Early winter package in Lapland
Route Info
Type: Holiday week
Departure/Arrival : Flexible
Duration : 7 days, 6 nights
Transportation by minivan
ITINERARY
Rovaniemi / Ylläs and its surroundings
Nights
2 nights in shared room in a hotel / 4 nights in a tradional cottage with sauna (shared rooms)
Level
Good physical condition is required
BEST SEASON
Available: November
PRICING
1490€/pers
The price includes all services mentioned (see below) and taxes. Optional services (mentioned as extra) may be added upon request.
The price is per person (max. group capacity is 6 travellers).
NEXT DATES
16th – 22nd November 2024
DESCRIPTION
Take advantage of the low season and experience the winter wonderland with our early winter package in Lapland from Rovaniemi during November This package includes a visit to the magical town of Rovaniemi, famed for being the official hometown of Santa Claus, as well as a stay in a more nature-centered part of Lapland, Ylläs.
In Rovaniemi, you will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself, you can also enjoy a thrilling husky safari through the snowy forests, as well as a visit to a traditional reindeer farm where you can learn about reindeer husbandry.
After your time in Rovaniemi, you will travel to the north in order to reach Ylläs area at the gateway of Pallas-Ylläs National Park. Here, you can connect with nature,enjoy a wide range of winter activities, such as snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowhshoeing and of course Northern Lights hunting. You can also relax and unwind in our traditional cottage with a cozy sauna.
This Early Winter Package is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and create lasting memories weather you are a solo traveller, a couple or a group of friends. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable Nordic adventure!
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DAY 1 - ARRIVAL DAY
WELCOME TO LAPLAND (16th of November)
You can arrive at the Rovaniemi train station/airport, and your guide will arrange transfers for each of you to reach your accommodation in the city center of Rovaniemi.
Depending on your arrival time, you will be either brought directly to your accomodation* or then to our office in the city center to pick up your winter clothing. Then, you will have the possibility to have a warm drink or some food in one of the cafe/restaurant in the city center. During the day we can store your luggages in our office.
In the evening, you will take part in one of Norther Lights Photography Hunt (4.5h) with one of our aurora expert! The usual departure time is around 19:00 and we recommend to have your dinner in the hotel before that.
*The current package includes a shared accomodation in a economy hotel. If you wish to upgrade our accommodation, please specify it in your request.
DAY 2 - FREE DAY / SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
FREE DAY / SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
On the following morning of your Northern Lights Experience and pretty exchausting travel, we recommed on having a good night sleep and therefore do not overload the day with mandatory activities. However, we do have a few suggestions on what to do!
The visit of the Santa Claus Village is free of charge, therefore we do not provide a guided experience there. That is why, this free day is a good opportunity to either reach the village by public transportation, shuttle, taxi or E-fatbikes (rent with us as extra).
On the other hand, if you feel like taking the best out of this trip, we recommend our famous excursion to Korouoma Canyon and its frozen waterfalls.
DAY 3 - MEET ARCTIC ANIMALS
The third day of this holiday program is dedicated to arctic animals!
YOUR MORNING EXPERIENCE!
One of the must-do experience that you probably have heard off, is meeting and feeding the most emblematic artic animals: reindeers. In the morning, your guide takes you to one of the most authentical reindeeer farm for you to meet the herders and their animals, learn about their lifestyles and reindeer husbandry. As it is the first visit of the day, you will also get the chance to feed the reindeers with some of their favourite food. This is a great chance to approach the animals too, as reindeer are still very wild. If we have enough snow, you will have the opportunity to practice your driving skills with a self-driven short sleigh ride of 400-600 m (around 2-3 min).
GET READY FOR AN AFTERNOON THRILL!
After your lunch break, you will head to an ethical kennel with the chance to take part in a husky safari! Depending on the snow condition you will embark for a great 6 to 10km either on sleigh or cart adventure! The safari lasts around 30 – 50 min (depending on the snow conditions and the speed mood of the dogs). You are usually two per sleigh/cart (one passenger and one driver) and you can switch half-way: this way you can enjoy a complete experience during the safari!
After the safari, you can spend time with the dogs: they love cuddles and photos! Mushers will also be happy to answer your questions around a warming open fire.
EVENING TIME IN YLLÄS!
As you end your safari, your guide will head back to the city center where you can collect your bags, use the bathrooms and get ready for approximately a 2h drive to a northern part of Lapland (Ylläs). Once at the cottage, you will have time to setlle in your rooms (shared rooms for 2 people), and relax in the sauna while your guide prepare you a nice dinner. It is the perfect place to disconnect from the everyday life stress and have a restful sleep.
DAY 4 - CONNECT WITH NATURE!
It is time to explore Lapland from a different perspective! After eating a comforting and filling breafast, we will pack our bags for a full day snowshoeing in the national park right next to the cottage. How awesome is it to be in nature only a few foodsteps away from your accomodation? Depending on the fitness level of the group, the guide will choose the most adequate hiking path. In addition to the hike you will of course stop to have a lunch break in the wilderness and enjoy the famous “finnish barbecue snacks”.
After your hike, we will return to the cottage and enjoy a rewarding sauna session will be well-deserved! We can then comfort ourselves with a warm meal together, and if the conditions are promising we will go hunt the Northern Lights Together!
DAY 5 - FREE DAY
After a good night’s sleep, this day is yours to enjoy free time. You can relax at the cabin, take advantage of the sauna, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding nature. Alternatively, you may choose one or more activities of your choice (these activities are not included in the base price) among the following selection :
– Snowmobile : guided tour from 115€
– Electric fatbike ride : rentals starting from 50€
It’s up to you to create the memories you want.
For the evening together, we will enjoy an evening under the theme : cultures of the North. Based on our Finnish Legends and tales activity, your guide will story tell about the different mythologies and stories associated to the local cultures. It is also a great moment for you to ask all the questions you may have!
DAY 6 - FISH & EAT
FISH LIKE A LOCAL
Ice fishing has been part of local culture in the Far North for centuries. Traditionnally it was one of the rare ways to get food in wintertime when the conditions are the roughest. Nowadays, many Finnish people still enjoy sitting on a frozen lake for hours to try to catch their lunch and relax. So, don’t you want to try?
Your guide will drive you to some good fishing spots based on the frozen stage of the lakes/river.
You will be shown the basics of ice-fishing, how to drill your hole in the ice, and the different techniques to catch a fish. If you are lucky and get a good catch, your guide will even show you how to prepare it.
AFTERNOON TRADITIONAL COOKING
After fishing (whether you caught one or not), you will have the chance to learn how to make the traditionnal salmon soup with your guide at the cottage. Enjoy a fun moment together cooking your dinner and taste it during the evening while having some small gathering party. In case the weather is promising for the Northern Lights, you will also have the opportunity to observe the sky in the National Park a few hundred meters from the cottage.
DAY 7 - DEPARTURE
This day is dedicated to transfers by your guide to your departure point : either Rovaniemi train station/airport, Kittilä airport (recommended) or Kolari train station.
If you would like to extend your stay to live more of Lapland, please contact us!
INFORMATION
INCLUDED
Activity
- Snowshoeing experience
- Husky safar
- Reindeer farm visit
- Finnish Legends evening
- Cooking worshop
- Ice fishing experience
- Two-days in shared accomodation in Rovaniemi
- Visit to the reindeer farm with reindeer ride
- A northern lights evening with photos (if the conditions allow it)
- Sauna at the cottage
Accommodation
- 2 nights in shared accomodation in the center of Rovaniemi.
- 4 nights in wooden cottage with sauna (shared twin rooms).
Food
All meals throughout your stay are included and will be prepared by your guide. We promise hearty, nutritious, and tasty meals, perfectly suited to face the winter conditions in the Arctic.
Besides, dietary restrictions will be respected as much as possible. We therefore kindly ask participants to inform us about any restriction so we may best adapt to them.
We recommend participants to bring their own extra snacks or specific food if they feel the need to. A shopping session to the closest supermarket may be organized for the whole group if needed on the first day.
Others Services
- Personal guide
- All equipment needed (ski, poles, sled,snowshoes, etc.)
- Winter overalls and boots (if needed)
- Transportation
- All taxes and handling fee
OPTIONAL
Extra activities to be chosen from our selection :
- Electric fatbike ride
- Cross-country skiing initiation
- Downhill skiing
- Visit to the Snow village
- Other activities upon request (please contact us before)
NOT INCLUDED
- Flight tickets
PLEASE NOTE
This trip is exclusively for women. Your guides will also be women with experience in Arctic conditions.
This trip is designed for women who want to live a memorable experience of the Nordic wilderness while challenging themselves in a friendly atmosphere. Therefore, good physical condition is recommended.
The maximum number of participants is 6 women.
The rooms where you will stay at the cottage are shared rooms for two people. Bathroom and kitchen are shared.
Dietary restrictions will be respected as much as possible. We therefore kindly ask participants to inform us about any restriction or allergy so we may best adapt to them.
The minimum age for participants is 16 years old. Any minor must be accompanied by an adult.
The language used during this stay will be English.
Transportation by minivan. One luggage and handbag per person allowed.
We recommend booking in advance, as availability may be limited in peak seasons. The trip departs from Rovaniemi, Kittilä, Levi, Ylläs or Kolari on the first day (please contact us if you need assistance in choosing the most convenient departure/arrival points).
Participants must arrive prepared with suitable clothing for cold weather and fast changing weather conditions.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 20% if booking is cancelled 61 days or more before departure;
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 60 days or less before departure.
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Please send us a request with as many details as possible, including the number of participants (with their age), the arrival / departure location (if you know them already), and any restrictions or specific requests. Our team will check availability and revert to you in the shortest delay.
E-MEET US!
If you would like to, we may organise an online meeting together to discuss this package and what it includes.
PAYMENT
Payment by bank transfer and credit card are accepted.
An immediate 30% deposit payment is required to confirm the booking. Payment of the remaining 70% is required at least one month before departure.
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