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About This Tour Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.” Come to know Finnish culture and history on a tour of Helsinki with a local expert. Savor the local cuisine in Helsinki’s restaurants. Experience rugged Lapland during a 3-night stay in the north of Finland. Overnight surrounded by wilderness in a glass igloo and a Finnish log cabin. Embark on a reindeer safari with a local herder. Mush yourself to breakfast in your own Finnish sleigh and lead your own dog sled team. One dynamic experience follows another on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Finland. Click here for trip details and registration
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight On an adventure to the top of the world, experience a side of life that feeds the imagination and leaves you forever enchanted with Finland, “Daughter of the Baltic.” Day 2: Helsinki, Finland Hotel Lilla Roberts Hotel Culinary Dinner Hei Helsinki! Finland’s vibrant capital, where history converges with architectural style and combines with a laid-back vibe across beautiful islands and pristine public parks, welcomes you. This evening, gather with new friends for a welcome dinner in the city center, taking a 20- minute stroll to a local restaurant. Hyvää ruokahalua! (bon appetit!) Day 3: Helsinki Hotel Lilla Roberts Hotel Culinary Breakfast Join a local expert for an engaging city tour. If Finland’s heart beats in Helsinki, then Helsinki’s core is in Senate Square, home of Helsinki Cathedral, the city’s most iconic building. Take a 90-minute walking tour of empiric-designed Tori Quarters before enjoying some free time in Market Square, the city’s famous international market. See the steel monument dedicated to the composer Sibelius. During your free time, explore more of Helsinki independently. Day 4: Helsinki - Kakslauttanen - Northern Lights Search Hotel Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village Culinary Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner Escape to northernmost Finland’s winter wonderland on board a flight to Ivalo and magical Lapland. Like a storybook come to life, Lapland’s culture is steeped in myth and legend. Relish a sled ride with reindeer and unspoiled views of the northern lights.* At the remote Kakslauttanen Resort, spend two nights in your very own Finnish log cabin** indulging in your own personal Finnish sauna. Take the motor coach north toward Inari on a chase for the northern lights.* Stops along the pursuit allow you the chance to witness nature’s dazzling, electric light show.* Day 5: Kakslauttanen - Santa Claus’ Home - Reindeer Safari - Northern Lights Hotel Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village Culinary Breakfast & Dinner Hit the snow and mush yourself to breakfast aboard your own authentic Finnish sleigh. After a leisurely breakfast, meet Santa's Elves who will escort you to meet Santa Claus in his own home. Learn about Santa’s origins during a warm and friendly conversation at his house. After dinner, under the Arctic moonlight, a reindeer farmer introduces you to some friendly Lappish reindeer that will escort you on an exhilarating safari through remote Kakslauttanen. Gain insight into the importance of reindeer herding to the Sámi indigenous culture. Sip warm berry juice, a Finnish tradition, around an open fire, inside a Lappish Tepee in the surround of northern Finland’s wilderness as you continue the search for the elusive northern lights.* Day 6: Kakslauttanen - Husky Safari - Northern Lights Search Hotel Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort - West Village Culinary Breakfast & Dinner Breathe in the fresh Arctic air this morning and step into the role as leader of your own dog sled team. Zoom through the wilderness on a husky safari, driving your husky guides that are as fast as they are adorable. Spend some time getting to know these amazing dogs and learn about their different commands. You’ll also be introduced to the equipment you’ll need to experience this incredible Arctic adventure at its best. Enjoy your last night in the heart of the Lappish wilderness, nestled in your incredible and unique glass igloo.*** You may even see the northern lights* dancing overhead from the comfort of your own bed. Day 7: Kakslauttanen - Helsinki Hotel Lilla Roberts Hotel Culinary Breakfast & Dinner Say goodbye to enchanting Lapland and fly back to Helsinki. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Explore the city’s central squares and get in tune with the latest Finnish trends at a collection of charming shops. Tonight, in downtown Helsinki, toast to grand adventures and new friends.
Day 8: Helsinki - Tour Ends Culinary Breakfast
Pricing: $5999 Double Occupancy $6999 Solo

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From thrilling water journeys to ethereal jungle expeditions, discover what pura vida means to you when you explore the essence of Costa Rica. Encounter an emerald wonderland, where trees climb high and animals roam free. Immerse yourself in nature when you spend 2 nights at a remote resort in San Carlos and 3 nights in the region of Arenal National Park. Sample fresh cacao during a visit to a local plantation. Give back to preservation efforts at a sea turtle research station in Tortuguero National Park. Embark on a crocodile safari in the jungle and a bird-watching cruise in the rainforest. Stand suspended over the rainforest floor as you journey across a network of hanging bridges. Hike the lava fields of Arenal Volcano or soar over jungle canopies on a zip line. It’s time to experience a world of nature.
Trip Length: 12 Days, 11 nights

#### Your Tour Includes AIR, plus

• 5 Handpicked Accommodations
• 23 Meals
• 1 Choice on Tour Options

Must-See Inclusions:

• Explore Arenal during a captivating 3-night stay.
• Hop aboard a river boat for a jungle crocodile safari and bird watching excursion.

Cultural Experiences:

• Learn about Costa Rica’s ecosystem and local culture.
• Visit the world’s first sea turtle research station.
• Stay in Tortuguero National Park and find yourself surrounded by wildlife.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Taste for yourself why cacao is called “the food of the gods” and observe the process of converting this seed from bean to bar.
• Learn how to cook using a coconut before tasting some delicious local candy.

#### Highlights

• Tortuguero National Park
• Cooking Demonstration
• Sarapiquí
• Tirimbina Rainforest Center
• Chocolate-Making Demonstration & Tasting
• River Safari
• Forest Reserve Guided Walk
• Hanging Bridges
• Arenal Volcano
• Choice of Zip Lining or Volcano Lava Field Hike
• Manuel Antonio National Park
• Jungle Crocodile Safari & Bird Watching

Price: $4499 Double Occupancy $5499 Solo Travelers