New Year Igloo Escape
Category
Travel period
Winter
Trip type
FIT
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Escape the bustle and head off to the official home of Santa Claus. Celebrate the start of the New Year on this fantastic tour, that offers everything but the ‘norm’. Stay in a SnowHotel and a glass igloo, and experience all that Lapland has to offer. Snowmobiles, huskies, saunas and traditional food await. The Northern lights are often seen in the North, and we certainly hope that they will make an appearance for you.
Itinerary
29TH DECEMBER 2026
On arrival you will be transferred from the airport to the Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos. The journey is approximately 40 minutes. The Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos are located right next to a lake, frozen in the wintertime. Dinner is served in the Kota restaurant, a unique restaurant offering in our opinion the best glow fried salmon available. Accommodation is in a snow suite. The spectacular SnowHotel is carved each year making it unique. The room temperature is minus 5, but the sleeping bags will keep you snug and very warm. Enjoy the night and sleep well.
30TH DECEMBER 2026
A hearty and healthy breakfast is served in the Log restaurant. A tour to Rovaniemi would not be complete without a visit to Santa Claus village, and to snowman world. Mid-morning transfer to Santa Claus village. Santa Claus Village offers the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, visit his post office as well as do some shopping, but that’s not all – included in your visit today, is entrance to Snowman World. Snowman World is bound to bring out the child in you. Enjoy ice skating, ice slides, and an ice bar. We are sure that all this fun has created an appetite, and at 12h00, lunch will be served in Santamus restaurant. This is an unforgettable experience and a taste of authentic Lapland. Late afternoon transfer back to Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos. Enjoy some relaxing time, before dinner is served in the ice restaurant. After dinner is at leisure, unless you decide to opt for an electric snowmobile tour. If so, meet your guide. Walk together, approximately 8 minutes to the starting point of your snowmobile safari. This is an exciting excursion as the snowmobiles are electric, that means no noise and no odor of gasoline. A perfect way to enjoy this excursion, and hopefully the Northern Lights will also make an appearance Overnight in a glass igloo.
31ST DECEMBER 2026
Breakfast in the Log restaurant. Today you transfer to a husky farm located approximately 20 minutes away. This is a family-owned, responsible kennel offering a memorable experience with huskies and owners. Included is a husky safari and light snacks. Return to the resort and spend some time at leisure. Tonight, we will welcome in the New Year, and a spectacular evening is planned, enjoy a four-course dinner, fireworks and an outdoor disco. Overnight in a glass igloo.
01ST JANUARY 2027
Breakfast is served in the Log restaurant. Today is a relaxing day. Included is a snowshoe hike – starting point from the reception. Enjoy the nature and wintery landscape on snowshoes – tour is led by an experienced guide. On your return, enjoy a traditional sauna experience, which includes sauna, snow sauna and a jacuzzi. Dinner this evening is in the Kota restaurant. Accommodation in a glass igloo.
02ND JANUARY 2027
After breakfast, say goodbye to the capital of Finnish Lapland, as you head to Rovaniemi airport by scheduled transfer.
Tour Details
Accommodation
4 nights at the Arctic SnowHotel and Glass Igloos
(1 night snow hotel and 3 nights glass igloo)
Excursions & activities
30th December: Day excursion to Santa Claus Village, with Snowman World entrance and lunch at Santamus
Optional: Northern Lights electric snowmobile excursion (supplement applies)
31st December: Husky excursion with snacks
01st January: Snowshoe excursion and traditional sauna experience
Transport & Transfers
Scheduled transfer from Rovaniemi airport and return.
Local tip
Dinner in the kota restaurant is absolutely amazing, the atmosphere and open fire place make this a very cozy experience. We highly recommend the glow fried salmon.
