TRAVEL WITH WVU - Osher Lifelong Learning Inst & Retirees Assn
The Northern Lights of Finland
Dates
Feb 21 – 28, 2027
Activity Level
3 - Active
Price Per Person
From $5,999
Contact
West Virginia University Retirees Association
About This Tour
Duration:
8 days
Meals:
12
Travel Style:
Explorations
Hunt for the elusive northern lights and discover fascinating Finland, from Lapland to Helsinki, “Daughter of the Baltic.”
Essential Experiences
Lead your very own dog sled team on a husky safari.
Immerse yourself in the Arctic wilderness and learn about Sámi cultural traditions over the course of a 3-night stay in the north of Finland.
Introduce yourself to majestic Lappish reindeer before they take you for an evening sled ride.
Spend one night in a glass igloo amid the Lappish wilderness.
Highlights
Helsinki
Helsinki Rock Church
Lapland Region
Kakslauttenen Arctic Resort
Santa's Home Visit
Reindeer Safari
Northern Lights Searches
Husky Safari
Overnight in Glass Igloo
Activity Level
Level 3
Active
You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.