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Christmas in the Arctic

  • Day 1 - Arrive in Tromsø and transfer to Kilpisjärvi
  • Day 2 - Snowmobile Experience and Christmas Program with Santa Visit
  • Day 3 - Reindeer experience and night adventure by snowshoes
  • Day 4 - Free day to relax and enjoy the Finnish sauna
  • Day 5 - Departure this morning to Tromsø

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Departure Information

Journey beginning and ending at Tromsø, Norway

Available: 2025-12-23 to 2025-12-27 starting from $8449 AUD

Overview

Join a special independent Christmas tour 400 kilometers above Arctic Circle. This is a relaxed experience with delicious local cuisine, in a totally unique and pure arctic wilderness setting at the boutique hotel Cahkal. As well as snowmobiling, reindeer experience, sit back and have a traditional Finnish Sauna experience. On Christmas Eve, enjoy a traditional dinner and meet Santa and his reindeers.

Day 1 – Arrive in Tromsø and transfer to Kilpisjärvi

Arrive Tromsø and transfer to Kilpisjärvi. The place is located just over 2.5 hours, 160 km from Tromsø and is the very northwesternmost point of Finland, near the Arctic Ocean. Here you will stay at boutique hotel Cahkal for the next 4 nights.

Relax with the mountain views from your stylish room before enjoying a 3-course dinner at the accommodation restaurant, Aika.

Day 2 – Snowmobile Experience and Christmas Program with Santa Visit

After breakfast, experience the surrounding nature and views and learn to drive snowmobile while sightseeing the snowy mountains and lakes. The tour will introduce you to the sights around Kilpisjärvi village and takes you to a tundra lake surrounded by the mighty Saana and Jehkas mountains. The tour will make stop at the Three country cairn, at the border of Finland, Sweden and Norway. This visit is in top 3 on many visitors bucket list.

In the evening, celebrate Christmas with a traditional 4-course dinner and a Santa visit.

Day 3 – Reindeer experience and night adventure by snowshoes

Today you will visit the reindeer farm nearby. Meet the reindeer herder and learn about reindeer herding, a traditional local livelihood. You can also feed the reindeer and take photos with these beautiful arctic animals. For a finishing touch enjoy a short reindeer ride.

Kilpisjärvi village and the surrounding area is one of the best places to see the northern lights. The snowshoe adventure takes you through the forests where you can enjoy a hot beverage and snacks while looking out for the magical lights.

Finish the day with a delicious dinner at AIKA Restaurant.

Day 4 – Free day to relax and enjoy the Finnish sauna

After breakfast, relax and enjoy the surrounding nature and views of the pure arctic wilderness setting.

Enjoy a 2 – course lunch then experience a Finnish sauna during hotel shared sauna hours. Optional to book private for extra cost.

In the evening you will have a 3 – course dinner with all delicious local cuisine. A perfect way to end your stay at this boutique hotel.

Day 5 – Departure this morning to Tromsø

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Tromsø.

Inclusions:

  • 4 nights in a Cahkal View double or twin room with mountain, lake or tundra view
  • Full-board at Restaurant AIKA. Meals include Breakfast, 2 – course lunch (soup+dessert, coffee/tea) and 3 – course dinner (Xmas Eve is 4 – course dinner)
  • Daily sauna (during the hotels shared sauna hours)
  • Thermal clothing
  • Christmas Program
  • Snowmobile
  • Santa visit
  • Reindeer experience
  • Night adventure by snowshoes
  • Return Tromsø – Cahkal Hotel transfer (Shared with other 50DN guests)
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions:

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Gratuities and items of personal nature
  • Travel insurance

Portage is not included – you will be responsible for carrying all your luggage.

Enquiries

To find out more or to book this incredible tour, contact Globetrotter Lifestyle today!

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