TK61 · 27 DEC 2026
KUL→IST
23:45 → 06:10 +1
27 Dec Kuala Lumpur → 28 Dec Istanbul
THE ARCTIC NEW YEAR / 2026 — 2027
FINLAND × NORWAY · 11-DAY WINTER JOURNEYWelcome the year.
Under Arctic skies.
Follow huskies into the snow.
Welcome a new year from a glass-roof retreat.
01 / A WINTER TO REMEMBER
This winter,
make it a story.
A glass-roof New Year is just the beginning. Follow sled trails and frozen seas from Finnish Lapland into Kirkenes, Norway.
Into the snow with huskies
A 5 km sled ride into a northern winter.
Fresh from the Arctic sea
King crab catching and tasting.
A storybook winter
Santa Claus Village and a reindeer sleigh.
Hear the frozen sea give way
An icebreaker, ice floating and an experience certificate.
International + domestic flightsIncludedNew Year’s Eve glass-roof stayIncludedTürkiye transit hotelIncludedFrom Kuala Lumpur11-day Arctic journey
31 DECEMBER / SAARISELKÄ
2026 → 2027
Snow outside.
A new year within.
31 December, Saariselkä. After your husky sled experience, settle into the included glass-roof accommodation and slow down for the last night of the year.
Aurora sightings cannot be guaranteed. We will provide hotel names and detailed stay arrangements before departure.
02 / YOUR ELEVEN DAYS
Eleven days,
heading north.
Depart Kuala Lumpur on 27 December. Travel north from Helsinki into Finnish Lapland and across to Kirkenes, Norway, connected by included international and domestic flights. Open each day for plans and meals.
0127 DECKuala Lumpur departure
Depart Kuala Lumpur at 23:45 on Turkish Airlines TK61, connecting in Istanbul for Helsinki.
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Stay: In flight
0228 DECArrive in Helsinki, ease into winter
Arrive in Istanbul at 06:10; connect on TK1761 at 08:35 and reach Helsinki at 11:20. Airport transfer and hotel rest.
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Stay: Helsinki
0329 DECHelsinki → Ivalo
Visit Sibelius Park, the exterior of Parliament House and Senate Square, then take the included domestic flight to Ivalo. Sightseeing order follows the flight schedule.
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Stay: Ivalo
0430 DECAcross to Kirkenes, a king crab day
Travel from Ivalo to Kirkenes in Norway for the king crab catching and tasting experience, with a king crab dinner.
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Stay: Kirkenes
0531 DECHusky sledding & a glass-roof New Year
Return to Saariselkä in Finland for a 5 km husky sled ride. Spend New Year’s Eve in the included glass-roof accommodation.
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Stay: Saariselkä · glass-roof stay
0601 JANRovaniemi & Santa Claus Village
Continue to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, visit the Arctic Circle line, and enjoy a reindeer sleigh experience with a hot drink and snack.
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Stay: Rovaniemi
0702 JANKemi, icebreaker & ice floating
Continue to Kemi for the icebreaker experience and ice floating in specialist equipment, with an experience certificate. Activity arrangements depend on weather and operations.
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Stay: Kemi
0803 JANFly back to Helsinki
Take the included domestic flight from Kemi to Helsinki. We will arrange a visit to Porvoo if the flight schedule allows.
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Stay: Helsinki
0904 JANHelsinki → Istanbul
After breakfast and lunch, transfer for TK1764 departing Helsinki at 19:05 and arriving in Istanbul at 23:55. The transit hotel is included.
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Stay: Istanbul · transit hotel
1005 JANRest in Türkiye, then homeward
Rest at the included transit hotel. Breakfast and lunch are included; transfer for TK62 departing Istanbul at 15:20 for Kuala Lumpur.
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Stay: In flight
1106 JANArrive in Kuala Lumpur
Arrive in Kuala Lumpur at 06:35, completing your 11-day Finland and Norway winter journey.
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Stay: Home
Meal note: land itinerary meals are included; flight periods are outside the group meal plan. Winter activities and sightseeing order may be adjusted for weather, transport and operations.
03 / FLIGHTS INCLUDED
International flights.
Domestic flights, too.
Turkish Airlines · return from Kuala Lumpur.
All times are local; +1 means arrival on the next day.
TK1761 · 28 DEC 2026
IST→HEL
08:35 → 11:20
28 Dec Istanbul → Helsinki
TK1764 · 04 JAN 2027
HEL→IST
19:05 → 23:55
4 Jan Helsinki → Istanbul
TK62 · 05 JAN 2027
IST→KUL
15:20 → 06:35 +1
5 Jan Istanbul → 6 Jan Kuala Lumpur
Both domestic flights includedHelsinki → IvaloKemi → Helsinki
Outbound Istanbul connection: 2h 25m. Return connection: 15h 25m, with hotel included. Domestic flight numbers and times will be provided before departure.
04 / A PLACE TO SLOW DOWN
A place to rest,
all along the way.
| 28 Dec, 3 Jan | Helsinki |
| 29 Dec | Ivalo |
| 30 Dec | Kirkenes |
| 31 Dec | Saariselkä · glass-roof stay |
| 1 Jan | Rovaniemi |
| 2 Jan | Kemi |
| 4 Jan return transit | Istanbul hotel |
7 Nordic hotel nights, including the glass-roof stay; other hotels are 4-star or local town hotels. The return transit hotel in Türkiye is also included. Hotel names will be provided before departure.
05 / WHAT YOUR FARE COVERS
Included in your journey.
RM23,888 / person · RM6,000 deposit / person.
Included
- International return flights on Turkish Airlines
- Domestic flights: Helsinki → Ivalo and Kemi → Helsinki
- 7 Nordic hotel nights including a glass-roof stay; other nights in 4-star or local town hotels
- Istanbul transit hotel on the return journey
- Land itinerary meals; flight periods are outside the group meal plan
- Chinese-speaking guide, touring coach and driver/guide tips
- King crab catching & tasting, 5 km husky sledding
- Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle line, reindeer sleigh, hot drink and snack
- Icebreaker, ice floating and an icebreaker experience certificate
Excluded
- Personal spending and expenses outside the itinerary
- RM9,900 single-room supplement
- Visa costs, where applicable
Please contact us for single rooms, child arrangements or other special requests.
06 / TASTE OF THE NORTH
A taste of the north,
straight from the cold.
Kirkenes · king crab meal
The king crab catching and tasting experience is included, along with a king crab dinner in Kirkenes.
Land itinerary meals included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are listed by day. Flight periods are outside the group meal plan and airline meals are not promised. The reindeer experience also includes a hot drink and snack.
07 / THE JOURNEY, CONNECTED
Northward, then home.
Kuala Lumpur✈Istanbul✈Helsinki✈Ivalo→Kirkenes→Saariselkä→Rovaniemi→Kemi✈Helsinki✈Istanbul✈Kuala Lumpur
✈ Flight connection · → Land connection. Helsinki–Ivalo and Kemi–Helsinki are included domestic flights. Porvoo is subject to the domestic flight schedule.
08 / THE NORTHERN CHAPTERS
Go north.
Let every stop surprise you.
From Helsinki’s city skyline to snowy forest, frozen sea and Arctic towns. Meet the places and experiences that shape this journey.
Senate Square, Sibelius Park and the exterior of Parliament House introduce Finland’s capital.
Husky sledding and a glass-roof stay set the rhythm for New Year’s Eve.
Cross into Norway for the king crab catching and tasting experience.
Santa Claus Village, the Arctic Circle line and a reindeer sleigh bring out the child in you.
Board an icebreaker and try ice floating in specialist equipment.
A visit to this Finnish town is planned if the domestic flight schedule allows.
YOUR NEXT NEW YEAR / 27 DECEMBER 2026
Make this journey
your next New Year plan.
11 days in northern Finland and Kirkenes, Norway. International and domestic flights, a New Year’s Eve glass-roof stay, Türkiye transit hotel and land itinerary meals included.
RM23,888Per adult · twin sharing
RM6,000 deposit / person · RM17,888 remaining / personSingle supplement RM9,900 · single-room total RM33,788.
Balance due: 12 November 2026 (45 days before departure). Children, infants and triple rooms require a consultant quotation.
Read standard cancellation and refund terms · Tour booking conditions
09 / GOOD TO KNOW
Before you go,
the details that matter.
We will provide updated flight, hotel and activity information before departure.
Which flights are included?
RM23,888 per person includes the listed Turkish Airlines international return flights and the Helsinki–Ivalo and Kemi–Helsinki domestic flights. We will provide domestic flight times before departure.
Are the glass-roof stay and Türkiye hotel extra?
Both are included: the glass-roof stay in Saariselkä and the Istanbul transit hotel on the return journey. We will provide hotel names and check-in arrangements before departure.
How are meals arranged?
Meals during the land itinerary are included. Flight periods are outside the group meal plan; airline meals are not promised as a package inclusion. See the daily itinerary for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
How are the fare and deposit arranged?
The tour is RM23,888 per person with a RM6,000 deposit and RM17,888 remaining per person. This demonstration does not create orders or take payments.
Does a glass-roof stay guarantee aurora sightings?
No. Aurora sightings are a natural occurrence and depend on conditions. The glass-roof accommodation is included, while an aurora sighting is not guaranteed.
Can winter activities change?
We will adapt the order to weather, transport, flights and activity operations, and provide updates before departure. Porvoo is included only if the domestic flight schedule allows.
WINTER NOTES
A little preparation.
A better winter.
For a Nordic winter, pack warm layers, a windproof outer layer, insulated footwear, gloves and a hat. Finland uses the euro, Norway the Norwegian krone and Türkiye the Turkish lira. Updated preparation information will be provided before departure.
THE NORTH IS CALLING
Your next New Year. A little further north.
A glass-roof stay, snowy trails and frozen seas. Experience the north for yourself.