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Adventure to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä - Early season departure

Saariselkä

Duration6 nights

Activityup to ... items

Availabilityover 10 places

Sun, 15.11.2026 – Sat, 21.11.2026

from 399€over 10 places

Welcome to Saariselkä - an authentic village and a splendid ski resort in Finnish Lapland. Timetravels invites you to join the adventure of a lifetime - meet the real Santa Claus in his Village in Rovaniemi, or take a joyful husky ride through the winter wonderland. Saariselkä is a perfect place to try outdoor activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. And of course the high possibility of seeing the Northern Lights is the cherry on top! Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with us?!

Transportation

A round bus trip to Saariselkä from your chosen departure place.

Accommodation

A stop at Santa Claus Village

Visiting the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

**Be the explorer! This is a non-guided activity!

Leisure time

Enjoy Saariselkä ski resort area!
Please ask your Guide for more information on sledging, ski-pass purchase, gear rental and the other fun activities!

Tour guide

Tour guide services in English at the destination

Local knowledge

Learn about local culture and spend a week like a Finn!

An evening gathering

Spend time together with your mates.

Luggage

You can travel with:

1× 15 kg luggage (stored in the bus trunk – size doesn’t matter!)
1× small backpack (kept with you on the bus)

Need more? Add extra 15 kg luggage when booking (if available) for just 5€/piece.

Catering, meals, breakfasts

Bedlinen

Extra activities which are not included in the trip package

Travel health insurance

Clothes rental

Accommodation cleaning

Firewood

Guided activities

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Activities booked at the destination start from +€10.

Extra activities can be purchased while booking the trip or through your user account up to 9 days before departure, or until sold out.

Activities marked as "not available now" are expected to be available for purchase online or upon arrival at the destination.

Evening gathering

Warm clothes recommended

Ice fishing and fire making

Duration: 2 hours
Warm outdoor clothes and boots are required but not included
Weather dependent activity

Cross-country skiing for beginners

Duration: 3 hours including transportation
Warm clothes required and not included
Ski rental and guide included
Difficulty level: moderate

Ice skating

Duration: 4h including transfers (activity time: 2h)
Level: Beginner
Included: Ice hockey skates (sizes 40.5-48) // Figure skates (sizes 36-42)

Snowshoe trek to the wilderness

Duration: 2.5 hours including transportation
Warm clothing required
Difficulty level: moderate

Reindeer herder experience

Duration: 1,5 hours
Warm clothing required (1,5 hours outside)
Difficulty level: easy

Husky safari

Adventurous' choice!

Duration: 2 hours (ride is approximately 10-15 min long)
Warm clothes required (2 hours outside)
Difficulty level: easy

Tour to the Arctic Ocean

Top rated activity

Duration: 12-14 hours (including transportation by BUS)
Warm clothes required
Difficulty level: easy
Weather dependent activity

Saariselkä activities bundle

Best saver!

Includes: Snowshoe trek, Cross-country skiing, Ice skating, Ice fishing and fire making.

Day 1 - Departure

The departure time might change +/- 2 hours.

You will select the exact departure place from the available one, when booking the trip.

20:30 Departure from Helsinki railway station square (In front of the Casino).

23:00 Departure from Tampere railway station square

Overnight on the bus. Gas station breaks every 4-5hours.
Gas stations are well equipped: there are toilets, grocery stores, and cafes.

Day 2 - Arrival in Lapland!

00:30 Departure from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus

Overnight on the bus. Gas station breaks every 4-5hours.
Gas stations are well equipped: there are toilets, grocery stores, and cafes.

Grocery shopping time in Rovaniemi.

Afternoon - Santa Claus Village stop

14:30 Departure to Saariselkä (260 km)

Evening - Arrival in Saariselkä

A brief tour around the resort and lodging in the cottage. After lodging, guides will visit each cottage and show you how to use the sauna and fireplace and answer all your questions according to their best experience. This is the last chance to book extra activities if there is any vacancy.

Hint! In the evening the best place to see the Northern lights is the local fell of Kaunispää, from the top of it you can see a 360-degree panorama all over. You can easily reach Kaunispää on foot from your cottage.

Day 3 - Snowshoe adventure (optional), Get-together evening (included)

Afternoon activity - Snowshoe Trek to the Wilderness (optional)

Snowshoeing is one of our most enjoyable activities. Our guides make sure you conquer even the steepest of hills and enjoy what Lapland has to offer. You get a spectacular chance both to make new lifelong friendships and challenge yourself in picturesque Lappish scenery, something to reminisce about even after years. If you are lucky, maybe you will see the Northern Lights. Remember to bring a cheerful attitude and clothing that is suitable for having fun in deep snow. Try something new, you will love it!

Evening activity - Get-together evening

Day 4 - Arctic Ocean tour (optional)

Day activity - Arctic Ocean Tour - (optional)

This is our bucket list special. From early morning until late evening, you will discover new things about Lapland. We will travel towards the fjords and end up in the small, picturesque village of Bugøynes in Northern Norway. Bugøynes is located at the edge of the world.
You have a chance to go swimming in the Arctic Ocean or just have a walk on sandy beaches and take photos of beautiful landscapes and then a warm sauna is waiting for you!
After all the energy bursts, you will taste traditional soup in a local restaurant where you will hear interesting facts about the village and the people.

Day 5 - Husky safari (optional), Ice skating (Optional), Cross-country skiing (optional)

Morning activity - Husky Safari - (optional)

Alaskan huskies are cheerful and strong dogs who really love to pull the sled! After an introduction about the farm life, the huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy wonderland.

Afternoon Activity - Ice skating (optional)

The exclusive Arctic glide! It is an extraordinary activity that offers a unique and unforgettable experience. We say it is unique because our track is the ONLY ONE on natural ice in the whole Lapland! As you glide over the 1 km-long ice track, you'll be surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the third biggest lake in Finland, creating a truly magical experience.

Evening activity - Cross-country skiing (optional)

Dare to try one of the oldest ways to travel in Lapland! Our guides will show you the Cross-Country Skiing technique so you will be ready to try the 4km track on your own. (distance depends on your skills) Only for beginners! Ski rental and a guide are included.

Day 6 - Check out day, Ice fishing and fire making (optional)

10:00 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 group leader (they will perform the final check)

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10:00-14:00 Ice Fishing and fire making (optional)

10:00-15:00 Free time: you can go shopping, dining, sledding, downhill skiing.

Return the rental clothes.

You can leave your luggage on the bus!

15:45 Departure back home with the bus

Day 7 - Arrival home

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

NOTE! Your default arrival place is the same as the departure place!

03:30 Estimated arrival in Jyväskylä. End of the trip if your departure point was Jyväskylä.

05:30 Estimated arrival in Tampere. End of the trip if your departure point was Tampere.

08:00 Estimated arrival in Helsinki. End of the trip if your departure point was Helsinki.

Amenities

Bathroom
Own sauna
Mattresses, pillows and duvet
Tableware
Fridge
Freezer

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Spend a week like a Finn! You will stay within walking distance from Saariselkä services (grocery stores, pistes, ski trails, restaurants, SPA, bars, etc.) All cottages and apartments have own sauna, bathroom, TV, self-catering kitchenette with tableware and cooking equipment, fridge, freezer, mattresses, and pillows.

Cottages/apartments include the same amenities but the style and cottage size can change according to the availability.

Wi-Fi is available in most cottages but is not a standard feature.

Please note that according to availability:

- the accommodation size can vary from 4 to 14 people;

- the apartments have different standard beds according to availability: double beds, bunk beds, pull-out sofas and loft beds.