New Year in Rovaniemi - the village of Joulupukki - Finnish Santa Claus. Traditions. How to get there. Santa Park. Things to do. Prices for New Year's tours and hotels.

How to celebrate New Year in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village (Joulupukki) in Finland

A well-known saying says: how you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it. If you want your life to be bright and eventful, give yourself and your loved ones an unusual holiday - a trip to Santa Claus in Finland.

Father Frost or Santa Claus

Every person knows from childhood that Santa Claus lives far in the north. For the New Year, he appears with his fabulous retinue, gives gifts, fulfills cherished wishes and returns to his mansion in the snowy forest.

To visit Santa Claus is the dream of every child. But not everyone knows why in Europe they call him Santa Claus, and where the Finnish Father Frost lives.

According to legend, his prototype was the Christian Saint Nicholas, known in Russia as Nikolai Ugodnik. In his earthly life, the saint helped everyone who found themselves in difficult situations, and especially favored the poor and children. To please them, he secretly left gifts for them. This is where the tradition comes from: at Christmas, everyone finds a gift from Santa Claus, as Father Frost is called in Finland, under the tree.

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Where does Santa Claus live?

If the Russian home of Father Frost and his retinue is located in Veliky Ustyug, the European Santa Claus lives in Finland, and not in magical palaces, but in real life. His homeland is distant Lapland. A official residence located near the city of Rovaniemi. The village of Santa Claus lies beyond the Arctic Circle. Or rather, the geographical parallel runs precisely through the territory of the settlement. Its coordinates are 66° 33" 07", and vacationers have fun crossing the Arctic Circle line several times a day.

There is a legend that real home Santa Claus is located in one of the caves of the three-headed Korvatunturi hill, 78 km from Murmansk on the border of Russia and Finland. So that no one would try to disturb his secluded home, Joulupukki (that’s what the locals call him) decided to move closer to the people. Now the village of Santa Claus is open to guests, and anyone can see him and tell him about their wishes. A fairy-tale character comes to the office every morning on a reindeer sleigh, receives guests, reads letters and sends gifts. And at the end of the working day he returns to the mountains, to his secret workshop.

How it all started

The history of the village is surrounded by legends mixed with real events. It all started in 1950, when the wife of the American president, Eleanor Roosevelt, visited the local region. To entertain a high-ranking guest and at the same time show beauty northern nature, a fabulous trip was arranged for her. A cozy house was built in a deep forest wooden house, decorated a live fir tree, hung lanterns and installed Santa Claus.

I liked the idea. Over time, they built a whole village here, thought out entertainment program, and tourists from all over the world bring their children to visit Santa Claus. Now he has a new residence, but the first temporary home still exists.

Fabulous Lapland, the domain of Father Frost, amazes the imagination with its pristine beauty from the first minutes. Tall snow-covered spruce trees, deep snow, ringing silence and, if you're lucky, the mesmerizing northern lights - the landscapes create a feeling of unreality from the first minutes. Even adult tourists willingly immerse themselves in a fairy tale and begin to believe in miracles again.

The Finns assure that the place was not chosen by chance. Supposedly right here Earth's crust so thin that the Finnish Santa Claus is able to control time and slow down the rotation of the earth. Time manipulation is needed so that Santa can visit all the houses on the planet in one night. There is a clock mechanism installed in his house. Visitors make their way to the treasured door along passages and suspended walkways, while gears spin under their feet and molten lava gurgles.

Joulupukki House is open to everyone from 10 am to 5 pm every day absolutely free. Santa Claus is especially busy at Christmas, but the line moves quickly.

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Visiting a fairy tale

Holidays in Santa's village in Finland are possible in summer and winter. But the New Year in Lapland will be especially interesting for young travelers.

The estate of Father Frost, the Santa Claus Village Rovaniemi hotel complex, the post office, cafes and restaurants stand around the square, in the center of which rises a decorated Christmas tree. There is no charge for visiting the village and visiting Joulupukki, but all other services are paid.

First of all, guests go to Santa Claus's house. At the entrance they are greeted by elves and dwarves in colorful costumes. After asking the adults what kind of toy their child would be happy with, the elf puts a badge with the desired image on his neck. Please note that you will have to pay for the gift!

Finally you enter. In a small room, a kind Finnish grandfather sits at a table covered with candles. You hand him the prepared list cherished desires, take a photo, receive a gift. This ends the audience. The next baby comes into the office, and other entertainment awaits you. By the way, a photo with Santa Claus costs 25-30 euros. It is prohibited to use your own camera.

Leaving the house, you find yourself in shopping arcades where Christmas souvenirs, decorations, dolls in national costumes, Finnish knives, and designer dishes are sold. Having bought a souvenir they liked, tourists go to the main post office.

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Santa Claus Mail

It is not difficult to send a letter to Santa Claus in Finland. Even if you don’t know the exact address, just write on the envelope: Santa Claus Village, Finland. Rest assured, the letter will reach its fabulous recipient. The elves sort the mail and convey your wishes to Santa. The exact address Santa Claus in Lapland for letters: Joulupukki, 96930 Arctic Circle, Finland. Every year, about 600 thousand letters arrive at the local post office.

Official website of the fairytale village – santaclausvillage.info.

If you are lucky enough to visit Santa Claus, the same elves will help you compose a congratulatory letter in the desired language and send it to your loved ones and friends anywhere in the world. Each letter or card will have a special Santa Claus stamp on it. Correspondence is sent on the same day.

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Fabulous entertainment

What else will make a visit to Santa Claus enjoyable? If you see a line with a mysterious inscription under your feet "Arctic Circle" know that before you is the border of the Arctic Circle. You will have to go through it more than once. In memory of this significant event, you can purchase a confirmation certificate.

Children and adults will find it interesting to visit:

1. Husky dog ​​kennel. Entry costs €5 per person or €15 per family. There is an additional cost for dog sledding;
2. Deer farm. You can ride a reindeer for €28 (1 km) or €60 for a 3 km loop. Children's tickets are cheaper – €25 and €50;
3. An exhibition of snowmobiles with rarities from the 60s and 70s.

Every year, with the onset of frost, the Ice Kingdom is rebuilt - snow figures, palaces of the ice princess, a hotel and a bar made of ice. Twice a season - on one Saturday in November and on December 23 - Santa Claus invites guests to the free attraction Snowman World - the world of snowmen. Tourists are taken for a ride in a reindeer sleigh, invited to ride down a hill on a “cheesecake”, and offered drinks from ice mugs.

Santa park

Not far from the village there is an underground Santa Park; Finland built it to attract tourists. The cost of entrance tickets in winter is 25 € for children, 33 € for adults.

Guests descend through a magical tunnel built deep into the rock. Here they are met by elegant elves, and fun entertainment awaits them:

• Mrs. Claus's bakery, where Joulupukki's wife will teach you how to decorate gingerbread cookies;
• a school of elves that teaches magical wisdom;
• the Nativity House, where exhibitions are held, products made from felt and wool are sold from reindeer skins;
• Angry Birds children's attractions;
• ride on the magic train “Seasons”;
• costume show;
• ice cave.

You can satisfy your hunger in a cozy, warm cafe, and buy a memorable souvenir in a local shop.

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Zoo

Take the time to visit the world's only zoo located above the Arctic Circle. Just an hour by bus separates Rovaniemi from the kingdom of reindeer, bears, foxes, wolves and almost 200 other species of animals. Spacious enclosures stretch for 2.5 km in the middle of the forest. To prevent children from getting tired, sleighs and strollers are offered to guests at the entrance.

Tired visitors are welcome at Mur-Mur Castle, where elves and dwarves invite you to enjoy sweets and delicious cloudberries.

Information about the work of the Ranua Zoo can be found on the website www.ranuazoo.com. The entrance ticket will cost adults 14 euros, children – 12.50 euros.

Road to Santa Claus

On the map you will not find a point called “Santa Claus Village”; Finland is represented by several major cities. You will find the capital on south coast country, and the city of Rovaniemi is 800 km from Helsinki.

There are several ways to get to the place yourself:

1. By plane. A modern one was built in Rovaniemi international Airport, accepting flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg. If in November a one-way flight will cost at least 8,840 rubles, then before the New Year prices rise to 15,600 and higher. An option with a transfer in Helsinki is possible.
2. By railroad. Get to Helsinki by high-speed express " " from St. Petersburg (RUB 6,500 one way) or by train "

   

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   What is the price of the issue

   To make your dream come true, you need to decide on your finances. So, a trip to Lapland to see Santa Claus, cost:

   1. Organized tourists are offered bus tours from St. Petersburg from 26,000 rubles for 4 days;
   2. A children's tour from St. Petersburg costs 20,000 rubles;
   3. A tour to Lapland for 6 days with departure from the capital will cost €1,100.

   Independent travelers must take care of the roof over their heads themselves. During the holidays prices go up. Having studied the reviews of predecessors, tourists prefer to stay in Rovaniemi or in one of the roadside hotels. In the village itself, housing is expensive. Judge for yourself: “Santa Claus Holiday Village”, cottage - for 5 nights with breakfast you will have to pay 217,482 rubles. for two. And this does not take into account the New Year's program.

   The Santa Claus Hotel, Rovaniemi will cost less. For a night in a standard room, parents with a child under 13 years old must pay 3,900 rubles. (with breakfast) or 4270 rub. (half board). Gala dinner is included in the price.

   The New Year will not lose its charm if you celebrate it outside the home. New Year's tours to the estate of Santa Claus will give you a cozy evening by the fireplace and a unique atmosphere of a fairy tale.

Breakfast buffet.

Three wonderful days in a Finnish winter fairy tale!

The surroundings of the SPA hotel are real winter's tale whitest snow, picturesque panoramas of snow-covered lakes and green pine forests with snow-white caps! Right in the relict pine forest, along the picturesque lake, there are numerous ski slopes . This is a unique opportunity to spend the whole day in the crystal fresh air, and after intense active walks enjoy a hot sauna park, swim in outdoor or indoor pools or relax in an excellent SPA center! At your servicerenovated SPA complex “Blue Lagoon”, which contains 10 swimming pools of different temperatures, including Jacuzzi and children's pools, an outdoor hot pool, water slide, Finnish sauna and aromatic Turkish bath (hammam), wellness center offering massages, therapeutic and relaxing baths, physiotherapy, beautician services, gym and sports halls, badminton hall, climbing wall and bar. (Visit to the SPA center - without restrictions and included in the price, wellness center services for an additional fee)
Pearl of the SPA hotel "" is the largest black steam room in Europe. The unusually fragrant steam of a bathhouse heated with specially dried birch firewood for 8 hours and swimming in the snow or (for the bravest) in an ice hole, give an incredible charge of vigor and health! (Visiting hours from 16.00 -20.00, price for guests " " - 8€ / adult, 4 € / child. 4-14 years old.)
There is also a magical Santa Claus House where you can enjoy traditional Finnish treats and Christmas entertainment! You can take part in master classes on making Christmas tree decorations and baking Christmas gingerbread, sing to the accompaniment of an accordion, treat yourself to hot Christmas mulled wine or ice-cold beer, have lunch in Santa Claus's hut, and try hot sausages from the fire and the freshest smoked Finnish salmon outside. (master classes and refreshments - additional fee)
To enjoy traditional Christmas shopping, all you have to do is take the city bus that stops next to the hotel, and in 15 minutes you will be at central square Finnish city of Kuopio.
Kuopio is the “capital” of Eastern Finland, a charming and calm Finnish town. Along the perimeter main square Kuopio has many large shopping centers, where you can do traditional European Christmas shopping and buy yourself some great Finnish souvenirs! (transfer to Kuopio and Christmas shopping on your own)
In Kuopio you can visit tropical island in the middle of winter by visiting the luxurious, modern water park Fontanella. 10 swimming pools with cold and hot water, the longest water slide in Finland with light effects and a gentle slide for calmer descents, a jacuzzi, massage showers, saunas, a Turkish bath, an infrared sauna, children's pools with funny animal fountains and a play pool - here You can have a great rest and relaxation even the whole day! (additional fee)
The picturesque ski resort of Kasurila is 20 km from the hotel.. Magnificent illuminated slopes, the most modern equipment and lifts, rich infrastructure and a variety of entertainment - the Finnish resort of Kasurila is not inferior to the most famous European ones ski resorts. (On one's own)

• 1 day Moscow, Saint Petersburg

  Joining/detaching from a group in European cities is carried out only after written agreement with managers in the direction, before booking air or train tickets to the place of joining/detaching.

  Departure from Leningradsky station by train No. 56 at 21:24 or another train, meeting to receive documents 40 minutes in advance. before departure at carriage No. 3. For a guide, train and carriage No., see section a week before departure.

  Day 2 St. Petersburg - Helsinki

  Arrival in St. Petersburg early in the morning (~05:19). Meeting at 05:30 at the main entrance to the Gallery shopping center..

  T transfer by busin Helsinki (~390 km),museums* to choose from: Natural History Museum "Ateneum" "Kiasma"

  Overnight at the hotel

  Day 3 Tampere - Oulu

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  Morning tour of Tampere Free time.

  In the afternoon transfer (~480 km) to Oulu

  Overnight at the hotel.

  4 day Oulu - Rovaniemi*

  Breakfast in the hotel
  RovaniemiSanta Claus Villages

  Santa Park

  
  New Year's Eve dinner"Buffet" (included in price)will take place in a cozy restaurant.
  
  

  5 day

  Breakfast in the hotel. Inspection Oulu

  Ranua (~150 km), p visit to the Arctic Zoo

  In search of the Northern Lights*Attention!). Return to the hotel.

  Day 6 Kuopio

  Breakfast in the hotel

  In the morning transfer (~280 km) toKuopio

  
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  - Riding* on cheesecakes

  Climb* on observation tower Puyo ( from €7, payable on site).

  Day 7 St. Petersburg

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  Day 8 Saint Petersburg - Moscow

  Departure by night train No. 55 at ~01:15And or by another train. Check the departure/arrival information and carriage number in the section .

  Arrival in Moscow at Leningradsky Station at 11:20 or other.

  If you purchase tickets on your own, it is important to leave St. Petersburg for your city no earlier than the main group. Availability of a tourist ticket for more early train than that of the main group is not a reason to change the group’s schedule.

• 1 day St. Petersburg - Helsinki

  DEPARTURE ON THE NEXT DAY FROM THE STATED DEPARTURE DATE.

  Meeting at 05:30 at the main entrance to the Gallery shopping center..

  T transfer by busin Helsinki (~390 km), tour of the city with an accompanying person: Senate Square, Esplanade, Assumption Cathedral, monument to Alexander II, City Hall, monument to Sibelius, Presidential palace, sculpture "Havis Amanda". Free time. Possible visitmuseums* to choose from: Natural History Museum (€15 adults / €7 children under 18 years old), museum visual arts"Ateneum" (€17 adults / children under 18 years old - free), contemporary art gallery "Kiasma" (€15 adults / children under 18 years old - free).

  In the evening transfer to Tampere (~180 km).

  Overnight at the hotel

  Day 2 Tampere - Oulu

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  Morning tour of Tampere with an accompanying person: Cathedral, Town Hall, Kaleva Church, Art Nouveau architecture, national landscapes of Tammerkoski, etc. The city is located between two I lakes - Nasijärvi and Pyhäjärvi.Free time.

  In the afternoon, transfer (~480 km) to Oulu - one of the largest northern cities in the world, located on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia.

  Overnight at the hotel.

  Day 3 Oulu - Rovaniemi*

  Breakfast in the hotel
  Free time in Oulu or full day trip (~190 km) toRovaniemi* (€60/€54 up to 12 years, transfer + entrance tickets, purchase and payment only with the tour), visit to Santa Claus Village - meeting with the real Santa at his residence, visit to the magic post office, where you can order a “real” letter from Santa at Christmas, the largest center for Christmas-themed souvenirs.

  Crossing the Northern Arctic Circle and receiving personalized memory certificates. Excursion to Santa Park- a fabulous elven cave, here you can ride the Christmas train, see the workshop of Santa Claus and his assistants - elves and gnomes, take part in making Christmas gifts with the elves, watch a fairy-tale dance performance, etc. Return to the hotel.

  Only for the date 28.12: New Year's Eve in Oulu!
  New Year's Eve dinner"Buffet" (included in price)will take place in a cozy restaurant"Torilll" hotelSCANDIC OULU 4* (includes 1 glass of wine*). *alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are ordered and paid additionally on the spot.
  The evening's program includes competitions, fiery music and space for dizzying dances...
  23:40 departure from the hotel. Celebrating the New Year with a glass of champagne inin the very center of the city near the shopping and pedestrian streets of Rotuaari and Ainola Park. Holiday festivities and fireworks.

  4 day Oulu - Ranua (Arctic Zoo)*

  Breakfast in the hotel. Inspection Oulu with an accompanying person: Cathedral, library, theater, trade area etc. The market policeman is considered the symbol of Oulu; his statue is located at the entrance to the Kauppatori market.

  Free time, for those who wish, a trip* to Ranua (~150 km), p visit to the Arctic Zoo * (€45/€42 up to 14 years old, transfer + tickets, purchase and payment only with the tour) - more than 60 species of rare animals (reindeer, lynx, wolverine, etc.) with demonstration feedings.

  In the evening, an excursion is possible* In Search of the Northern Lights (€25/€20 up to 16 years old, transfer + ferry + small picnic;*Attention!It's important to remember that Northern lights - a natural phenomenon, which depends on the whim of nature and cannot be guaranteed). Return to the hotel.

  Day 5 Kuopio

  Breakfast in the hotel

  In the morning transfer (~280 km) toKuopio. Tour of the city with an accompanying person - the Puyo Tower on the mountain of the same name - the symbol of the city, the Cathedral in the neoclassical style, the museum quarter - small wooden houses of the 17th-19th centuries, where the life and crafts of past centuries have been preserved, in the center of the modern city.

  At your leisure or for those interested:
  - Husky dog ​​sledding* approx. 1 km (€35 adults / €30 children under 13 years old. 10 USD - mandatory non-refundable prepayment for the excursion when purchasing a tour, additional payment on the route);
  - Cheesecake ride* (€9 adults - 1 hour, booking and payment when purchasing the tour);

  Climb* to the Puyo observation tower ( from €7, payable on site).

  In the evening, check into the hotel, relax and visit the pool, sauna and jacuzzi at the hotel.

  Day 6 St. Petersburg

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, transfer (~300 km) to the border with a stop for lunch*, if there is time.
  Transfer to St. Petersburg (~195 km). Arrival in St. Petersburg after 23:30 pm, to the Gallery shopping center, delays at the border are possible, the time indicated is approximate.
  If you arrive early, you will have free time without using the bus; your luggage can be left in the storage room at the railway station.

Prices are for 4 nights, arrivals on Fridays: 01/26/18 - 03/23/18

Tour program:

1 day (Friday). Rovaniemi
Departure to Rovaniemi (if a tour with air travel is booked). Transfer airport - hotel, accommodation. Free time.

Day 2 (Saturday). Rovaniemi
Breakfast in the hotel.
11:00 - excursion to Santa Claus Village. Lapland, northern mysterious land, familiar to many from children's fairy tales. The country of the Sami, reindeer and Santa Claus. Any child knows that this is where Santa Claus lives, or Joulupukki in Finnish. You can meet him in his office.
14:00 - excursion around Rovaniemi with a visit to the Arktikum Museum. The visible part of the museum, the glass pipe, is 172 m long. The roof is made up of more than a thousand panels of special, especially durable glass and is oriented from north to south. Under the roof of the palace there is a local history museum telling about northern life, people and customs of the Arctic region, history and culture local residents. The museum displays exhibits of northern flora and fauna. Undoubtedly, the hall of culture and life of the Sami will attract attention.
22:00 - in search of the Northern Lights by car, 2.5 hours (optional for extra charge).
Seeing the Northern Lights is great luck and unforgettable experience for life! In the evening, the snow-covered Lapland Forest looks magical, and this trip will give you the opportunity to see it for yourself. The snow reflects the light of the moon and stars, the trees twinkle mysteriously in the headlights. We will take you away from the city lights and find you open place to admire the sky. The guide will light a fire, and you will try your luck and try to see the Northern Lights. Around the fire, everyone will be able to indulge in the Finns' favorite pastime - frying sausages, while the guide will prepare hot glegi for you.
Cost: 95 euros/adult, 75 euros/child. (4-11 years old).

Day 3 (Sunday). Rovaniemi
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time or extra excursions.
10:00-15:00 - trip to the Ranua Polar Zoo (optional for an additional fee). The zoo is located 80 km from Rovaniemi and the journey by car or bus takes approximately 1 hour. An entertaining walk through the zoo, where you can see animals and birds living in the natural conditions of northern latitudes. You will have the opportunity to visit souvenir shops, the Fazer factory store, and a wine shop where you can buy unique wines made from wild berries: cloudberries, lingonberries, blueberries, etc.
Cost: 95 euros/adult, 85 euros/child. (4-11 years old).
16:00-19:00 - snowmobile safari, 3 hours (optional for extra charge).
This safari begins with learning how to operate a snowmobile. You will have a great opportunity to ride a snowmobile through a snow-covered forest and river.
The price includes: program, special clothing, hot drink and sausage during the rest.
139 euros/adult on a two-seater snowmobile, 184 euros/adult. on a single-seater snowmobile, 70 euros/child. in a sleigh.

Day 4 (Monday). Rovaniemi
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time or extra excursion.
11:00-13:00 - visit to a reindeer farm (optional for an additional fee).
By car we will go to a local reindeer farm. You will get acquainted with reindeer and the peculiarities of life of reindeer herders. You will undergo a rite of passage into Laplanders. And of course, you will ride in a reindeer sleigh and take unforgettable photographs of northern animals.
Cost: 110 euros/adult, 80 euros/child. (4-11 years old).
13:00-15:00 - visit to a husky farm, dog sled safari (optional for an additional fee).
Professional dog breeders will introduce you to the life of a husky on a farm, daily work and everyday life. You will take a short course as a “young dog breeder”, after which you will go on a safari (5 km) on a dog sled (1-2 people in a sleigh). Upon your return, hot tea or coffee with cookies awaits you in a traditional Finnish kota.
Cost: 85 euros/adult, 75 euros/child. (4-11 years old).

Day 5 (Tuesday). Rovaniemi
Breakfast in the hotel. Rooms are available until 12:00. Transfer to the airport or train station.
Departure to Moscow (if a tour with air travel is booked).

Attention! It is possible to book extra. overnight at the hotel.

Dates and availability

02.01.2020 03.01.2020

Tour program

Day 1: St. Petersburg - Iisalmi
08:30 Departure by bus from St. Petersburg. Departure point: metro station pl. Vosstaniya, corner of 2nd Sovetskaya and Grechesky lane. Passing the border. Accommodation at the SPA hotel Runni (we recommend taking swimwear with you). Dinner*.

Day 2: Oulu
Breakfast in the hotel.
A short acquaintance with the city of Iisalmi, during which you will see the smallest restaurant in Europe, the Olvi brewery, the Orthodox Cathedral, and also learn the history of the military events of 1809. Time to shop. Departure to Oulu.
~14:00 Arrival in Oulu - the most Big city Northern Finland on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. Short excursion around Oulu. After 14:00, check-in at the Scandic Oulu hotel. Visit to Eden water park*.
Dinner at the hotel*.

Day 3: Oulu - Rovaniemi
Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00 departure to Rovaniemi (220 km). A short excursion around Rovaniemi - the capital of Lapland. Then we will go to Santa Claus Village, where you can meet and talk with Santa Claus in his office, take a photo as a souvenir *, send greetings to your friends and family from the Santa Claus Post Office, buy souvenirs and receive a diploma about crossing the Arctic Circle. Free time.
Visit to the Arctic Museum*, where you can see the Northern Lights. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel*.

Day 4: Ranua
Breakfast in the hotel.
Trip to the Arctic Zoo Ranua * (160 km). Close proximity to natural conditions allows animals to behave according to their natural instincts. While walking along the 2.5-kilometer alley of the zoo, we will see more than 200 of its inhabitants and learn about their habits and behavioral characteristics. Those who wish will be able to ride a dog sled * or a reindeer *. After a walk in the fresh and frosty winter air, a delicious lunch* awaits you from traditional dishes Lapland cuisine in a cozy zoo restaurant. We will also be able to visit the store of the famous Fazer chocolate factory and a wine shop made according to home recipes from northern berries. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel*.

Day 5: Oulu - St. Petersburg
Breakfast in the hotel.
08:00 Departure to St. Petersburg.
Stop for lunch*. Passing the border.
~23:00 arrival in St. Petersburg.

* additional fee

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