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GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH THE MAGIC OF THE NORDIC WINTER. OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, YOU'LL EXPERIENCE THE VERY BEST OF WHAT THIS REGION HAS TO OFFER —FROM THRILLING WINTER ACTIVITIES TO ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ENCOUNTERS.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Winter Activities

Sampo Icebreaker

Visit to a Husky Farm& safari

Santa Claus Village

Itinerary

Arrival to Ivalo airport (except on the 24th February and 17th March arrival must be to Kittilä Airport)and regular transfer to the hotel for check-in (guaranteed from 3:00pm). The rest of the day is at leisure. Please consult the welcome letter, which you will receive upon check-in to your hotel, and kindly note where and when to meet your Tour Director.

* Important:For the departures on Feb 24th and March 17th, the accommodation will be in Levi at the Northern Lights Village hotel or similar.

OPTIONAL:

AURORA HUNT BY HEATED SLEIGH

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 3 hours

MEETING TIME: 8:30pm in the hotel reception

INCLUDES: English guide, thermal clothing, warm berry juice, cookies and marshmallows.

The silent, snow-covered forest, the nocturnal fell on the edge of the boundless wilderness, and the magical Northern Lights above you. Take a seat in the heated Aurora sleigh and enjoy! Your guide tows the sleigh with a snowmobile through the snowy, moon and starlit landscape, all the way to the top of the fell, far away from the residential areas and their light pollution. After arriving, we prepare our cameras and take photographs of the northern night sky. We wait for the Northern Lights to appear in comfort by the fire, enjoying hot drinks and listening to tales.

REQUIRES PRE-BOOKING AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Breakfast at the hotel.

REINDEER FARM & SLEIGH RIDE

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 1,5 hours

INCLUDES: English speaking guide and thermal clothing

Meet a knowledgeable reindeer herder who will share stories about reindeer and the rich culture of Lapland. Then, settle into a traditional reindeer sleigh and hold on as you glide through the snowy forest. The serene beauty of the winter landscape, coupled with the soft sound of hooves on snow, makes this a magical journey you’ll cherish forever.

AURORA SNOWSHOE

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 2,5Hours

INCLUDES: English speaking guide, thermal clothing, snowshoes, warm berry juice, cookies and marshmallows

Meeting with the guide to begin this amazing activity. In the quiet forest, snow crunches beneath your snowshoes as you walk past trees heavy with snow, under the light of the moon and stars. At the fell, a cozy hut offers warmth, snacks, and drinks while you wait —hopefully —to witness the magical dance of the Northern Lights across the sky

OPTIONALS:

SNOWMOBILE TOUR

*Children shorter than 140 cm are required to sit in a sleigh APPROXIMATE DURATION: 2hours

MEETING TIME: 10:00 in the hotel reception

INCLUDES: English guide, thermal clothing, warm drinks and snacks Leave the last remains of your everyday cares behind you and sit behind the handlebars of a snowmobile. On the snowmobile safari, you will receive a good understanding of the nature of Lapland during the winter. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the forest, the powdery snowdrifts, and the trees bowing down under the weight of the snow line your route that takes you comfortably away from the bustle of the village of Saariselkä.

REQUIRES PRE-BOOKING AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

*Note: To drive a snow mobile in Finland you must have a valid driver’s license from a country of issue which has signed the Road Traffic Convention of Geneva. We cannot accept responsibility for licenses that are not accepted. Please consult if you have any doubts.

SNOWSHOEING IN THE FELLS

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 2hours

MEETING TIME: 10:00am in the hotel reception

INCLUDES: English speaking guide, thermal clothing, warm berry juice and snowshoes

We hike through the forest in snowshoes to a nearby fell where we will build a fire, prepare a hot drink and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The guide will provide information on the nature and animals of Lapland, and with any luck, we may see a Siberian jay, a willow grouse, or a herd of reindeer wandering by. This trip is especially suitable for nature-lovers, who wish to take great photographs and ecologically enjoy the natural scenery.

REQUIRES PRE-BOOKING AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Haparanda, located at the northeastern tip of Sweden, right on the border with Finland, Haparanda is where cultures meet, and nature surrounds you. Known for its unique cross-border charm and peaceful setting by the Torne River. Arrival and check-in. Dinner at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Rovaniemi.

SAMPO ICEBREAKER EXPERIENCE 365

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 3,5hours

INCLUDES: guided tour of the ship, ice floating experience, warm welcome drink, buffet lunch and diploma.

Sea Lapland is one of the few extraordinary places where the sea completely freezes over in the winter. Enjoy an unforgettable sea, snow and ice adventure on a cruise on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia. Let the magical moments in arctic nature blow you away. The crew gives a presentation of this historical ship and provide a guided tour around the vessel all the way from the Captain’s bridge to the engine rooms. Feel the arctic freedom on the deck or relax in the warm indoors sipping hot beverages in Icebreaker Bar. Before returning to the port, the ship will make a one-hour stop to enable each visitor to participate in the ice floating event –in the middle of the largest ice field in Europe. You can jump into the sea and float! Of course, comfortably dressed in survival suits.*Please note that the ice floating experience requires min, height of 130cm due to safety reasons.The adventure continues, as you make your way to Rovaniemi,located right on the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi capital of Finnish Lapland, home of Santa Claus counts with more than 60.000 inhabitants. Evening at leisure to enjoy one of the many wonderful restaurants of the capital of Lapland.

Breakfast at the hotel.

ARCTIC CIRCLE HUSKY PARK

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 1 hour

2 people per sled

Meet your guide to enjoy Lapland's beautiful nature sitting in the sled! You can relax and let your senses rest in the calming sceneries and surrounding silence while the guide is driving the husky team.After the safari you can spend time in the kennel area and see the other dogs, all real Siberian Huskies.

*Note: The 5 km ride takes approximately 15 minutes.

SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 1,5 hours

Visit to the world-famous Santa Claus Village, built right above the Arctic Circle. Visit Santa's house where he will welcome you himself. No words can describe the feelings provoked during this fairy tale moment!! But we do guarantee that it will be etched in your memory forever. During the visit you can also send a letter to your loved ones that arrive at Christmas with a greeting from Santa Claus.

OPTIONAL:

EVENING ESCAPE - AURORA BOREALIS SAFARI

*Children shorter than 140 cm are required to sit in a sleigh.

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 3hours

MEETING TIME: 7:00pm in the hotel reception

INCLUDES: English speaking guide, winter clothing, grilled sausages,pastry and hot drinks

Join us to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight. Drive through a beautiful winter landscape in snowmobile headlights before stopping for a break in the middle of the pitch-dark forest. While the guide makes a campfire, listen to the stories and facts about the Northern Lights. Enjoy a Lappish snack break and grill sausages on the fire while observing the skies above you. With good luck, we may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

REQUIRES PRE-BOOKING AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

*Note: To drive a snow mobile in Finland you must have a valid driver’s license from a country of issue which has signed the Road Traffic Convention of Geneva. We cannot accept responsibility for licenses that are not accepted. Please consult if you have any doubts

Breakfast and the rest of your day at leisure until your regular transfer to Rovaniemi airport in good time for your departure flight

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