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      "dayNumber": 1,
      "title": " HELLO TALLINN!",
      "description": "Arrive at Tallinn Airport and transfer to the Hotel, check in and catch up on your sleep. Tallinn is an exciting mix of old and new with comforts of modern world, versatile nightlife and luxurious adventures with rich cultural scene in the local historical setting. Later in the evening, we will proceed for the welcome Dinner. Overnight stay in Tallinn.\n",
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      "description": "After breakfast begin the Local guided tour of Tallinn. Tallinn’s Old Town and Kalamaja sightseeing tour. Tallinn Old Town is beautifully quaint, with cobbled streets and fairytale like architecture. This tour would take you to Nevsky Cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, Town Hall Square, Freedom Square, City Wall Towers, Danish Kings Garden, and Viewing Platform. In evening visit the Christmas market. The pretty stalls surrounding the Christmas tree offer a great selection of produce to buy including unique handmade Christmas gifts as well as delicious local food and drink. Overnight stay in Tallinn.\n",
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      "title": "TALLINN - HELSINKI ",
      "description": "After breakfast, proceed to Jägala Waterfall. The Jagala waterfalls are one of the most spectacular places to visit near Tallinn in winter. The jagala river flows all the way to the gulf of Finland. At the waterfall, the water crashes down from a 50 meter wide rocky crest. In winter, the waterfall becomes a frozen wall of icicles. Drive back to Tallinn to take a ferry to Helsinki. Reach Helsinki and transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight stay in Helsinki. \n",
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      "title": "EXPLORING HELSINKI",
      "description": "After a scrumptious breakfast,we will go on a city tour of Helsinki. Helsinki is well-known for its innovative art, culture and architecture. The city tour will present the  highlights of Helsinki, including a visit to the Helsingin Tuomiokirkko, Market Square, Temppeliaukio Church, Uspenskin Cathedral, Sibelius Park. The historic quarters that lie between the Market Square and Senate Square are home to numerous cafés and restaurants. The nightlife scene attracts alternative music fans with numerous concert halls and live bars hosting heavy metal gigs almost every evening. Spend the rest of the evening in leisure. Overnight stay in Helsinki.\n",
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      "title": "HELSINKI – ROVANIEMI",
      "description": "Post breakfast, we head to the airport to board flight to Rovaniemi (not included) which is the heart and soul  of all fairytales, so remember to keep your wonder intact. Famed for being the official home of  Santa Claus on the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi in wintertime offers a picture totally with its magic and charm. Upon arrival, transfer to the unique finnish accommodation and enjoy the luxury of staying in a glass igloo. A night in Glass Igloo is an unforgettable experience! Rest day free at leisure. \n",
      "accommodation": "Arctic Snow hotel - Igloo  (4*)",
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      "title": " SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE",
      "description": "Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the to Santa’s Village and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy the winter wonderland. You can’t travel to this part of the country and  not visit a reindeer farm. Later, visit the reindeer farm and husky farm, where locals would tell you stories about Finnish Lapland and lifestyle. (If there is snow, you can also choose to take husky sledding or reindeer sledding.) Later in the evening proceed for Northern lights chase. Overnight stay in Rovaniemi.\n",
      "accommodation": "Hotel Scandic Rovaniemi or similar (4*)",
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      "title": "ICEBREAKER EXPERIENCE ",
      "description": "Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kemi for the unique cruise on the Gulf of Bothnia,  Icebreaker Sampo experience Sampo. Enjoy an unforgettable sea, snow and ice adventure on a cruise over the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Witness elusive blue moment as the sun starts to set in the evening. Before returning to the port, participate in the ice floating event from the ship in survival suits. Return back to hotel and the rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay in Rovaniemi.\n",
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      "description": "Leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you can choose to opt for a 1 hour Snowmobile Safari @ INR 15000 per person. Rest day at leisure. Evening proceed for another Northern lights chase. Back to the hotel for overnight stay. \n",
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      "title": "DEPARTURE",
      "description": " After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport to board flight back home.\n",
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    {
      "text": "Polar Icebreaker cruise experience, Eckero line ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki  "
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    {
      "text": "English speaking guide as per itinerary"
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    {
      "text": "Airport Transfers (group transfers only)"
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    {
      "text": "Insurance (For Women till 69 years of age)"
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    {
      "text": "Tips for guides and drivers"
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    {
      "text": "Guided sightseeing of Tallinn (3 hours guide, no entrance), Guided sightseeing of Helsinki (3 hours guide), Santa Clause Village + Reindeer Sled ride experience, entrance to Temppeliaukio Church & Uspensky Cathedral "
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