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Day 1 IVALO - SAARISELKÄ - HOTEL KAKSLAUTTANEN (D)
Tue, 23 December
Individual arrival at the Ivalo Airport, where
you will be met by your guide. Transfer by
private car to Saariselkä and Hotel
Kakslauttanen, the traditional ski resort of
Northern Lapland north of the Arctic Circle.
Saariselkä, one of the best-known winter centers
in Finland, is surrounded by unique fell scenery
illuminated by the colorful Northern Lights
during clear winter nights. Experience the true
spirit of Lapland. Your Christmas holidays are
filled with activities such as reindeer and
husky sleigh rides, snow boarding, downhill or
cross-country skiing. Your snow adventure begins
with a delicious dinner at Kakslauttanen hotel's
log restaurant. All the cabins have their own
traditional Finnish sauna. Overnight in a cozy
first-class log cabin with shower/toilet,
kitchenette and fireplace for the next 3 nights.
Accommodation: Hotel &
Igloo Village Kakslauttanen
Day 2 CHRISTMAS EVE (B, L, D)
Wed, 24 December
Christmas Eve Program
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9:00-10:30 |
Christmas
breakfast |
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10:30 |
Departure by snowmobiles for our adventure
to select the Christmas tree |
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13:00-15:00 |
Lunch and decoration of the
Christmas tree |
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Christmas sauna in your own cozy log cabin
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16:30-18:00 |
Departure for the Christmas Eve
Service at Tieva Chapel (1 mi. from the hotel) |
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19:00 |
A traditional Finnish Christmas Eve Dinner
(Festive dressing is desirable) |
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20:30 |
Arrival of Santa Claus |
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The one and only Santa Claus comes with his
reindeer sleigh to give the presents and
listen to children’s songs.
Everybody can bring their own presents with
them and Santa will give them personally. |
Accommodation: Hotel &
Igloo Village Kakslauttanen
Day 3 SAARISELKÄ – REINDEER FARM (B, L, D)
Thu, 25 December
After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked
up by car from the hotel and driven to the
reindeer farm. Here all necessary equipment will
be provided. This safari requires no skills and
the reindeer will do all the work for you as you
comfortably relax in your own sleigh. The
excursion lasts for 4 hours and includes a hot
lunch in a reindeer herdsman's hut. Enjoy the
wonderful opportunity to learn about the Sami
people, the indigenous population of Lapland,
their traditions, culture and way of life.
Overnight in the log
cabin.
Accommodation: Hotel &
Igloo Village Kakslauttanen
Day 4 DEPARTURE (B)
Fri, 26 December
After breakfast transfer to the Ivalo Airport. Your winter adventure in Lapland has come to an end.
Optional nights available on request.
New Years is a special time in
Lapland, and the hotel is celebrating the
festivities with special activities and
programs. Please inquire about special
New Years
KAK
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