Ice Breaker & Rovaniemi

Start your winter adventure in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Travel by overnight train to Kemi in Finnish Lapland and join a thrilling icebreaker cruise. Visit the SnowCastle area before travelling to Santa Claus' hometown Rovaniemi next to the Arctic Circle. Optional Glass Igloo stays.

Duration

6+ days

Transportation

Train

Season

Winter

Tour Type

Self guided

This tour is currently not bookable online. Please send an enquiry for further information.
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Tour category

Original Sokos Hotel Albert

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Sokos Hotel Presidentti

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, like historic hotels or manor houses, selected for their atmosphere.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

Services included: 

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Overnight train from Helsinki to Kemi (private sleeping compartment, shared facilities).
  • Bus transfer Kemi - SnowCastle area - Sampo Ice Breaker - Kemi.
  • Lunch buffet in Seaview Restaurant Lumihiutale in the SnowCastle area.
  • Entrance to the SnowExperience365 and the winter activity park. 
  • Sampo Ice Breaker cruise, 3,5 hrs (including welcome drink, guided tour and a diploma)
  • Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi.
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling.
  • Additional services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
  • 1 night in a Seaside Glass Villa Premium at the SnowCastle Resort with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Shared transfer from Rovaniemi train station to Vaattunki Wilderness Resort.
  • 2 nights in a Panorama Hut at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • Private sleeping compartment with private facilities onboard the overnight train from Helsinki to Kemi.
  • 2 x dinner at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (Festive dinner included if staying on December 24+25+31).
  • Shared transfer from Vaattunki Wilderness Resort to Rovaniemi Airport.

Travelling over the Festive Season: 

If staying in Rovaniemi centre over the Christmas period, a Festive dinner may be mandatory to add to your booking if staying here on December 24+25+31, please contact us for further details.

Please note special conditions during Christmas: 

Please note that full payment needs to be settled latest on October 25 for stays between December 12 and January 04 at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort (included in tour category GOLD)Please refer to our terms and conditions for details regarding cancellation. 

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