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    6 days - Celebrate the New Year in Finland staying in modern apartments and overnight in Glass Igloo.

    Celebrating the New Year in Lapland is a wonderful experience – with the snow topped landscapes outside, and cosy fires indoors. This tour is based in a small town outside Rovaniemi and introduces you to the incredible animals of the Arctic. Based within the wildlife park complex, you will see a polar bear as well as enjoy endless visits into the wildlife park. Enjoy one of our favourite Scandinavian winter experiences.

    Highlights include

    • Action-packed holiday with the opportunity to enjoy traditional husky sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, search for the Northern Lights and a Santa visit.
    • Overnight in a Glass Igloo, including a private sauna within the igloo.
    • Stay within the Ranua Wildlife Park and meet the creatures of the Arctic. Using modern & expertly crafted enclosures, see animals such as a polar bear, moose, golden eagles, Arctic foxes, otter, lynx, elk and deer in the snow setting. Grab a sled for quick & fun travel around the wildlife park.
    • Relax in contemporary style log cabins, suitable for families and groups.
    Day 1
    Transfer from Rovaniemi to your apartment
    Day 2
    Head out to explore the Wildlife park tour then husky safari in the afternoon
    Day 3
    Santa's Secret Cabin
    Day 4
    Visit an authentic reindeer farm by snow mobile for lunch before your New Year's Gala dinner
    Day 5
    Long Horse Sleigh through the forests & the Search for the Northern Lights snowmobile tour
    Day 6
    After breakfast, transfer to Rovaniemi airport (stop in Rovaniemi optional)
    Start Place
    Lapland
    End Place
    Rovaniemi, Finland
    Country Visited
    Finland
    Duration
    6 Days
    Start Date
    Scheduled
    Travel Style
    Independent
    Suitability
    Active independent tour suitable for singles, couples & groups
    Code
    50DN0755

    As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

    The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

    Details

    Transportation

    Return shuttle transfers from Rovaniemi airport (for scheduled flights).

    Included
    • 4 nights in a modern self-contained villa with a fireplace, two bathrooms, living room, sauna and kitchen with all amenities and a private terrace with a view of the forest
    • 1 night in an Arctic Igloo (with private sauna, private amenities and small kitchenette).
    • Half board at the Wild Arctic Restaurant incl. New Year's Eve gala dinner
    • Airport shuttle transfers from/to Rovaniemi Airport on days 1 and 5 (for scheduled flights).
    • New Year's Eve special inclusions: Gala dinner, glass of sparkling and celebrations in the Lappish hut.
    • Activities: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari, Reindeer Farm Visit with snowmobile ride, Horse ride, Wildlife tour, Husky Safari and Santa Visit
    • Thermal clothing for the whole stay - thermal winter suit, winter boots, woollen socks, gloves and balaclava
    • Entrance fee and sled use at the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park
    • 24-hour emergency service
    • Taxes and service fees
    Not Included
    • Domestic flights
    • International flight tickets, meals other than described, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, travel insurance, visas, gratuities and any items of personal nature.
    • Rovaniemi visit

    Itinerary

    Day 1 - Transfer from Rovaniemi to your apartment

    Arrival at Rovaniemi airport and transfer to your hotel (approx. 1 hour). Families will enjoy the private self-catering apartments, sleeps 6 (4 adults and 2 children) newly built in 2012. With your own sauna, lounge with log fire and kitchen in these semi-detached wooden houses, you have a great spot to relax with your family.

    Upon arrival at the hotel you will be shown your accommodation and hotel services. Head out for some snow angels and fun in the snow. Following this, you will enjoy your first taste of delicious Finnish food as you enjoy dinner in the main hotel dining room.

    Meals
    1 Dinner

    Day 2 - Head out to explore the Wildlife park tour then husky safari in the afternoon

    This morning, it’s time to familiarise yourself with the Ranua Wildlife Park. Meet the keepers and learn interesting information on the White King of the Arctic – and the Wildlife Park.

    This afternoon, get set for a Husky Safari. You will first receive detailed information on steering the sled. Then, the comfortable sleds head from Gulo Gulo into the winter wonderland. A sled can transport two adults and a child. You have the opportunity to steer your own sled, and change drivers with the other adult in the sled halfway. After the safari, you have a chance to ask our guides anything you have always wanted to know about sled dogs, who love to run fast and pull a sled, thus offering the visitors an unforgettable experience to enjoy the ancient, natural way of travelling in the wild.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Ranua Resort

    Day 3 - Santa's Secret Cabin

    Today you get to visit Santa's Secret Cabin. The trip starts from the Ranua Resort's safari house, where the guide gives you warm winter gear and a helmet. Next, you'll sit in the sleigh behind the snowmobile, which transports you through the snowy landscape to the Santa's secret cabin. The journey takes about 15 minutes, and then you'll follow the path with lanterns by foot to the secret cabin. An unforgettable meeting with Santa begins! The visit takes about 10-15 minutes where he gives small gifts to the children, and you can take photos.

    The afternoon is free to relax in your cozy apartments, have fun in the snow or potentially go back to the Wildlife Park for another visit.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Dinner

    Day 4 - Visit an authentic reindeer farm by snow mobile for lunch before your New Year's Gala dinner

    Today, you have an unique chance to visit a traditional reindeer farm hosted by the reindeer herders of the three generation with more than 300 reindeers. The safari starts with driving instructions, after which we head towards Laivala, an authentic reindeer farm. The reindeer herder welcomes you, tells you about reindeer husbandry and living in harmony with nature. After visiting the reindeer enclosures, the owner family takes you on a reindeer sled ride for about one kilometre. After the reindeer ride, a hot meal is served in a Lapp hut. Return to the safari house on snowmobiles.

    This evening, enjoy a traditional Finnish New Years, a gala dinner and New Years celebrations in the Lappish hut.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Ranua Resort

    Day 5 - Long Horse Sleigh through the forests & the Search for the Northern Lights snowmobile tour

    Today, enjoy a more peaceful day with long wintry sleigh ride in the snowy wonderland! Be at peace inside the beautiful Ukonkangas forest, which is located next to the Wildlife Park. You will be taken on a smooth carriage ride through the beautiful nature and pure forests. Hear the stories behind our love for Lapland while the horses take you through the wintry scenery!

    Tonight, move to your Glass Igloo for the evening. The Arctic Fox Igloos are located on the naturally beautiful, peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from disturbing city light pollutions. Each Igloo offers an unobstructed view to the far-reaching open lake, and the northern skies, where the Northern Lights usually appear. Set some time aside for your private sauna in the glass igloo.

    As night falls, time to rev the engines again on the snowmobiles for a Northern Lights tour - fingers crossed, the Aurora will shine for you tonight?

    Follow our guide from Gulo Gulo to the snowmobile track. The guide will teach you how to ride a snowmobile and what precautions to take. The snowmobiles have excellent headlights that guarantee good visibility, even on dark forest trails. We take a couple of short breaks on the way and enjoy a cup of hot juice by an open fire at the halfway point. If we are lucky, we will be treated with one of the most amazing natural phenomena in the world: the Northern Lights.

    Return and settle back into your glass igloo for the Arctic evening sky.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Igloos

    Day 6 - After breakfast, transfer to Rovaniemi airport (stop in Rovaniemi optional)

    After breakfast, return to the Rovaniemi airport.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Dates & Prices

    Price is per person. Family quad is total for 2 adults and 2 children age 4-14. Please contact us for a personalised quote for larger families. Families with children under the age of 5 might need slight itinerary changes.

    Dates
    Start Date
    End Date
    From Price
    Status
    Accommodation
    28 Dec 2025
    2 Jan 2026
    28 Dec 2025
    2 Jan 2026
    CAD 5,289
    Fully booked
    Standard
    28 Dec 2025
    2 Jan 2026
    28 Dec 2025
    2 Jan 2026
    CAD 13,177
    Fully booked
    Family Triple Total
    28 Dec 2025
    2 Jan 2026
    28 Dec 2025
    2 Jan 2026
    CAD 15,378
    Fully booked
    Family Quad Total

    Important Information

    Please note that polar bears are not native to Finland. Brown bears will be hibernating during this period. There is only one polar bear in residence currently at the Wildlife Park.

    Ranua Resort is committed to environmentally friendly operations, and as the animals can get scared, there is no firework on New Years Eve.

    Your final itinerary will be provided to you upon arrival at Ranua. Adverse weather can also influence the order of activities. Optional activities you can also include on this tour include wellness packages, icefishing, wolf dog nature experience, craft, snowshoeing and nordic skiing. Please also ask about visiting Rovaniemi.

    Please note that included lunches in Scandinavia are often hearty soups with bread. When lunch isn't included, you have the option to dine at the restaurant adhoc, cater in your room or visit Ranua which can be arranged with the reception.

    Travelling with little children? Short reindeer rides and baby snowmobile rides possible during the festive season.

    ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY:

    At 50 Degrees North, animal welfare is a top priority during all our tours and packages. We carefully select suppliers who adhere to strict animal welfare standards, ensuring that wildlife interactions are respectful and comply with local, national, and international regulations. We avoid offering excursions that involve captive wildlife, except where they are properly regulated, and all activities are designed to minimise disturbance to natural ecosystems. Our travellers are educated on responsible, including responsible animal interactions, through our 'Responsible Travel Tips' for travellers, and our guides are trained to lead by example, promoting ethical conduct towards both wild and domesticated animals. By prioritising animal welfare in every aspect of our tours, we ensure that your travel experience is both enjoyable and ethically sound. Read our article on Animal Welfare to learn more.

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