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Arctic Namaste

India-specialist host service · Lapland

Indian guests, at home in Lapland.

We help Finnish DMCs and Indian travel agencies host Indian groups in Rovaniemi: a familiar language, vegetarian and Jain food, and a host who looks after every guest from arrival to departure.

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What we offer: Hindi, Telugu, Nepali, Pure vegetarian, Jain meals, Airport welcome, Group hosting, Aurora evenings, Husky & reindeer, WhatsApp support, Family pacing.

Who we work with

Built for trade partners on both sides.

We sit between the Finnish ground operation and the Indian agency that sold the trip, so both sides can relax.

I’m a Finnish DMC or tour operator

Add an India specialist to your team

Keep your clients and suppliers. We add language, food and cultural care for your Indian groups, and cover peak weeks.

How we work with DMCs

I’m an Indian travel agency

Someone you trust on the ground

Send your guests to Lapland knowing someone who speaks their language will meet them, feed them well and look after them.

How we work with agencies

Why it matters

More Indian families are choosing Lapland.

They often travel as multi-generation families, many eat vegetarian or Jain food, and for most it is their first time in real Arctic cold.

  • +89%

    Indian overnight stays in Lapland, 2024

  • +20%

    Further growth in 2025

  • 3

    Indian languages: Hindi, Telugu and Nepali

  • 1 day

    Reply time for every trade enquiry

Growth figures: Visit Finland India representation.

What we do

Everything that makes Indian guests feel looked after.

All services in detail

Trade rates on request. We can also work as overflow support for your own team in peak weeks.

A day on the ground

What your guests experience.

A typical winter day for a family group with Arctic Namaste. Every programme is planned around your itinerary.

  1. 08:30

    Warm breakfast and briefing

    Today’s plan, the weather, and what to wear, in Hindi, Telugu or Nepali.

  2. 10:00

    Husky and reindeer farm

    Your host rides along, translates the safety talk and keeps the group together.

  3. 13:00

    Hot vegetarian lunch

    Packed Indian meals, with Jain options, served at the activity site.

  4. 15:00

    Rest at the hotel

    It gets dark early. Grandparents and children get time to warm up.

  5. 20:30

    Aurora evening

    An aurora outing with realistic expectations and plenty of warm layers.

  6. Any time

    WhatsApp line open

    One number for questions, late pickups and anything unexpected.

How it works

From enquiry to trip report in four steps.

The full process

  1. Step 1: Send us your group

    Dates, group size, ages, food needs and any activities already booked.

  2. Step 2: Get a plan and quote

    Within one working day, with a clear day-by-day plan and net trade rates.

  3. Step 3: We host on the ground

    Arrival, briefings, meals, activities and WhatsApp support throughout the stay.

  4. Step 4: You get a trip report

    Guest feedback and photos you can use in your own marketing.

About

Hello, I’m Rakesh.

I’m from India and have made Finland my home. I started Arctic Namaste because I know what Indian families need to enjoy Lapland: warmth, familiar food and someone who understands them.

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Planning Indian groups this winter?

Tell us your dates and group size. We reply within one working day with a plan and trade rates.

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