Delve Deep: Lapland (Winter)

Delve Deep: Lapland (Winter)

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable winter adventure with the "Delve Deep: Lapland" tour, exploring the enchanting landscapes of Finland and Sweden. Begin your journey in Stockholm with a guided walking tour, then travel overnight to the coastal city of Lulea. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Gammelstad and hunt for the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Cross into Finland to visit the magical Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, where you'll stay in a stunning glass igloo. Experience the thrill of a husky ride and meet arctic wildlife at Ranua Park. Conclude your adventure in Helsinki, exploring its vibrant culture and iconic landmarks. This tour promises a blend of cultural exploration, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking natural phenomena, all under the guidance of an expert Trip Leader. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Stockholm with Trip Leader

  • Northern Lights hunting on the Topdeck coach with Trip Leader (weather dependent)

  • Visit the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

  • Stay in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi

  • Visit to Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park

  • Walking tour of Gammelstad with Trip Leader

  • Walking tour of Helsinki with Trip Leader

Itinerary

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Day 1: Stockholm (Sweden)

Location: Stockholm

Accommodation Name: hotel

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... ...more ...less

Day 2: Stockholm – Lulea

Location: Stockholm

Accommodation Name: overnight train

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

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Accommodation Name: glass igloo

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

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

  • Transport

    The tour includes transport via an air-conditioned minicoach.

  • Guide

    A guide is included to lead walking tours and provide insights throughout the trip.

  • Walking Tours

    Walking tours in Stockholm, Lulea, Gammelstad, and Helsinki with a Trip Leader are included.

  • Northern Lights Hunting

    Northern Lights hunting on the Topdeck coach with a Trip Leader is included, weather dependent.

  • Visit to Santa Claus Village

    A visit to the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is included.

  • Stay in a Glass Igloo

    A stay in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi is included.

  • Visit to Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park

    A visit to Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park is included.

  • Train to Helsinki

    Train travel to Helsinki is included.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • International Travel

    International travel to and from the starting and ending locations is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned minicoach transport, overnight train journeys, and scenic train rides through Finland and Sweden. Enjoy the convenience of guided walking tours and optional snowmobile excursions for a complete winter adventure.

Accommodation

Experience a unique stay in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi, offering a private sauna and a chance to view the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed. Enjoy cozy accommodations in Lulea and Oulu, with luggage storage and local dining options available.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation via an air-conditioned minicoach.

  • Is there an opportunity to see the Northern Lights during the tour?

    Yes, there are multiple opportunities to see the Northern Lights, including a hunting trip on the Topdeck coach and an optional snowmobile tour.

  • Will there be a chance to meet Santa Claus during the tour?

    Yes, you will visit the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, where you can meet Santa Claus in his office.

  • What unique accommodation experience is included in the tour?

    The tour includes a stay in a glass igloo in Rovaniemi, where you can enjoy a private sauna and possibly see the Northern Lights from your bed.

  • Are there any wildlife experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Ranua Arctic Wildlife Park, where you can see animals like arctic foxes, grey wolves, snowy owls, and polar bears.

  • What cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a visit to Gammelstad, a UNESCO World Heritage church town, and an optional visit to a Sami village to meet the indigenous community and their reindeer herds.

  • 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.

  • Is there an age limit on Topdeck trips?

    Yes. Our trips are specifically designed for those aged 18-39 years of age.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    https://www.topdeck.travel/resources/booking-flexibility

  • 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

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    E-Documentation will be sent

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes, we work dilligenltly with our partners to acheive this

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can on European Tours

Reviews of this operator

Sarah, Traveller  

Road Trip USA

01-Oct-2020

"The tour leader and bus driver were exceptional at all times. The optional activities were great and catered to a lot of different people. The tour as a whole was great and a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would definitely book with Topdeck again."

Tobin, Traveller  

Japan Highlights

29-Nov-2019

“Incredible experience! I had done a tour with another company in Europe so thought I knew what to expect but was blown away with my Topdeck tour. Better accommodation, such a great group of people and our trip leader was incredible. Saw so much stuff I would have missed without him. Highly recommended!” ...more ...less

Emily, Traveller  

Jordan & Israel

08-Aug-2019

“I felt so safe everywhere we went and would go back in a heartbeat if I could! Can't wait to make my way back to Egypt! I would recommend this to everyone, any doubt you have about Egypt or any of the Middle Eastern countries will be washed away as soon as you step off that plane!” ...more ...less

Axel Taylor (Google Reviewer)  

So Topdeck, you have better...

07-Apr-2024

So Topdeck, you have better not of cancelled my trip that I paid over $6000, and now I can’t even login into my own account because of some 403 Error and need permission to gain access to my account. Get it sorted out because I am not flying all the way over to Lisbon Portugal to find my reservation at the hotel has been cancelled. This is absolutely unacceptable and disgraceful. You even got my flights wrong when I went to Tokyo back in 2017 and I ended up at the wrong airport. Topdeck get your act together and sort it out. And let me back into my own account. ...more ...less

Jayden Urch (Google Reviewer)  

Will cancel your trip 1...

16-Sep-2023

Will cancel your trip 1 week beforehand

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Friday - Saturday

Mar 07, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
$3629 $3448 (USD)

Operator discount: -$181 (USD)

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Topdeck requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of topdeck charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Delve Deep: Lapland (Winter)

9 Days Starting in Stockholm, Sweden and ending in Helsinki, Finland

Visiting: Stockholm, Lulea, Rovaniemi, Oulu, Helsinki

Tour operator:

Topdeck

Tour code:

TLWSH4

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

24 - 48

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-39

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Walking

From: $3629 $3448 (USD) Operator discount: -$181

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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