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Taival Expeditions

FINLAND · LAPLAND

Into the Wild Lapland

DURATION

4 Nights / 5 Days

PRICE

1.690€

DATE

February, 12-16

LOCATION

Finnish Lapland

GROUP SIZE

Max 7 travelers

DIFFICULTY

Beginner

DURATION

4 Nights / 5 Days

PRICE

1.690€

DATE

February, 12-16

GROUP SIZE

Max 7 travelers

DIFFICULTY

Beginner

LOCATION

Finnish Lapland

WHAT TO EXPECT

Do you want to experience

the real Lapland?

This expedition is designed to let you experience Lapland as a local, not a tourist. With a local guide and a cozy cottage as the base camp, enjoy an unforgettable and authentic Arctic adventure.

Leave the tourist crowds behind and step into the real Finnish wilderness near the eastern border. You’ll spend your days exploring untouched snowscapes - hiking past surreal national parks, snowmobiling, and tracking wild animals in quiet forests. Between outdoor adventures, you'll experience authentic local life, cooking traditional Lappish meals over open campfires.

When darkness falls, head out into Arctic skies to track down the Northern Lights. You’ll stay in a wooden cottage surrounded by nature, wrapping up cold days the Finnish way - relaxing in a sauna with the option to take a ice lake plunge.

THINGS TO KNOW

Rovaniemi Airport

DAY BY DAY

Full Itinerary

Upon arrival at Rovaniemi Airport, transfer directly to your accommodation to settle in. Spend the afternoon exploring the iconic Santa Claus Village right on the Arctic Circle.

In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner, followed by an Aurora Workshop focused on understanding the Northern Lights and capturing them on camera.

Leaving the crowds behind, head east toward the Russian borderlands, remaining safely within Finnish territory, to start the real expedition in one of Europe’s most untouched wildernesses.

Settle into our base camp, a cottage surrounded by nature. During the sunset, enjoy a hike through Riisitunturi National Park, surrounded by its iconic snow monster trees and migical winter landscape. After exploring the trail, gather around an open fire to recharge with a traditional Lappish Barbecue Dinner served under the fading Arctic light.

As darkness settles over the Lapland wilderness, set out on a night hunt across the snowscapes to track down and capture the Northern Lights beneath the Arctic sky.

Spend the day living like a Finn.

The morning begins with a scenic hike through Oulanka National Park, paired with a traditional Lappish Barbecue Lunch cooked over an open fire.

After the hike, relax in a traditional Finnish Sauna with an optional dip in the ice lake for the brave ones.

In the evening, set out for a Wildlife Safari. With a bit of luck, encounter reindeers in their natural habitat, mooses, arctic foxes and other wildlife that call these endless forests home.

When the Arctic sky gets dark again, it means only one think - the start of a Hunt for the Northern Lights.

Spend the morning on a frozen lake learning ice fishing, followed by free time in the afternoon.

Later, take a guided snowmobile ride through the surrounding wilderness.

Return to the cottage in the evening for and another traditional sauna session.

Enjoy a relaxing morning reflecting on your Arctic adventures.

Spend your final hours picking up souvenirs or relaxing in town before transferring to the airport or train station for your journey home.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Content package

A package of photo, video and drone content to make your social media shine.

Living like a Finn

Find your inner sisu through the essential Finn habits: steaming saunas, forest walks, and peaceful silence.

Aurora hunting tours

Hunt the Northern Lights with a local guide who is just as excited with the chase as you are.

Authentic experience

Stay in a traditional Finnish cottage surrounded by nature.

DAY BY DAY

Full Itinerary

Upon arrival at Rovaniemi Airport, transfer directly to your accommodation to settle in. Spend the afternoon exploring the iconic Santa Claus Village right on the Arctic Circle.

In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner, followed by an Aurora Workshop focused on understanding the Northern Lights and capturing them on camera.

Leaving the crowds behind, head east toward the Russian borderlands, remaining safely within Finnish territory, to start the real expedition in one of Europe’s most untouched wildernesses.

Settle into our base camp, a cottage surrounded by nature. During the sunset, enjoy a hike through Riisitunturi National Park, surrounded by its iconic snow monster trees and migical winter landscape. After exploring the trail, gather around an open fire to recharge with a traditional Lappish Barbecue Dinner served under the fading Arctic light.

As darkness settles over the Lapland wilderness, set out on a night hunt across the snowscapes to track down and capture the Northern Lights beneath the Arctic sky.

Spend the day living like a Finn.

The morning begins with a scenic hike through Oulanka National Park, paired with a traditional Lappish Barbecue Lunch cooked over an open fire.

After the hike, relax in a traditional Finnish Sauna with an optional dip in the ice lake for the brave ones.

In the evening, set out for a Wildlife Safari. With a bit of luck, encounter reindeers in their natural habitat, mooses, arctic foxes and other wildlife that call these endless forests home.

When the Arctic sky gets dark again, it means only one think - the start of a Hunt for the Northern Lights.

Spend the morning on a frozen lake learning ice fishing, followed by free time in the afternoon.

Later, take a guided snowmobile ride through the surrounding wilderness.

Return to the cottage in the evening for and another traditional sauna session.

Enjoy a relaxing morning reflecting on your Arctic adventures.

Spend your final hours picking up souvenirs or relaxing in town before transferring to the airport or train station for your journey home.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Content package

A package of photo, video and drone content to make your social media shine.

Aurora hunting tours

Hunt the Northern Lights with a local guide who is just as excited with the chase as you are.

Living like a Finn

Find your inner sisu through the essential Finn habits: steaming saunas, forest walks, and peaceful silence.

Authentic experience

Stay in a traditional Finnish cottage surrounded by nature.

IN THE PRICE

What's included

NOT IN THE PRICE

What's excluded

You'll stay in a cozy, traditional Finnish wooden cottage, featuring an authentic sauna and a shared kitchen perfect for preparing your own meals.

All transportation is included, with seamless transfers to and from the airport as well as all planned activities throughout your expedition.

A personal guide will be by your side 24/7 to answer questions, handle logistics, and tailor the experience to your wishes.

Warm clothing is provided to keep you comfortable and cozy in the Arctic cold.

Enjoy a welcoming first evening with a special Welcome Dinner, plus a traditional outdoor barbecue lunch and a second barbecue dinner during your stay.

A package of photo, video and drone content to make your social media shine.

Experience the magic of Finnish Lapland from visiting Santa Claus Village, snowmobile rides and ice fishing to epic hikes through Riisitunturi and Oulanka National Parks. Top it off with a wildlife safari, and Northern Lights hunts.

Tour prices cover your entire Arctic itinerary on the ground. Flights to and from Lapland (Rovaniemi) are booked separately.

Travel insurance is not included in the expedition cost. Because this journey includes outdoor activities in Arctic conditions, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers outdoor activity risks, emergency medical care, and trip cancellation.

Full board is not included. We do, however, include specific meals during certain excursions as listed in "What's included".

IN THE PRICE

What's included

You'll stay in a cozy, traditional Finnish wooden cottage, featuring an authentic sauna and a shared kitchen perfect for preparing your own meals.

All transportation is included, with seamless transfers to and from the airport as well as all planned activities throughout your expedition.

A personal guide will be by your side 24/7 to answer questions, handle logistics, and tailor the experience to your wishes.

Warm clothing is provided to keep you comfortable and cozy in the Arctic cold.

Enjoy a welcoming first evening with a special Welcome Dinner, plus a traditional outdoor barbecue lunch and a second barbecue dinner during your stay.

A package of photo, video and drone content to make your social media shine.

Experience the magic of Finnish Lapland from visiting Santa Claus Village, snowmobile rides and ice fishing to epic hikes through Riisitunturi and Oulanka National Parks. Top it off with a wildlife safari, and Northern Lights hunts.

NOT IN THE PRICE

What's excluded

Tour prices cover your entire Arctic itinerary on the ground. Flights to and from Lapland (Rovaniemi) are booked separately.

Travel insurance is not included in the expedition cost. Because this journey includes outdoor activities in Arctic conditions, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers outdoor activity risks, emergency medical care, and trip cancellation.

Full board is not included. We do, however, include specific meals during certain excursions as listed in "What's included".

SPIRIT OF AN EXPEDITION

Comfort of a holiday

Don't let the word expedition intimidate you. This trip is designed for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness - no mountaineering skills or technical experience required.

Safety first

As experienced local Arctic guides who know this terrain inside out, we handle all logistics to ensure complete safety and comfort.

Hidden gems

We avoid mass tourism, taking you to secret corners of Lapland that most travelers never see.

True connection

We don't just want to show you Finland - we want to share the place we fell in love with. You won't leave as a tourist who just visited Lapland. You will leave as someone who truly lived it.

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