Top of Scandinavia with Arctic Circle
We’re on the top of the world on this 10-day escorted tour of Scandinavia—the Arctic Circle to be exact. Explore the Land of the Midnight Sun as you travel into the exquisite beauty from Finland to Norway. Along the way, you’ll be warmed by the traditions, tastes, and legends. Begin in Finland’s southern capital of Helsinki, poised on the country’s gulf peninsula, where Nordic cuisine is as hearty as the generations of tradition here. Visit Santa at the village of Rovaniemi, just across the Arctic Circle. Once you’re sure to be on the “good list,” head through Lapland to the North Cape of Norway to discover the Sámi culture alive today in Karasjok. Call at a husky farm to learn about the life of mushers and sled dogs. Continue to Tromsø where the glow from the Arctic Cathedral adds a shining light to the end of your amazing Arctic adventure!
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Helsinki! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Perfection on the Peninsula This morning, follow your Local Guide on a sightseeing tour to discover Helsinki’s main highlights, including the City Hall, Presidential Palace, Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and open-air market. After some free time for browsing, head to the airport for your flight to Oulu. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT Finland has often been voted the happiest country in the world, due to its affinity with nature and a strong social support system. The capital city, Helsinki, is situated in the south of the country poised on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Though it is the coldest capital in the Nordic region, its striking architecture and Nordic cuisine don’t fail to give visitors a warm welcome.
The Creative Edge After an orientation tour to introduce you to Oulu, the rest of the day is yours to explore the 2026 European Capital of Culture. Enjoy time to browse the Market Square, taste some local specialties at the Market Hall, take a selfie with the famous Policeman statue, or head over to Pikisaari Island to stroll around the wooden district, once a center of local industry and now home to a thriving artists’ community. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME Explore moreof Finland with an optional excursion to Hailuoto, the largest island in the Bothnian Bay. It rose from the sea approximately 2,000 years ago and continues to do so. Eventually the island will join the mainland as the rising shoreline is constantly changing to form a living conservation area. The manmade environment in Hailuoto, characterized by well-preserved traditional buildings, together with its unique natural features, has earned Hailuoto the designation as one of Finland’s national landscapes—and the only national landscape covering the entire municipality.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town Today, get into the festive spirit as you drive to Rovaniemi to visit Santa Claus’s village. Keep an eye out for the elves and Santa Claus himself. This enchanting village sits directly on the Arctic Circle. Step across the latitudinal line and [LOCAL FAVORITE] receive your Arctic Circle Certificate. (B,D) LOCAL FAVORITE Some 100 years ago, a passerby started spreading the word about the true location of Santa’s real home. Since then, Santa has traveled to the Arctic Circle to meet with kids from 1 to 92 to hear Christmas wishes in his remote Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Enjoy a visit with Old St. Nick and receive your official Arctic Circle Certificate documenting your crossing this hemispheric line.
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