Explore Finnish Lapland: A Summer Adventure

Explore Finnish Lapland on a flexible self-drive trip through Kuusamo, Rovaniemi, and Kemi. Discover pristine wilderness, Arctic culture, and top highlights like the Arktikum Museum and Santa Claus Village. Combining guided activities with free time, it offers a relaxed way to experience northern Finland.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

PRICE

984

PEOPLE GOING

110+ Booked

PACKAGE

Itinerary

Itinerary Details
  1. 1
    Arrival in Kuusamo – Finnish Lapland

    Land at Kuusamo Airport, pick up your rental car, and drive to your hotel (~5–10 km / ~10–15 min). Settle in and enjoy your first evening surrounded by pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun.

    Overnight in Kuusamo.

  2. 2
    Kuusamo Wilderness & Arctic Experiences

    Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a leisure day with outdoor options: rafting, canoeing, hiking, fishing, visiting a reindeer farm, or observing wild bears. Relax in forest saunas and sample local food (~10–40 km local driving).

    Overnight in Kuusamo.

  3. 3
    Kuusamo → Rovaniemi

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Rovaniemi (~215 km / ~2.5–3 hrs). Visit Arktikum Museum, Korundi Culture House, and Rovaniemi Art Museum. Free evening for an optional Midnight Sun cruise or husky hike.

    Overnight in Rovaniemi.

  4. 4
    Rovaniemi Cultural & Arctic Traditions

    Breakfast at hotel. Cruise Ounas River, visit a family home for handicrafts, and explore a reindeer farm. In the afternoon, visit Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle to meet Santa (~20–40 km local driving).

    Overnight in Rovaniemi.

  5. 5
    Rovaniemi → Kemi

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to coastal Kemi (~120 km / ~1.5–2 hrs). Enjoy optional island boat trips, jet ski safaris, ATV tours, or Lappish cooking classes. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

    Overnight in Kemi.

  6. 6
    Kemi at Leisure

    Breakfast at hotel. Leisure day to explore local farms, meet huskies, or learn about Sámi culture with berry juice in a traditional tipi (~10–30 km local driving). Relax and enjoy northern culture.

    Overnight in Kemi.

  7. 7
    Departure from Kemi

    Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Kemi Airport (~6 km / ~10 min), return your rental car, and depart with unforgettable memories of Finnish Lapland.

Tour Highlights
    • Arrive at Kuusamo Airport and pick up your rental car.
    • Drive to Kuusamo, located in northeastern Finnish Lapland, and settle into your accommodation surrounded by pristine wilderness, lakes, and forested landscapes.
    • Enjoy a relaxed first evening in the Arctic north.
    • Overnight in Kuusamo
Accommodations
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kuusamo with breakfast.
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Rovaniemi with breakfast.
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kemi with breakfast.


Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.

Package Includes

Self-Drive:

  • Premium rental car for 7 days.
  • Unlimited kilometers included.
  • GPS navigation included.
  • Travel assistance with local driving tips, route maps, and day-by-day itinerary guidance.


Accommodations:

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.


Exclusive Experiences:

  • Explore Arktikum Museum in Rovaniemi, showcasing Arctic nature, Sámi culture, and northern history.
  • Visit to the Santa Claus Village and crossing of the Arctic Circle.
  • Opportunities to experience traditional Lappish culture, including local crafts and customs.
  • Scenic exploration of Arctic landscapes, forests, rivers, and coastal areas along the route.

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