Day 1 – Arrival in Rovaniemi & Visit to Santa Claus Village

Arrival at Rovaniemi Airport. Private transfer to hotel.

Santa Claus Village: Step into a festive wonderland located right on the Arctic Circle. Meet Santa himself, send postcards from the official Santa’s Post Office, and cross into the Arctic Circle with a certificate in hand.

Dinner at Restaurant Monte Rosa, known for its warm ambiance and regional flavors.

Overnight at Arctic City Hotel, centrally located in Rovaniemi.

Day 2 – Lapland Culture & Nature Experience

Visit to a traditional reindeer farm, just 15 km from the city, where you’ll meet local herders and learn about the reindeer’s role in Lapland’s culture.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Berry Picking & Juice Making in Lapland Forests: Learn about the wild berries of Finland’s forests, pick your own, and make fresh juice over a campfire in a serene forest setting.

Dinner at an Asian buffet restaurant in the city center.

Overnight at Arctic City Hotel, Rovaniemi.

Day 3 – Arctic Museum & Transfer to Oulu

Guided visit to Arktikum Museum: A gateway to understanding the Arctic way of life, featuring exhibitions on Sámi culture, Arctic wildlife, and the phenomenon of the Northern Lights.

Lunch at the museum’s restaurant.

Explore the Forestry Museum of Lapland, nestled in the woods near Rovaniemi. Step into the lives of 19th and early 20th-century forest workers and their rustic logging camps.

Private transfer to Oulu (~3 hours).

Dinner at hotel.

Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu.

Day 4 – Education & Early Childhood in Finland

Educational morning session: Learn about Finland’s world-renowned education system, language, and culture.

Lunch included.

Afternoon visit to a local kindergarten, focused on outdoor learning (theme subject to confirmation).

Dinner at a local restaurant, with a main course and Finnish coffee or tea.

Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu.

Day 5 – STEAM Learning & Oulu City Exploration

Participate in workshops on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), entrepreneurship, and sustainability in Finnish education.

Lunch included.

Visit Kiertokaari, Oulu’s recycling and waste management facility, for a closer look at Finland’s environmental efforts.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Oulu: Wander from Market Square to the iconic statue of the policeman, past historic buildings, riverbanks, and lush city parks.

Dinner (Pasta or Pizza) with a soft drink in the city.

Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu.

Day 6 – Flight to Helsinki & City Highlights

Morning transfer to Oulu Airport, then flight to Helsinki.

Helsinki City Sightseeing Tour: Explore top sights including the neoclassical Senate Square, the elegant Helsinki Cathedral, the harbor-side Market Square, and colorful neighborhoods filled with street art and modern design.

Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki.

Day 7 – Full-Day Trip to Tallinn, Estonia

Morning ferry to Tallinn, Estonia’s charming capital.

Explore Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, narrow cobbled lanes, and landmarks like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Toompea Castle.

Return ferry to Helsinki with buffet dinner on board.

Overnight at Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki.

Day 8 – Science, Contemporary Art & Farewell

Heureka Science Center: A hands-on museum where science becomes fun through interactive exhibits about space, technology, physics, and biology.

Lunch at Heureka Café.

Amos Rex Museum: Located beneath Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi Square, this contemporary art museum features immersive installations and digital artworks that blend creativity with modern architecture.

Farewell 3-course dinner at Restaurant Savotta, offering a nostalgic culinary journey through Finnish forest and lake traditions.

Evening transfer to Helsinki Airport for departure.