7-Day Family-Friendly Lapland Northern Lights Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Lapland Welcome (Rovaniemi)
    10 minutes (3.1 miles) from Rovaniemi City Center

    Embark on a guided Northern Lights hunt, lasting up to 4 hours.

  2. Day 2: Arktikum Science Museum (Rovaniemi)
    11 minutes (.8 miles) from Lapland Welcome

    Explore an interactive Arctic Museum for a unique educational experience.

  3. Day 3: Husky & Reindeer Farm (Saariselka)
    4 hours (160 miles) from Rovaniemi

    Learn all about the traditional Finnish way of living with Huskies and Reindeer at the farm and take a ride.

  4. Day 4: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (Saariselka)
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Husky & Reindeer Farm

    Stay in an iconic glass igloo and relax surrounded by nature and the Northern Lights.

  5. Day 5: Santa Claus Village (Rovaniemi)
    243 miles from Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

    Meet Santa Claus and his elves, explore shops, restaurants, and enjoy additional family-friendly winter activities.

  6. Day 6: Sauna Experience at Ounasvaaran Pirtit (Rovaniemi)
    10 minutes (3.1 miles) from Santa Claus Village

    Indulge in a traditional Finnish sauna, followed by an ice-cold dip in the river.

  7. Day 7: Lainio Snow Village (Yllas)
    87 miles from Ounasvaaran Pirtit

    Explore the largest snow village in Finland and enjoy various year-round winter activities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lapland Welcome (4 hours, $89)
  • Arktikum Science Museum (2 hours, $24)
  • Husky & Reindeer Farm (2.5 hours, $145)
  • Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort (1 night, $550)
  • Santa Claus Village (4 hours, free admission)
  • Sauna Experience (2 hours, $45)
  • Lainio Snow Village (3 hours, $24)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $877 per person

Useful Tips

For those short on time, consider skipping days 3 and 7. For those with more time, add an extra day to relax at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort or explore Rovaniemi further. Remember to layer up for colder weather and book accommodations and activities in advance.

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