Helsinki & Rovaniemi Glass Igloo Stay

Finland's capital greets you with a distinctive character all of its own, a city shaped by the sea, the forest, and a culture that values simplicity, design, and the quiet pleasures of Nordic life. Settle into your hotel and take the rest of the day to find your bearings, whether that means a stroll along the harbour front, a visit to one of the city's celebrated cafes, or simply watching Helsinki life unfold around you.

In the morning, explore Helsinki on a small group walking tour that goes well beyond the surface of this fascinating city. A local guide leads the way through a carefully crafted route taking in Senate Square and the iconic Helsinki Cathedral, the lively harbour front and Market Square, the gilded domes of Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and the creative energy of the Design District, with hidden courtyards, tucked-away art spots, and lesser-known stories woven throughout. It is a city of layers, and today you begin to uncover them.

Make your own way to the airport for your flight north to Rovaniemi, the gateway to Finnish Lapland. On arrival, transfer to Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, your base for the next few nights. Nestled deep in the Arctic wilderness, the resort offers a truly unique way to experience Lapland, with glass igloos allowing you to fall asleep beneath the beauty of the Arctic sky.

This evening, head into the Lapland wilderness in search of the Northern Lights. With an expert guide, travel to carefully selected viewing locations, learn tips for photographing the aurora, and have photos taken to share afterwards. With luck, the lights may appear overhead, but whatever the conditions, the night delivers a memorable Arctic experience.

This morning, set out on a one-hour snowmobile safari through the Arctic wilderness, learning the basics of snowmobile driving as you glide across snowy landscapes. Pause along the way to enjoy hot drinks and the stillness of nature.

This evening, experience the quiet magic of Lapland on a traditional reindeer sleigh ride. Travel in a gentle reindeer caravan beneath the stars, with a chance of spotting the northern lights overhead. Afterwards, warm up by the fire with hot drinks and stories about reindeer and life in the Far North.

Another day, another adventure. Meet a team of eager Alaskan huskies and experience the thrill of mushing your own sled through snowy wilderness landscapes. After a safety briefing and driving instructions from an experienced musher, set out on a memorable husky safari, surrounded by silence and pristine Arctic nature. Back at the kennel, warm up by the campfire with hot drinks while learning more about the huskies and life as a musher.
Between activities, make the most of the resort itself and keep an eye on the skies as darkness falls.

After a final breakfast in the wilderness, a private transfer takes you onward. If you would like to extend your Arctic adventure or add nights in Helsinki on your return, we would be delighted to help with ideas.