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From snowshoeing through pristine forests to watching the Northern Lights and relaxing in a Finnish sauna, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of culture, activity, and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1 \u2013 Arrival and Cultural Welcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrive in Arctic Lakeland and transfer to Hotel Kalevala, your home for the first part of the journey. After settling in, enjoy an Old Times cultural welcome dinner, where traditional Finnish flavours and cultural elements provide an introduction to the region\u2019s heritage and way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2 \u2013 Winter Nature and Finnish Traditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is dedicated to the natural beauty of Arctic Lakeland. Explore snowy forests and lakes on a guided snowshoeing or cross-country skiing experience. Later, embrace a core Finnish tradition with a sauna and ice swimming session, known for its refreshing and revitalising effect. In the evening, savour a traditional dinner of local flavours at Pirtti restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3 \u2013 Arctic Adventures, Arctic Giant and Northern Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day begins with iconic Arctic activities, including a husky safari and snowmobiling, offering an exhilarating way to experience the winter wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the day, all guests transfer to the Arctic Giant Hotel, where a welcome drink awaits, followed by the signature Giant\u2019s dinner, showcasing seasonal local ingredients. The evening concludes with a Northern Lights experience at Aurora Camp, marking the final night of the tour beneath the Arctic Lakeland sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4 \u2013 Farewell Snowshoeing and Departure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the final morning, enjoy a gentle snowshoeing experience in the peaceful surroundings of the Arctic Giant Hotel. The journey concludes with a relaxed lunch at Haapala Brewery before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priced from 1370\u20ac per person (based on a minimum of 20 travelling) including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 nights at Hotel Kalevala, including full board and an Old Times cultural welcome dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 night at Arctic Giant Hotel, including welcome drink and Giant\u2019s dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional dinner of local flavours at Pirtti restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch at Haapala Brewery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided snowshoeing or cross-country skiing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finnish sauna and ice swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northern Lights experience at Aurora Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowshoeing at Arctic Giant on the final morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Husky safari and snowmobiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All transfers by coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local English-speaking guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the magic of Arctic Lakeland, where deep Finnish culture&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16958,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-16956","dmc","type-dmc","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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