Evening check-in at Suvarnabhumi. Your Wanvela tour leader hands over the trip dossier, a cold-weather checklist, and the KP index forecast for your travel week. Direct flight to Helsinki with Finnair AY146 (overnight).
Morning arrival in Helsinki, then a domestic flight to Kittilä, gateway to Levi, Finland's largest snow resort. Check in to Northern Lights Ranch, a 5-star Aurora Cabin with glass walls and ceiling designed so you can watch the northern lights from your bed. Settle into the Arctic atmosphere and hope for a first-night aurora from your cabin.
Northern Lights Ranch · Levi
A full activity day at Levi:
• Ice Karting, drift go-karts across an ice track; cold-weather suits and safety gear provided.
• Ski / Snowboard, ski or snowboard at Levi Ski Resort, with instructors for beginners (kids welcome).
• Warm up over coffee in the lodge in the afternoon.
In the evening, chase the aurora, guides use the KP index forecast to catch clear skies, then return to the glass cabin to keep watching the lights from bed.
Northern Lights Ranch · Levi (2nd night)
Depart Levi in the morning, driving through Lapland's pine forests and frozen lakes to Ruka, a celebrated snow resort in the Kuusamo region. Check in to Scandic Rukahovi, a Destination Stay in the heart of the ski village within walking distance of the lifts and restaurants. In the afternoon, enjoy the Ruka Coaster, a track sled gliding down the mountain through the snow, fun for kids and adults alike. In the evening, stroll Ruka village and watch for the aurora.
Scandic Rukahovi · Ruka
A full day at Ruka Ski Resort, one of Finland's best snow conditions and longest seasons. Keep skiing/snowboarding, or ride the Ruka Coaster again. Lunch in a cozy slope-side restaurant. Free time in the late afternoon for a genuine Finnish spa/sauna. In the evening, watch for the aurora above Ruka village.
Scandic Rukahovi · Ruka (2nd night)
Leave Ruka in the morning for Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. Check in to Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, a Destination Stay on Ounasvaara hill overlooking the city and pine forest. In the afternoon visit Santa Claus Village, cross the Arctic Circle (66°33′N) for a photo at the Arctic line, meet and photograph the real Santa Claus, send a postcard from Santa's post office, and try reindeer sledding through the snowy forest.
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara · Rovaniemi
Morning trip to Ranua Wildlife Park (Ranua Zoo), the world's northernmost Arctic zoo, see polar bears, wolves, lynx, and other Arctic animals in natural surroundings, with husky sledding through the snowy forest. In the afternoon transfer to Rovaniemi airport and fly via Helsinki back to Suvarnabhumi.
Arrive at Suvarnabhumi; Wanvela sees you home. Your digital photo album from the photographer (aurora + glass cabins + husky/reindeer sledding + Santa Claus Village) is delivered within 14 days.
Destination Stays that Wanvela has vetted for comfort and selected for PRIVATE GROUPS. In some cities the stay can be switched, for example to a large luxury VILLA where the whole family can relax together.
Note: if your preferred room is fully booked, our team will recommend an equivalent property for you to choose from.
"The Northern Lights Ranch glass cabin was the highlight, on the second night the sky cleared and we watched green aurora dance from our bed without going anywhere. The kids woke up and refused to sleep. The photographer captured the best family photo we've ever had."
"Ice Karting at Levi and the Ruka Coaster were more fun than expected, the kids loved it. And at Santa Claus Village they arranged a private meeting with Santa so we didn't have to queue. The trip was full of activities but never tiring because it was well paced."
"Husky sledding at Ranua and seeing real polar bears made it so worth it. Three bases, Levi–Ruka–Rovaniemi, let us see different sides of Finland without repetition. Every hotel was warm, comfortable, and well located."
