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Tromsø day trip
Total duration: 10-11 hours (including transportation) · Weather permitting activity!
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Best value for ESNcard ownersESN Oulu Adventure to Northern Lapland, Kilpisjärvi - 2nd Departure!
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Rovaniemi, Kilpisjärvi, Levi, FinlandDuration
4 nights
The number of nights during the trip.
If the number of total night differs from information in "accommodation" area, under what's included, the extra nights are transfer nights.
Activities
up to 8
The total amount of extras you can add to enrich your trip.
Availability
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Tour starts
12.12.2026
Trip overview
The village of Kilpisjärvi is located in the northwest extremity of Finnish Lapland, bordered by Norway, Sweden, Kilpisjärvi lake and the majestic Saana fell, sacred to the Sami people. Here you can find the untouched nature, coldest temperatures, and highest snow levels in Finland, as well as the highest Northern light visibility! In addition to a variety of winter and nature activities, you can also make a day trip to Tromsø, Norway, and see the spectacular fjords!
Extras and guided activities
Extra activities can be bought through your user account until 9 days before the trip departure or until they are sold out.
Activities "not available now" are expected to be on sale online or upon arrival at the destination.
At the destination the activities cost +5€ except for the activities, which were not on sale online.
Total duration: 10-11 hours (including transportation)
Weather permitting activity!
During this guided day trip, you will learn more about Tromsø – one of the most famous cities in Northern Norway. On the way, you will see breathtaking landscapes: fjords, mountains and sea views. The trip is about 340 km in total.
Includes:
- Approximately 5 hours in Tromsø
- Sightseeing stops on the way (**weather permitting**)
Husky safari
Duration: 6,5 hours (sledding time approximately 15-20 min) · Warm clothes required (2h outside)
- Duration: 6,5 hours (sledding time approximately 15-20 min)
Warm clothes required (2h outside)
Alaskan huskies are cheerful and strong dogs who really like to pull the sledge! After a short instruction, the huskies are ready to take you for a tour through the snowy landscape. The sledge is shared between two people, and driving time is approximately 15-20 min according to snow and weather conditions.
During the activity you will:
- Visit the Husky Farm
- Meet the husky team, pet the huskies and take photos with them
- Do an approximately 15 - 20 min Husky Sleigh Ride
The activity time:
- 4.5h roundtrip transportation
- 2h time activity including the sledging part.
Important:
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warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and are not included
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activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled/modified
Night Snowshoe hike
Duration: 3 hours · Warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and not included · Difficulty level: moderate
- Duration: 3 hours
- Warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and not included
Difficulty level: moderate
We will gather in the evening to experience snowshoeing - one of the oldest ways to explore the snowy region of Kilpisjarvi. After a short introduction, you will get to use a GPS device to navigate through the nightly forest. During the short 2-3 km hike in the tundra, you can spot animal tracks and even see the Northern Lights, if you are lucky!
At the end, we will relax around a camp-fire.
If you bring some food, you can cook it on the shared fire!
Important, the camp-fire is available weather permitting.
Gear included:
- snowshoe
- headslamp
Important! Should the guide consider the snow conditions not suitable for the participants to use snowshoes, an alternative activity including a trek without snowshoes will be organised.
Guided cross country skiing for beginners
Duration: 2 hours · Moisture wicking, quick drying clothes · Difficulty level: moderate
- Duration: 2 hours
Moisture wicking, quick drying clothes- Difficulty level: moderate
Dare to try one of the oldest ways to travel in Lapland! Our guides will show you the classic Cross-Country Skiing technique so you will be ready to try the 2km track on your own (distance depends on your skills). Suitsable for beginners! Ski rental and a guide are included.
Important: Ski shoes maximum size is 47.
Reindeer herder experience
Duration: 1,5 hours · Warm clothing required (1,5 hours outside) · Difficulty level: easy
Duration: 1,5 hours- Warm clothing required (1,5 hours outside)
Difficulty level: easy
During this activity, you will experience the life of a reindeer herder. You'll learn about the local lifestyle and of course meet the free-roaming reindeer.
Ice-fishing and fire-making
Warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required but not included · Difficulty level: moderate
- Warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required but not included
- Difficulty level: moderate
How to survive in extreme weather conditions? What happens when all of a sudden you need to stay outdoors overnight? During this activity, you learn basic skills of making a fire without matches, as well as practice some ice-fishing. These are useful skills crucial for surviving in the areas above the Arctic Circle!
Important:
- warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and not included!
- activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled.
The three borders snowmobile safari
Duration: 3 hours ( driving time 30 min/per person) · Warm clothes included · Difficulty level: moderate
- Duration: 3 hours ( driving time 30 min/per person)
- Warm clothes included
- Difficulty level: moderate
A three-hour excursion through Kilpisjärvi lake to the most peaceful border of the world – the borderstone of Sweden, Norway, and Finland in Kuoltavuoma. On the way, you will encounter breathtaking views and hear interesting stories told by the local professional wilderness guide. The activity includes gear, briefing, guidance. The snowmobile is shared between 2 people. You can drive each approximately 30 min. A driving license is NOT needed for this activity.
In case of an accident or damages to the snowmobile, the driver can be liable to pay up to 1000€.
Important! In case the guide considers the snow/ice conditions not safe for the three border routes, we will travel on a different route.
Arctic Experience Package
Combo deal: Snowshoe Hike, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing & Fire Making, and the Reindeer Herder Experience
Get More, Pay Less!
Combo deal: Snowshoe Hike, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing & Fire Making, and the Reindeer Herder Experience
Join us for four amazing Arctic experiences: Snowshoe Hike, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Fishing & Fire Making, and the Reindeer Herder Experience – all wrapped up in one amazing deal!
Accommodation
Accommodation in classic shared 4-11 person cottages/apartments backSold out
free/ per person
microwave
electric stove
tableware
fridge
kettle, coffee maker
sauna
TV
electric heating
shower and toilet
mattresses, pillows and duvet
cleaning tools provided
All cottages and apartments include a private sauna, bathroom, TV, and a self-catering kitchenette equipped with tableware, cooking utensils, a fridge, freezer, mattresses, pillows, and blankets.
While the amenities are the same in all cottages and apartments, the style and size may vary depending on availability.
Wi-Fi is available in most cottages, but it is not guaranteed in all.
Please note:
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Accommodation sizes vary and can host 4 to 10 people, depending on availability.
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Bed types also vary, and may include double beds, bunk beds, pull-out sofas, or loft beds.
Sleeping bag is not allowed!
The final cleaning or damage repair is not included. In case the accommodation is not in the same conditions as when you arrived, a 250€ fee will be charged.
We understand that it is important to stay with your friends and we will try our best to consider all requests.
You can have a group or individual bookings.
Please, ensure you have booked the same trip and accommodation category.
10-14 days before departure, you will receive the accommodation sign-up link by email.
The first of your group to open the email can assign all of you to the same accommodation(s); per your friends' permission and availability.
Same accommodation guests share the same bus and the same activities schedule!
In case your travel group size is more than 1 bus big, please, select accommodation options on the same bus. If we are obliged to split the group or there is a last-minute bus change, we will keep travellers from the same accommodation together.
If you did not receive the email
If you join the trip after the email was sent, an accommodation spot will be automatically assigned to you. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder, ask your friends to share it with you, or contact our Customer Service Team.
We understand that it is important to share your accommodation with same gender passengers and we will try our best to consider all requests.
10-14 days before departure, you will receive the accommodation sign-up link by email.
Every passenger can sign-up in the accommodation they want. You could choose a room first or add your name to the one you prefer with people of your gender.
In case you are in an accommodation shared also with other gender travellers, no worries, the accomodations usually are divided in rooms for 2-3 guests.
If you join the trip after the email was sent, an accommodation spot will be automatically assigned to you. If you don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder, ask your friends to share it with you, or contact our Customer Service Team.
What is included
Transportation
Round bus trip to Kilpisjärvi from your booked departure point
Accommodation choice
4 nights in a shared cottage with sauna
Stop at the Santa Claus Village
A stop at the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
Tromsø day trip
Get to see more about Arctic nature, and visit Tromsø – one of the most famous cities in Northern Norway
Tour guide
Tour guide services in English at the destination
Luggage
You can travel with:
1x 15kg luggage to store in the bus trunk (size is not important!) and
1x small backpack to take with you during the bus ride
...and add more luggage if you need: 15kg Extra luggage can be added when booking the trip and according to availability - at 5€/luggage.
Package price does not include
Catering, meals, breakfasts
In order to keep trip prices as low as possible, all cottages are self-catering – breakfast, lunch, and evening meals are not included.
Each accommodation has good cooking facilities. Kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs, a 2-ring electric hob, microwave, water boiler, coffee machine, toaster.
Meals are not included, but we stop on the way to your destination to buy groceries. You can, for instance, decide with your accommodation group what you are going to cook together and share the groceries and costs. Ovens are not present in every accommodation, so don’t buy things like frozen pizzas, chicken, etc.
Grocery shopping: We recommend you to do all your shopping on the way to the destination. Your groceries won’t freeze in the bus luggage compartment unless the temperature drops to minus 35°C. You can save quite some money if you and your roommates decide to cook together.
Bedlinen and towels
You can rent a bed linen set (pillow cover, mattress cover, duvet cover, big and small towels)
OR
You can bring your own.
The accommodation already includes the mattress, pillow, and blanket/duvet for everyone.
NOTE! The use of sleeping bags is strictly prohibited on the premises due to hygiene considerations. Should it come to the owner's attention, a penalty of €150 will be imposed. Fitted sheets are also not recommeded as the size of bed may vary.
Extra activities which are not included in the trip package
Travel Health insurance
Clothes rental
You can rent clothes such as gloves, boots and overalls for your stay.
There are two options:
- Rent them in advance via your user account (option available until 9 days before your trip departure),
- Rent from your guide once in Lapland. Watchout! The prices might differ.
November-December 2025 prices will be confirmed in late October. If you wish to read more about it, please, find our dedicated FAQ here!
Accommodation cleaning
The final cleaning is not included. Cleaning products and tools are provided.
In case the accommodation is not in the same conditions as when you arrived, a 250€ fee will be charged.
Departure points
Pick one at checkout. Changes afterwards are handled by our customer service.
- 06:30 Oulu, Välkkylä, Kajaanintie 32
- 06:45 Oulu, Tirolintie (Alppila bus stop)
- 07:15 University, St. Lucas Chapel
Example itinerary
Please note: the final trip program will be shared 5-7 days before the trip departure.
The activities schedule might change.
Same accommodation guests share the same activities schedule. More info about accommodation in the accommodation section below.
Day 1Sat 12.12
Departure
The departure time might change +/- 2 hours.
You will select the exact departure place from the available one, when booking the trip.
Departures from Oulu
- 06:30 Välkkylä, Kajaanintie 32
- 06:45 Tirolintie (Alppila bus stop)
- 07:15 University, St. Lucas Chapel
Grocery shop break upon arrival in Rovaniemi
Stop at the Santa Claus Village (2 hours)
Cross the Arctic circle and meet Santa Claus, elves and reindeers! Here you can also find Santa’s post office and send your greetings to your friends with a special stamp!
Departure to Kilpisjärvi (435 km)
Sonkamuotka Souvenir Stop & Toilets
Evening - Arrival To Kilpisjärvi
Briefing and Lodging
Overnight on the bus. Gas station breaks every 4-5hours.
Gas stations are well equipped: there are toilets, grocery stores, and cafes.
Day 2Sun 13.12
Husky Safari
Day 3Mon 14.12
Ice Fishing and Fire Making (optional), Snowmobile Safari (optional), Night Snowshoe Hike (optional)
Day 4Tue 15.12
Reindeer Herder Experience (optional), Trip to Tromso (included)
Day 5Wed 16.12
Cross-country skiing for beginners (optional)
08:30 CHECK OUT
Cabins have to be left in the same conditions as they were upon your arrival.
Please go through the following check-list:
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-Make the beds
-Clean the floors with the vacuum cleaner and mop.
-Wash the dishes (do not use hand washing liquid e.g. Fairy for the dishwasher! It will cause a malfunction!)
-Take the trash out.
-Return the key to your guide (they will perform the final check)
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13:00 Arrival in Levi
You can leave your luggage on the bus and experience Levi (shopping, dining, sledding, visit the SPA, or go downhill skiing) OR
Afternoon activity Cross-country skiing for beginners (Optional)
15:45 Departure back home with the bus from the Levi
19:00 Gas station stop in Rovaniemi.
Should you need to book a transfer after the trip, please, consider only departure
- 4 hours after the expected arrival time for train/ferry/bus ticket;
- 6 hours after the expected arrival time for flight tickets
23:30-00:00 Estimated arrival in Oulu. End of the trip.
Timetravels reserves the right to changes in the itinerary.
Customer photos
Good to know
With the Flexible package (+15€), you can cancel from your account until 28.10.2026 and receive the amount as store credit towards another trip, with no cancellation fee. Store credit is not paid back to your card. After that the fee schedule in our cancellation policy applies.
To keep trip prices as low as possible, all cottages are self-catering—breakfast, lunch, and dinner are not included.
Each accommodation has good cooking facilities. The kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs, a 2-ring electric hob, microwave, water boiler, coffee machine, and toaster.
While meals are not included, we stop at a grocery store on the way to your destination so you can buy food. You can decide with your accommodation group what to cook together and share the groceries and costs. Please note that ovens are not available in every accommodation, so avoid buying items like frozen pizzas, chicken, or other foods that require baking.
Grocery shopping tip: We recommend doing all your shopping during the stop on the way to the destination. Groceries stored in the bus’s luggage compartment will not freeze unless the temperature drops below -35°C. Cooking together with your roommates can save you quite a bit of money.
Don’t forget to pack at least the following:
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Warm clothes – temperatures can get extremely low.
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Swimsuit and towel – unless you plan to try it the traditional Scandinavian way (without a swimsuit)!
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Personal essentials – such as money, medications, etc.
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Student card – if you have one.
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Credit card – required for booking extra activities; cash is not accepted at the destination.
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Small pillow or neck cushion – for added comfort during the bus trip.
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Flip-flops – essential for Arctic swimming or stepping into the snow after sauna. You don’t want cold feet!
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Eye drops – if you wear contact lenses. Contacts are recommended over glasses, which tend to fog up in the cold.
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Bed linen set (bed sheet, mattress cover, and pillowcase) – If you don’t bring your own, you’ll need to rent a set for approximately €25 per trip.
We choose North Lapland as the location for our main destinations because it typically receives snowfall as early as October. However, weather conditions are beyond our control. In the unlikely event that there isn't enough snow for activities that require it, we will either offer alternative options or provide a full refund for the cancelled activities. Activities that do not depend on snow are usually always available.
The spring semester is generally more enjoyable, as it offers more snow and longer daylight hours. Due to its popularity, trip prices are slightly higher during this period. If you have the flexibility to choose, we recommend traveling in February, March, or early April.
During the autumn semester, there is a slight risk of limited snow. In addition, shorter daylight hours may affect the schedule—for example, requiring earlier starts in the morning.
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