Yllasjarvi Tours, Finland

Finland tours commonly include Helsinki and Finnish Lapland. Rovaniemi features frequently, often with visits to Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle experiences. Some itineraries also include Turku, Tampere and Lappeenranta, plus Lake Saimaa for lakeside scenery.

Guiding varies across Finland tours. Fully guided options include a tour leader throughout the trip. Partially guided tours include scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key places, without a single leader for the full journey. Semi-independent and self-guided styles are also available.

Many Finland tours in Lapland include Northern Lights activities, such as aurora hunting with a picnic or a guided Northern Lights bus tour. Sightings depend on weather and conditions, but the itineraries are built around being in suitable locations during the evening.

Included activities vary by tour, but can feature husky safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris and excursions into snowy forests around Rovaniemi. Some itineraries also include visits like Santa Claus Village and Arctic crossing ceremonies.

Accommodation varies by trip, but Finland tours commonly use 3-4 star hotels. Some Lapland itineraries also include special stays, such as a glass igloo, an Aurora Cabin Igloo, or Panorama Huts at a wilderness resort. Hotel standards and local star ratings can differ by region.

Yes. Finland tours include private options on certain itineraries, including short Lapland winter stays and city-based programs such as Cities of South Finland. Private tours typically include arranged transport and pre-planned sightseeing, with more independence between included activities.

Many Finland tours are rated Easy, with pace ranging from Slow to Medium. City sightseeing is usually gentle, while Lapland activities are designed for a broad range of travelers. The overall intensity depends on how many included excursions are scheduled versus free time.

Transfers depend on the itinerary. Some Finland tours include airport transfers, particularly in Rovaniemi and Helsinki programs, while others exclude airport transfers and focus on transfers for included activities. Check each tour’s inclusions for the exact transfer coverage.

Finland tours offer a mix of group sizes. Some tours have maximum group sizes of 30 or 36, while other itineraries can go up to 65 travelers. Private tours are also available on selected programs.

Yes, Lake Saimaa features on some Finland tours, particularly those combining Helsinki with South Karelia. Itineraries can include an evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and time in Lappeenranta, a lakeside town known for its old town and port area.