Finland and Sweden: Adventures in Lapland

Day 1

Arrive Helsinki, Finland

Founded in 1550 and Finland’s capital since 1917, Helsinki is the country’s political, intellectual and cultural center, having helped nurture many achievements among its fiercely independent artists, artisans and architects. Once you settle in, gather for a welcome dinner.

Day 2

Helsinki – Rock Church and Food Market Visit

Get to know Helsinki, starting at the renowned Temppeliaukio Church; built directly into solid rock, it is fittingly known as Rock Church. Stroll the Old Market Hall to sample daily life before stopping at a restaurant for lunch.

Day 3

Kittila – Venture Above the Arctic Circle

Fly to northern Kittila, a village set far above the Arctic Circle in the heart of Lapland — a vast, sparsely populated and pristine wilderness that spans northern Europe. Start with a thrilling snowmobile safari that reveals stunning views of the Lappish countryside. Stop for a light barbecue snack served up fresh from the fire before completing your rousing ride to your hotel in Levi. Settle int

Day 4

Levi – Mush Like a Master Sledder

Begin with a visit to a husky farm and receive an introduction to sled-driving before setting out on a husky safari into the Lappish wilderness, pulled by an eager dog team. Return to the farm to sip hot berry juice by an open fire. Proceed to a local reindeer farm to meet the family living there. Ride a reindeer-drawn sled through the forest, gliding over the sparkling snow like the frosty breeze

Day 5

Rovaniemi – Outdoor Fun Where Santa Lives

Journey overland to Rovaniemi, nestled on the Arctic Circle and renowned as the “home of Santa Claus.” Framed by the hauntingly beautiful Arctic wilderness, this enchanted wonderland beckons you. En route, stop at a private cabin — set in the woods beside a secluded lake — to partake in one or more of the kind of activities Finns love. Try your hand at ice fishing, learning tricks from the locals

Day 6

Rovaniemi – Two Exclusive Experiences

Experience traditional life in Lapland up close when you visit Palovaara Farm, situated on 500 acres of private forest. Meet the family who lives there and learn how they provide for themselves by hunting moose. Then savor a homemade lunch prepared by your hosts, featuring fish caught from their own lake and meat from the moose they’ve hunted. Follow this Worldway Travels x A&K-exclusive experience with another as y

Day 7

Harads, Sweden – Storybook Gammelstad

Cross a far-north frontier into Swedish Lapland to explore Gammelstad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk its labyrinth of narrow streets among hundreds of charming 400-year-old cottages to the impressive Gammelstad Church. Continue to Arctic Bath, your lodge with rooms suspended over a frozen wilderness river. It’s a memorable start to your explorations of Sweden, a country graced with boundless

Day 8

Jokkmokk – Discovering the Sami Culture

Journey to Jokkmokk, a village central to Sweden’s Sami people and culture that houses an office of the Sami Parliament. Meet a young Sami couple who introduce you to the modern realities of life for this traditionally nomadic people, whose main activity is reindeer herding. Gather around the fire with them to listen to joik, the ancient Sami practice of storytelling through music. Learn about the

Day 9

Stockholm – Elegant Scandinavian Capital

Fly from nearby Lulea to Stockholm, the capital and commercial hub of Sweden. Stockholm has been called the “Venice of the North,” owing to the maze of channels and inlets that dissect this city. Situated on the Baltic Sea, it is one of the most important ports in Scandinavia. Upon arrival, set off on a guided stroll through Gamla Stan — a historic section of the city — strolling the cobblestone s

Day 10

Stockholm – Home of the Nobel Prize

Discover Stockholm at its most authentic alongside a local expert. Visit the Vasa Museum and City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize ceremony takes place. Then bask in some free time, taking in this chic city’s many charms. Later, gather for a special farewell dinner.

Day 11

Depart Stockholm

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.