heading to your destination, you will soon see the impressive fell of Levi. It is not a coincidence if Levi is the most popular Finnish ski resort!

Levi also marks the border into the Northern part of Lapland. You will then have the chance to visit the Samiland Museum and learn about the Sami culture, the indigenous people of the North. The indoor and outdoor exhibitions of the Museum display informative boards, artefacts and traditional buildings to give you a great insight of Sami lifestyle, mythology, language and many other aspects of their culture.

Private Northern Lights Hunting Tour*

In the evening, your guide will take you for a Northern Light Hunting Tour. You will be driven away from the town of Levi and its light pollution, to find great locations with open views to the north. The aurora excursion will also give your guide the opportumity to explain in more details this fantastic polar phenomenon and tell you some mythology associated with the Northern Lights.

Accommodation in twin room with dinner in Levi.

*Based on the weather forecasts and the aurora predictions, you may decide together with your guide to re-schedule the Northern Lights Hunting Tours included in this package to some other nights that are more promising.

DAY 4: PALLAS TO KILPISJÄRVI (B, S, D)

Private Ice-Fishing on Pallasjärvi

Enjoy a very local activity in the middle of a fabulous landscape! Not only ice-fishing is a fun way to catch your lunch, but it is certainly one of the best ways to properly experience the silence and peacefulness that reign in the Arctic. Like many locals who practice ice-fishing during their free time, you will learn how to drill your own hole through the thick ice and drop your fishing line in the clean waters.

But the success of a good ice-fisher also depends on the spot they choose. Pallasjärvi is an immense relaxing lake that offers a stunning view to the high summits of the Pallastunturi National Park. The scenery, combined with its fishing opportunities, make it an ideal place for ice-fishing parties! A snack lunch around the fire and hot drinks will be prepared by your guide to warm you up if you feel cold. And if you catch a fish of a decent size, your guide will gladly add it to the menu!

Trip to Kilpisjärvi

Relax and enjoy a nice drive to Enontekiö and the extreme limit of Finland. As you head farther north to the Norwegian border, you could already see some major changes in thesurrounding  landscapes: the toundra is slowly replacing the Taiga forest, the hills and fells are becoming high mountains….

You will get some free time in the village of Kilpisjärvi where your hotel is located (accommodation in twin room with dinner). If the weather is good in the evening, you may even decide with your guide to go for a Northern Lights trip around the area.

DAY 5: KILPISJÄRVI (B, S, D)

Private Snowshoe Trip to Saana

With its specific shape, Saana is the iconic fell (1029m) of Kilpisjärvi and a great location appreciated by all nature-lovers. Your guide will take you for a memorable snowshoe hike to the top or around the fell. Depending on your condition, you may chose between two alternative routes: a more challenging hike to the top of Saana fell, or a gentle walk to the lake at the bottom.

Snowmobile Safari to the Three-Country Border

Get ready for another thrilling experience! This time, you will explore the strict nature reserve of Malla, driving your own snowmobile. During the safari, you will drive through pure untouched nature and reach a world-famous point: the triple border between Sweden, Norway and Finland!

Private Northern Lights Hunting Tour*

In the evening, your guide will take you for a second Northern Light Hunting Tour. You will try to get away as much as possible from the light pollutions emitted by roads and villages, and find promising locations to spot the Northern Lights. Considering the latitude where Kilpisjärvi is located, the chance of spotting Northern Lights is higher than in Southern Lapland.

*Based on the weather forecasts and the aurora predictions, you may decide together with your guide to re-schedule the Northern Lights Hunting Tours included in this package to some other nights that are more promising.  

DAY 6: KILPISJÄRVI TO TROMSø (B, L, D)

Private Trip around the Fjords

It is time to say goodbye to Finland, as you enter the gate formed by the Norwegian mountains. The route to Tromsø is usually not very long, but depending on the snow conditions, your guide will happily make some detours and take smaller roads to show you the impressive fjords created by the ocean. Fjords are a picturesque symbol of the Norwegian landscapes and something that one should not miss when visiting Norway.

Free time in Tromsø 

Welcome to “the little paris of the North”! Whether you prefer to stroll through its port city centre, or seek to gain height with its famous cable car (fjellheisen), Tromsø will offer you a last relaxing and romantic afternoon to conclude your wonderful odyssey. Accommodation in twin rooms with dinner.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE FROM TROMSø (B)

Private Transfer to Tromsø Airport

Tromsø is one of the most important airports in the North and has many connections with major destinations, including Oslo. Transfer to the airport will be arranged based on your flight departure time so you can peacefully enjoy your last moments in the city.

Note: the program can be extended one extra day and night to include a whale-watching trip.