Trip photography not yet publishedFinland · 8 days
Finland & Lapland
16–23 February 2026
Overview
Helsinki → Saariselkä → Rovaniemi
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- Status
- Completed
- Duration
- 8 days
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Helsinki and Finnish Lapland
Day by day
Itinerary
16 Feb 2026
Bengaluru → Helsinki
Munich (Layover) High: 4 °C Low: 2 °C Conditions: Cold, often cloudy Sunrise: 7:30 AM Sunset: 5:30 PM Helsinki (Arrival) High: 0 °C Low: 5 °C Conditions: Cold, possible light snow Sunrise: 8:02 AM Sunset: 5:12 PM
- 10:30 PM
(15th Feb) – Reach Bengaluru Airport (BLR), check in for Lufthansa, clear immigration and security
- 2:00 AM
Be at the boarding gate, quick snack and water bottle refill
- 2:50 AM
Depart Bengaluru on LH 765 to Munich
• Morning (local time) – Arrive in Munich, follow transit signs and clear security if required
• Board LH 2462 for Helsinki
- 6:50 PM
(Finland time) – Land in Helsinki, clear immigration and collect bags
- 7:15 AM–7:30 PM
Meet driver in arrivals and transfer to central Helsinki hotel
- 8:00 AM–8:30 PM
Check in, freshen up, very short walk near hotel only if you feel energetic
• Before sleep – Keep one warm layer, gloves and beanie ready for the next morning, set alarms and rest well
Where the trip paused
Stays
Helsinki – Comfort Room in Hotel Lilla Roberts or similar (Night 1)
Helsinki – same hotel (Night 2)
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort – Log Cabin with sauna, East Village (Night 3)
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort – Small Glass Igloo with shower and sauna, East Village (Night 4)
Rovaniemi – Golden Circle Suites or similar, Deluxe Suite with sauna (Night 5)
Rovaniemi – same hotel as previous night (Golden Circle Suites or similar, Deluxe Suite with sauna – Night 6)
Short stay at an airport hotel in Helsinki (day/evening use on 22 Feb, booked by JeeTravels)
None (overnight on flights and at airports)
From the itinerary
Food notes
In flight meals on both sectors One proper meal and coffee during the long Munich layover If still hungry after check in, a light snack or hot drink near the hotel
Lunch at a cosy café or restaurant inside Tallinn Old Town (soups, pastries, hot chocolate) Dinner back in Helsinki near the hotel (Italian, Asian, or simple comfort food)
Breakfast at Helsinki hotel Resort buffet / set menu dinner (try salmon or reindeer if you are comfortable with local food; otherwise pick vegetarian options)
Breakfast and dinner at the resort restaurant (pre included) Request a special birthday dessert/cake in advance for dinner Keep some snacks and hot drinks (tea/coffee/hot chocolate) ready in the igloo for late night aurora watching
Breakfast at Kakslauttanen resort Light lunch at resort or on the road (ask JeeTravels/resort what is planned) Hot drinks during the tour (usually provided: hot juice/tea/coffee)
Lunch at a café or restaurant inside Santa Claus Village (soups, burgers, pasta, hot chocolate) Dinner back in Rovaniemi city (any warm indoor place – Italian, pizza, Asian, or simple Finnish style food)
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