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Rovaniemi Lapland Winter Break
Four nights in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle, with a 5-star hotel, breakfast, return flights and transfers, and optional winter excursions.
- 4 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London, direct on selected days or via Helsinki
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£1,099
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Four nights in Rovaniemi, the main gateway to Finnish Lapland, with a 5-star hotel in the town and breakfast each morning. Rovaniemi sits on the Arctic Circle, with snow on the ground from late autumn to spring.
The package includes return flights from London, your hotel with breakfast and return airport transfers. Excursions are optional extras: husky safaris, reindeer visits and northern lights trips can be added to your quote, and families often choose a snow activity for the children. The northern lights depend on clear skies and solar activity, and cannot be promised.
- Duration
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ in Rovaniemi
- Flights
- London, direct or via Helsinki
- Transfers
- Return, approx. 15 mins
- Good for
- Couples, families
5★ hotel in Rovaniemi
You stay in a 5-star hotel in Rovaniemi, a short drive or walk from the centre. Hotels here are warm and have a breakfast room, and many have a sauna. We confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast served daily
- Free Wi-Fi
- Heated rooms
- 24-hour reception
- Family rooms on request
- Sauna at many hotels
Walking time from the hotel area
- Town centre shops and cafesapprox. 5 mins
- Arktikum museumapprox. 15 mins on foot
- Rovaniemi Airportapprox. 15 mins by road
- Arctic Circle lineapprox. 15 mins by road
- Ounasvaara hillapprox. 10 mins by road
- Husky and reindeer farmsapprox. 20–30 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotel. Excursions are optional extras, not included.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from London, with checked baggage
- 4 nights in a 5★ hotel in Rovaniemi
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers in Rovaniemi
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions such as husky, reindeer and northern lights trips
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Seasonal direct flights from London Gatwick to Rovaniemi (RVN) on selected winter days, approx. 3 hours 30 minutes. Otherwise via Helsinki, approx. 6 hours in total.
Time difference
Finland is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Money
The currency is the euro. Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere, so you need little cash.
Shoes indoors
Finns usually take their shoes off when entering a home, and some hotels and cabins ask the same. Saunas are a normal part of daily life.
Language
Finnish and Swedish are the official languages. English is widely spoken, including in hotels, shops and restaurants.
Weather
Lapland averages around -10°C to -7°C in the daytime from December to February, and it can be colder at night. Pack thermal layers, a warm hat, gloves and waterproof boots.
Day by day
Days 2 to 4 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; excursions, entry fees and the museum are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Rovaniemi
Fly from London to Rovaniemi: direct on selected winter days from London Gatwick, approx. 3 hours 30 minutes, or via Helsinki, approx. 6 hours in total. Your transfer to the hotel takes approx. 15 minutes. Dress warmly for the walk to dinner.
- Day 2
Rovaniemi
Walk to the Arktikum museum and science centre by the river, which looks at life in the Arctic. Daylight is short in midwinter, so many visitors plan activities for the middle of the day.
- Day 3
Optional winter excursion
Add a husky safari, a reindeer visit or a snowmobile trip, booked through us as an optional extra. Most excursions include transfers and warm clothing; we confirm what is included with your quote.
- Day 4
Arctic Circle and northern lights
Visit the Arctic Circle line north of the city, approx. 15 minutes by road. In the evening, you can add a northern lights excursion away from the town lights. Sightings depend on the weather and cannot be promised.
- Day 5
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer to Rovaniemi Airport for your flight to London, direct or via Helsinki.
Questions about this package
Can I be sure of seeing the northern lights?
No. The lights need clear skies, dark nights and solar activity, so no one can promise a sighting. The season runs roughly from September to March, and a trip away from the town lights improves your chances. This holiday does not include a northern lights excursion; you can add one.
Are there direct flights from London to Rovaniemi?
On selected days in winter, yes, from London Gatwick. Otherwise you fly with one stop via Helsinki, approx. 6 hours in total with the connection. Flights vary by season, and we confirm them with your quote.
Can we add husky or reindeer trips?
Yes. Husky safaris, reindeer visits and snowmobile trips are optional extras that we can add to your quote. Prices and what is included, such as transfers and warm clothing, are confirmed when you book.
Is halal food available in Rovaniemi?
Very limited. There are few or no halal restaurants, and reindeer and other local meats are not halal. Fish and vegetarian dishes are on most menus, and we recommend bringing snacks. Tell us your needs and we’ll check the hotel’s options before you book.
How do I book this holiday?
Send an enquiry or call us on 020 7871 4545. We’ll confirm the price for your dates, then a deposit secures your booking and you receive an ATOL Certificate.
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Call us or send an enquiry, and we’ll check prices for your dates, suggest hotels and change the package to suit you.