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ARCTIC TRAIL,
ICEHOTEL - YLLÄSTUNTURI
SNOW MOBILE SAFARI JUKKASJÄRVI - ICEHOTEL -
KANGOSFORS -
LAINIO SNOW VILLAGE - YLLÄSTUNTURI
4 days / 3 nights, Sweden - Finland
Departures: Jan 22 & Feb 22, 2009 and on request
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A stay in
the ICEHOTEL is the
ultimate Winter Adventure! Sculpted from ice and
snow, this incredible work of art, set in the heart
of Swedish Lapland, provides the base for a truly
unusual winter break. ICEHOTEL, now in its
fifteenth year, is continuing its success as the
world's biggest hotel made entirely of ice and snow.
From Sweden and the Magic of
world famous ICEHOTEL® to Finland and beautiful
Yllästunturi. You drive your own snowmobile (Polaris
IQ FS Touring) through the majestic snow covered
wilderness area 300 km north of the Arctic Circle.
ICEHOTEL
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Day 1 KIRUNA - ICEHOTEL (D)
Arrival day, Kiruna airport. English speaking guide meets at
the airport. Transfer to ICEHOTEL®.
Check-in and introduction of ICEHOTEL®. Coffee/tea and
sandwich and briefing of the coming safari. Delivery of the
safari equipment. Two course dinner. Accommodation in double
rooms.
Accommodation: ICEHOTEL®
Day 2 JUKKASJÄRVI - KANGOSFORS (B, L, D)
Snowmobile safari Jukkasjärvi-Kangosfors. Approx 95 mi.
Sauna and breakfast. Packing of necessary equipment for the
safari, the rest of the luggage will be transported by car
to Yllästunturi. Departure by snowmobile on the journey
towards Kangosfors, picnic lunch en route. Sauna, dinner and
accommodation in Old log house, dormitory style.
Accommodation: Log House
Day 3 KANGOSFORS -YLLÄSTUNTURI
(B, L, D)
Safari Kangosfors-Yllästunturi. X-border. Approx 85 mi.
Breakfast and departure for safari. Today we
cross the border between Sweden and Finland on the ice
covered river of Muonio. Picnic lunch en route. Visit and
walk-around in Lainio Snow village. In the evening check-in
at Saaga Hotel in Ylläs. Sauna and two course dinner.
Accommodation in double rooms.
Accommodation: Ylläs Saaga Hotel
Day 4 KIRUNA DEPARTURE (B)
Departure day. Bus to Kiruna airport. Breakfast at the
hotel. Meet with the guide in the hotel lobby. Bus transfer
from Yllästunturi to Kiruna airport.
Additional nights
and activities are available on request.
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Departure Dates |
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Jan 22 & Feb 22, 2009
and on
request for groups
of min 6 persons
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Prices in US Dollar |
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Per person in double room / from |
2,895 |
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Bringing your own snowmobile |
1,975 |
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Included |
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Taxi transfers from/to Kiruna
Airport - Hotel -
1 night ICEHOTEL, based on
double -
1 night in
comfortable log house -
1 night at
Yllas Saaga Hotel -
Scandinavian breakfast buffet
daily
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Full board
from dinner on day 1 to
breakfast day 4 -
Snowmobile
rental (Polaris IQ FS Touring),
1 snowmobile per person -
All
gasoline/oil -
Guide
service during the entire safari -
Equipment
and clothing (overall, boots,
hat/helmet and gloves)
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Not Included |
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Flight to/from Kiruna -
Personal insurance / personal
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Beverages
other than lingonberry juice /
ice water -
Self-excess of SEK 8000 in case
of crashed/damaged snowmobile to
be paid by driver -
Gratuities -
$ 25 Service fee
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Please note |
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Guests inevitably have a few queries
before tucking
themselves in their
sleeping-bags in one of the stylish
ice suites. The guide in ICEHOTEL
will be happy to
explain everything
you need to know about sleeping
in
ICEHOTEL.
You will be supplied with a
specially made sleeping bag
complete
with a sleeping bag liner. In the
morning a hot
drink will be brought
to you, after which you can enjoy
an
early morning sauna followed by
breakfast.
The temperature in the
ICEHOTEL varies between -4
and -9
degrees centigrade, depending on the
outside
temperature.
Photos: All photos courtesy of the
ICEHOTEL
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List of Hotels |
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Night 1
ICEHOTEL
Jukkasjärvi / Sweden |
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Night 2
Log cabin
Kangosfors /
Sweden |
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Night 3
Ylläs Saaga Hotel
Yllästunturi / Finland |
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