Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland

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Tiffi has to narrow down this list somehow. There is no way that they will all agree on one place, so she takes her time going through each one by clicking on the “FIND OUT MORE” button. It doesn’t take her long to decide, because Rovaniemi is the home of Santa! YES!

‘While Rovaniemi’s pretty surrounds are perhaps best known as the year-round home of Santa Claus, the town’s stunning setting, just south of the Arctic Circle, ensures its wintry allure stretches far beyond the busy festive season. This four-day break showcases the very best in outdoor adventure with an included husky safari and snowmobiling, along with luxury stays at the Arctic Light and the Arctic TreeHouse hotels, the latter of which received an award from the Finnish Tourist Board in recognition of its commitment to economic, ecological, social and cultural sustainability.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1 » Rovaniemi - Fly to Rovaniemi and transfer to the Arctic Light Hotel – a lesson in contemporary Scandinavian design. Your first day in Finnish Lapland is free to adjust to life at these rarefied latitudes. The superb Arktikum Science Museum is a good place to start, with exhibits tracing the town’s history and the wider region’s indigenous culture. Then, head down to the Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge on the Ounasjoki River. Something of an architectural landmark, its design pays homage to Rovaniemi’s logging past. It’s also the starting point for some fine riverside walks.

Day 2 » Huskies & snowmobiles - Driving out of town to a husky farm, you’ll be greeted by the sheer enthusiasm of your new furry companions. Then, you’ll speed off into the wilderness, with the yaps of the dogs and the soft patter of paws on snow as your soundtrack. With two to a sled, you’ll stop halfway to change drivers and take some photos of the snowy landscapes before returning to Rovaniemi. Then, following an afternoon of relaxation, you’ll join your guides once more to plunge into the forested surrounds, this time by snowmobile. Stopping for a fireside supper, you’ll listen as your guides share legends of the Northern Lights, all the while keeping an eye on the sky in case the aurora makes an appearance. Day 3 » Arctic TreeHouse Hotel - Today, you’ll swap town-centre convenience for a night in the wilderness and an unforgettable stay at the all-new Arctic Treehouse Hotel. Here, a collection of architect-designed suites look north from floor-to-ceiling windows to views of a magical snow-covered canopy and, if conditions are right, the aurora’s kaleidoscopic lightshow. This afternoon, choose between optional excursions that range from ice fishing to reindeer sled rides . Then, as the evening arrives, settle down to enjoy an included Lappish feast.  

Day 4 » Rovaniemi - Transfer back to Rovaniemi to board your flight home.’ (Source) 

Tiffi gets very excited about this place. It’s only a 4-day tour but maybe the gang will want to spend another day making it a 5-day stay. They have to find out about Santa’s home. She decides to make a Face time call to some of her friends to see if they would be interested in going.

“Yeti are you still helping players with their levels?” asks Tiffi. “You are luckier than me because I haven’t had too many requests. Anyway, I wanted to share with all of you that Yeti and I learned all about the Northern Lights and I googled and found a great place to see them! Santa lives there so we can do the tour, see the Northern Lights and then visit with Santa! Who is interested in joining us?”

Of course, Odus, Red Rabbit and Rachel will go. Rachel will find out if Rancid wants to join them. Yeti tells Tiffi that he’s heading home now so he will call the rest of the friends and get back to her with a list.

Hugs and kisses.

Let’s continue - Tiffi looks at the photos in the virtual tour 

Start at the beginning – Tiffi and her friends learn all about the Northern Lights