Finland · PRIVATE DRIVERS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 private car days worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Race electric ice-karts around a professional track near Levi, with two 15-minute sessions, a safety briefing, thermal clothing, helmets, and hot berry juice by the fire. No driving experience is needed, but you must be over 145 cm tall. Optional shuttle pickup runs from Levi center.
“Very good , best karting experience u can get . Staff are patient and nice here .”
Leave Saariselkä by minibus with an English-speaking guide, follow clear skies toward northern lights viewing areas, and pause for hot drinks and gingerbread. Warm clothing, hotel transfers, photography tips, and a link to tour photos are included, though the aurora and scenic stops are never guaranteed.
“geen NL is overmacht, maar 1 uur in de auto naar russische grens en weer terug, zonder drankje en niets fotografisch, vind ik nog geen 1 € waard. chauffeur was alle spullen vergeten geloof ik. je zou verwachten iets compensatie. te krijgen, maar ook dat niet helaas.”
Travel from your Rovaniemi hotel to a traditional reindeer farm, feed the animals, ride 400 to 500 meters in a wooden sleigh, and warm up in a kota hut with a hot drink and cookies. An English-speaking guide leads the two-hour visit, including transfers.
Spend four free hours at Santa Claus Village with hotel pickup in Rovaniemi, a live English or Russian-speaking guide, Santa’s Office, Santa’s Post Office, Arctic Circle photos, and time for Finnish design shops. Santa’s elves help capture photos and videos of your visit.
Put on a full-body rescue suit, walk to an ice hole on a small Lapland lake, and float safely in the dark Arctic air. An English-speaking guide explains each step. Afterward, warm up by a campfire with hot drinks while watching for stars and the Northern Lights.
“Esperienza bellissima e inusuale. Guide molto cortesi. Prezzo un po’ alto, ma come tutte le attività in Lapponia. La consiglio.”
Book a private one-way ride between Helsinki Airport and any location in the greater Helsinki region. A chauffeur meets you at the airport or your pickup point, with onboard Wi-Fi, help with bags, and space for up to 6 to 8 medium suitcases or 4 XXL bags.
“It was very efficientl and we were happy with the ride to the airport. He dropped us off at the right location”
From central Rovaniemi, an English-speaking guide takes you to a local husky farm for an 800-meter sled ride. Meet the dogs, learn how they are raised and trained, then warm up in a hut with a hot drink and cookies. The farm visit lasts about one hour, with transport included.
“My first dog sledding experience was adorable and fun ☺️🇫🇮”
Travel privately between Rovaniemi and Kiruna in a Mercedes Vito, VW Caravelle, Opel Vivaro, or Renault Traffic. Your English-speaking driver collects you at an agreed location, makes one gas-station stop, and carries up to eight passengers with luggage. Child seats are available on request.
Book a private Helsinki airport transfer with IBG TRAVEL and meet your driver in arrivals by name sign. Choose a Mercedes E-class or V-class, enjoy Wi-Fi, bottled water, luggage help, and a 45-minute airport wait period while heading to your city hotel.
“Perfect bookends to a great trip! Amazing service, polite and the car was immaculate. Can’t give it enough praise!”
Book a private 40-minute ride from your Helsinki City hotel to Helsinki Airport in a Mercedes Benz V Class or similar van. A professional chauffeur meets you in the hotel hall, helps with luggage, provides bottled water, and serves groups of up to six passengers around the clock.
“The driver was very helpful and kind. He was helpful in loading and unloading baggage. There was water provided in the van.”
Arrange a private one-way ride from a central Rovaniemi hotel or private address to Rovaniemi Airport. A chauffeur meets you at reception or outside, helps with luggage, and drives you in a premium sedan or six-seat van. Confirm the price, passenger limit, and pickup details before paying.
“Terrible, we arrived at the airport at 12:30pm on 12th Dec, exactly as arranged on transfer and there was no driver. I called the tour operator who was so rude and told me there was no driver for me, I asked to get a refund or speak with a manager and he said no and hung up!”
Pick a town, a machine, or a fire to sit beside.
