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NEW YEARS IN NORTHERN LAPLAND 2009


5 days / 4 nights, SAARISELKÄ - IVALO - FINNISH LAPLAND

Departure: Dec 29, 2008 to Jan 02, 2009

Northern Lapland scenes

The beautiful Lapp scenery covered with a mantle of dazzling white snow, the crackling frost and the magical winter darkness create a special atmosphere for the New Year's celebrations in a pleasant holiday retreat in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Winter begins early in Lapland, turning this exotic region know for its fells, lakes, rivers and forests into winter wonderland.
The Saariselkä holiday and ski resort combines excellent services, all of which are within walking distance, with a taste of untouched arctic nature as you have never experienced before. The wilderness starts just 50 meters from your hotel and the vast fell and forest area stretches as far as the eye can reach.
Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna, a conference and holiday hotel of superlative service, affords the comforts of home as you discover this untamed getaway.

 

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Day 1 ARRIVAL IN SAARISELKÄ

Monday, 29 December

Transfer from Ivalo airport to Saariselkä Holiday Resort by private car and local English speaking guide. Check-in and overnight.

Accommodation: Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna
 

Day 2 SAARISELKÄ (B)

Tuesday, 30 December

Discover the winter beauty of the surrounding fell area on a two-hour snowmobile safari, with coffee break around an open fire. The rest of the day is yours to take advantage of the great opportunities that Saariselkä offers for sports and recreation.
Accommodation: Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna


Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna

 

Day 3 HUSKY SAFARI - NEW YEARS EVE (B, D)

Wednesday, 31 January
Dressed in thermal outfit you will be transferred to the starting point of a 4-hour husky safari.
Start the day by making acquaintance with the nice and friendly huskies, and take a ride through the forests and over the fells in a sledge pulled by a team of these well-trained and strong dogs.


Can you imagine a more exciting way to experience the overwhelming peace and silence of the arctic wilderness! Two persons are sharing the sledge of a husky-team, one sitting the other steering. During the safari places will be swapped. Lunch is served around an open fire.

 

Lunch break at open fire


After a special New Year's dinner, which is served at the hotel, you can try a Finnish method of fortune-telling to find out what the new year will hold in store for you and view the midnight. At the restaurant of the hotel there is an orchestra playing and you can dance until early hours of the New Year.
Accommodation: Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna

Day 4 SAARISELKÄ - REINDEER FARM (B)

Thursday, 1 January

The Saariselkä region is the centre of the Sami life in Lapland. On your 3-hour visit to a local reindeer farm by snowmobiles you will have the chance to learn more about Lapland's indigenous people, their culture and heritage, and reindeer herding. You will also learn how to throw a Lapp lasso and drive a reindeer-pulled sledge. Coffee break included.
Accommodation: Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna

Reindeer herder

 

Day 5 DEPARTURE (B)

Friday, 2 January

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private car from hotel in Saariselkä to Ivalo airport.


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 Departure Dates

 Dec 29, 2008 - Jan 02, 2009

 

 Prices in US Dollar

 Based on minimum of 2 persons

 Per person in double room

1,885

 Single adult in 1 room

2,725

 Extra bed for child 4-14 years

 sharing with 2 adults

505

 Included

  • Transfers between Ivalo Airport and Saariselkä Holiday Resort by private car with driver

  • English speaking guide on arrival transfer

  • 4 nights hotel accommodations in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • New Year's Eve Gala Dinner

  • New Year Program as outlined

  • Sauna at disposal daily

  • Husky Safari, 4 hours

  • Visit to Reindeer Farm, 3 hours

  • Taxes & services on included items

 Not Included

  • International airfare & Airport taxes

  • Flights Helsinki - Ivalo - Helsinki

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • $ 25 Service fee

 Please note

 * Please note: minimum of 2 participants required.

 This is a non-escorted tour to Lapland.
 Services of a guide and domestic air fares

 Helsinki - Ivalo - Helsinki are

 not included, please request.


 
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 Add-ons: Tour Options

 Additional nights in Saariselkä and/or Helsinki

 Optional excursions

 International flights

 Flights Helsinki - Ivalo - Helsinki

 St. Petersburg Art & Ballet tour

 Silja Line Cruise, Helsinki - Stockholm

 Tallinn cruise, Helsinki - Tallinn

 

 List of Hotels

 Night 1-5

 Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna

 Saariselkä / Finland

 

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