You’ve heard the stories, you’ve seen the pictures. Now it’s time to experience the wonders of Lapland and the Northern Lights in person. From urban exploration in Helsinki to husky sleigh rides and a snowmobile safari, this 12 day adventure will create magical memories that last a lifetime.
Fulfil a lifelong dream to see the Northern Lights, one of the most awe- inspiring sights on earth. Discover the best of Helsinki, including the harbour markets and Church in the Rock, plus enjoy a day to explore the city at leisure. Visit Santa Claus’ village in Rovaniemi, spend the night gazing at the Northern Lights from the comfort of a cosy glass igloo, take an
unforgettable snowmobile safari through the frozen landscape, go for a Husky Safari through the rolling hills of Swedish Lapland, and so much more.
HELSINKI • ROVANIEMI • LULEA • STOCKHOLM
THE OFFER
LAPLAND &
NORTHERN LIGHTS
12 DAY LAPLAND & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
$5999
More packages available online
$ 5999
PER PERSON TWIN SHARE 12 DAY WINTER WONDERLAND TOUR
Day 1 Australia - Helsinki, Finland
Today fly from Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or
*Perth to Helsinki, Finland with Finnair, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Air France, KLM, Emirates and partners (Subject to Availability).
Please note: some flights may depart day 2 and arrive on day 2.
Meals Included: In-Flight
Day 2 Welcome to Helsinki, Finland
Upon arrival you will be met by your English speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in Finland’s southern capital city.
Overnight: Scandic Grand Marina, Sokos Albert or Similar Meals Included: None
Day 3 Helsinki
Today, explore Helsinki with a full day at leisure. Enjoy the museums, bustling bars and wonderful architecture in this sea-facing city situated on the peninsula in the Gulf of Finland.
Overnight: Scandic Grand Marina, Sokos Albert or Similar Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 Helsinki - Jyväskylä - Sauna Experience (Approx.
3.5 HRS - 270 KM)
This morning, enjoy breakfast before continuing your journey to Jyvaskyla. Upon arrival, stop at Savutuvan Apaja in Jyvaskyla for a Winter sauna, Jacuzzi and bathing experience
in the beautiful scenery of Lake Päijänne. The log built saunas are in the idyllic setting surrounded by nature, you will then get to enjoy a Finnish culinary experience.
After your relaxed day check into your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure in the beautiful lakeland region city in Finland.
In these winter months the landscape is covered in a blanket of snow and has breathtaking views, national parks and unique nature.
Overnight: Original Sokos Hotel Paviljonki, Jyväskylä or similar Meals Included: Breakfast; Lunch
Day 5 Jyväskylä - Oulu - Northern Lights (Approx. 4 HRS - 340KM)
This morning after breakfast, continue your magical winter wonderland journey to Oulu. This snowy picturesque town is the gateway to the Lapland region. The town is full of thrilling winter activities including snowshoeing and ice fishing and has museums, shops, pure wilderness, fluffy snow and lots of excitement.
Your tour guide will be able to assist you in booking any additional activities in Oulu whilst you are on tour.In the evening wrap up warm and be met by your tour guide.
Journey by coach into the wilderness to find the Northern Lights, following the clear skies, looking for the natural phenomenon. Be prepared to witness this spectacular light show that covers the sky in magical colours.
Please note: The Northern lights rely on good weather conditions and clear skies.
Overnight: Scandic Oulu Station or similar Meals Included: Breakfast
THE ITINERARY
Day 6 Oulu - Rovaniemi - Santa Claus Village (Approx 2HRS 40 - 220 KM)
This morning after breakfast, continue your journey to Rovaniemi, the heart of Lapland.
Later visit Santa Claus’s Village which is located on the Arctic Circle and pay a visit to the man himself, Santa Claus.
Explore Mr & Mrs Claus cottage along with their hardworking reindeers and catch a glimpse of Santa’s secrets. Head to Santa’s office and embrace the colourful world of beautiful cards, unique stamps and gifts. The cosy atmosphere invites you to write your greetings to friends and family all over the world. Here they will be stamped by hand with a special postmark of the Santa Claus Post Office. Browse the gift shops for unique Finnish handicrafts, souvenirs and gifts and enjoy this once in a lifetime Lapland Experience.
Optional Activity: Reindeer excursions at $190
Enjoy a trip to the Reindeer Camp, this great trip gives you an insight into the tradition of reindeer herding in Lapland. For a few hours you will take on this role as you feed the animals and enjoy a short sledge ride pulled by these magnificent animals.
This evening you see Lapland at night through your cosy glass igloos. This is the ideal way to watch the Northern Lights as you drift off to sleep.
Overnight: Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle or Similar Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 Rovaniemi - Snowmobile Excursion
This morning, enjoy breakfast before embarking on a 2-hour snowmobile safari into the arctic wilderness. A safari guide will give you briefing and driving instructions before you
pair up to start your snowmobile safari. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you drive through the snowy forests and across the frozen marshlands and lakes. Breathe in the fresh icy air whilst appreciating your silent surroundings.
Enjoy another cosy night in the glass igloos in the heart of Lapland.
Overnight: Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle or Similar Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 Rovaniemi - Lulea, Swedish Lapland - Husky Safari (Approx. 3.15 HRS - 255 KM)
Today, after breakfast, check out of your igloos and continue your journey to Lulea, Swedish Lapland. Upon arrival check in to your hotel.
Welcome to Swedish Lapland and the perfect place for another adventure with rolling hills, roaring rivers and vast woodlands covered in a blanket of white fluffy snow. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting 2.5 HR Husky Safari.
Wrap up warm with the additional winter clothing provided by your guide before embarking on this magical experience.
Enjoy the breeze, hold on tight and dash across this magical winter wonderland. Your sled will be guided by strong, friendly Alaskan huskies, they will take you across snow covered terrain, frozen lakes and through wild forests. Keep on the lookout for Moose and Reindeer whilst taking in the magnificent scenery.
Enjoy the evening at leisure and explore Swedish Lapland.
Overnight: Clarion Hotel Sense Luleå or similar Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 Lulea, Swedish Lapland
Enjoy a day at leisure or choose to embark on an optional activity. Your tour leader will be available to assist you with the booking of any optional excursions such as the Sami Experience.
In the evening enjoy another excursion to follow the Northern lights and enjoy your last night in Lapland.
Overnight: Clarion Hotel Sense Luleå or similar Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10 Lulea - Stockholm, Sweden
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and be transferred to Lulea Airport in time for your domestic flight to Stockholm.
Upon arrival you will be transferred from Arlanda Airport to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or choose to embark on an optional activity.
Overnight: Scandic Malmen Stockholm or similar Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11 Stockholm, Sweden - Australia
This morning after breakfast checkout of your hotel and make your own way to the airport to correspond with your international flight back to Australia.
Some guests may depart later in the day and will be able to store their luggage at the hotel until they are ready to depart.
Meals Included: In-flight
Day 12 Arrive in Australia
Please note that some customers may arrive +1 day
THE ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience Lapland and the Northern Lights at this magical time of year
Visit Sweden and Finland for your true winter wonderland experience
Spend a full day at leisure in Helsinki Follow the Northern Lights on a coach tour
Enjoy a Winter Sauna Jacuzzi & Finnish culinary experience - Savutuvan Apaja
Experience a 2-hour snowmobile excursion into the wilderness Stay in Rovaniemi, the heart of Lapland
Enjoy a once in a lifetime husky safari
Explore Santa Claus Village and meet the man himself
Experience 2 Nights in a Glass igloos under the Northern Lights
FLIGHTS
Return International Flights (economy class) ex SYD/
MEL/*BNE/*PER/*ADL
1 x Additional Flight from Lulea - Stockholm (economy class)
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights in quality hotel accommodation 2 nights in glass igloos
DINING
10 meals including daily breakfast
TOUR ESSENTIALS
English speaking tour leader (Day 1 - Day 11) Airport taxes and surcharges
TRANSPORT
Transportation by heated vehicles
TRANSFERS
Transfer from Helsinki Airport to hotel (Day 2) Transfer from hotel to Lulea Airport (Day 10)
*Please note: All information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current deal for up-to-date information.
If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.
BOOKING INFORMATION
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase.
Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form.
Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.
On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.
Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead up to and immediately prior to travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.
CANCELLATION POLICY Covid-19 Booking Policy
• TripADeal Tour packages are non- refundable. If your Tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other package
available via the TripADeal website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the property you are due to stay with.
Please note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
OFFER ESSENTIALS
Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 18 March 2023.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $1,900 applies
Departure Dates
Please note: See website for live dates and availability.
Surcharges Please note:
dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $700 per person.
dates/months with a ^^ incur a high season surcharge of $900 per person.
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Perth or
*Adelaide
Departure City Surcharges Brisbane: $100 per person
Adelaide or Perth: $200 per person
FLIGHTS
Full Service Airline(s) Used
Finnair, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Air France, KLM, Emirates and partners (subject to availability).
Please note: One way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Arrive early Not Available
Stay behind Not Available Stopover Packages Not Available Flight Class Upgrades Not Available
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation Used 3 - 4 Star (self-rated)
- Helsinki: Scandic Grand Marina, Sokos Albert Helsinki or similar
- Jyväskylä: Original Sokos Hotel, Scandic Hotel Jyväskylä or similar - Oulu: Scandic Oulu, Sokos Oulu or similar
- Rovaniemi: Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle Premium Igloo or similar
- Swedish Lapland: Clarion Hotel Sense, Grand Arctic Resort in Swedish Lapland - Stockholm: Scandic Malmen, Clarion Stockholm or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights accommodation pre or post tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/
end of your tour.
Maximum Room Capacity 2 People
Child Policy
• No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents.
• Young Children can be drawn on sledges, snowmobiles and huskies.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.
Triple Share
No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability.
Please note: Triple shares may be required to share existing bedding.
Bedding Configuration
Double or Twin Share (subject to availability).
Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option.
GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 28 per vehicle.
Optional Tours / Activities
2-Hour Visit to the Reindeer Farm with 30 minute sleigh ride at $190
Please note:
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone prior to submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability)
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.
EXCLUSIONS
• Visa fees and requirements (Not required for Europe if travelling on an Australian passport for stays up to 90 days).
• Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
• Recommended gratuities/tipping €5 per person/ per day payable on tour
• Optional activities/tours
• Travel insurance (Mandatory)
• Winter Clothing Hire: Winter clothing will be included for the Husky and Snowmobile activities. Additional winter clothing can be hired in Rovaniemi for 2 days if required at approximately €30 per person/per day (Approx. $50 AUD) Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Winter Clothing
As the temperature can get quite cold it is advisable to bring thermal clothing with you. Winter clothing will be provided for the activities (Huskies/
Snowmobiles). Additional Winter clothing can be hired in Rovaniemi for two days at €30 per person/day.
TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide:
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour.
The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group.
Tour Leader:
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip.
Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the
architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined.
Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.
CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Finland & Sweden
In Finland and Sweden the average temperature between December and March is around -4°C. December can be quite cold, so travellers should be aware of this and pack accordingly with warm layers, coats and boots to get ready for this magical snowy winter experience.
FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:
At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow pre- selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information.
Passport Validity:
Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days prior to the departure date. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance, customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
COACH TOUR Meals:
10 Meals are included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the
tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/requirements.
Please note; we will do our best to meet your requests/requirements, however, cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.
Luggage:
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour.
With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach.
The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach.
OTHER
Fitness Level Required / Mobility:
Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so, unfortunately, our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile.
Please note: a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.
Gratuities / Tipping:
Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is €5 per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected whilst on tour.
Tipping for all services provided on tour is always a matter of personal discretion, however, please be aware that tipping is considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration and they may approach you for payment and there is no need to be intimidated by the request.
Sightseeing:
Please note: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public
holiday closures, your itinerary where possible, will be adjusted or similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).
Shopping: (International)
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts.
Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into.
If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information.
VISAS
A tourist visa for Europe is not required for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian Passport.
Important:
Visa rules may have changed since COVID-19. Check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you’re entering.
Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + any
additional charges applied by the airline/
cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/
accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g.
a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable.
This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners.
TripADeal has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you.
In the event, TripADeal is unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.fee is not revenue- raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
