Saunas, snow and the Northern Lights await on this gay Finland tour. If you’ve never swam in the Arctic Ocean in the middle of winter, here’s your chance to scratch that off your list. Our first gay foray into Finland makes the most of the season: dog-sledding, king crab fishing, and exploring the LGBT culture of Helsinki. We even veer into Norway for a night, and will seek out the Northern Lights.

• Cross-Country ski through snow covered forests
• Slumber under the stars at Aurora Cabin, a luxury glass-roofed cabin in the wintry woods
• Take the reigns on a Husky safari and learn to steer your own dog-sled
• Dine at not one, but TWO acclaimed Michelin-starred Nordic restaurants
• Ride snowmobile's into Finnish forests in search of Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights
• Find out if you're on the Naughty or Nice list at Santa Claus Village
• Ferry through Norway's epic fjords and learn about the region's most succulent crustacean: King crab
• Let off steam in a traditional Finnish sauna
• Take your first frosty steps into the Arctic Circle
• Enjoy our most unique walking tour to date entirely dedicated to famed homoerotic artist, Tom of Finland

Day 1
Hei siellä – welcome to Finland!
Our trip kicks off with a Group Meeting in the early afternoon. If you aren’t able to arrive in the morning, we recommend flying in a day early to settle in. Today we’ll explore the capital city, including a visit to Temppeliaukion, the Lutheran church that’s impressively built into solid rock. Our Welcome Dinner will be an exquisite three-course experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Day 2
This morning we fly to Saariselkä. A late afternoon buffet lunch awaits, followed by cross-country skiing at 4PM. Perfect for beginners, the experience includes a private coach for two hours. Tonight’s traditional Lappish dinner features reindeer/elk as the main course.
Day 3
Kick off the day with a Husky Safari! Alaskan Huskies are cheerful, strong dogs who love to pull the sled through snowy landscapes. Working with a partner, you’ll lead the dogs on a 5-kilometre/3-mile trek. After the safari, enjoy a warm snack and hot tea before the afternoon heats up with a traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna, an Ice Swim, and a three-course dinner. Later this evening we’ll buddy-up and hop on snowmobiles for a 3-hour excursion in search of the Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights.
Day 4
Today we cross an international border into Norway and visit the town of Bugøynes. We are, quite simply, on the upper edge of the world here. During a traditional fish soup lunch, local fishermen will share their tales. This afternoon we’ll visit an Arctic Sauna, where you can enjoy a dip in the Arctic Ocean...or not. Tonight we stay in Kirkenes, with dinner served at the hotel.
Day 5
Today is devoted to a King Crab safari. We’ll board a boat and explore a gorgeous, grand fjord right on the Arctic Ocean. Our guide will help us spot birds, seals and even whales. They'll also fill us in on the delicious King Crab before pulling up live traps we can select our own crabs from. Afterwards we’ll prepare said crustaceans for lunch before returning to Saariselkä for dinner. Tonight we'll enjoy one of the tours most exciting experiences slumbering in unique glass-roofed cabin's in the wintry woods. If we're lucky, the Northern Lights will shimmer above us as we doze off.
Day 6
After checking out of our hotel, we’re off to Rovaniemi, the land of Christmas and the capital of Lapland. After lunch we’ll visit Santa Claus’ Village, where you can cross the Arctic Circle and revel in the holiday spirit. Tonight we have an evening flight to Helsinki where we’ll have a free evening and an optional dinner.
Day 7
Rise and shine for the most homoerotic morning of any Out Adventure...ever! We have a three-hour tour devoted to artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, aka Tom of Finland. His work is famously tantilizing and defined by men sporting denim, leather, moustaches and bulging crotches. Lunch will be served in a Russian-themed restaurant, before a special LGBT activity. To end this journey in style, our Farewell Dinner will have us feasting at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Day 8 There are no activities planned today, so you are free to explore the city and depart at your leisure.
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