Finland
Icebreaker & Arctic Circle - A Weekend on the Edge of the World
Round trip
Why choose this trip
Experience a unique adventure beyond the Arctic Circle! ❄️🚢 Embark on a fascinating cruise aboard a real icebreaker, carving its way through the frozen sea. Let yourself be captivated by the snowy and icy landscape, try swimming in an ice hole wearing a wetsuit, or take a walk on the frozen surface. The Arctic Circle is more than just a line on the map – it’s your ticket to another world full of silence, beauty, and polar magic. 🌌
- New in Čedok's offer
- An Authentic Experience Like a Nordic Expedition
- Discover the Magic of Lapland
- Icebreaker Cruise, Crossing the Arctic Circle
Tour program:
day 1:
arrival
Departure from Prague in the evening with a transfer to Finnish Oulu. Oulu is a vibrant city in northern Finland – it combines modern technology, nature, and Nordic tranquility. Transfer to the hotel, overnight stay.
day 2:
icebreaker
After breakfast, departure to the port city of Kemi, located on the river of the same name. Visit the ice castle and winter park, where real snow and ice are present 365 days a year. The largest snow castle in the world, rebuilt annually since 1996; its area ranges between 13,000 and 20,000 m². Lunch at the Lumihiutale restaurant. Then a tour of SnowExperience365, where you can walk on snowy floors and admire beautiful ice sculptures. The theme of the ice sculptures changes from time to time. Bus transfer to the harbor, followed by an icebreaker cruise. The Bay of Bothnia is one of the few places on earth where the sea completely freezes over in winter! Experience the power of the old giant breaking the ice beneath you, and take a dip in a pool of icy seawater, all comfortably inside a warm suit. Experience ice floating firsthand, a unique Nordic activity where you wear a special thermal suit and float in a frozen lake or sea, often in a hole cut into the ice. This is a popular activity in Finland, Sweden, and Lapland, especially in winter when the surrounding temperature is well below zero. All participants of the cruise receive a commemorative certificate. Transfer back to the hotel, dinner, overnight stay.
day 3:
arctic circle / aurora hunting
After breakfast, transfer to Rovaniemi. The name Rovaniemi is made up of two Sámi words, Rova and Niemi, meaning a forested mountain ridge. Snow covers the area for 175 days a year, with average annual temperatures around 1°C. Many temperature records have been set here, including one where the sun shone continuously for 122 hours. Rovaniemi is also the official home of Santa Claus. Santa’s original home was in a mysterious place called Korvatunturi, the 'Ear Feld,' known only to a select few. However, in 1985, Santa Claus decided to establish an office here in Rovaniemi. This allows him to meet visitors from all over the world and share his wisdom about happiness. Visit Santa’s Village, where you can cross the Arctic Circle at the central square. Christmas is literally celebrated here all year round—you can send postcards from Santa Claus’s post office, which delivers worldwide, visit Mrs. Claus’s café, see elves, reindeer, or huskies. Next is a private visit directly with Santa Claus, where you can take photos with him, children can draw pictures or write letters in his presence. Transfer to a hotel in central Rovaniemi, free time before dinner, dinner, and in the evening we will go aurora hunting (northern lights). In Finland, the aurora is visible about 200 days a year, making it one of the best places in the world to see it. The Aurora expedition is conducted in the comfort of a minibus, with stops along the way for photography. You will receive tips on how to capture the northern lights realistically to keep the most beautiful memory. Enjoy a hot drink, taste traditional Lappish gingerbread, and then just wait to see if the aurora appears on the horizon. The guide will provide information about the nature and animals of Lapland. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.
day 4:
return
After breakfast, transfer to Oulu airport and flight with a connection to Prague. Arrival in the evening.
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About Price
Price includes:
- Air travel Prague-Oulu-Prague (with transfer) in economy class including taxes and fees
- 3 nights in a 3-star hotel with half board (2x Oulu, 1x Rovaniemi)
- 1x lunch
- Transfers according to the program
- Entrances according to the program
- Services of a guide + local guide
- Insurance according to Act No. 159/1999 Coll.
Price does not include:
- Extras and excursions beyond the program
- Meals beyond the program
- Possible public transport
Approximate Entrance Fees:
- Arktikum Rovaniemi - 20 EUR
- Korundu Cultural House - 11 EUR
- World of Snowmen - 29 EUR
Information:
- Program and hotel changes reserved. The minimum number of participants for the trip to take place is 10.
- Card payments are common; we recommend having some cash for small purchases. The currency in Finland is the euro.
- Average annual temperatures: January -8°C, February -7°C, March -3°C, April 2°C, May 11°C, June 17°C, July 20°C, August 18°C, September 12°C, October 4°C, November -1°C, December -4°C
- Winter clothing will be provided for the group program. However, we recommend bringing your own clothes for free time. A driver's license is required to ride snowmobiles and must be shown on site. Snowmobiling is not recommended for children aged 0-3 years. Children from 140 cm can ride as passengers with the guide.
- Accommodation starts according to international rules from 2 p.m., check-out by 10 a.m. (regardless of flight times). In case of early departure or late arrival, a packed meal will be prepared.
- Preliminarily confirmed hotels:
- Original Sokos Hotel Arina Oulu
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
- AURORA BOREALIS: The Northern Lights are most visible from late August to April in northern Finland. Auroras caused by solar winds occur year-round, but nights must be dark enough to see them. You can track aurora activity in Finland on the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s website: https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/auroras-and-space-weather. Local Northern Lights apps are also available in various parts of Finland. Please keep in mind that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so while we hope to see them, their appearance cannot be guaranteed.
Rooms:
Double room
Meals:
Half board
Offer code: OUL1101
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Finland
Icebreaker & Arctic Circle - A Weekend on the Edge of the World
Round trip
Why choose this trip
Experience a unique adventure beyond the Arctic Circle! ❄️🚢 Embark on a fascinating cruise aboard a real icebreaker, carving its way through the frozen sea. Let yourself be captivated by the snowy and icy landscape, try swimming in an ice hole wearing a wetsuit, or take a walk on the frozen surface. The Arctic Circle is more than just a line on the map – it’s your ticket to another world full of silence, beauty, and polar magic. 🌌
- New in Čedok's offer
- An Authentic Experience Like a Nordic Expedition
- Discover the Magic of Lapland
- Icebreaker Cruise, Crossing the Arctic Circle
Tour program:
day 1:
arrival
Departure from Prague in the evening with a transfer to Finnish Oulu. Oulu is a vibrant city in northern Finland – it combines modern technology, nature, and Nordic tranquility. Transfer to the hotel, overnight stay.
day 2:
icebreaker
After breakfast, departure to the port city of Kemi, located on the river of the same name. Visit the ice castle and winter park, where real snow and ice are present 365 days a year. The largest snow castle in the world, rebuilt annually since 1996; its area ranges between 13,000 and 20,000 m². Lunch at the Lumihiutale restaurant. Then a tour of SnowExperience365, where you can walk on snowy floors and admire beautiful ice sculptures. The theme of the ice sculptures changes from time to time. Bus transfer to the harbor, followed by an icebreaker cruise. The Bay of Bothnia is one of the few places on earth where the sea completely freezes over in winter! Experience the power of the old giant breaking the ice beneath you, and take a dip in a pool of icy seawater, all comfortably inside a warm suit. Experience ice floating firsthand, a unique Nordic activity where you wear a special thermal suit and float in a frozen lake or sea, often in a hole cut into the ice. This is a popular activity in Finland, Sweden, and Lapland, especially in winter when the surrounding temperature is well below zero. All participants of the cruise receive a commemorative certificate. Transfer back to the hotel, dinner, overnight stay.
day 3:
arctic circle / aurora hunting
After breakfast, transfer to Rovaniemi. The name Rovaniemi is made up of two Sámi words, Rova and Niemi, meaning a forested mountain ridge. Snow covers the area for 175 days a year, with average annual temperatures around 1°C. Many temperature records have been set here, including one where the sun shone continuously for 122 hours. Rovaniemi is also the official home of Santa Claus. Santa’s original home was in a mysterious place called Korvatunturi, the 'Ear Feld,' known only to a select few. However, in 1985, Santa Claus decided to establish an office here in Rovaniemi. This allows him to meet visitors from all over the world and share his wisdom about happiness. Visit Santa’s Village, where you can cross the Arctic Circle at the central square. Christmas is literally celebrated here all year round—you can send postcards from Santa Claus’s post office, which delivers worldwide, visit Mrs. Claus’s café, see elves, reindeer, or huskies. Next is a private visit directly with Santa Claus, where you can take photos with him, children can draw pictures or write letters in his presence. Transfer to a hotel in central Rovaniemi, free time before dinner, dinner, and in the evening we will go aurora hunting (northern lights). In Finland, the aurora is visible about 200 days a year, making it one of the best places in the world to see it. The Aurora expedition is conducted in the comfort of a minibus, with stops along the way for photography. You will receive tips on how to capture the northern lights realistically to keep the most beautiful memory. Enjoy a hot drink, taste traditional Lappish gingerbread, and then just wait to see if the aurora appears on the horizon. The guide will provide information about the nature and animals of Lapland. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.
day 4:
return
After breakfast, transfer to Oulu airport and flight with a connection to Prague. Arrival in the evening.
View trip route
About Price
Price includes:
- Air travel Prague-Oulu-Prague (with transfer) in economy class including taxes and fees
- 3 nights in a 3-star hotel with half board (2x Oulu, 1x Rovaniemi)
- 1x lunch
- Transfers according to the program
- Entrances according to the program
- Services of a guide + local guide
- Insurance according to Act No. 159/1999 Coll.
Price does not include:
- Extras and excursions beyond the program
- Meals beyond the program
- Possible public transport
Approximate Entrance Fees:
- Arktikum Rovaniemi - 20 EUR
- Korundu Cultural House - 11 EUR
- World of Snowmen - 29 EUR
Information:
- Program and hotel changes reserved. The minimum number of participants for the trip to take place is 10.
- Card payments are common; we recommend having some cash for small purchases. The currency in Finland is the euro.
- Average annual temperatures: January -8°C, February -7°C, March -3°C, April 2°C, May 11°C, June 17°C, July 20°C, August 18°C, September 12°C, October 4°C, November -1°C, December -4°C
- Winter clothing will be provided for the group program. However, we recommend bringing your own clothes for free time. A driver's license is required to ride snowmobiles and must be shown on site. Snowmobiling is not recommended for children aged 0-3 years. Children from 140 cm can ride as passengers with the guide.
- Accommodation starts according to international rules from 2 p.m., check-out by 10 a.m. (regardless of flight times). In case of early departure or late arrival, a packed meal will be prepared.
- Preliminarily confirmed hotels:
- Original Sokos Hotel Arina Oulu
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
- AURORA BOREALIS: The Northern Lights are most visible from late August to April in northern Finland. Auroras caused by solar winds occur year-round, but nights must be dark enough to see them. You can track aurora activity in Finland on the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s website: https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/auroras-and-space-weather. Local Northern Lights apps are also available in various parts of Finland. Please keep in mind that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so while we hope to see them, their appearance cannot be guaranteed.
Rooms:
Meals:
Offer code: OUL1101