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POLAR SAFARI ADVENTURE 2008/2009
4 days / 3 nights, Helsinki - Rovaniemi - Santa
Village - Kemi - Gulf of Bothnia -
Sampo Icebreaker Cruise - Helsinki
Departures: Dec 2008: 20, 27*, 28*, 29*, 30*, 31*
Jan 2009: 1*, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29
Feb 2009: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19,
23, 24, 25, 26
Mar 2009: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19,
23, 24, 25, 26, 31
Apr 2009: 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 |
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Our Polar Adventure Safari takes you past the Arctic
Circle to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland,
a dream for children and the entire family. From
snow mobiles to reindeer sleighs and husky dogs,
from Santa Claus village to Sami culture, our Polar
Safari promises unforgettable Winter Holidays!
Lapland’s winter is magic:
bluish twilight, pure snow-white scenery and the
spectacular Northern Lights provide a unique setting
for a memorable adventure. The northern towns,
Rovaniemi and Kemi, have a special arctic atmosphere
combined with the charm of a small town. In
Rovaniemi, which lies almost on the Arctic Circle,
you will meet Santa Claus and attempt his method of
moving - in a sledge pulled by reindeer. Kemi,
Finland’s northernmost seaport on the shores of the
Gulf of Bothnia, boasts a tourist icebreaker Sampo,
which will take you on a one-of-a-kind arctic
cruise.
Kemi has built an
amazing Snow Castle filled with fun activities where
the entire family can experience the childish
atmosphere of the Castle: the giant ice slide, the
mysterious Land of Trolls, the chapel, wild
Labyrinth, Snowball sea. Characters from familiar
fairy tails will make sure that everybody is
enjoying themselves. Theme program and the
characters vary from week to week.
SnowCastle
will be opened on Jan 30, 2009.
Rovaniemi
/ Kemi
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show on Google Maps ™
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Day 1 HELSINKI - ROVANIEMI (D, private car)
Sensational Lapland
As your flight from Helsinki lands at the
airport of Rovaniemi, you will find the arctic
town folded in her snow-white winter attire.
Transfer from the airport to Hotel Sky
Ounasvaara or similar for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Ounasvaara or similar
in Rovaniemi
Day 2 ROVANIEMI - SANTA VILLAGE - REINDEER
FARM (B, L, D, private car)
The Land of Santa Claus
and Reindeer
Finnish Lapland is home to Santa Claus, and
today you will have a chance to tell your
Christmas wishes to the jolly old man in person.
You will first travel by snowmobile to a local
reindeer farm. Your safari guides will instruct
you on how to ride a snowmobile and then,
appropriately dressed in warm clothing, you set
out driving two persons to a snowmobile. At the
reindeer farm you will take part in a mysterious
Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony. You will learn
about the Lapp culture and reindeer husbandry,
and experience a ride in a reindeer-pulled
sledge. After the visit a car will take you to a
local restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. In
the afternoon, visit Santa Claus Village where
you can say hello to Santa himself, do some
shopping and mail a card or two from his post
office. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Ounasvaara or similar
in Rovaniemi
Day 3 ROVANIEMI - KEMI - ICEBREAKER CRUISE (B, L, D, private car)
At the Head of
the Gulf of Bothnia
After breakfast, your driver will take you from
Rovaniemi to Kemi, located at the northern end
of the Gulf of Bothnia. Leave your luggage at
your hotel in Kemi and continue to the home
harbour of the Arctic Icebreaker Sampo.
Throughout the winter, the shipping lanes to the
northern ports are kept open by massive
icebreakers. Now you have a unique opportunity
to visit one of them and take part in its
journey through the ice, so thick that you can
drive a car on it.
After lunch on board and
exploration of the ship from the bridge down to
the engine room, it is time to take a dip in the
sea among freshly broken ice. You will find the
experience very comfortable, though, as you wear
a thermal suit that covers you from top to toe
keeping you warm, dry and floating. After four
hours on and among rocks, you will return by car
to your hotel in Kemi. Dinner and overnight in
Kemi.
Accommodation: Hotel Cumulus or Hotel Merihovi
in Kemi
Day 4 KEMI - DEPARTURE (B, private car)
Good-bye to Lapland
After breakfast transfer to Kemi airport by
private car.
Your Lapland Polar Safari has come to an end.
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Lumilinna Snow Castle
Santa
Village info |
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Departure Dates |
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Dec 2008: 20,
27*, 28*, 29*, 30*, 31*
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Jan 2009: 1*, 7,
8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29
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Feb 2009: 2, 3,
4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19,
23, 24, 25, 26
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Mar 2009: 2, 3,
4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19,
23, 24, 25, 26, 31
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Apr 2009: 1, 2,
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 |
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Prices in US Dollar |
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Based
on minimum of 2 persons |
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Per person in double room |
1,825 |
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Minimum of 4 persons |
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Per person in double room |
1,655 |
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Minimum of 6 persons |
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Per person in double room |
1,625 |
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Single Supplement
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625 |
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Child under
12 years in extra bed,
sharing the
room with two adults |
715 |
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* Supplement for
the departures on
27, 28, 29,
30 and 31 Dec & 1 Jan
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345 |
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Included |
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3 nights
hotel accommodations in
twin-bedded rooms with
bath/shower
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily -
2x Luncheons
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3 x Dinners
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4-hour cruise on Sampo Icebreaker, including lunch
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Transfer from Rovaniemi to Kemi
before the Icebreaker cruise
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Transfer from Kemi harbor to
hotel after the Icebreaker
cruise
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Safari to Arctic Circle
including lunch, 2 persons per
snowmobile -
Airport transfers in Rovaniemi
and Kemi by private car
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English speaking driver -
Service charges and taxes on
included items
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Not Included |
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International airfare & Airport
taxes -
Domestic flights Helsinki - Rovaniemi
/ Kemi - Helsinki -
Services of guide
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Optional tours as per itinerary
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Gratuities -
Personal insurance / personal items -
Alcoholic beverages -
$ 25 Service fee -
A booking fee from Finland tour
operator of EUR 35 -
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Supplement for the departures on
27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 Dec & 1
Jan: $ 325
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Please note |
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This is a non-escorted tour to Lapland.
Services of a guide and domestic air fares
Helsinki-Rovaniemi
/ Kemi-Helsinki are
not
included, please request.
The
local tour operator requires a €35
fee added
to the
tour price per person.
Santa
Village info
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1 & 2
Hotel Sky Ounasvaara or similar
Rovaniemi / Finland |
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Night 3
Hotel Cumulus or Hotel Merihovi
Kemi / Finland |
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