Finland: Lapland & Northern Lights and R 25 000 off!
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Did you know that Finland is the happiest country in the world? Fill up your happiness metre with the most magical journey from the bottom to the top of Finland as you experience a truly unique 7-day escapade to this winter wonderland!
Please note that the cost is indicative only and depends on the availability of flights (Turkish Airlines) and accommodation (Hotel Kamp in Helsinki and the Arctic Light Hotel in Rovaniemi) at the time of booking.
Items not included in the current costing can be added, depending your specific requirements.
Nedbank Private Wealth clients are entitled to a further R 25 000 discount when paying with your NPW Amex or Visa card.
Helsinki
Relax and explore
Upon arrival in the Finnish southern capital of Helsinki, your guide will meet you at the airport and you will transfer to the historic and lavish 5-star Hotel Kämp, originally opened in 1887. Here you can spend the rest of the day settling in and exploring the area at your leisure or choose from optional activities such as an intriguing gin-tasting experience, a ferry ride over to the 18th-century fortress in Suomelina, or a dinner at one of six Michelin Star restaurants in the city
STAYING AT:
Finland - Hotel Kämp
City exploration
Distinctive architecture
The next day begins with a full morning tour of Helsinki, taking you from the Chapel of Silence and the Temppeliaukio or ‘Rock’ Church to contrasting contemporary sights illustrating the distinctive architecture, promenades and landscapes of the city. And from the bustling city, we fly north to the remote, inimitable Lapland region – where daylight is scarce and winter is cherished. The next four days allow you to fully immerse yourself in Rovaniemi, the authentic capital of the region and a world of its own. Your base will be the Apukka Resort, located between two lakes in a country aptly nicknamed ‘the land of the thousand lakes’.
Wonders of Nature
Activities to enjoy
Positioned perfectly to enjoy the impeccable nature that surrounds you and experience activities unique to this part of the country, your first day begins with an exciting dog-sledding adventure and ends with a hunt for the coveted scenes of the Northern Lights. Over the next three days here, you will have dinner at the iconic Ice Restaurant, newly carved each year for a constantly changing appearance; go ice fishing on a frozen lake; ride a snowmobile through the snowy wilderness; and cross the Arctic Circle to visit the official residence of Santa Claus and his reindeers for an enchantingly festive experience. Leaving Finland after all of this will feel like waking up from a fairytale-like dream!
Includes
- Return economy class air tickets for Johannesburg to Helsinki on Turkish Airlines
- Accommodation (1 night Helsinki, 5 nights Rovaniemi) with breakfast
- Return Flights from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Excludes
- Transfers
- Excursions of choice
- Visas (if applicable)
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- All items of a personal nature (e.g. gifts, mini bar etc.)
- Porterage
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
