6-Day Finland Artic Resort & Glass Igloo

Flights & Transportation

• Round-trip airfare from:
  • Boston (BOS)
  • New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR)
  • Washington, DC (IAD)
  • Denver (DEN)
  • Orlando (MCO)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Miami (MIA)
  • Houston (IAH)
  • Dallas (DFW)
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• Airline & flight times are determined at the time of booking
• Return flights included between Helsinki to Ivalo.

Hotels (4 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 2 nights of accommodations in a Standard Double Twin Room at Hotel Arthur in Helsinki.
• 1 night in log cabin at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
• 1 night Glass Igloo at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Note:

• All accommodations are equipped with northern lights alarms and Wi-Fi in the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.
• All cabins are equipped with bathroom & shower (with hairdryer, towels, shampoo and body wash), sauna, fireplace, kitchenette (with fridge and other essential kitchen amenities).
• East Small Glass Igloos have 2 single beds, each igloo has a small toilet and a wash basin inside.

Attractions & Meals

• Half board (Breakfast and Dinner) included with Log-cabin stay and Glass Igloo stay at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort.

The Itinerary

• Day 1: Depart the US for Helsinki, Finland.
  Fly overnight from the US, touching down in the Finnish capital in the early morning, ready to seek out the sights in a city that has remained an underrated gem of the region for too long. Situated on a sublime position of the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki has a rich architectural history, and a fascinating culture, which can be explored in detail at the National Museum.
• Day 2: Day at Leisure in Helsinki.
  Learn some of the geography of Helsinki with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour around the city, taking in the likes of Senate Square, home to the national parliament and cathedral. Alternatively, you could opt for a cruise among the city’s elegant waterways, before heading to Suomenlinna. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a fortress built in 1748, spans eight islands, and makes for a very worthy use of an afternoon – do like the Finns and take a picnic.
• Day 3: Travel to Finnish Lapland.
  Travel by air on a direct flight between Helsinki and Ivalo, the gateway to Finnish Lapland. Situated beyond the Arctic Circle, this village on the river of the same name has become the go-to destination to experience all Lapland has to offer, from the midnight sun and aurora borealis (Northern Lights) to winter sports activities including snowmobiling, husky sledding, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing. You overnight at Kakslauttanen Artic Resort in a small pine log cabin/chalet complete with its own fireplace and private sauna. Breakfast and Lunch are included.
• Day 4: Admire the Night Sky by Overnighting in a Glass Igloo.
  Switch from your pine log cabin to one of the resort’s glass igloos for a night beneath the stars without the need for a tent! Designed to provide the privacy of their forest location but also an uninterrupted view of the sky, a night here is one of the most comfortable ways possible to await the potential appearance of aurora borealis. Breakfast and lunch are included.
• Day 5: Travel Back to Helsinki.
  Depart Ivalo and Finnish Lapland for the return flight to Helsinki. On arrival, you might like to do some last-minute souvenir shopping, take a walk through the beautifully-maintained Esplanadi gardens, or stop by a café. The latter aren’t hard to find since Finns have one of the highest coffee consumption rates in the world.
• Day 6: Fly back to the US from Helsinki. Return to the US, ready to share your thoughts and memories of this amazing week with friends and family back home.

Call/Email Weekender Breaks at 1-929-207-0129 for Questions About:

• Flying from any airport not listed here
• Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
• The availability of your desired travel dates
• Traveling with children
• Booking optional tours and upgrades.

Optional Tours & Upgrades

Helsinki:

• Optional City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
• Optional Helsinki Canal Cruise

Ivalo:

• Optional Visit Santa's Home
• Optional Kakslauttanen Planetarium
• Optional Nordic Skiing
• Optional Ice Karting
• Optional Visit Husky Farm and Meet the Puppies
• Optional Aurora Hunting with Reindeers
• Optional Horseback Riding