Finland 5-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 8 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Finland.
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The northern lights over a Finnish forest
Map of Lapland Highlights  - 5 Days
Lapland Highlights - 5 Days

Visit Santa Claus's hometown (Rovaniemi) and fall in love with winter sports haven Ylläs on this snow-dusted winter wonderland adventure above the Arctic Circle! Snuggle a husky, pose for a selfie with a reindeer, snowshoe through the wilderness, participate in epic snowball fights, and hunt for the elusive, magical northern lights.

Skiing in Lapland
Map of Lapland Winter Activities - 5 Days
Lapland Winter Activities - 5 Days

Outdoorsy travelers and snow-lovers rejoice: this Lapland winter tour was crafted with you in mind. Spend five days on snowshoes and skis, making your way across a winter wonderland that spans both Finland and Norway. Explore Norwegian fjords and arctic tundra - and keep an eye on the snow for wolverine and lynx prints.

Dog sled through Arctic forests in Lapland
Map of Magical Lapland: Santa's Village, Dogsledding & the Northern Lights - 5 Days
Magical Lapland: Santa's Village, Dogsledding & the Northern Lights - 5 Days

Cross the Arctic Circle into Finland's far north on this unforgettable five-day winter adventure. Explore the Lapland town of Rovaniemi, where you can dog sled through snowy forests and meet Santa's reindeer. When the skies darken, you'll set out in search of the spectacular northern lights, spending one special night in a heated glass igloo under the stars.

A Reindeer in Lapland in the summer
Map of Discover Summer in Northern Finland- 5 Days
Discover Summer in Northern Finland- 5 Days

Experience the magic of northern Finland in summer as you hike, canoe, and float in the "Land of the Midnight Sun." Based in the Lapland capital of Rovaniemi, you'll visit Santa and his village, which is open year-round, and meet his reindeer. Get the best shots of the midnight sun at the perfect time. See the region by canoe before floating in a nearby lake. Hike through the forest to spot wildlife and stunning landscapes before finishing with an evening of storytelling around a bonfire.

Go hunting for the northern lights in the Arctic wilderness
Map of Rovaniemi Winter Adventure - 5 Days
Rovaniemi Winter Adventure - 5 Days

Welcome to Rovaniemi, the gateway to the Arctic Circle and the capital of Lapland—Finland's northernmost region. This five-day itinerary is designed to make the most of the snowy wintertime, with activities in the beautiful frozen wilderness surrounding the city. Every day brings a new once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure, from floating in icy open water to chasing the northern lights, ice fishing, and hiking—and sometimes sliding!— in a snow-laden canyon.

Meet Santa Claus in Finland's Santa Claus Village
Map of Ultimate Lapland Aurora Adventure - 5 Days
Ultimate Lapland Aurora Adventure - 5 Days

Meet Santa Claus himself in his "official" home of Lapland, Finland's magical far-northern region. Staying in Rovaniemi, the gateway to the Arctic Circle, you'll experience the town's festivities (it's Christmas year-round in these parts) and the enchanting wilderness surrounding it. As well as dropping into the Santa Claus Village, you'll soar across glistening snow on a dogsled ride, hang out with reindeer on a safari, give eSleds a whirl, and chase the mesmerizing northern lights.

The great grey owl
Map of Finland Arctic Wildlife Adventure  - 5 Days
Finland Arctic Wildlife Adventure - 5 Days

Spend five glorious days in Lapland, the far northern region of Finland, as you discover its stunning scenery and wildlife. Based in the capital of Rovaniemi, you'll start with a photography tour in the Arctic woodlands. Stay warm, bundled in blankets during a nighttime sleigh ride, and see every star in the sky. Visit a local reindeer farm before exploring Ranua Wildlife Park, where you'll keep your eyes peeled for native Arctic species, including the polar bear.

Santa Claus Village in Lapland
Map of Lapland Christmas Vacation - 5 Days
Lapland Christmas Vacation - 5 Days

Take a trip to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, on this magical five-day Christmas-filled itinerary. Start with an exhilarating snowmobile safari and cross the frozen landscapes of the Arctic Circle or take a seat in a cozy sled pulled by reindeer to meet Santa. Come nightfall you'll get to unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna. On your final day, choose between experiencing an authentic Finnish Christmas of cookie-making and tree-trimming or exploring the ice sculptures of the nearby SnowHotel.

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