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Reindeer sledge, Finnish Lapland

Things to do in Finland

Reindeer sledge, Finnish Lapland
Part Arctic playground, part cultural trendsetter, part peaceful wilderness retreat, Finland serves up a veritable buffet of things to do. To help you get a sense of the country's true character, our specialists have drawn on their first-hand experience to hand-pick the best ways to explore it.

You might taste your way around Helsinki’s market halls, sampling Nordic delicacies like “squeaky” leipäjuusto cheese and cloudberry jam with a local guide. Or, in Finnish Lapland, you could cross snow-blanketed valleys behind a team of huskies or aboard a reindeer-drawn sleigh with a Sámi herder. A private night tour in pursuit of the northern lights is your key to seeing the aurora’s glow, while backstage at Santa's Command Center, children can peek behind the scenes as the elves prepare for their busiest time of year. Whatever you're drawn to, we can shape a trip to Finland around your passions.
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Ideas for experiencing Finland

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Finland, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Private walking tour of Helsinki’s culinary scene
    Salmon market stall, Helsinki

    Private walking tour of Helsinki’s culinary scene

    Helsinki

    Private walking tour of Helsinki’s culinary scene

    With a private guide, you'll explore Helsinki’s characterful districts and taste your way through its oldest food halls. En route, you’ll learn about Finland’s culinary traditions, as well as the dishes locals return to time and again.

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  • Meeting Santa Claus beneath the Arctic night sky
    Santa's Secret Aurora Hideaway, Finnish Lapland

    Meeting Santa Claus beneath the Arctic night sky

    Finnish Lapland

    Meeting Santa Claus beneath the Arctic night sky

    Surrounded by snow-covered trees in Finnish Lapland, you’ll sit around a campfire with one of Santa’s elves to soak up the Arctic night — and perhaps the northern lights, too. Then, Santa Claus himself will arrive for a private meeting and gift-giving.

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  • Husky sledding through Finnish Lapland
    Sámi tipi and huskies

    Husky sledding through Finnish Lapland

    Finnish Lapland

    Husky sledding through Finnish Lapland

    After getting to know your team of huskies at a family-run farm, you’ll set off by dog sled into Finnish Lapland’s snow-covered winter wilderness. Guided by a musher, you’ll learn all the commands and techniques of the classic Finnish pastime.

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  • Family snowmobiling experience
    Snowmobiling in Finnish Lapland

    Family snowmobiling experience

    Finnish Lapland

    Family snowmobiling experience

    Experience the thrill of snowmobiling as a family, taking in forest scenery as you go. Adults can drive their own vehicle while children are pulled along in a sled by your guide. Then, it’s time for younger riders to drive their own smaller snowmobile on a dedicated track.

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  • Exploring Tallinn from Helsinki with a private guide
    Viru Gate, Tallinn

    Exploring Tallinn from Helsinki with a private guide

    Helsinki

    Exploring Tallinn from Helsinki with a private guide

    Take the ferry across the Baltic Sea to spend a day exploring Estonia’s historic capital, Tallinn. With a private guide, you’ll take in castles, cathedrals, and palatial parks, wander the well-preserved old town, and gain insight into the city’s past.

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  • Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland
    Northern lights, Finnish Lapland

    Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland

    Finnish Lapland

    Chasing the northern lights in Finnish Lapland

    Heading into Finnish Lapland’s remote wilderness, you’ll join a private guide in search of the northern lights. Then, as the display shifts and unfolds above you, enjoy a meal that has been cooked over a campfire.

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  • A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder
    Reindeer in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland

    A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder

    Finnish Lapland

    A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder

    On this two-hour visit to an authentic working reindeer farm, you’ll meet a reindeer herder and learn about their way of life, master how to lasso a reindeer, and ride a sled through Lapland’s snowy wilderness.

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Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.