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    Journey to Santa and the Northern Lights in Three Days

    Journey to Santa and the Northern Lights in Three Days
    Starts from

    Rovaniemi

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    29

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    182 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Rovaniemi

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    182 mi

    Family-Friendly
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    • Visit Santa in Santa's Village.
    • Watch the Northern Lights dance across the night skies.
    • Get your adrenaline pumping with a husky ride.
    • Meet and feed Santa's reindeer.
    Embark on a magical journey around Northern Finland to visit Santa and have a true winter wonderland experience. This three-day road trip will take you to Santa's Village, where all your Christmas wishes will come true. As well as this magical experience, you’ll have the chance to ride huskies through the snow-lined forests, try local delicacies, and possibly see the most magical natural phenomenon: the Northern Lights.
    Note: the Northern Lights in Northern Finland are most often observed from mid-September to mid-March, so this would be the best time to travel along this route.
    Compare different car rental companies conveniently online via the TCS car rental platform. Whether in Switzerland or abroad, whether on holiday or on business trips. With TCS, you remain mobile and flexible and benefit from the best rental car offers, including many advantages and services.
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    Embark on a magical journey around Northern Finland to visit Santa and have a true winter wonderland experience. This three-day road trip will take you to Santa's Village, where all your Christmas wishes will come true. As well as this magical experience, you’ll have the chance to ride huskies through the snow-lined forests, try local delicacies, and possibly see the most magical natural phenomenon: the Northern Lights.
    Note: the Northern Lights in Northern Finland are most often observed from mid-September to mid-March, so this would be the best time to travel along this route.
    Compare different car rental companies conveniently online via the TCS car rental platform. Whether in Switzerland or abroad, whether on holiday or on business trips. With TCS, you remain mobile and flexible and benefit from the best rental car offers, including many advantages and services.
    Book Car Rental Now
    TCS Roadtravel

    TCS Roadtravel

    • Visit Santa in Santa's Village.
    • Watch the Northern Lights dance across the night skies.
    • Get your adrenaline pumping with a husky ride.
    • Meet and feed Santa's reindeer.

    Travel itinerary

    A Day in Santa's Village
    11 Activities

    Day 1

    13 mi0.5 mi

    A Day in Santa's Village

    The first day is a relaxed visit to Santa's Village, with lots of activities and fun for the whole family. It’s particularly well suited to families, and there isn't much driving as most activities are based in the village. This is especially magical during the winter and festive periods as it can end up being covered in a blanket of snow, making the perfect setting for a wonderful white Christmas.
    A Journey Through a Winter Wonderland
    9 Activities

    Day 2

    86 mi0.3 mi

    A Journey Through a Winter Wonderland

    Enjoy a day exploring deeper into the Arctic Circle. Depending on the time of year you choose to visit Finland, it can be a winter wonderland, making activities such as husky safaris exceptional. No matter what time of year you visit, you’re guaranteed a great time exploring the natural landscape and learning about local traditions.
    A Casual Countryside Drive Back to Rovaniemi
    9 Activities

    Day 3

    83 mi1 mi

    A Casual Countryside Drive Back to Rovaniemi

    The final day will include a relaxed drive back to the city. After a possibly magical night watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky, you’ll check out from your igloo and experience some of the nature around the area.
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