28 Nov 2026
Twin share
£2,316pp
Escorted tour
Finnish Lapland in Winter: Huskies, Reindeer & Sauna – 8 Days
Sleeper train north, husky sledding and a smoke sauna under Arctic skies.
8 days
From £2,316
Tour overview
This 8-day trip heads north into Lapland's snowy forests, with a local leader and a group of up to twelve. You stay two nights in hotels, one on the overnight Santa Claus Express and four at a family-run guesthouse near Yllästunturi, with six breakfasts included.
After a look around Helsinki you board the sleeper train to Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, then transfer to the fells of Ylläs.
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Here you race through the forest behind a team of huskies, meet herders at a traditional reindeer farm and warm up in a Finnish smoke sauna. There is free time for skiing, snowshoeing or watching for the Northern Lights, and snowsuits are provided.
The trip ends in Rovaniemi. The physical rating is low, in very cold conditions.
Trip highlights
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The Santa Claus Express sleeper train (Day 2)
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Dog sledding (Day 4)
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A reindeer farm (Day 5)
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A traditional smoke sauna
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A chance of the Northern Lights
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Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle (Day 7)
Your route
4 stops from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Helsinki Days 1–2
- Rovaniemi Day 3
- Yllästunturi Days 3–6
- Rovaniemi Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
Husky sledding and a reindeer farm included. An overnight train into the Arctic.
Best suited to
- Northern Lights seekers
- Winter lovers
- Solo travellers
- Families with teenagers
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Helsinki, Finland to Rovaniemi, Finland
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Day 1 · Helsinki Helsinki
Welcome to Finland.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Helsinki, Santa Claus Express Overnight train
North by sleeper train.
- Hotel
- Overnight train
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Rovaniemi, Yllästunturi Yllästunturi
To the fells.
- Hotel
- Family-run guesthouse
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Day 4 · Ylläs Yllästunturi
Husky sledding.
- Hotel
- Family-run guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Reindeer farm Yllästunturi
Reindeer herders.
- Hotel
- Family-run guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Ylläs Yllästunturi
A free day in the snow.
- Hotel
- Family-run guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Rovaniemi Rovaniemi
Back to Rovaniemi.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Rovaniemi Rovaniemi
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Helsinki (1 night) Hotel
- Santa Claus Express (1 night) Overnight train
- Yllästunturi (4 nights) Family-run guesthouse
- Rovaniemi (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 2 hotel nights, 4 guesthouse nights and 1 night on the train
- Meals 6 breakfasts
- Santa Claus Express sleeper train and private transfers
- Dog sledding
- Reindeer farm visit
- Smoke sauna
- Snowsuits during the Ylläs stay
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Lunches and dinners
- Optional activities such as skiing
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike the cold
- You want luxury hotels
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2 and 4–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Finland
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Departures & prices
From £2,316 per person, twin share, tour only. 5 upcoming departures.
05 Dec 2026
Twin share
£3,570pp
16 Dec 2026
Twin share
£3,550pp
26 Dec 2026
Twin share
£3,670pp
30 Dec 2026
Twin share
£3,670pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Finland?
No, UK citizens can visit Finland visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Will we see the Northern Lights?
There is a good chance on clear nights in winter, but sightings are never guaranteed.
What is the sleeper train like?
Shared berths in compartments with bedding, heating and shared bathrooms.
Which meals are included?
6 breakfasts.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary