Welcome to discover the magic of early spring in Rovaniemi, Levi and Helsinki
BUYER FAM TRIP, BY INVITATION ONLY
Please note that changes to the program are possible
WELCOME TO ROVANIEMI, LAPLAND!
17.30 Arrival to Rovaniemi airport by Finnair flight
Transfer to Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle & Check-in
Premium glass igloos by Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus are at the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi. The glass-roofed, arctic view rooms offer a whole new opportunity to experience Lapland’s everchanging nature while enjoying the comforts of a hotel room.
19.30 Dinner in Restaurant Arctic Eye
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Eye Restaurant offers tastes of Lapland and the North, with an international twist. Located in the center of Santa’s Igloos area, with large reclined glass windows facing North, it seats up to 120 people.
Enjoy your breakfast & Check-out
Kindly leave your luggage into the luggage room.
9.00 Meet Ms Salla Tauriainen from Visit Rovaniemi at hotel lobby
Reindeer sleigh ride to Santa Claus Village by Santa Claus Reindeer
We will have a special transportation by reindeer sleighs to Santa Claus Village. The transfer is taken care by Santa Claus Reindeer. The distance from Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle to Santa Claus Village is about 700m.
Visit to Santa Claus Village
Christmas magic can be experienced year-round in Santa Claus Village. This magical latitude has attracted travelers since 1950’s and since that crossing the Arctic Circle, 66°33′45.9″, has been on the bucket list.
Must do's:
* Meet mr Santa Claus in Santa Claus Office,
* Cross the Arctic Circle on your own style,
* Send your post cards from Santa Claus’ Main Post Office,
* Meet reindeer in Santa Claus Reindeer Park,
* shop at Iittala and Marimekko brand stores,
* Meet Mrs Santa Claus in his Christmas Cottage
* have a cup of coffee in some of the restaurants
13.00 Lunch at Santa Claus Village
14.00 Transfer to Santa Claus Golf
14.30 Winter golf at Santa Claus Golf Course
Experience golf like never before at the 9-hole winter golf course of Santa Claus Golf. You can play winter golf from February until April.
In winter there are no greens but whites, trolleys are changed in to sledges and white golf balls into bright orange ones. On the snowy fairways some of the whites are situated on the frozen lakes of the course. The game is familiar, but the experience totally new!
16.00 Transfer to Rovaniemi city centre & Check-in at Arctic Light Hotel
Arctic Light Hotel is the essence of supreme comfort and be appreciated for offering a personalized stay on the Arctic Circle.
Free time
19.00 Dinner at Restaurant Nabo
A small, urban neighborhood restaurant with a strong focus on seasonality, locality and hospitality in the heart of the capital of Finnish Lapland. At Nabo, we honour Nordic traditions as well as local ingredients and craftsmanship. We find ingredients and garnishes from nature and our garden and create our own syrups. We will try anything, and hope you will too.
Enjoy your breakfast & Check-out
Kindly take your luggage with you.
9.00 Transfer to Bearhill Husky Kennel
Happy Trail –husky excursion
At Bearhillhusky we believe that both our dogs and our guests deserve the very best. Our dogs because they work hard and deserve respect and care for their efforts, and our guests, because we realize that our tours are expensive, and they deserve value for money and an unforgettable experience. Our enthusiastic dogs will happily take you down the forest trail for an unforgettable experience.
12.00 Transfer to Rovaniemi city centre
13.00 Lunch in Arktikum’s Restaurant
14.00-15.00 Guided tour in Arktikum – Museum & Science Center
Arktikum exhibitions lead guests on an adventure to Finnish Lapland and the Arctic region. The exhibitions provide a comprehensive section of the history and culture of Lapland as well as of Arctic knowledge.
15.30 Visit to Luxury Action Office & company presentation
Luxury Action creates high-end experiences and expeditions across the Arctic, Lapland, Finland and the rest of the Nordic region, including Greenland and even the North Pole. All our tours are highly customized according to our customer’s wishes.
16.30 Transfer to Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
Check-in at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
A warm, wooden interior highlights the exclusive Scandinavian design of the suits that combines local tradition and Lappish heritage. Lavish views to the surrounding forest and Northern skies open up from the panoramic window.
Free time at the hotel
19.00 Dinner at Restaurant Rakas at the hotel
Rakas Restaurant & Bar, located in the main building of Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, charms with its unique ambiance and menu of meals made from local ingredients prepared with a modern twist. As you sit by the beckoning fireplace beneath the pine cone lamps, the delicious flavors will create out-of-the-ordinary and divinely tasty moments.
Enjoy your breakfast & Check-out
Farewell Rovaniemi!
09.00 Departure to Levi by bus
11.00 Visit to Särestöniemi museum
Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981) is one of the best-known Finnish artists and was the most remarkable Lappish artist of his time. The nature of Lapland and local people with their beliefs and stories influenced Reidar deeply and gave his art content and strength. The museum exhibits the painter's work in their original surroundings.
12.30 Departure to Levi
13.30 Lunch at Restaurant Utsu
The menu, consisting of pure and tasty ingredients and responsible local products, along with the cosy ambiance and the surrounding fell landscape ensure refreshment for both body and mind.
14.30 Inspection of Levin Iglut Golden Crown
The glass igloos rest on the fell slope and offer luxury on the edge of the wilderness: a view of the rugged fell landscape and the northern sky, high-quality accommodation, and personalized, heartfelt service.
15.00 Departure
15.20 Visit to Elves Village
Have a look at how elves live! The village is a well-known destination based on stories and mythology, filled with fun activities, a boutique hotel, and glass-roofed Aurora Pyramids.
17.00 Departure
Accommodation inspections
Check-in to Hotel Levi Panorama and free time
A unique slope side hotel in Lapland. Hotel Levi Panorama is a high-class hotel located on one of Levi fell tops. The views from the hotel stretch out in all directions across the hills and plains of Lapland. The bright and spacious hotel rooms are well suited for business travelers, families with children and couples seeking a romantic atmosphere.
18.45 Pick-up at Hotel Levi Panorama for evening program.
19.00 Start of evening program with Luxury Action Snowbobile safari with dinner at a traditional Lappish Hut.
Maybe you will be lucky and experience some Northern Lights during the excursion? Luxury Action creates high-end experiences and expeditions.
ca. 22.00 Return to hotel – we wish you a good night!
Breakfast & Check-out
09.15 Departure from hotel and meeting with your host Ms Satu Peura
09.30 Pick-up of rental gear at South Point
Please register your information beforehand for rental gear
10.00 Ski School with Levi Ski School
Learn the basics of alpine skiing with a professional instructor
11.30 Presentation of operations of Levi Ski Resort
Learn the basics of alpine skiing with a professional instructor.
12.00 Departure for lunch
12.15 Lunch at Northern Lights Village Levi and inspection of accommodation
Enjoy lunch in the cosy restaurant of the resort and see the Aurora Cabins. The cabins are a magical way to experience the wintry star-filled sky and the Northern Lights, while lying comfortably in a warm bed.
13.45 Departure
14.00 Accommodation inspections - See accommodation options Levi has to offer.
15.00 Visit to o Luvattumaa Ice Gallery
See amazing art made of ice and snow and visit the coolest hotel in Levi. Enjoy coffee in the atmospheric restaurant.
16.00 Departure
16.15 Accommodation inspections- See accommodation options Levi has to offer.
17.45 Check-in to Design Hotel Levi
Design Hotel Levi invites you to another reality where design and nature intertwine. Spacious and luxurious rooms right in the heart of the Levi Village.
19.00 Dinner at Restaurant Asia
Enjoy a menu of Asian delicacies in Lappish style with Your host Ms. Maija Palosaari, Head of Marketing, Visit Levi.
21.00 Experience authentic Arctic drumming, and a journey into Finnish and Nordic poetry singing and spell tradition at Loma-Paksu
Breakfast
Check-out
10.00 Transfer to Rovaniemi airport
14.15 Flight to Helsinki
Transfer from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
Check-in
18.00 Lapland Hotels Bulevardi Site inspection
Meet Maarit Uutela, Lapland Hotels Bulevardi's Sales Manager, at the hotel lobby.
19.00 Lobby Call
Meet Tarja Koivisto, Visit Finland's Account Manager, at the hotel lobby.
Dinner
Breakfast
08.55 Lobby call
Meet Heidi Johansson, Helsinki Partners PR Manager, at the hotel lobby
09.00 Guided Walking Tour in Helsinki
The tour focuses on the fresh and surprising character of Helsinki. During the tour you will be introduced to the main attractions of Helsinki as well as to some of the hot spots of the local design scene and explore different types of urban phenomena and venues. Explore and be inspired!
11.00 Return to the hotel for check-out
Please leave your luggage at the hotel
12.00 Departure for site inspections and lunch, hosted by Kämp Collection Hotels
A short walk to Hotel St. George
Meet Anton Martikainen, Kämp Collection Hotels Commercial Director and Sales Manager Laura Heikkilä, at the hotel lobby
12.10 site inspection at Hotel St. George
12.50 site inspecton at Hotel Kämp
13.30 Lunch at Brasserie Kämp
After lunch, return to Lapland Hotel Bulevardi for luggage pick-up
16.30 Transfer to Helsinki Airport
Flight to Delhi