8D 5N Magical Northern Light in Finland (Helsinki & Rovaniemi)
DAY 1 Kuala Lumpur – Helsinki (MOB)
DAY 2 Helsinki (MOB / D)
City Tour in Helsinki – Helsinki Cathedral, built in 1852 when Finland was part of the Russian
Empire. Stop at the nearby seat of the Finnish Government and the main building of Helsinki
University. Continue on towards the Katajanokka Peninsula, stopping at the Uspenski
Cathedral , a beautiful Orthodox cathedral atop a hill. Go up the hill and to the terrace of
the cathedral for pretty views over Helsinki.
DAY 3 Helsinki (B / L / D)
Temppeliaukio (Rock Church) – one of Helsinki’s most popular attractions. Its spectacular
atmosphere and unique architecture promise to make it an unforgettable experience, with
its copper dome, exposed rocks and concrete beams.
** If you go before noon, you can see fantastic shadows cast across the walls from the light
streaming through the windows.
Sibelius Park and Sibelius Monument – The abstract monument, entitled Passio Musicae,
was created by pioneering artist Eila Hiltunen and is actually a kinetic, musical sculpture (a
bundle of 600 steel tubes that capture the wind like a pipe organ.)
Optional (EUR 35 / pax) : Boat ride & tour to Suomenlinna Island
Suomenlinna Island – an archipelago of 6 islands that is home to one of Helsinki’s residential
districts as well as the Suomenlinna fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site
(If you are lucky, the boat ride will be an ice breaking cruise experience.)
Market Square (Kauppatori) – is a central square in Helsinki and one of the most famous
market places and tourist attraction in the city.
Fishing Experience Husky Farm Santa Claus Village
Tour code: 8EHH
DAY 4 Helsinki – Rovaniemi (B / L / D)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Rovaniemi.
Santa Claus Village – A large variety of Christmas related items, Christmas cards and CDs are
sold in the post office. All mail sent from the post office is postmarked with a special Santa
Claus postmark. Visitors can also specify their mail to be sent at the next Christmas, if you’re
lucky, even meet Santa himself. Attend a special Lapp ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle
and receive an arctic certificate.
After dinner, entrance to Aurora Borealis Safari with Reindeer sleigh
DAY 5 Rovaniemi (B / L / D)
Rovaniemi city tour - followed by a fun Husky farm visit with thrilling 3 km safari ride
Enjoy a Fishing experience by Snowmobile
Aurora Hunting: Tonight, join us for a Northern Light Chase by bus and seek out the mysterious green light everyone wants to see. And if luck is with you, get ready for an amazing light show to remember !
DAY 6 Rovaniemi – Helsinki (B / L / D)
Visit a Reindeer Safari with reindeer sleigh ride experience
After lunch, transfer to airport for flight to Helsinki
DAY 7 Helsinki – Kuala Lumpur (B / L / D)
Explore Helsinki city from Railway Station Square, right next to one of the most beautiful
Romantic buildings in Helsinki, the National Theater. From there, continue your walk
through central Helsinki to get a feel for its vibrant streets, mostly built in the late 19th and
early 20th centuries. Then, follow the main shopping street, Aleksanterinkatu, towards the
city's main square, Senate Square.
DAY 8 Kuala Lumpur (MOB)
Arrive home with souvenirs and sweet memories.