Northern Lights @ Kemi

  • Helsinki
  • Kemi
11,990 /- AED

per person, prices are based on twin sharing.

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Inclusions
Flight
Hotel
Transfer
Meals
Sight Seeing
Insurance
Tax
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
    INCLUDED
  • Flight Flight
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing

Welcome to Finland

On arrival at Helsinki International Airport you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Day is free, for you to explore the beautiful city at your own pace.

Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor.

Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 2
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy the best of Helsinki by land. Join a hop on hop off bus tour to see the sights at your leisure. With the freedom and flexibility to hop on and off as many times as you want and where you want, sightseeing has never been so easy! There are thirteen stops around the city that takes you as close to the top sights of Helsinki as possible. Start @ Senate Square, then  Olympia Terminal / Silja Line, Ehrenströmsvägen, EiraStop, Hernesaari Cruise Terminal, Melkki Cruise Terminal, Flea Market, Swedish Theater, Market Square, Eteläsatama, Kiasma, Temppeliaukio Church, discover Sibelius Monument & the rock church, Olympic Stadium, National Museum and the Ateneum.

Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 3
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for checkout and the driver will pick you up and drop you to Helsinki airport for your onward flight to Kemi.

On arrival in Kemi airport the driver will pick you up and drop you to the hotel and check in.

Day is free, for you to explore the Arctic city at your own pace.

Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It’s known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. At Kemi’s harbor is the Snow Castle, a seasonal carved-ice complex. Kemi Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival structure with an ornate, red-brick exterior. To the north, Bothnian Bay National Park has old fishing huts, rare plants and abundant birds, including Arctic terns. As dusk settles, you’ll embark on a guided snowmobile excursion into the wild to look for the northern lights dancing in the sky. Before returning to the city you’ll get to enjoy a hot beverage around a campfire.

Snowmobiling is a great way to get a little adrenaline rush while in Lapland. Even if you’ve never been on a snowmobile before, it is not difficult for beginners to learn how to operate these machines. One hand on the throttle, the other on the brake, you’ll be zooming over frozen lakes and marked trails in no time. Following an expert tour guide, snowmobile excursions are a great way to learn more about the region’s landscapes. And if you’re riding at night, you might even see the northern lights shining overhead during short breaks.

Overnight in Kemi.

Day 4
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning you’ll learn about a traditional mode of winter transport in Lapland by taking part in a guided dog sled excursion. Following a brief lesson at the kennel, you’ll soon be mushing with your own sled, pulled by a team of energetic huskies, through the woods and over the snowy plains. After a thrilling ride, enjoy a hot beverage with the musher back at the kennel. Dog sledding, also called “mushing”, has been used for hunting and travel in the Arctic region since the 10th century. Even today, it is still a thriving mode of transport in Lapland, the northernmost region of Scandinavia. So it comes as no surprise that dog sledding has grown to be one of the most popular activities for tourists in this area. A dog sled varies in size and function and is pulled by one or more specially-trained dogs, usually Siberian Huskies or Alaskan Malamutes. A team of sled dogs, typically ranging from 3 to 24 dogs, includes wheel dogs, swing dogs, point dogs and lead dogs, all chosen by experienced dog sled drivers, or “mushers”, based on the dogs’ strength, speed and endurance. Careful training and selection of the dogs is crucial, as these hard-working canines can travel up to 130 km in a day and average a speed of 32 km/h for distances up to 40 km.

Back in the city, spend the rest of the afternoon and evening as you wish. Since Finland is famous for its sauna culture, we highly recommend spending some time today relaxing in the sauna at your hotel. It’s a great way to feel refreshed for the adventures yet to come on your trip. Finnish sauna is in a little hut heated by a wood-burning stove with temperatures in the range of 80 – 110 C° (176–230 °F). The saunas have hot stones on the stove that you can toss water on to create steam, and there are wooden benches for you to sit on. It’s a wonderful way to warm up after an outdoor activity or after a night in an ice or snow hotel.

Overnight in Kemi.

Day 5
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals

Breakfast at the hotel.

You have the early part of the day to explore the town of Kemi as you wish or take an optional excursion. Later in the afternoon you will check in to the Snow Castle for your truly unforgettable overnight in a room made of snow and ice. This complex is rebuilt every winter in a different decor, with unique ice sculptures and soft lighting effects giving each room an added level of charm. The indoor temperature is kept at a steady -5 degrees Celsius, but you‘ll sleep soundly a thermal sleeping bag on a good mattress.

There are a variety of OPTIONAL TOURS that you can choose & book with us.

At the Snow Castle

Upgrade to a warm Seaside Glass Villa, which offers wonderful views over the bay and the night sky is great for northern lights watching! The SnowCastle of Kemi is the biggest snow fort in the world. It is rebuilt every winter with a different architecture in Kemi, Finland. In 1996 the first snow castle drew 300,000 visitors. the area covered by the castle has varied from 13,000 to over 20,000 square metres. The highest towers have been over 20 metres high and longest walls over 1,000 metres long, and the castle has had up to three stories. Despite its varying configurations, the snow castle has a few recurring elements: a chapel, a restaurant and a hotel.

Snowmobile Excursion-Reindeer Camp

Join a thrilling snowmobile excursion to a reindeer camp, where you’ll enjoy refreshments and a reindeer sled ride. In reindeer camp learn about Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. You will then get to sit back in a reindeer drawn sleigh and enjoy a peaceful ride through the forest.

Snowmobile Excursion-Sampo Icebreaker Ship

Enjoy a snowmobile ride on the frozen sea to the Sampo icebreaker ship, where you’ll have a guided tour of the vessel, ice floating experience and learn more about sailing in the arctic. Sampo is a Finnish icebreaker built in 1960 in Helsinki and now stationed in Kemi.

Overnight in Kemi.

Day 5
    INCLUDED
  • Flight Flight
  • Transfer Transfer
  • Meals Meals

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.

Tour Cost, Terms & Conditions

 

  • The rates are subject to availability at the time of booking request. In the event if there are rate changes due to increase in Govt taxes, or hotel charges a surcharge, or BAR rates (Best available rates), we reserve the right to amend the rates without notice. The exchange rate is subject to change. Please ensure that you have secured the relevant visa / entry permits & valid passport. The best source of visa information is the embassy of the country itself.
  • If you are interested in going ahead with this booking, we would require deposits or payments as follows either in the form of cash or cheque:

    - 30 days to 21 days prior to departure date: 50%.
    - 21 days to 01 days prior to departure: 100%.
    - Prices in this quotation are subject to availability. Al-Tayer Holidays reserves the right to offer services of similar or higher standard based in the event of non-availability at the time of booking, at amended cost.

  • Please ensure that the names given to us for reservations match the names in your passport, as hotels, sightseeing tour companies are very particular about name changes. Mismatched names may result in heavy amendment penalties. We strongly recommend travel insurance as part of your package – we have excellent rates with the world’s best companies – please let us know if you wish us to add this to your package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions

Flights

  • Economy class, Dubai / Helsinki / Kemi / Dubai.

 

Accommodation

  • 2 nights in Helsinki based on twin sharing basis. 
  • 3 nights in Kemi based on twin sharing basis.

 

Transportation

  • Return airport transfers in Helsinki on private car. 
  • Return airport transfers in Kemi on private car.

 

Sightseeing

  • Northern lights snowmobile, Dog sledding.

 

Meals

  • Daily breakfast & 2 refreshment.

 

Insurance

  • Complimentary travel insurance.

 

Taxes

  • All airline and hotel taxes.
 
Exclusions
  • Visa fees.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills, etc.
  • Except all the above mentioned in inclusion.
  • Some European Countries may charge a local city tax payable directly at the hote
     
Travel Tips

Finland-is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is home to the 18th-century sea fortress Suomenlinna, the fashionable Design District and diverse museums. The Northern Lights can be seen from the country's Arctic Lapland province, a vast wilderness with national parks and ski resorts.

Trip Planning: The planning stage of your trip can be instrumental in its success and an enjoyable part of the experience itself. You have a world of options...and plenty to consider.

Entry and Exit Formalities: Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months & beyond at the time of entering the Schengen countries. Some nationalities can obtain visa on arrival and for nationalities who requires visa please refer to Finnish consulate website: www.vfsglobal.com/finland/UAE/ . Finland is part of the 26 Schengen State Countries.

Transportation: Figuring out how to get around is one of your biggest pre-trip decisions. Get our holiday expert best advice on deciding between your options. Based on your trip itinerary, our experts will help you choose wisely. You'll also find a wealth of practical travel tips.

Money: Use your money wisely. Know the best time to use cash or card — and how to avoid unnecessary fees either way — as well as tipping etiquette, and how shoppers can take advantage of VAT refunds.

Phones and Technology: Phones and other smart devices can be huge time-savers...or expensive distractions. Get our tips for making the best use of technology during your trip, and for calling home with or without your own phone.

Packing Light: On your trip you'll meet two kinds of travelers: those who pack light and those who wish they had.

Sleeping and Eating: Your hotel and restaurant choices can be a matter-of-face chore…or they can provide rich opportunities to connect with locals and their culture.

Health & Hygiene: Take comfort: Doctors, hospitals, launderettes, and bathrooms aren’t that different. Dealing with them can even be part of the fun of travel.

Sightseeing & Activities: Once you're on the ground, the real fun begins…but it pays to have a thoughtful plan. Our experts will help you get oriented to your surroundings, use your sightseeing hours wisely, and find your way off the beaten path.

11,990 /- AED

per person, prices are based on twin sharing.

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Discover & Indulge

Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor.

Lapland is Finland’s northernmost region, a sparsely populated area bordering Sweden, Norway, Russia and the Baltic Sea. It’s known for its vast subarctic wilderness, ski resorts and natural phenomena including the midnight sun and the Northern Lights. Capital Rovaniemi is the gateway to the region. The homeland of the indigenous Sami people, which extends into neighboring countries, centers on the far north.
 

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it’s a modern city known for being the "official" home town of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It’s home to Arktikum, a museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.
 

Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It’s known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. At Kemi’s harbor is the SnowCastle, a seasonal carved-ice complex. Kemi Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival structure with an ornate, red-brick exterior. To the north, Bothnian Bay National Park has old fishing huts, rare plants and abundant birds, including Arctic terns.
 

Ivalo is a village on the Ivalo River in Lapland, in northern Finland. It’s known as a gateway to Saariselkä, an arctic resort area to the south. To the southeast, Urho Kekkonen National Park is home to pine forests and reindeer. It has trails and seasonal views of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Overlooking the park is the ear-shaped mountain Korvatunturi, which is also the folkloric home of Santa Claus.
 

Saariselkä is a resort village in northern Finland. It's a gateway to the trails and ski areas of mountainous Urho Kekkonen National Park. The village's Destination Northernmost Europe exhibition has a panorama theater with films on the region’s plant and animal life, including reindeer. To the north, the lakefront Sámi Cultural Center Sajos includes a craft shop and a library devoted to the indigenous Sami people.
 

Turku a city on the southwest coast of Finland, straddles the Aura River. Dating from the 13th century, it's known for Turku Castle, a medieval fortress with a history museum, perched at the river mouth. On the eastern bank lies the Old Great Square, a former trade hub, surrounded by grand buildings. The nearby Turku Cathedral houses a royal tomb and a museum.
 

Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It sits between Näsijärvi Lake and Pyhäjärvi Lake, with the Tammerkoski rapids in between. The Vapriikki Museum Center houses several museums, including the Natural History Museum and an exhibition about the 1918 civil war. Tampere Cathedral is known for its macabre frescoes. Kaleva Church, with its striking concrete architecture, is designed to look like a fish from above.
 

Oulu is a city in central Finland, where the Oulujoki River meets the Bay of Bothnia. Its waterfront square, Kauppatori, is home to food stalls and the Toripolliisi, a squat policeman statue. The Tietomaa Science Centre offers interactive exhibits and a large cinema screen for 3D films. Nearby, the Oulu Museum Of Art showcases regional works. The Northern Ostrobothnia Museum chronicles the city's cultural history.
 

Kotka is a city in the southern part of the Kymenlaakso province on the Gulf of Finland. Kotka is a major port and industrial city and also a diverse school and cultural city, which was formerly part of the old Kymi parish. The neighboring municipalities of Kotka are Hamina, Kouvola and Pyhtää.
 

 It is part of the Finnish Capital Region, along with the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Most of its population lives in the inner urban core of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
 

 It is part of the inner core of the Finnish Capital Region along with Helsinki, Espoo, and Kauniainen. Vantaa is the fourth most populated city in Finland. Its administrative center is the Tikkurila district.
 

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