Arctic Latitude · Aurora Refraction · Glass-Igloo Prisms

10D7N Norway & Finland Aurora Quest

Helsinki · Ivalo · Kirkenes · Saariselkä · Rovaniemi · Ranua

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WHY THIS JOURNEY

Four Arctic Chapters from King Crab Fjords and Aurora Glass Stays to Huskies, Santa Claus Village and the Overnight Train

Fly from Helsinki into Ivalo, cross the northern winter road to Kirkenes, then follow the Arctic Circle through Saariselkä, Rovaniemi and Ranua. King crab, reindeer, huskies, aurora-themed stays and the overnight train shape a complete Lapland winter journey.

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Kirkenes King Crab Safari

Journey into the Arctic fjord for a king crab safari, travelling by snowmobile sleigh or boat according to the day's safety and weather conditions, followed by a Norwegian king crab seafood set lunch.

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Two Aurora-Themed Nights

Spend two consecutive nights in an aurora glass cabin, glass igloo, modern igloo or a corresponding glass-villa category, bringing the Lapland night sky into the journey.

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Reindeer and Husky Safaris

Visit reindeer and husky farms for a short reindeer sleigh ride, a two-person husky safari and ice fishing, experiencing the rhythm of a Lapland winter.

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Santa Claus Village and Arctic Circle

Visit Santa Claus Village, Santa's Main Post Office, the Arctic Circle and Christmas House, then return to Helsinki aboard the overnight Santa Claus Express.

DAY BY DAY

Norway & Finland Aurora Quest — the full journey

DAY 01

Kuala Lumpur ✈ Helsinki

  • Depart from Kuala Lumpur on the international flights we arrange for your selected departure to Helsinki.
  • The flight journey is approximately 15 hours or more, with an overnight flight.
DAY 02

Helsinki

  • After arriving in Helsinki, stop for photographs at Market Square, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral.
  • Drive past the Government Palace.
  • Stop for photographs at the Sibelius Monument and Park.
  • Visit Temppeliaukio Rock Church, with admission included.
Meal on board / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 03

Helsinki ✈ Ivalo → Kirkenes

  • Take a domestic flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes from Helsinki to Ivalo.
  • Continue from Ivalo to Kirkenes, approximately 240 km and 4 hours 30 minutes by road.
  • After arriving north of the Arctic Circle, look out for the journey's first opportunity to see the aurora.
Breakfast / Own arrangement / Dinner
DAY 04

Kirkenes · King Crab Safari

  • Join a king crab safari into the Arctic fjord in search of king crab.
  • Experience a snowmobile sleigh ride and enjoy a Norwegian king crab seafood set lunch.
  • Visit the Snowhotel, with admission included.
  • Look out for another opportunity to see the aurora after nightfall.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 05

Kirkenes → Saariselkä

  • Travel from Kirkenes to Saariselkä, approximately 270 km and 3 hours 40 minutes by road.
  • Visit a reindeer farm, with admission included, and enjoy a short reindeer sleigh ride.
  • Check in for the first night of aurora-themed accommodation.
  • Look out for the aurora after nightfall.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 06

Saariselkä · Huskies and Ice Fishing

  • Visit a husky farm, with admission included.
  • Experience a husky safari with two guests sharing one sled.
  • Try ice fishing.
  • Spend a second night in aurora-themed accommodation and look out for the aurora after nightfall.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 07

Saariselkä → Rovaniemi

  • Travel from Saariselkä to Rovaniemi, approximately 260 km and 3 hours by road.
  • Visit the Tankavaara Gold Prospector Museum, with admission included.
  • Explore Santa Claus Village, Santa's Main Post Office, the Arctic Circle and Christmas House.
  • Look out for another aurora-viewing opportunity after nightfall.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 08

Rovaniemi → Ranua → Overnight Train

  • Travel from Rovaniemi to Ranua, approximately 82 km and 1 hour 10 minutes by road.
  • Visit Ranua Wildlife Park, with admission included.
  • Enjoy free time before returning to Rovaniemi.
  • Board the Santa Claus Express for an overnight train journey of about 12 hours 18 minutes to Helsinki.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
DAY 09

Helsinki ✈ Kuala Lumpur

  • Enjoy free time after arriving in Helsinki.
  • Continue to the airport and board the international flights we arrange for your selected departure back to Kuala Lumpur.
  • The flight journey is approximately 15 hours or more.
Breakfast / Meal on board
DAY 10

Arrive Kuala Lumpur

  • Arrive in Kuala Lumpur as the journey concludes.

Flight details

OUTBOUND

Turkish Airlines TK61

Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Wed, 25 Nov 2026, 23:45
✈
Istanbul (IST)Thu, 26 Nov 2026, 06:05
OUTBOUND

Turkish Airlines TK1761

Istanbul (IST)Thu, 26 Nov 2026, 08:45
✈
Helsinki (HEL)Thu, 26 Nov 2026, 11:30
RETURN

Turkish Airlines TK1764

Helsinki (HEL)Thu, 03 Dec 2026, 19:05
✈
Istanbul (IST)Thu, 03 Dec 2026, 23:55
RETURN

Turkish Airlines TK60

Istanbul (IST)Fri, 04 Dec 2026, 01:50
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Fri, 04 Dec 2026, 17:20

The TK61, TK1761, TK1764 and TK60 flights below apply only to the 25 Nov 2026 departure from Kuala Lumpur. For other departure dates, we will arrange the applicable flights and provide the full schedule in the pre-departure itinerary notice. We will coordinate the domestic flight and overnight train around the overall route and local operations.

Where you stay

1N
Helsinki

4-star hotel or similar

2N
Kirkenes

4-star hotel or similar

2N
Saariselkä

Aurora glass cabin / igloo / glass-villa category

1N
Rovaniemi

4-star hotel or similar

1N
Santa Claus Express

Two-person overnight train cabin

What the package covers

Included

  • Group return flights for the selected departure
  • One domestic flight and one Santa Claus Express overnight train journey
  • Six hotel and aurora-themed nights plus one night aboard the overnight train
  • Seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners and two meals on board
  • Admission and winter experiences expressly included in the itinerary

Not included

  • Personal spending during free time
  • Personal documents, visas and individually selected additional services

TASTE

Flavours on the journey

We arrange seven breakfasts, six ground lunches and seven ground dinners, plus two meals on board. Dining highlights include a Norwegian king crab seafood set, hot breakfasts and Western and Chinese meals.

Norwegian King Crab Seafood SetHot BreakfastWestern and Chinese Meals

ROUTE

Route at a glance

✈Kuala Lumpur · Helsinki
1Ivalo · Kirkenes
2Saariselkä
3Rovaniemi · Ranua
✈Overnight Train · Helsinki · Kuala Lumpur

Seasonal weather & packing

Spring · Mar–MayApprox. 0–10°C

Pack warm layers, a waterproof outer shell, trousers and slip-resistant footwear; Arctic conditions vary with wind and snow.

Summer · Jun–AugApprox. 14–23°C

Bring light layers, a wind-resistant jacket and comfortable walking shoes.

Autumn · Sep–NovApprox. 5–10°C

Mornings and evenings turn cooler; pack a warm jacket, rain protection and gloves.

Winter · Dec–FebApprox. -7.5 to -5°C

Pack thermal layers, a heavy coat, hat, gloves and waterproof winter boots with good grip; daylight can be limited to about 4–5 hours per day from November to January.

CurrencyFinland uses the Euro (EUR); Norway uses the Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Dial codeFinland +358; Norway +47
TimeFinland is 5 hours behind Malaysia from Apr–Sep and 6 hours behind from Oct–Mar; Norway is 6 and 7 hours behind respectively
Power230V · 50Hz · Type C/F; a universal adapter is recommended
BaggageOne checked bag up to 20kg per person, plus cabin baggage up to 7kg

DEPARTURES

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Date / OriginFareStatusEnquire
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,388Guaranteed DepartureEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,788Guaranteed DepartureEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 24,988Guaranteed DepartureEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 23,488Guaranteed DepartureEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,388Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,288Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 23,088Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,288Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,888Available to enquireEnquire for this date
From Kuala LumpurRM 22,488Available to enquireEnquire for this date

BEYOND TRAVEL

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