7 Day Finland Santa Claus tour from Australia

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Duration

6N/7D

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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About this tour

This 7 day Finland Santa Claus Village tour from Australia offers a memorable winter journey through Helsinki and Finnish Lapland. The route map highlights the travel path from Helsinki to Saariselkä Igloo resort and Rovaniemi, two of the best destinations for Northern Lights viewing in Finland. Travelers experience iconic Arctic activities such as reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris and a visit to Santa Claus Village.

This itinerary combines Lapland winter adventures, Aurora Borealis opportunities and comfortable travel across Finland.

7 Days of Exploring Santa Claus Village, Aurora, Snow activities and stay in Igloo

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Recommended International flight from cities of Australia

The cost of this international flight is not mentioned in tour cost. Travelers can book their flights on their own or may ask our executives to help in booking.

Departure	Arrival	Flight	Stops	Duration
11:40 – Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)	05:40 – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	JQ047 / AY042	1 Stop	27h

Operated by Jetstar & Finnair

Departure	Arrival	Flight	Stops	Duration
00:05 – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	06:55 – Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)	AY131 / AY5915	1 Stop	21h 50m

Operated by Finnair & British Airways

The cost of this international flight is not mentioned in tour cost. Travelers can book their flights on their own or may ask our executives to help in booking.

Departure	Arrival	Flight	Stops	Duration
00:10 – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	07:15 – Melbourne Airport (MEL)	AY145	Direct	22 h 5 min

Operated by Finnair

Departure	Arrival	Flight	Stops	Duration
00:05 – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	07:25 – Melbourne Airport (MEL)	AY131 / JQ008	1 Stop	22 h 20 min

Operated by Finnair & Jetstar

The cost of this international flight is not mentioned in tour cost. Travelers can book their flights on their own or may ask our executives to help in booking.

Departure	Arrival	Flight	Stops	Duration
08:30 – Perth (PER)	05:45 – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	AY5838 / AY100	1 Stop	27 h 15 min

Operated by Cathay Pacific & Finnair

Departure	Arrival	Flight	Stops	Duration
00:10 – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)	05:35 – Perth (PER)	AY145 / AY6443	1 Stop	23 h 25 min

Operated by Finnair & Jetstar

Hotel Details

Hotel stays and overnight travel during the 6 night Finland Santa Claus Village tour
Night	City	Hotel	Meals
Night 1	Helsinki	Radisson Blu Plaza Helsinki / Similar	Breakfast
Night 2	Saariselkä	Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä / Similar	Breakfast & Dinner
Night 3	Saariselkä	Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä / Similar	Breakfast & Dinner
Night 4	Rovaniemi	Scandic Rovaniemi City / Similar	Breakfast
Night 5	Rovaniemi	Scandic Rovaniemi City / Similar	Breakfast
Night 6	Rovaniemi – Helsinki	Overnight Train (2 Berth Cabin)	No Meals

Northern Lights Predictability for this 6 night Lapland itinerary

This 7 Day Finland Santa Claus Village tour from Australia itinerary includes multiple nights in Finnish Lapland, improving the chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis during your Arctic winter journey.

Saariselkä – 2 Nights

Estimated probability: ~82%

Rovaniemi – 2 Nights

Estimated probability: ~78%

Total Aurora Viewing Window – 4 Nights in Lapland

Overall estimated tour probability: ~86%

Aurora visibility depends on solar activity, cloud cover and geomagnetic conditions. However, staying four nights across Saariselkä and Rovaniemi within the Arctic aurora zone significantly increases the likelihood of witnessing the Northern Lights.

Included/Excluded

Night 1 - Helsinki - Radisson Blu Plaza Helsinki / Similar - Breakfast
Night 2 and 3 - Saarsielka - Wilderness hotel Saariselka/Similar - Breakfast and Dinner
Night 4 & 5 - Rovaniemi - Scandic Rovaniemi city / Similar - breakfast
Night 6 - Overnight train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki - No meals
Domestic flight from Helsinki to Saariselka
Overnight Train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki
Airport transfers on Private basis
Sauna At Helsinki central Sauna centre
Reindeer Northern lights hunt sledge
2 hours snowmobile Safari
Transfer to Rovaniemi from Saariselka in a Private car
Northern lights hunt by bus
Santa Claus Village (Meet Santa, Cross Arctic circle, 500 meters husky sledge, snowman world entry ticket)
Rovaniemi hotel to Train Station

International flights
Lunch and Dinner where not mentioned
Visa
Anything which is not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Arrival at Helsinki Airport from Australia followed by meet and greet with your driver at the arrivals hall
Private transfer from Helsinki Airport to your centrally located Helsinki hotel
Early introduction to Finland’s capital city, known for its Nordic architecture, seaside views and vibrant culture
Standard hotel check-in time at 15:00, allowing travelers time to settle in after the long international journey
Opportunity to take a short walk around the Helsinki city centre, explore nearby cafes, shops or the waterfront
Time to rest and prepare for the upcoming Lapland experiences and Santa Claus Village visit later in the itinerary
This day marks the official start of the 6 night 7 day Finland Santa Claus Village tour covering Helsinki and Finnish Lapland

Breakfast at the hotel in Helsinki followed by checkout from the hotel
Pickup from the hotel and transfer to Helsinki Airport for the onward Arctic journey
Direct Finnair flight from Helsinki to Ivalo Airport included in the itinerary
Arrival at Ivalo Airport, the gateway to the northernmost region of Finnish Lapland
Meet and pickup from the airport followed by transfer to the Saariselkä igloo resort
Check-in to a glass igloo styled room, offering panoramic views of the Arctic sky and surrounding Lapland landscape
In the evening, enjoy a reindeer sledge Northern Lights hunt, a traditional Lapland experience while searching for the Aurora Borealis
Return to the resort after the activity and end of the day in Saariselkä

Breakfast served at the Saariselkä resort, surrounded by the scenic Arctic landscape of Finnish Lapland
Begin the day with an exciting 2-hour snowmobile safari, riding through snowy forests and frozen trails in the Lapland wilderness
After the safari, enjoy a 90-minute ski session with equipment included, ideal for experiencing one of Finland’s most popular winter sports
Free time to relax at the resort, explore the peaceful Saariselkä Arctic surroundings, or enjoy the snowy landscapes
Dinner at the resort restaurant, offering warm meals after a day of winter activities
Overnight stay in Saariselkä with the possibility of spotting the Northern Lights in Lapland
End of the day at the Saariselkä igloo resort

Breakfast at the Saariselkä resort followed by checkout from the igloo accommodation
Pickup from the resort in Saariselkä and begin the scenic transfer through Finnish Lapland towards Rovaniemi
Enjoy views of Arctic forests, frozen rivers and snow-covered landscapes during the journey
Arrival in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus
Check-in to a centrally located Rovaniemi city hotel
In the evening, join a Northern Lights hunt by bus from a designated pickup point, traveling outside the city lights in search of the Aurora Borealis
Opportunity to witness the Northern Lights in Lapland depending on weather and solar activity
Return to the hotel and end of the day in Rovaniemi

Breakfast at the Rovaniemi city hotel to start the day in Finnish Lapland
Transfer to the famous Santa Claus Village, located on the Arctic Circle
Meet Santa Claus at his official home and capture memorable photographs
Cross the Arctic Circle line, one of the most iconic experiences in Lapland
Enjoy a short 500-meter husky sled ride, guided by professional mushers
Entry to Snowman World, where travelers can explore ice slides, snow structures and winter activities
Free time to explore the village, visit souvenir shops and send postcards from the Santa Claus Main Post Office
Return transfer to the Rovaniemi hotel in the evening
End of the day in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland

Breakfast at the Rovaniemi city hotel followed by a relaxed morning
Checkout from the hotel at 11:00 AM
Pickup from the hotel and transfer to Rovaniemi Railway Station
Board the famous overnight train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki, a comfortable and scenic way to travel across Finland
Accommodation in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin included for the overnight journey
Time to relax in the cabin while traveling through the snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland towards southern Finland
Overnight stay on the Rovaniemi–Helsinki train, marking the final Arctic night of the tour

Arrival at Helsinki Railway Station in the morning after the overnight train journey from Rovaniemi
Meet and pickup from the railway station followed by transfer to Helsinki Airport
Time for departure procedures for your international flight back to Australia
Opportunity to reflect on the memorable experiences across Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village
This marks the end of the 6 night 7 day Finland Santa Claus Village tour from Sydney, Perth or Melbourne
Departure from Helsinki Airport, concluding your winter journey through Finland and the Arctic Circle

Tour Type

From Australia

Payment Terms

Can be booked Instantly

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Stay Cities in this tour

Helsinki

Levi

Rovaniemi

Saariselka

Eligibility of " The Finnish one Cap"

This tour makes you eligible for "The Finnish one cap"

Frequently asked questions

The duration of this Finland Northern Lights tour from Australia is 7 days and 6 nights.

The itinerary covers Helsinki, Saariselkä and Rovaniemi, including experiences such as a glass igloo stay, Northern Lights hunt, and a visit to Santa Claus Village in Finnish Lapland.

Itinerary day count starts from the day you arrive at Helsinki and not when you departed from Australia.

The itinerary includes a mix of 4-star city hotels, Arctic resorts, and a comfortable overnight train experience. Travelers stay at Radisson Blu Plaza Helsinki or a similar central hotel in Helsinki, enjoy an Arctic resort stay at Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä or similar with breakfast and dinner, and spend two nights in Scandic Rovaniemi City or a similar hotel in Rovaniemi. The journey concludes with an overnight train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki in a private sleeper cabin, providing a comfortable travel experience across Finland.

The itinerary covers three main destinations in Finland: Helsinki, Saariselkä, and Rovaniemi. Travelers begin their journey in Helsinki, continue to Saariselkä in Finnish Lapland for Arctic experiences and Northern Lights viewing, and then visit Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, before returning to Helsinki by overnight train.

The Finland Northern Lights tour package from Australia includes hotel accommodation, domestic travel, and Arctic activities during the itinerary. It covers 6 nights of accommodation in Helsinki, Saariselkä and Rovaniemi, daily breakfast and selected dinners in Saariselkä, a direct domestic flight from Helsinki to Ivalo, airport and intercity transfers, a reindeer sledge Northern Lights hunt, snowmobile safari and ski session in Saariselkä, a visit to Santa Claus Village with husky ride and Snowman World entry, and an overnight train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki in a private sleeper cabin.

The official currency used in Finland is the Euro (€). Most hotels, restaurants, shops, and tour providers across Finland accept credit and debit cards, including Visa and Mastercard, which makes payments convenient for international travelers.

Travelers from Singapore or Australia can manage payments easily by:

Using international credit/debit cards for most purchases
Carrying a small amount of Euros in cash for small shops or rural areas
Withdrawing Euros from ATMs available at airports, cities, and train stations
Informing their bank before travel to avoid international transaction blocks

This 7 Day Finland Northern lights tour from Australia is a semi private tour. All airport transfers will be in a private cab with driver. You may get your tour customized as per your requirements. You will not be following an itinerary with any group.

Yes, payments can be made in Australian Dollars (AUD). We also accept major foreign currencies via SWIFT transfer, including SGD, USD, EUR, GBP and CAD.

As the tour cancellation policy depends on the available hotels, we cannot specify the policy now. Once your itinerary is decided, our executives shall share the cancellation policy of this 7 day Finland tour from Australia.

Mentioned international flights are recommended though not included in the quote.

The Billing name on Invoice will be Eurotrial LLC

Tour's Location

Santa Claus Village, Tähtikuja, Rovaniemi, Finland

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Sophie Bennett

03/09/2026

Our kids loved the Santa Claus Village visit and the husky sled ride

Our kids loved the Santa Claus Village visit and the husky sled ride. Finland in winter truly feels like a fairy tale. The itinerary was well balanced between activities and relaxation

Noah Maline

03/09/2026

The organization of the tour was excellent from airport transfers to Arctic activities.

The organization of the tour was excellent from airport transfers to Arctic activities. Saariselkä was peaceful and beautiful, while Rovaniemi had so many exciting experiences for travelers.

Roberts Wilson

03/09/2026

My and daughter loved it. Just amazingly designed.

The Arctic landscapes, the Northern Lights hunt, and meeting Santa Claus in Rovaniemi made it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.My and daughter loved it. Just amazingly designed.