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Rovaniemi & Lapland in 6 Days: Aurora Hunts, Huskies & a Glass Igloo
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Day-by-Day Breakdown
Welcome to Lapland. You land at Rovaniemi Airport, just above the Arctic Circle, and are driven to your hotel in town, about 20 minutes away. In midwinter it may already be dark when you arrive; the sun barely rises in December. Settle in, change into warm layers and rest for a few hours.
Once it is properly dark, you head straight back out. The first night is deliberately an aurora night: a heated sleigh towed behind a snowmobile carries you about 30 minutes to the top of a fell, well clear of the city glow, where there is nothing to do but watch the sky and wait. On a clear night with good activity, the Northern Lights ripple green across the sky above the snow-covered forest.
At a glance: Time needed: ~3 hrs aurora tour · Travel: ~20 min airport transfer, ~30 min to the fell · Pace: Easy
Schedule
• Arrival: Meet at Rovaniemi Airport and transfer to your hotel, about 20 min.
• Afternoon: Check in (early check-in is not included). Rest and get your warm layers ready.
• Evening: Dinner in town before the tour (own cost).
• Night (around 8:00–9:00 PM): Snowmobile-drawn sleigh aurora hunting tour to a fell top, about 3 hrs in total, with thermal clothing and boots provided.
Travel for the day
• Rovaniemi Airport → hotel ~20 min by private transfer.
• Hotel → fell ~30 min by heated sleigh behind a snowmobile, and back.
Tips & what to carry
• The Northern Lights depend on clear skies and solar activity; sightings cannot be guaranteed. Lapland's aurora season runs roughly from late August to early April.
• Wear thermal base layers under the overalls provided, plus woollen socks, a hat and gloves.
• Phone batteries drain fast in the cold; keep them in an inside pocket and carry a power bank.
• For aurora photos, use your phone's night mode or a tripod with a long exposure.
Overnight: Rovaniemi
Note: Hotels shown are indicative. Final hotels are confirmed in the same category once your travel dates are fixed, and dates can affect the overall price.
After breakfast you meet the huskies, who will already be howling with excitement when you arrive. You ride in a traditional sleigh as the team pulls you through the snowy forest on a 20 or 30-minute safari from Rovaniemi, with a stop for photos along the way. Afterwards you warm up with a hot drink and cookies before returning to the hotel.
Rest in the afternoon, because the evening is another aurora night. The Northern Lights chase tour goes wherever the sky looks clearest, visiting remote viewpoints away from the lights of town. You wait by a traditional fire with complimentary snacks, and the guides keep watch on the forecasts and the horizon to give you the best chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
At a glance: Time needed: ~2–3 hrs husky safari, ~3–4 hrs aurora chase · Travel: Short drives from Rovaniemi · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and pickup for the husky farm.
• Late morning: Husky sleigh safari, 20 or 30 min, then hot drink and cookies, about 2–3 hrs including transfers.
• Noon / Afternoon: Lunch on your own (own cost) and rest at the hotel.
• Evening: Dinner in town (own cost).
• Night: Northern Lights chase tour to remote viewpoints, with campfire and snacks, about 3–4 hrs.
Travel for the day
• Hotel → husky farm and aurora viewpoints by tour vehicle, usually 20–60 min each way.
Tips & what to carry
• Do not feed or touch the huskies without asking the musher first.
• The sleigh ride is cold; cover your face with a scarf or balaclava.
• Sit in the sleigh for photos; standing is not allowed while moving.
• Take an afternoon nap; aurora chases can run past midnight.
Overnight: Rovaniemi
After breakfast you are picked up at 10:00 AM for a guided tour of Santa Claus Village, about 15 minutes north of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. The highlight for most families is meeting Santa Claus himself in his office, a warm, unhurried visit that even adults enjoy.
You also visit Santa's main post office, where letters arrive from all over the world and you can send a card home with a special Arctic Circle postmark, and cross the white line that marks the Arctic Circle. There is time for lunch and to browse the shops for Lapland crafts and souvenirs before you return to Rovaniemi. The tour lasts about four to five hours.
At a glance: Time needed: ~4–5 hrs tour · Travel: ~15 min each way · Pace: Easy
Schedule
• Morning (10:00 AM): Breakfast and pickup for Santa Claus Village with your guide.
• Late morning: Meet Santa Claus, about 30 min including the queue, and visit Santa's post office.
• Noon: Cross the Arctic Circle line. Lunch in the village (own cost).
• Afternoon: Shopping in the village, then return to the hotel around 2:30–3:00 PM.
• Evening: Free. Dinner in town (own cost).
• Optional: Reindeer sleigh rides or SantaPark (paid locally).
Travel for the day
• Hotel → Santa Claus Village ~15 min by tour vehicle, and back.
Tips & what to carry
• Photos with Santa are taken by his team and sold separately; personal photos are usually not allowed inside.
• Post cards early in the day so they get the Arctic Circle postmark; they can be timed to arrive at Christmas.
• Queues to meet Santa are longest in December; arrive early.
• Paths in the village can be icy; wear boots with good grip.
Overnight: Rovaniemi
After breakfast you leave at 9:00 AM for Ranua Wildlife Park, about one to one and a half hours south of Rovaniemi through snowy forest. This is the northernmost zoo in the world, home to over 60 species of Arctic and northern wild animals living in natural surroundings.
The walk starts with the birds, including owls and eagles, and then moves on to the polar animals: the polar bears are the star attraction, alongside brown bears, wolverines, lynx, moose, reindeer and Arctic foxes. Afterwards you have lunch of traditional Lapland food, and there is a stop at the Fazer chocolate shop to buy local sweets. The tour takes about five to six hours before you return to Rovaniemi.
At a glance: Time needed: ~2–3 hrs in the park · Travel: ~1–1.5 hrs each way by road · Pace: Moderate
Schedule
• Morning (9:00 AM): Breakfast and pickup; drive to Ranua, about 1–1.5 hrs.
• Late morning: Ranua Wildlife Park: birds first, then the polar animals, about 2–2.5 hrs on the trail.
• Noon: Traditional Lapland lunch (own cost).
• Afternoon: Fazer chocolate shop, then drive back to Rovaniemi, arriving around 2:30–3:00 PM.
• Evening: Free. Dinner in town (own cost).
Travel for the day
• Rovaniemi → Ranua ~1–1.5 hrs by tour vehicle, and back.
Tips & what to carry
• The park trail is about 3 km outdoors; dress in your warmest layers.
• Animals are most active in the morning and at feeding times.
• Fazer chocolates and liquorice make good, compact gifts for home.
• Carry a thermos or buy a hot drink at the park café between enclosures.
Overnight: Rovaniemi
After breakfast you check out of your Rovaniemi hotel and take the shuttle bus arranged by the resort from the city centre to your glass igloo, about 45 minutes away. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and enjoy the quiet of the forest.
The igloos have glass roofs, so you can lie in a warm bed and watch the sky for the Northern Lights, often with the snow-covered trees as the only frame. On a clear night it is one of the most special ways to see the aurora, without stepping outside in the cold. Glass igloo houses are in high demand and subject to availability, and prices vary by season, so please confirm details with your consultant.
At a glance: Time needed: Free day at the igloo · Travel: ~45 min shuttle · Pace: Easy
Schedule
• Morning: Breakfast and check out from your Rovaniemi hotel.
• Noon: Resort shuttle from the city centre to your glass igloo, about 45 min.
• Afternoon: Check in and settle in. Free to walk around the resort or relax.
• Evening: Dinner at the resort (own cost).
• Night: Aurora watching from your bed under the glass roof.
Travel for the day
• Rovaniemi city centre → glass igloo resort ~45 min by resort shuttle bus.
Tips & what to carry
• Pack a small overnight bag; igloos have limited space for large suitcases.
• Many resorts offer an aurora alarm call; ask at check-in.
• Glass roofs can frost or get covered in snow; the heating usually keeps them clear, but sightings are never guaranteed.
• Buy snacks and water in town before you leave; shops near the igloo resorts are few.
Overnight: Glass Igloo, Lapland
A last breakfast in the Lapland forest. Check out at your own pace and take a final walk in the snow if there is time before your transfer.
Your driver picks you up from the hotel for the transfer to Rovaniemi Airport, about 35 minutes away, for your flight home.
At a glance: Time needed: Free time, flight permitting · Travel: ~35 min airport transfer · Pace: Easy
Schedule
• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and check out (late check-out is not included).
• Departure: Transfer to Rovaniemi Airport, about 35 min, reaching 2–3 hrs before your flight.
Travel for the day
• Igloo resort → Rovaniemi Airport ~35 min by private transfer.
Tips & what to carry
• Return the thermal clothing and boots provided for tours before you leave.
• Rovaniemi Airport is small; allow extra time in snowy weather.
• Reindeer leather and Finnish design items are good souvenirs if you have space.
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