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Winter Finland, Ice Hotel & Hurtigruten

Visit Helsinki, Stockholm and the Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland. Cruise with Hurtigruten from Tromsø to Kirkenes in Norway, stay in a glass igloo in Finnish Lapland and visit Rovaniemi! This tour combines some of the best winter Northern Lights destinations in Finland, Sweden and Norway!

Duration

16+ days

Transportation

Train, Cruise, Bus

Season

Winter

Tour Type

Self-guided

FROM EUR 3639 per adult

Itinerary - Day by day

Add extra nights in Helsinki - Arrival in Helsinki, the capital of Finland From EUR 69 per person per night

Add extra nights in Stockholm - Arrival in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden From EUR 80 per person per night

Add extra nights in Tromsø - Travel from Kiruna to Tromsø in Northern Norway From EUR 128 per person per night

Add extra nights in Kirkenes - Cruise to Kirkenes, located by the Russian border From EUR 90 per person per night

Accommodation in a Gamme cabin (category Gold)

Add extra nights in Rovaniemi - Bus from Saariselkä to Rovaniemi From EUR 140 per person per night

Accommodation in Aurora Suite (category GOLD)

Add extra nights in Helsinki - Morning arrival in Helsinki / Day at leisure From EUR 69 per person per night

Tour category

Ice Room

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equivalent to 3 stars. Silver hotels are generally less centrally located. 

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises (no window).

See Silver accommodation

Art Suite Winter

Gold

Accommodation at approx. 4 star hotels, or at unique properties selected for their atmosphere and/or attractive location.

Seaside/outside cabin included during overnight cruises (with window).

See Gold accommodation

Travel tips and reviews

Read travel tips from our local experts, and see reviews from our travellers.

Maria & Pedro - Authentic Scandinavian travellers from Argentina

"I have nothing but words of gratitude for Authentic Scandinavia; everything was exactly as we had planned. Even with a train delay, they responded quickly, offering us alternatives. If I return to Scandinavia, I will not hesitate to contact them for help with the organization."

Services included:

  • 9 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast.
  • 1 night in an “Ice Room” at Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel, including warm facilities as described, including breakfast.
  • 1 night onboard Silja Line from Helsinki to Stockholm. Accommodation in 2-berth inside cabin with shower/WC, including Scandinavian breakfast buffet.
  • 1 overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna. Accommodation in shared 6-berth sleeping compartment.
  • 2 nights on board Hurtigruten or Havila from Tromsø to Kirkenes:
    • Hurtigruten: Accommodation in an unspecified polar inside cabin with shower/WC (twin beds)
    • Havila: Accommodation in unspecified 2-berth inside cabin with shower/WC (one lower and one upper berth).
  • Half board during the Hurtigruten cruise*:
    • Breakfast buffet with a wide selection of food, usually served between 07.00-10.00 hrs
    • 3-course dinner, usually served between 18.30-21.00 hrs
      *or
  • Full board during the Havila cruise (table service for all meals): 
    • Breakfast with a wide selection of food, usually served between 07.00-10.00 hrs
    • Lunch with range of options, usually served between 11.30-14.30 hrs.
    • 3-course dinner, usually served between 18.00-21.00 hrs.
  • 1 overnight train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki. Accommodation in a private sleeping compartment with private facilities.
  • Return transfer from Kiruna train station to the Ice Hotel.
  • Train from Kiruna to Narvik.
  • Bus from Narvik to Tromsø.
  • Transfer by minibus or bus from Kirkenes to Saariselkä.
  • Transfer from Northern Lights Village to the bus stop in Saariselkä.
  • Bus from Saariselkä to Rovaniemi.
  • 2 x dinner at Northern Lights Village. 
  • 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:
  • Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms)
  • 1 night in an “Art Suite Winter” at Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel.
  • 1 x superior room is included at Kaamos Hotel.
  • On board Hurtigruten or Havila from Tromsø to Kirkenes: 
    • Hurtigruten: Accommodation in an unspecified Polar Outside cabin (porthole or window) with shower/WC.
    • Havila: Accommodation in an unspecified seaview superior outside cabin (twin or double bed) with shower/WC and TV.
  • 1 night in a private Gamme Cabin next to the SnowHotel (instead of at a hotel in Kirkenes) including transfer, 3-course dinner.
  • 1 night in an Aurora Suite at Nova Skyland Hotel (instead of at a hotel in Rovaniemi). Note that for stays between December 01 and January 06, 1 night in a Premium Igloo by Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle is included instead. 
  • 2-berth outside cabin onboard Silja Line between Helsinki and Stockholm.
  • Private sleeping compartment onboard the overnight train from Stockholm to Kiruna.
  • Accommodation in an unspecified polar outside cabin onboard Hurtigruten.

Important information regarding prices:

Please note that Havila and Hurtigruten uses dynamic pricing: the price of a cruise fluctuates based on the remaining capacity of a particular departure at the time of booking. Early booking is recommended. 

The price shown is based on the starting price of the selected travel period. Please contact us for an offer. Or, if you choose to submit your booking request, we will contact you should the price of your departure be higher than published. 

Staying at the Ice Hotel before December 13, 2025:

The seasonal Ice Hotel will open on December 13. For stays in Jukkasjärvi between November 01 and December 12 you will spend the night in an Art Suite in the all-year Ice Hotel 365 (applies to both tour category SILVER and GOLD). Some rooms may still be under construction after December 13, allowing you to watch the creation of the seasonal Ice Hotel. 

Additional costs for stays on New Year's Eve and Valentines Day at the Ice Hotel:

The following additional costs apply for Tour Category SILVER:

  • Overnight in an Ice Room on December 31: EUR 155 per person in shared double room
  • Overnight in a standard room at Kaamos Hotel on December 31: EUR 80 per person in shared double room
  • Overnight in an Ice Room on February 14: EUR 50 per person in shared double room
  • Overnight in a standard room at Kaamos Hotel on February 14: EUR 20 per person in shared double room

The following additional costs apply for Tour Category GOLD:

  • Overnight in an Art Suite Winter on December 31: EUR 190 per person in shared double room
  • Overnight in a superior room at Kaamos Hotel on December 31: EUR 85 per person in shared double room
  • Overnight in an Art Suite Winter on February 14: EUR 70 per person in shared double room
  • Overnight in a superior room at Kaamos Hotel on February 14: EUR 20 per person

If staying in Rovaniemi 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.

Enquire here

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