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ESCORTED SMALL GROUPS

NEW From 11,779 per person twin share
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$
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11 DAYS | HELSINKI TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted small group
DEPARTS: 2021: Jan 8 • Feb 5 • Mar 5

HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore cosmopolitan Helsinki
• Experience the Sampo Icebreaker
• Stay two nights in a unique glass igloo
• Take a husky safari and reindeer ride
• Visit Santa Claus Village
• See the famous sights of the Golden Circle,
including Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir
National Park
• Explore the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with its
blue waters and icebergs
Skaftafell Glacier, Iceland • Take a glacial walk at Falljokull or Svinafellsjokull
Glacier
• Discover Breidamerkurjokull Glacier and its
ice cave
INCLUDES
• 8 nights 4 star accommodation
• 2 nights accommodation in a glass igloo
Image courtesy of Kristiina Leinonen/Visit Finland • One way flight from Kittilä via Helsinki to Reykjavík
• Meals as specified
• One way flight from Helsinki to Kemi
• English speaking Tour Manager
• Tours, admissions, transfers and transportation
as per itinerary
• Outer clothing hire for safari tours (huskies)

• Pre-tour package in Tallinn
Sampo Icebreaker, Finland OPTIONS
NORDIC LIGHTS 11 DAYS
Discover the best of the Nordics on this adventure Centre. Continue to Geysir hot springs to see Strokkur
filled journey through Finland and Iceland. geyser and on to Gullfoss, one of the most impressive
Unforgettable experiences include the Sampo waterfalls in Europe. Overnight in Vík.
Icebreaker, an overnight stay in a glass igloo in Day 8: Vík to Skaftafjell (BD)
Finland and the world-famous Golden Circle and Visit Reynisfjara Beach, world-famous for its black sand,
Blue Lagoon in Iceland. before passing lava fields to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Day 1: Helsinki (D) This afternoon, experience Breidamerkurjokull Glacier
Upon arrival into Helsinki, make your way to the hotel. and enjoy an ice cave tour. Overnight in Skaftafjell.
Tonight, meet the group and the Tour Manager for a Day 9: Skaftafjell to Reykjavík (B)
welcome dinner. Overnight in Helsinki. Today, go on a glacier walk either on Falljokull or
Day 2: Helsinki to Kemi (B) Svinafellsjokull Glacier. Both glaciers are outlets of the
Enjoy a city tour of Helsinki including a visit to the Vatnajökull Glacier, Europe’s largest glacier with ice
Temppeliaukio Church or ‘Rock Church’ as it is carved more than 1000 years old. Stay the next two nights
into solid rock. In the afternoon fly north to Kemi. in Reykjavík.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Kemi. Day 10: Reykjavík (BD)
Day 3: Kemi to Rovaniemi (BL) This afternoon, visit the iconic Blue Lagoon and soak in
Today experience the Sampo Icebreaker. In the middle the hot springs. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner.
of the largest ice field in Europe, you will have the Day 11: Reykjavík (B) Image courtesy of Juho Kuva/Visit Finland
opportunity to take a dip in the frozen waters! After the Today your Iceland experience ends after a final breakfast
cruise, drive to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and with your fellow travellers.
the home of Santa Claus. Overnight in Rovaniemi.
Day 4: Rovaniemi to Levi (BLD) (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Rovaniemi, Finland
This morning visit Santa Claus Village. Afterwards,
continue to a local reindeer farm and enjoy a reindeer
safari. Continue onto Levi and stay the next two nights
in a glass igloo. Arctic Circle
Day 5: Levi (BD)
This morning visit Levi Husky Park. Meet wolf dogs, foxes 2 Levi
and reindeer and enjoy a husky sled ride. After dinner this Kittilä
evening, chase the northern lights by snowmobiles. 1 Rovaniemi
ICELAND
Day 6: Levi to Reykjavík (B) Reykjavík 3 1 Kemi
This morning, transfer the short distance to Kittilä for the 1 Skaftafell
flight to Helsinki and then on to Reykjavík, Iceland. Upon 1
arrival, transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is Vík
at leisure. Overnight in Reykjavík. Sweden FINLAND
Day 7: Reykjavík to Vík (BL)
Today embark on the famous Golden Circle drive. Norway
Visit UNESCO Heritage Listed Thingvellir National Park START/FINISH 1
and enjoy lunch at Laugarvatn Fontana Spa & Wellness OVERNIGHT Helsinki
FLIGHT
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* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
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