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Finland Lapland Winter Tour

8 Days / 1 location in Finland

The most complete Lapland experience mixed with arctic relaxation in Jeris. In our beautifully situated hotel and cabin village you can enjoy a new Lappish highlight every day and discover the best of our winter wilderness. Jeris is situated at the shore of lake Jeris surrounded by magical winter forests, next to the Pallas-Ylläs National Park. Huskies, reindeer, snowmobiles, snowshoes and cross-country skis with lunches

around open campfires, in traditional Lappish kotas and the ice restaurant are all part of the experience. Warm yourselves around a campfire while waiting for the Northern Lights to appear. You will still have plenty of time to relax in our Arctic Spa with breath taking views from the warm indoor pools, traditional saunas and a natural ice pool.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Kittila
Meals: Dinner

Arrival at Kittilä airport, transfer to Hotel Jeris (approx. 45 min). Dinner in the hotel restaurant. Overnight in double rooms with private bathroom.

( OPTIONAL: or cosy log cabins with private bath and sauna close to Hotel Jeris- .at additional cost )

 
Day 2     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Husky adventure & Northern Lights

After breakfast you have the morning to explore the beautiful winter surroundings of Jeris. Lunch will be served in the hotel. In the afternoon you will have a transfer to the nearby husky farm. You will meet the lovely huskies, enjoy a tour of the farm and take a 10 mile safari, two persons per sled. Dinner in the hotel restaurant. In the evening the guide will tell you more about the fascinating henomenon of the Northern Lights, and the science & myths behind it.The guide shows you a prime Northern lights viewing spot you will go to. Here you will build a camp fire,toast marshmallows and enjoy hot chocolate around the fire while waiting for the light to hopefully make an appearance.

 
Day 3     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Snowshoes and Ice Fishing

Breakfast in the hotel restaurant. This morning you can experience snowshoeing with your guide. It is a good way to explore the nature

and catch nice views. Afterwards lunch is served in the restaurant. In the afternoon the guide will take you to the lake to try your luck with ice fishing. Return to the hotel and time to relax in warm sauna. Dinner in the hotel restaurant.

 
Day 4     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Torassieppi Winter Village and reindeer

After breakfast you will take a 10 minute bus transfer to Torassieppi Reindeer farm. Visit a 100 year old unique Lappish farmhouse and a

reindeer museum. Test your reindeer herder skills by throwing a lasso and then driving a 2 miles round in the forest with a reindeer sled

next to Pallas-Ylläs National Park. Then a short walk to the Winter Village with the ice restaurant, bar and impressive wall carvings.

Lunch will be served in the ice restaurant. Bus transfer back to the hotel. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant.

 
Day 5     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Cross Country Skiing & Snowmobile Adventure

After breakfast we are off on cross-country skis. The skiing tracks starts right next to the hotel and you will learn the basics of cross-country skiing with your guide. Lunch will be served in the restaurant.

In the afternoon you meet your snowmobile guide who will give you the snowmobile driving instructions and safety briefing. After this it is time to start your engines and follow the guide through snow covered

forests, over frozen lakes and swamps, amongst the fells. Driving distance is about 20 miles . and you will drive 2 persons per nowmobile. Dinner is served in the main restaurant.

 
Day 6     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Free day

Today you will have a free day to spend as you wish. You can relax in the hotel and visit our Arctic Spa and smoke sauna or go out on

your own by snowshoes or cross-country skis. Lunch will be served in the hotel restaurant or you can have a packed lunch box to take out with you. dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant

 
Day 7     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Free day & Lappish Dinner

Today you will have a free day to spend as you wish. You can relax in the hotel and visit our Arctic Spa and smoke sauna or go out on

your own by snowshoes or cross-country skis. Lunch will be served in the hotel restaurant or you can have a packed lunch box to take out with you.A special Lappish dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant

 
Day 8     Kittila
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast departure to Kittilä airport.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample itinerary, a full itinerary will be given in resort. We hold the right to make changes to the program itinerary according to weather conditions.

 

Notes

There is a supplement for a single on a snowmobile

Price Includes
Return Transfers from Kittilä
Warm Winter Clothing
7 Nights Full Board
Use of the Arctic Spa During Your Stay
Husky Safari
Snowmobile Safari
Guided Snowshoe Walk & Cross Country Skiing
Reindeer Safari
Northern Light Campfire
English Speaking Guide
Lappish Speciality Dinner
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