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Northern Lights! A Scandinavian Odyssey! Reindeer, dog sledding, Ice fishing ...
**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:**
**https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\***
Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure!
Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value.
Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever!
***We visit:***
* Stockholm
* Kiruna (Lapland)
* Helsinki
* Copenhagen (optional extension)
***The trip includes:***
\* 2 nights in Stockholm
\* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment
\* 4 nights in Kiruna
\* 3 nights in Helsinki
\* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki
\* Arrival and departure transfers
\* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki
\* Boat ride in Stockholm
\* Food tasting in Helsinki
\* Breakfast daily
\* 2 dinners and 3 lunches
\* Northern Lights Tour
\* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour
\* Full-Day Reindeer Tour
\* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride
**Price per person, double occupancy: $4770**
(we match roommates for those wishing to share)
**Price for single room: $6320**
***Not Included:***
x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that)
x Meals not listed above
x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses
x Optional extension to Copenhagen
The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit
**\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\***
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\*
***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)
For a detailed Day By Day itinerary:
**[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)
Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly.
\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\*
**OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)**
***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)
She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions.
[Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)
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Expats Dance Soirée
To secure your spot, please purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-soiree-the-french-embassy-alors-on-danse-tickets-24295172515).
"Alors on Danse", a vintage French Musical party! An evening of your favorite French tubes (and a few American tunes), from the seventies to today, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
There will be plenty of room to rock the dance floor as well as to enjoy the buffet campagnard (Buffet style fingerfood), in the purest French tradition along with free one drink (any kind), per person - Cash bar for additional drinks!
Oui oui oui! La Fievre du Samedi Soir is coming back once again to DC! LET'S DANCE!
Ticket Prices :
Tickets include access to the event (including buffet and dance floor, as well as one drink )
Dress Code:
Whatever you feel comfortable dancing in! 70's attires welcome
Payment Instructions :
1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.
2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.
3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card".
4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.
Refund & Ticket Resell
All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.
However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.
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Expats H Street 'Rooftop' Expedition
H Street Corridor is up and coming. Bars and restaurants left and right. Let us check it out!
We booked the whole rooftop for this party
Event is free and 21+
Happy Hour Specials
Dress Code : Dress to impress
Metro & Parking :
The closest metro station is Union Station. After Union station we can jump on the only Street Car in DC FOR FREE! It makes a stop right by RedRocks.
Street & Valet parking are available for $.
Parlons français!
Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!
Expats Happy Hour
How about some gathering, grinning and griping, over unbeatable happy hour prices, just for our group, on a weekend night? We have specials, just for our group. The Gryphon make me feel loved and honored, by naming, one of my favorite cocktails, after me - MER-Tini:)It will be one of the featured cocktails.
We booked the bar area for this party.
Dress Code : Dress to impress
Event is free and 21+
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