Finland: Arctic Magnificence

March 15–23, 2024

Tour Operator: AHI Travel

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

Use the button above to receive the final brochure with pricing. To request a reservation please use the “Book Online” button above or call AHI Travel at 877-223-9274.

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Spend three nights in hip Helsinki and four nights in north Lapland in a glass-domed cabin, ideal for viewing the Northern Lights. Drive a dogsled team, take a snowshoe hike & unwind in a Finnish sauna! Includes a day trip to colorful Tallinn, Estonia.

Embrace Finland’s majestic beauty and Nordic charm on this seven-night, active journey! Explore vibrant Helsinki and indulge in the quintessentially Finnish tradition of a rejuvenating sauna. In northern Lapland, gaze at the awe-inspiring Northern Lights from your glass-domed cabin, plus enjoy a snowshoe trek by moonlight and a fast-paced dogsled ride (GO HUSKIES!) across the pristine fjells. You’ll also tour the splendid old town of Tallinn, Estonia. Includes first-class hotels and a round-trip flight within Finland.

Highlights:

• A shorter trip for busy schedules
• Helsinki’s urban vibes and take in its stunning modern and historic architecture
• Experience why the sauna experience is a cherished ritual for Finns
• Stay in a glass-domed cabin, perfect for watching the spectacular northern lights overhead
• Drive a team of energetic huskies on a thrilling ride across the glistening fjells and strap on snowshoes for a trek through a moonlit forest
• Learn about the heritage of Finland’s three Sámi cultures and see reindeer in the wild at a traditional reindeer farm
• Go on a day trip to Tallinn, Estonia, to admire its beautiful old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Program Itinerary is subject to change. See final brochure for complete details.

Cost Details

See tour brochure for details.

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