Mar 25 — Apr 1, 2026
Finland
This tour has returned
About the 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.
Additional details
- Length of tour
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Included meals
- 12 meals — 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
- Activity level
- 3 — Active
Day by day
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Day 1 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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.”
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Day 2 Thursday, March 26, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
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 appétit) (D)
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Day 3 Friday, March 27, 2026
Helsinki
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 the 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. (B)
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Day 4 Saturday, March 28, 2026
Helsinki — Kakslauttanen — Northern Lights Search
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. (B, L, D)
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Day 5 Sunday, March 29, 2026
Kakslauttanen — Santa Claus’ Home — Reindeer Safari
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. (B, D)
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Day 6 Monday, March 30, 2026
Kakslauttanen — Husky Safari — Northern Lights Search
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 own 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. (B, D)
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Day 7 Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Kakslauttanen — Helsinki
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. (B, D)
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Day 8 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Helsinki — Tour Ends
Set out for home with incredible memories and a longing to return. (B)
Itinerary as published by Collette and subject to change. The brochure below is the authoritative version.
Important tour dates
- Final payment
- December 25, 2025
- Departure
- March 25, 2026
- Return
- April 1, 2026
Tour brochure
Tour brochure
The full itinerary and inclusions, as a PDF.
This trip has been and gone
Finland ran in 2026. It is kept here because it is part of the eighteen years, and because these tours come round again — tell us you are interested and you will hear when it does.