Scandinavia Itineraries: SC37

The Ravishing Rovaniemi (Summer)

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Day 01: Rovaniemi

Arrive Rovaniemi Airport & transfer to Hotel & Check-in. The rest of the day is kept free for leisure. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Day 02: Rovaniemi • Rovaniemi City tour and Santa Claus village

Throughout this trip, you will tour the capital of Lapland with its most significant city-scape landmarks with your knowledgeable guide. We start by going to the highest point in Rovaniemi, at the peak of Ounasvaara, to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rovaniemi city which is fantastic for photography. Next, we stop by an iconic symbol of Rovaniemi, the Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge. Heading north to Santa Claus Village is where you will find the legend himself. Make sure to check out Santa’s Post Office for its one-of-a-kind Christmas special service! Receive your certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle at this border. After lunch in Santa Claus village we continue our trip to the Arktikum Museum, where you could learn all about the arctic and Lapland’s nature, wildlife, history, etc. and even have fun learning by touching! Last but not least, your guide will drive you around the city and visit the designs from the most famous Finnish Architect – Mr. Alvar Aalto. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Day 03: Rovaniemi • Visit Ranua Zoo & Sauna and River Swimming

Morning proceed to enjoy the Ranua Zoo: See over 50 species of arctic animals including the rare polar bears along the wonderful 2,5km walking trail at Ranua zoo. Among the 200 animals there, see top predators such as the lynx, brown bears, wolves, arctic fox, wolverines, river otters, snow owls, and much more! Check out big herbivores like the musk ox and European moose among others. Spend time finding the hiding and camouflaged little cuties such as the minks and stoats. Be sure to be on time for the feeding hours for various animals! After enjoying the traditional Finnish buffet lunch in restaurant, your guide will take you to a closer encounter with Lapland’s VIP animals—the reindeer and huskies. Evening proceed to enjoy the Sauna & Arctic River Swimming: Enjoy this healthy cultural experience of the floating sauna and arctic river swimming. Although the local Finns do the sauna naked, to the relief for the shy ones, wearing a swimsuit or a towel is allowed. The Finns also go swimming naked especially if the area is private enough like this location. We dare you to feel, be refreshed, and experience complete bodily freedom during this hot and cold combination of the sauna and nature’s cold waters. Go back and forth between hot and cold like the locals do for as many times during your allotted times. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Day 04: Rovaniemi • Midnight Sun Hiking to Korouoma Canyon

Korouoma canyon is millions of years old fracture valley in the bedrock. At the center of the valley, it forms a magnificent gorge that drops over 100 meters below its surrounding terrain. It is the main place for ice climbing in the winter but offers much beauty throughout all seasons. The natural phenomenon midnight sun will add to those already stunning views of Lappish landscapes the colors all night long. With its 5km trail, the hiking is easy and relaxing. Be on the lookout for wild animals and floral life! Those unique moments of sunset and sunrise while hiking in the canyon will be captured by our professional photographers. Overnight in Rovaniemi.

Day 05: Rovaniemi • Amethyst Mine & National Park

Today proceed to enjoy the Jewels of Lapland: Amethyst Mine & National Park. Experience excavating or mining your own amethyst gem and learn about all the stone’s mythical and magical properties of the Shamans. Located about 120km away from Rovaniemi city, Lampivaara is also within the Arctic Circle and has its own unique scenery with its primitive virgin forest. You will get onto the top of Lampivaara to enter the Amethyst mine. The view from the mine are breath taking. Expect to hear real stories such as history, legends of the crystal and the ancient mountain from the Amethyst mine tour. Return to Rovaniemi. Overnight in Rovaniemi

Day 06: Depart Rovaniemi

Today check-out from the hotel & transfer to the Rovaniemi airport to take your flight back home.