Our Finland vacations
Husky safaris, Northern Lights hunting from remote wilderness cabins, and tailor made family activity vacations in storybook winter landscapes – Responsible Travel's Finland vacations are definitely not just for Christmas. Whether you’re here for fun in the snow or for summertime wildlife watching vacations that track bears, wolves and elk, you’ll get a deeply authentic introduction to life in Finland. Much of that is down to the locally owned and often family-run places you stay, as well as the people you meet. You’ll discover the lifestyles and traditions of indigenous Sami reindeer herders, and how to howl like a wolf from your expert Finnish guide.
Our top Finland vacations
Finland Northern Lights vacation, Wilderness Auroras
From
£1997 to £2327
5 days
inc UK flights
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in Finland
Tailor made
Snowshoeing vacation in Finland
From
€1000
7 days
ex flights
A hut-to-hut snowshoe tour in beautiful Hossa National Park.
Small group
Lapland vacation, husky safari & log cottage
From
€1950 to €2050
5 days
ex flights
Luxurious log suite,northern lights & overnight husky safari
Small group2024: 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar
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Winter vacation in Finnish Lapland
From
£2410 to £2445
8 days
inc UK flights
Winter Cottage vacations, Finnish Lapland.
Small group2024: 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
Northern lights family vacation, tailor made
From
£1225 to £2250
4 days
inc UK flights
A mix of Lapland family activities and a relaxing Spa hotel
Tailor made
Finland wildlife short break
From
€850 to €890
5 days
ex flights
Bear, wolverine and elk widlife short break in Finland
Small group2024: 19 May, 16 Jun, 21 Jul, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep
Husky safari in Finland
From
£2923 to £3371
8 days
inc UK flights
Sled with huskies through spectacular Finnish scenery
Small group2024: 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar
Family multi activity vacation in Finland with Santa
From
£3105
5 days
inc UK flights
Winter activities and a visit to Father Christmas
Small group2024: 14 Dec, 19 Dec
Finnish family winter adventure vacation
From
US $3525 to US $3825
8 days
ex flights
See the Northern Lights in Finland
Small group2024: 31 Mar, 22 Dec, 29 Dec, 2025: 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 6 Apr, 13 Apr
About Finland vacations
Finland vacations for families
Responsible Travel's Finland vacations for families are less about meeting Santa Claus and more about getting involved in the real culture of Lapland – sharing a barbecue with a Sámi herder, zooming over the snow with a pack of huskies, plodding through Narnia-esque forests on snow shoes, or staying up way past bedtime watching for the Northern Lights. Come summer, Finland transforms into an adventure playground – with hiking, canoeing and lake swimming sitting at the top of the to-do list.
Finland vacations in the winter
Follow the Finns and throw yourself into winter. Responsible Travel's Finland vacations in winter go headlong into husky safaris, fat biking across fells, and snowshoe adventures through snow-slumped Wild Taiga forests. Just be prepared for short, dark days. The permanent twilight is an acquired taste for activities, but – agreeable weather dependant – a pitch-dark canvas for the Northern Lights. Our vacations support the local community and ensure that they feel the benefits of tourism.
Northern Lights in Finland
The indigenous Sámi have long whispered about the Northern Lights in Finland. Some believe that the aurora borealis is the souls of the dead passing over – and it’s certainly true that spotting the flickering lights in the silence of the Finnish wilderness is a near-spiritual experience. The Northern Lights are elusive, so Responsible Travel's vacations follow the lead of a local guide who’ll obsessively check weather charts, aurora forecasts and know how to navigate the sub-zero winter darkness in a snowmobile or sled. A sauna and warm glögi will be waiting for you when you get back. Our vacations invite you to learn more about the Sámi, and they all support local communities.
Finland vacations in the summer
Finland has a hugely underrated surprise up its sleeve: summertime. Responsible Travel's Finland vacations in the summer make the most of the season, when the country briefly shrugs off its snowy cloak revealing green hillsides and Nordic-red lakeside cabins. Our local guides know all the best hiking and running trails through sun-dappled forests, and our self drive vacations take you to long, empty roads, ripe for exploration. Brown bears wake up from hibernation in the Wild Taiga, so you can have a go at tracking them on a Responsible Travel wildlife vacation, that contributes to their ongoing protection. It’s all a little like following Alice through the looking glass and into an alternate universe.
Tours & vacations in Finland
Winter adventures are Responsible Travel's most popular type of vacation in Finland. Our itineraries are full of the favourites, including snow, huskies, log cabins, but will also introduce you to and support Sámi culture. Finns have made the inaccessible accessible, thanks to ingenious modes of travel (husky sled, anyone?), making Responsible Travel's family vacations great for energetic, adventurous children, while making sure that the welfare of huskies is paramount. And huskies aren’t the only four-legged beasts worth seeing. Set your sights on Finland in summer, when our local guides can help you to track – and protect – wildlife like bears, wolves and wolverines.
Where to go on vacation in Finland
If it’s your first trip to Finland, then we recommend Responsible Travel's Finnish Lapland vacations. Our vacations take a look at the region beyond Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi – AKA a vast white canvas waiting for showshoe and sled tracks that’ll be wiped clean by the next snowfall. It’s also the heart of Sámi culture, and by supporting local reindeer farms, working with local Sámi guides and visiting Sámi cultural centers, our vacations help to protect Sámi culture for future generations. Responsible Travel's wildlife vacations make tracks for the Wild Taiga, where local experts will put you on the trail of the elusive wolverine, amongst other animals; you can also hike from hut to hut along the lakes or self drive from national park to national park, supporting wildlife and local communities along the way.
[Family vacations : Timo Newton-Syms]
[Winter vacations: Visit Lakeland]
[Northern Lights : Heikki Holstila]
[Summer in Finland : Tapio Haaja]
[Types of vacations : Visit Lakeland]
[Where to go in Finland : Visit Lakeland]
