Delve Deep: Lapland (Winter)
Delve Deep: Lapland (Winter)
Delve Deep: Lapland (Winter)
9 Days Starting in Stockholm and ending in Helsinki
Visiting: Stockholm, Lulea, Rovaniemi, Oulu, Helsinki
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TLWSH4
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
24 - 48
Age range:
18-39
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please advise requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
TRIP VIBE = in-depth adventures and real af moments with a Trip Leader. Wanna enter a real-life winter wonderland? This magical 9 day adventure through the frozen landscapes of Sweden and Finland is gonna blow your MIND. We’re talking miles of I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E snow-blanketed scenery, unforgettable evenings spent hunting the Northern Lights, plus a lil’ trip to Lapland to meet Santa Claus himself. Childhood dreams = made. Ready for alllll the feels?
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Stockholm (Sweden)
Location: Stockholm
Meals Included: Dinner
Delish food, fascinating culture and the most attractive people you’ve ever seen – welcome to Sweden! Pull on your beanie and your biggest coat and meet us in the iconic city of Stockholm. First things first: say ‘hej’ (pronounced ‘hi’ = win) to your fellow explorers and then get pumped for the adventure ahead over an included group dinner. This is gonna be EPIC...
Day 2: Stockholm – Lulea
Location: Stockholm
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dust off those brekkie crumbs and pull on some warm and comfy shoes – today, we’re kicking things off with a morning walking tour with our Trip Leader. Check off Gamla Stan, Parliament House, Riddarholmen Church and The Royal Palace – then, the rest of the day is up to you. Ready for your next feed? Seek out some authentic Swedish meatballs – ‘nuff said. Later, we’ll get cosy in our bunks on the overnight train. Our destination? The BEAUT coastal city of Lulea – aka the getaway to Swedish Lapland...
Day 3: Lulea
Location: Lulea
Rise and shine! You’ll have a few hours to gaze out the train window at some seriously eye-popping views before we roll into Lulea around midday. Then, stash your luggage at the hotel and grab a snack at a local bakery (cinnamon bun, anyone?) before we hit up the city’s best bits on a walking tour with our Trip Leader. Fun fact: Lulea is built on an archipelago made up of over 1000 tiny islands just below the Arctic Circle. Plans for this arvo? You’ve got options. Check out the city’s 6-kilometer-long ice track for ice skating and sledding. Or pull on some snowshoes and head out into the snowy wilderness. There’s also an optional icebreaker cruise with some insane highlights. Think: walking on the frozen sea and swimming in an ice-free patch of water that’s been cleared by the ship’s path (don’t worry, you’ll be wearing an insulated floatation suit). Tonight, you’ll have your first opportunity to see the Northern Lights on an optional snowmobile tour. Prepare to be WOWED.
Day 4: Lulea – Gammelstad – Lulea
Location: Lulea
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wrap up warm, we’ve got another day of outdoor discovery. First up is screen-saver worthy Gammelstad – a UNESCO World Heritage church town packed with quaint 16th century buildings. We’ll soak it all in on a walking tour with our Trip Leader, including a stop at Nederluleå Church to check out its beaut medieval interiors. And later? There’s an optional visit to an authentic Sami village on the cards where you can meet the indigenous community (and their reindeer herds) and tuck into some traditional snacks. Tonight, if the skies are clear, we’ll hop on the coach and go hunting – for the Northern Lights, that is! Keep your eyes peeled for those dazzling colours (and don’t worry if they''re feeling a lil shy – there’ll be more chances to spot them later in the week).
Day 5: Lulea – Rovaniemi (Finland)
Location: Rovaniemi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today’s an early start – but we promise it’ll be 100% worth it. Shotgun a window seat and watch out-of-this-world scenery whizz past as we cross the border into Finland. Our destination? Rovaniemi – aka the official home of Santa Claus (yep, really!). Your inner child will be crying tears of joy cos we’ve got an entire afternoon in the town’s storybook Santa Claus Village. Meet the man himself in Santa’s Office. Step over the official latitude line into the Arctic Circle. Or shop for handmade (sorry, elf-made) souvenirs at Santa’s Gift House. Got an appetite after all that excitement? We don’t blame you. Luckily, there’s an included dinner on the agenda at a local restaurant. Then, you’ll probably wanna hit the hay early. Why? Cos we''re snoozing in I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E glass igloos. Enjoy a relaxing sesh in your own private sauna and then keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights (or just the stars) while snuggled up in bed. Fact: it’ll be a true pinch-yourself experience either way.
Day 6: Rovaniemi – Oulu
Location: Oulu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Still vibing from the dreamiest night of your LIFE? Laze around in your glass igloo a little bit longer or wrap up warm for an optional husky ride. You’ll soar across fresh powder and soak up views of enchanting snowcapped forests. Expect ALL the feels (and a full camera roll). Can’t get enough of Santa Claus Village? It’s only a five minute walk from the hotel if you still need to grab some souvenirs for the fam back home. Then, it’s nearly time to move on to the next stop on our wintery adventure. But first: a chance to meet some of the awesome locals at the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park. We’re talking arctic foxes, grey wolves, snowy owls and polar bears. Next, it’s onwards to Oulu: Finland’s cultural capital that’s perched right on the mouth of the Oulujoki River. Gather your trip mates and seek out a bowl of rössypottu – a heart-warming Finnish stew flavoured with smokey bacon. Yum! And tonight? There’s yet another Northern Lights hunt with your Tour Leader on the agenda.
Day 7: Oulu
Location: Oulu
Meals Included: Breakfast
What’s that? A free day to delve deeper in Oulu? And you’ve got plenty of options. Keep your eyes peeled for Rudolph at a local reindeer farm where you’ll have a chance to feed these majestic creatures. You could also hop on a snowmobile and explore more of Finland’s wild beauty. Expect views your mates back home won’t believe. Later, there''s an optional dinner and sauna sesh on the cards at Maikkula Mansion. You’ll tuck into some delish local grub – think fresh salmon and steak. After, pull on your bathers and prepare for total bliss in a relaxing wood-fired sauna just steps from the frosty Oulu River. Moments like these? Next level. Tonight, it’s our last opportunity to see the Northern Lights. Huddle together in the winter air as the skies *fingers and toes crossed* transform. Magic.
Day 8: Oulu – Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After another included brekkie, we’ll wave goodbye to Oulu and board the train for Helsinki – Finland''s quirky capital city. This is your chance to catch up with the rents and swap tales with your trip mates. When we arrive this afternoon, we’ll get our bearings on a city walking tour. Tick off the A-list sights with your Trip Leader, including the historic Senate Square, the eye-popping Uspenski Cathedral and the space-age Oodi Library. Tonight, we have one final dinner together. Cheers (soz, kippis) to a road trip none of us will ever forget!
Day 9: Helsinki
Location: Helsinki
Meals Included: Breakfast
9 unbelievable days. Two magical countries. Endless wintery vibes. And just like that, it''s time to say goodbye. Get down to breakfast and swap those socials – you’re gonna need them for next year’s reunion trip. Not ready for the adventure to end? Western Europe is just a stone’s throw away...
What's Included
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Transport
Air-conditioned minicoach
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Guide
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a guide included in the tour?
Yes, a guide is included in the tour.
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What optional activities are available in Oulu?
In Oulu, you can visit a local reindeer farm, go snowmobiling, and enjoy an optional dinner and sauna session at Maikkula Mansion.
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What is not included in the tour package?
Insurance and international travel are not included in the tour package.
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What wildlife can be seen at the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park?
At the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park, you can see arctic foxes, grey wolves, snowy owls, and polar bears.
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What unique accommodation is provided in Rovaniemi?
In Rovaniemi, you will stay in incredible glass igloos that offer a private sauna and the opportunity to view the Northern Lights or stars from your bed.
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What are some highlights of the walking tour in Helsinki?
The walking tour in Helsinki includes sights such as Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, and the Oodi Library.
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What can I expect to see in Gammelstad?
In Gammelstad, you will see quaint 16th-century buildings and the Nederluleå Church with its beautiful medieval interiors during a walking tour with the Trip Leader.
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What activities are available in Lulea?
In Lulea, you can enjoy a walking tour with the Trip Leader, ice skating and sledding on the city's 6-kilometer-long ice track, snowshoeing in the snowy wilderness, and an optional icebreaker cruise. Additionally, there is an optional snowmobile tour for Northern Lights viewing.
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What kind of transport is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transport via an air-conditioned minicoach.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Curious? Open-minded? Same. Topdeckers are a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. They come from all over the globe and are aged between 18 and 39. Like you, they’re looking to feel real. To experience more. To embrace the unknown. To grow and connect – without judgement.
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Is there an age limit on Topdeck trips?
Yes. Our trips are specifically designed for those aged 18-39 years of age.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.topdeck.travel/resources/booking-flexibility
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We operate Single Share across across all touring styles and will match you with someone of the same gender
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
E-Documentation will be sent
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, we work dilligenltly with our partners to acheive this
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can on European Tours
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