Lapland adventure – 7 days land only

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- Return airport/hotel transfers at Kittila airport
- 5 nights accommodation at the Harriniva Holiday Centre
- 1 night accommodation in a Wilderness cabin
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- Snowmobile safari
- 2 day Husky safari
- Assistance of a qualified wilderness guide
- Cross country skis or snowshoe hire for one day
- Use of winter clothing

* The tour operates with minimum 4 persons. This tour is only suitable for persons older than 18 years old. All services & activities are subject to weather conditions & a valid driver’s license is required for driving a snowmobile

*** A high season supplement starting from an additional R1 950 per person applies for travel 20 DEC 2016 - 02 JAN 2017 & 31 JAN 2017 - 03 APR 2017 ***

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Arrival

Arrive at Kittilä airport & transfer to Mounio’s Harriniva Holiday Centre (approximate 1 hour away). Later get together with the other tour participants & enjoy a welcome dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight:  Harriniva Holiday Centre   (D)  

Reindeer

After breakfast the guide will drive you up to the 100 year old, traditional reindeer farm Torassieppi (approximately 20 minutes). Here you have a chance to get a glimpse of the life in earlier days when visiting the old Lappish farm house. The guide tells you all about life with the reindeer & teaches you how to throw a Lappish lasso. Then you can test your skill at handling some reindeers on the approximately 7km long reindeer safari through the forest (1-2 persons per sled). Lunch will be served around an open fire during the safari. In the afternoon return to the hotel.
Overnight:  Harriniva Holiday Centre   (BLD)

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Snowmobiles

Today it’s time to speed up the things up a bit. After thorough instructions about safety & driving a snowmobile you will depart on the snowmobile safari. (2 persons per sled, although one can pay a supplement to have a snowmobile all to oneself). Driving a snowmobile is surprisingly easy even for beginners & soon you will be speeding through the snow covered forests & over the frozen lakes admiring the vast wilderness of Finnish Lapland. Lunch will be prepared by an open fire in the wilderness. Duration of the entire excursion will be approximately 5 hours & will cover a distance of about 60-80 km. In the afternoon return to the hotel.
Overnight:  Harriniva Holiday Centre   (BLD)

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Into the wilderness with huskies

After breakfast pack for your overnight husky safari & check out of the hotel (Excess luggage can still be stored at the hotel). The guide will take you to the Harriniva Arctic Sled dog Centre which is home to nearly 400 huskies. Here you get to hear all about the life of these arctic dogs. The husky guide will teach you how to handle the sled & you will meet your own team of 4-5 dogs that will accompany you for the next two days. Each person drives his/her own sled. Lunch is served around the fire along the trail. Driving distance today is about 25 km. In the afternoon you arrive at your wilderness cabin, where you can test your wilderness skills with making fire, feeding the huskies & heating the lakeside sauna. Overnight in the cabin with shared facilities.
Overnight:  Wilderness cabin  (BLD)

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Return journey with huskies

You start in the morning from the cabin & continue the husky safari for approximately 25 to 30 km through the astonishing arctic winter scenery. Lunch will again served by an open fire before you return to the hotel & check in again in the afternoon.  
Overnight:  Harriniva Holiday Centre  (BLD)

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Day at leisure

Today is completely at your leisure. You could go cross-country skiing or try snow shoes & discover the surrounding nature. Or book additional optional activities on the spot. Lunch will be served in the restaurant. Tonight there will be a special farewell dinner offering various Lappish cuisines.  
Overnight:  Harriniva Holiday Centre  (BLD)

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Departure

After breakfast transfer to Kittilä airport.  (B)