Winter Adventure Through Finland, Estonia & Norway – 13‑27 December 2025

Day 1 – 13/12/2025 – Sat: Arrival & Night Transfer

Morning: Arrive at Changi Airport T2 at 10:25 am, then board Thai Airways Flight TG 404 to Bangkok (2 h 20 min).
Afternoon: After a 1 h 15 min transit, board Finnair AY 144 to Helsinki, arriving at 10:30 pm local time.
Evening: Take the airport train to the city centre (EUR 4.40) and check into Scandic Grand Central for a night’s rest.

Day 2 – 14/12/2025 – Sun: Porvoo Day Trip

Morning: After breakfast, catch the OnniBus to Porvoo (≈ 1 h).
Afternoon: Explore the Old Town, admire the Porvoo Cathedral and visit J L Runeberg’s home and the scenic Castle Hill park.
Evening: Return to Helsinki; enjoy a relaxed dinner near the hotel.

Day 3 – 15/12/2025 – Mon: Tallinn Day Trip

Morning: Depart Helsinki at 10:30 am on the ferry (≈ 2 h) to Tallinn (EUR 45 round‑trip).
Afternoon: Wander the Old Town visiting St. Nicholas Church, Toompea Castle, Patkuli and Kiek in de Kök (optional).
Evening: Dine at Restoran Olde Hansa for a medieval feast (approx. EUR 30).

Day 4 – 16/12/2025 – Tue: Helsinki Highlights & Night Train

Morning: Visit the Sibelius Monument and the striking Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church.
Afternoon: See the Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Government Palace and stroll the Senate Square Christmas market.
Evening: Experience Helsinki’s nightlife before boarding the overnight train (11:10 pm, EUR 104 with shower) to Rovaniemi.

Day 5 – 17/12/2025 – Wed: Santa Village & Rovaniemi

Morning: Breakfast in Rovaniemi, then head to Santa Village for a reindeer ride, the Arctic Circle crossing, and a visit to Santa’s Post Office and the Ice Bar.
Afternoon: Purchase groceries for dinner (approx. EUR 20) and explore the village further.
Evening: Relax in the accommodation (Aurora Cottages) and enjoy a home‑cooked meal.

Day 6 – 18/12/2025 – Thu: Icebreaker or Husky Experience

Morning: Choose the Polar Explorer Icebreaker cruise (≈ 10 h, EUR 315) for a spectacular sea‑ice journey.
Afternoon: Enjoy the onboard experience, spotting icebergs and wildlife.
Evening: Return to Rovaniemi for a warm dinner.

Day 7 – 19/12/2025 – Fri: Ranua Wildlife Park & Ice Fishing

Morning: Drive to Ranua Wildlife Park (open 10 am–4 pm) and watch Arctic animals.
Afternoon: Try ice fishing (EUR 75) – catch a salmon to keep.
Evening: Return to Rovaniemi, enjoy a relaxed evening.

Day 8 – 20/12/2025 – Sat: Transfer to Levi

Morning: Depart Rovaniemi, drive 2.5 h to Levi and settle into Elves Village Hotel.
Afternoon: Stroll the town or visit the nearby Snow Village.
Evening: Dinner at Panimo Pub & A’la Carte (≈ EUR 30).

Day 9 – 21/12/2025 – Sun: Levi Adventures

Morning: For the adventurous, enjoy snowboarding on the slopes (≈ EUR 40).
Afternoon: Non‑snow lovers can explore the Sami Land Exhibition and ride the cable car to the mountain top (≈ EUR 30).
Evening: Free time to enjoy the town’s winter atmosphere.

Day 10 – 22/12/2025 – Sun: Drive to Ivalo via Tankavaara

Morning: Depart Levi and drive 3.5 h to Ivalo, stopping at Tankavaara Gold Village for lunch and a visit to the Gold Museum (≈ €10).
Afternoon: Continue to Ivalo, check into accommodation.
Evening: Relax and explore the small town.

Day 11 – 23/12/2025 – Mon: Ivalo Exploration

Morning: Visit the Ivalo Lutheran Church and enjoy the local ambience.
Afternoon: Drive to the Kultala gold‑panning site on the Ivalo River (≈ 15 min drive).
Evening: Shop at the K‑Supermarket.

Day 12 – 24/12/2025 – Tue: Ivalo → Kirkenes

Morning: Drive 3.5 h to Kirkenes, stop for lunch on the road.
Afternoon: Visit the Borders Museum before checking into the hotel.
Evening: Stroll around town and have dinner near the Kirkenes Church (≈ €30).

Day 13 – 25/12/2025 – Wed: King Crab Safari & Local Sites

Morning: Join the King Crab Safari (9:30 am‑12:30 pm) with a meal included (3 250 NOK ≈ €408.20).
Afternoon: Explore the Nordre Namdalen Arctic Settler Home, the Soviet Liberation Monument and Andersgrotten bomb shelter, then visit the Russian/Norwegian border.
Evening: Free time to enjoy the town.

Day 14 – 26/12/2025 – Thu: Free Day & Souvenir Shopping

Morning: Relax and enjoy a leisurely morning in Kirkenes.
Afternoon: Last‑minute shopping for souvenirs.
Evening: Prepare for the return journey.

Day 15 – 27/12/2025 – Fri: Return to Singapore

Morning: Fly from Ivalo back to Singapore via Helsinki.

Day 16 – 28/12/2025 – Sat: Arrival in Singapore

Return home after an unforgettable Arctic adventure.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Airport train (Helsinki) – 30 min – EUR 4.40
• OnniBus to Porvoo (round‑trip) – 2 h – EUR 20
• Ferry to Tallinn (round‑trip) – 4 h – EUR 45
• Lunch in Tallinn (Balti Jaama Turg) – 1 h – EUR 15
• Dinner at Olde Hansa – 1 h – EUR 30
• Night train (Helsinki→Rovaniemi, with shower) – 11.5 h – EUR 104
• Santa Village activities – 4 h – € 30 ( entry & rides )
• Groceries for dinner – 0.5 h – € 20
• Polar Explorer Icebreaker – 10 h – € 315
• Ranua Wildlife Park – 2 h – € 30
• Ice fishing (salmon) – 3 h – € 75
• Dinner at Panimo Pub (Levi) – 1 h – € 30
• Snowboarding (rental) – 4 h – € 40
• Sami Land + cable car – 3 h – € 30
• Tankavaara Gold Museum – 2 h – € 10
• Lunch in Kirkenes – 1 h – € 30
• King Crab Safari – 3 h – € 408.20

Total Estimated Cost: € 1,236.60

Tips

To shorten the trip, consider dropping the Icebreaker and opt for the husky‑snowmobile combo (≈ EUR 269) or replace the full‑day Tallinn excursion with a half‑day city tour. For a slower pace, add an extra night in Helsinki to explore more museums and the local food scene, or extend your stay in Kirkenes for a day of winter activities in Norway before the king‑crab safari. If you move the crab safari to a weekday, you’ll also avoid potential Christmas‑day closures and gain more flexible departure times.