Embrace Finland’s majestic beauty and Nordic charm on this exhilarating, seven-night adventure in the world’s happiest country! Travel to vibrant Helsinki and indulge in the quintessentially Finnish tradition of a rejuvenating sauna. In northern Lapland, gaze at the awe-inspiring Northern Lights from your glass-domed cabin, plus enjoy a snowshoe trek by moonlight and a fast-paced dogsled ride across the pristine fjells. Explore the heritage of Finland’s three Sámi cultures and see reindeer in the wild at a traditional reindeer farm. You’ll also tour the splendid old town of Tallinn, Estonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site!
- Depart home city
- Welcome reception
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Oodi Library
- Temppeliaukion (Rock) Church
- Löyly Sauna
- Ferry ride across the Gulf of Finland
- Guided walk through old town
- Accomodations: Northern Lights Village
- Aurora Borealis Expedition
- Sámi Museum Siida
- Finnish Reindeer Farm
- Choice of Husky Safari or Snowmobile Safari
- Free time: snowshoe and ski rental available
- Farewell reception
- Return to home city
*Note: Some details subject to change prior to program - travelers will be notified of significant alterations to program details.
Active - Opportunities for Hiking, Snowshoeing, Physical Activity in Snow
Faculty
Elizabeth Smith is the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Paul M. Dauten, Jr. Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College. The Dean of the Faculty is the chief academic officer of the Arts & Sciences at Dartmouth and oversees the division’s educational policies, programs of instruction, and all matters relating to the effectiveness, development, and well-being of its faculty. Dean Smith is an expert in molecular and cellular biology with a research focus on cellular motile functions. She received her B.A. in biology from Agnes Scott College and her Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from Emory University. Prior to her appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences in 2017, Dean Smith served as Associate Dean of the Faculty for the Sciences and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth.