- Days 1–5Finnish Lapland
- Days 5–7Helsinki
- Days 1–5Finnish Lapland
- Days 5–7Helsinki
A Family Escape to Finnish Lapland
Finland is magical in winter – think forests carpeted in snow, clear starry skies and the crisp, still air you only experience when staying somewhere truly remote. This family adventure starts with five nights in Finnish Lapland and ends in the elegant city of Helsinki, from where you can enjoy a day trip to Tallinn in Estonia.
Trip highlights
- Visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland
- Set off in search of the Northern Lights
- Learn to ride a snowmobile in the boreal forest
- Discover Lainio Snow Village made from snow and ice
- Explore the highlights of Helsinki on a private tour
- Cross the water for a day trip to Tallinn in Estonia
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–5
Four nights at Jávri Lodge in Lapland
Spend your time exploring the incredible landscape that surrounds Jávri Lodge, enjoying the peace that comes with being somewhere so remote. Here in Finnish Lapland, winters are cold and dark, and the skies perfect for viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis); explore the magnificent nighttime landscape on snowshoes or head out into a wintery forest on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. You will spend some time in a traditional hut, known as a kota, and gather by the open fire to hear stories and enjoy some snacks.
We can also arrange time with a true reindeer herder to hear stories about the animals and learn how to work with them, or you could visit the incredible Lainio Snow Village whose icy structures are built from scratch every year.
Make it magical
Meeting Santa
Husky rides
Snowmobiling
Reindeer encounters
Snow building
Meet Santa
Visit Lapland’s most famous inhabitant – Santa Claus. Sip on hot chocolate in the elves’ hideaway as you bake gingerbread biscuits and make Christmas decorations before meeting the man himself.
A husky sleigh ride
The huskies will be eagerly waiting for you since they know that they get to do their favorite thing: running. The speedy sled ride with huskies in the wintery white forest is really an amazing experience. After you return to the farm, you’ll have time to spend with the huskies and take unforgettable pictures.
A snowmobile experience
After going through the safety measures with your guide, you’ll start the engines and head into the forest. You will follow your guide and drive along frozen lakes and past trees laden with snow. Children will be pulled in a sleigh attached to the guide’s snowmobile, comfortably seated on reindeer hides with blankets to keep them warm.
Meet the reindeer
Spend time with a reindeer herder for a unique chance to get familiar with these beautiful creatures. You’ll hear stories about the animals and learn how to work with them, plus take some beautiful family photos. Travelling in a reindeer-pulled sleigh is a traditional and peaceful way of moving through snowscapes, the only the light ringing of reindeer bells.
Lainio Snow Village
Dive into the mystical world of snow building on this privately guided tour. Nearly 200km above the Arctic Circle lie breathtaking constructions made of snow and ice. The architectural design and the themes of interior decoration vary each year meaning every time the experience is unique.
Days 5–7
Two nights exploring Helsinki
A city of historic and modern architectural marvels, Helsinki is a visually exciting place. Its position on the Gulf of Finland gives the city a relaxed, maritime feel and an abundance of green space and forests makes it wonderful for those that love the outdoors.
You will discover the highlights of Helsinki on a private tour that takes in the Presidential Palace, the Parliament building and the modern City Hall and Finlandia Hall, as well as Senate Square, surrounded by the Government Palace, the enormous Helsinki Cathedral, and Sederholm House, the oldest stone building in Helsinki.
Where you could stay
A day trip to Tallinn, Estonia
The journey to Tallinn takes two hours aboard a comfortable vessel. Enjoy a private guided walk inside the city walls of Tallinn old town, and along its cobbled streets to the Kiek in de Kok tower. From the top of Toompea Hill you will enjoy amazing views over Tallinn and can see the Aleksander Nevski Orthodox Cathedral and the rose coloured building of the Estonian parliament.
Tallinn hosts a lovely Christmas market right on the Town Hall Square where you can enjoy some warm drinks and local food while shopping for handicrafts and local products.
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
