ESN INTO Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Levi (23.11.2016-29.11.2016)
- Departure 23.11.2016
- End date 29.11.2016
- Availability Sold out
- Price from 325€
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Trip overview
Experience magical Lapland in the adventure destination of Levi!
Levi is the most popular ski resort in Finland and for a good reason! It locates in the middle of untouched nature and large expanses of wilderness. It boasts with excellent slopes, wonderful winter activity possibilities, high-class cottage accommodation and wild parties! Thanks to the Northern location, you can often spot Northern lights in the night skies! On this tour, you can also make a stunning fjord trip to the Arctic Ocean in Norway.Highlights of this tour: Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, a husky safari in the wilderness of Lapland, a reindeer safari, snowmobile safari, night snowshoe trek on top of the Levi fell, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing - and swimming in the Arctic Ocean!
You will stay 4 nights in a comfortable wooden cottage/apartment with own sauna and self-catering kitchen. All the services of the Levi resort are within walking distance! -
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Guided activities
EXCELLENT PLACE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTSLevi is located in the polar zone where, according to the statistics, the Northern Lights are visible 200 days of the year in the active season (September to April). This means they are highly likely to appear during your visit. The only thing that might prevent you from seeing them is cloudy weather. However, the chances of a cloudless night within the week are pretty good.
THE SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
included in the base fareHave you ever dreamt of meeting the REAL Santa? Well, dream no more! Now’s your chance to meet him in person in Santa’s Village (Joulupukin Pajakylä), in Rovaniemi, right on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Cross the magical Arctic Circle, take a selfie with SANTA, enjoy a drink or a meal in a local café or restaurant, buy souvenirs and send post cards from Santa’s official post office.
IMPORTANT:
- Activities included in the base fare are not subject to any partial/activity refund
SNOWBOARDING/DOWNHILL SKIING
variable price according to duration // whole stay ski pass available with "ALL Levi" activities packageThis activity cannot be booked in advance! Please ask your Tour Guide for more information and the Timetravels discount code!
Easy or challenging – Levi has it all! Lots of blue pistes for beginners, red ones for intermediates and black pistes for the experts. Freeskiers can enjoy the Lappish style Snowpark and Street. Skiing season at Levi usually begins around the end of October and lasts until mid-May.
REINDEER FARM
Price per person. Online price from 35€ - price at destination from 40€ // activity duration 1.5hours + transportation // difficulty: beginnerThe visit includes a reindeer safari (about one kilometre). The trail goes partly through the forest. You will also have an opportunity to feed the reindeer and of course to take photos. What’s more, you will hear stories about what it’s like to be a reindeer in Lapland. Then back to the house to enjoy a warming hot drink.
Transportation is included.IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and not included
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SNOWMOBILE SAFARI
Price per person. Online price from 85€ - price at destination from 90€ // activity duration 2 hours + transportation // difficulty: moderateThis activity features a snowmobile drive to Sammuntupa or Levin Lapinkylä – both of them cosy, old-fashioned reindeer farms. In the farmyard, you’ll meet the resident reindeers. Next, it’s into a traditional old cabin for a hot drink and a bun, and then back onto our vehicles for the return journey. Total distance about 30 kilometres. Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid international driving license.
Transportation is included.*NB! Without a driver’s license you can only be a passenger! In the event of a snowmobile accident caused by the driver, the driver will be charged a minimum fee of €850.
IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required and not included. Heavy clothes are included.
- activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled
THE HUSKY SAFARI
Price per person. Online price from 75€ - Price at destination from 80€ // activity duration 1.5 hours + transportation // difficulty: moderateSiberian huskies are cheerful and strong dogs those really like to pull the sledge! After a short instruction lesson the huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy landscapes. The sledge is shared between two people, each can drive about 20 min.
Transportation included.IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor cloths and snow boots are required and not included.
SNOWSHOEING HIKE BY NIGHT
Price per person. Online price from 35€ - Price at destination from 40€ // activity duration 2-3hours + transportation // difficulty: moderate/hardWhen dusk descends and the stars come out, Arctic adventurers head for the top of Levi fell. Here, if we’re lucky, we can gaze in wonder at the Northern Lights and listen to the local guide tell tales of Lappish life and culture. On our way down, we call in at a Lapp hut for a snack and a tasty hot drink before bedtime.
Transportation included.IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor cloths and snow boots are required and not included
LEVI SPA
from 20€An atmospheric spa in the middle of the fells. Take a dip in indoor and outdoor pools, sweat it out in different kinds of saunas, feel the thrill of the waterslide. The Spa is open from 10:00 to 22:00.
IMPORTANT:
- swimming suite* and towels are required and not included
- You can use the entrance whenever you prefer during your time in Levi
*swimming shorts are not allowed
Cross country + Spa
Price per person. Online price from 45€ - Price at destination from: 50€ // activity duration 2 hours + transportation // difficulty level: beginnerApart from being Finland’s national sport, cross-country skiing is also lots of fun! Our guides will show you the essential skiing techniques and take you out for a tour on professional ski trails. After your exhilarating trip, chill out Finnish-style in the saunas, jacuzzis and hot tubs of the Levi Spa!
IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor clothes are required and not included. Ski equipment is included.
- activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled.
- The spa ticket entry is non-refundable and it can be used whenever you prefer during your time in Levi
Tour of the Arctic Ocean
Price per person. Online price from 60€ - price at destination from 65€ // activity duration 12 hours // difficulty level: beginnerThis all-day guided tour to the shores of the Arctic Ocean takes you through breathtaking landscapes featuring Finnish fells and Norwegian fjords to the tiny Norwegian fishing village of Skibotn, where you pause to explore the charming harbour, admire the surrounding mountains and take a dip in the Arctic Ocean – if you dare!
The activity includes lunch at Kilpisjärvi.
During the tour you will learn about Lappish culture, Sami mythology and how ordinary people live everyday lives in these extraordinary places.
The tour is about 600 kilometres in total and lasts around 12 hours, depending on weather conditions. All you need is a comfy travel pillow and a swim suit, and you’re ready to go!
IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor clothes are required and not included.
Arctic Survival Skills
Price per person. Online price from 45€ - price at destination from 50€ // activity duration 2 hours // difficulty level: beginnerWant to push your limits in the Arctic environment of Finnish Lapland? We offer an exciting learning-by-doing opportunity for you. During this adventurous activity, you will gain not only once-in-a-lifetime experience but also plenty of knowledge from our experienced guides. Learn how to build a teepee, make a fire without matches and basics of Ice fishing. Previous outdoor experience not required.
IMPORTANT:
- warm outdoor clothes and snow boots are required
- activity is subject to weather. Should your guide consider the conditions to be extreme, the activity will be rescheduled
Aurora Hunt by bus
Hop on and escape from the artificial light to the dark wilderness, where we have the best chance to find Auroras, if weather permits! Depending on the weather forecast, we will drive around to find a spot with the highest chance to catch the famous Northern Lights. During our Aurora Hunt, we will listen to stories and facts about Lapland, it's nature and Northern Lights from our guide while gazing at the sky hoping for the best show to start. If we get lucky and end our hunt successfully, we can take pictures and share them with each other after the tour. Please note: there is no 100% guarantee for us to catch Auroras since they are natural phenomena.
*Kindly note that extra activities can only be booked online up to 8 days before the departure. They cannot be cancelled or changed after the booking.
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Preliminary trip program
DAY 1 DEPARTURE DAY
23.30 Departure from Hervanta (Tekniikankatu 2)
DAY 2 SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE – LAINIO SNOW VILLAGE ARRIVAL IN LAPLAND
06.00 Oulu ABC Tupos Breakfast (approx. 45 min)
10.00 Arrival at Santa Claus Village. Meet the Santa Claus and cross the Arctic circle.
12.00 Departure from Santa Claus village.
14.30 Visiting the Lainio Snow Village (approx. 1,5 hours)
16.00 Departure from Lainio Snow Village and drive to Levi
17.15 Arrival in Levi. After arrival short tour by bus and then lodging/free time.
DAY 3 REINDEER FARM // SNOWSHOE SAFARI
09.30 Reindeer farm visit + Safari
11.30 Estimated end of the program
21.00 Snowshoe safari on top of the Levi fell. Hunting the Northern Lights. Duration of Safari approx. 23 hours. If the weather conditions are good there is a possibility to see Aurora Borealis.
DAY 4 HUSKY SAFARI 5 KM // ICE KARTING
9.15 Departure to Husky Safari
11.30 Estimated end of the program.
14.00 Ice Karting (15 min driving time)
DAY 5 FREE TIME: DOWNHILL SKIING // SNOWMOBILE SAFARI // FAREWELL PARTY
Free time e.g. downhill skiing. (75€ / day, 64 € / 3 h including gear rental, keycard and ski lift pass. Tickets & gear from Zeropoint) Visiting Samiland 8 € / student.
17.00 Snowmobile Safari 65 € per person (when two person share the snowmobile), you need to have a driver’s license to drive! In other case you attend the program only as a passenger.
19.15 Estimated end of program.
23.00 Farewell Party in the local night club!
DAY 6 FREE TIME: SPA // DOWNHILL SKIING // CHECKOUT // DEPARTURE HOME
Free time for own interests, SPA, downhill skiing, dining etc!
12.00 CheckOut! By this time all the cottages/apartments must be cleaned. After checkout luggage are loaded in the bus. Suggestion for your free time: Spa visit, Souvenir shopping, Lunch in a restaurant
17.00 Meeting at the bus. Home journey begins!
DAY 7 ARRIVAL TIME
06.00 Estimated arrival in Hervanta
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What is included
- A round trip to Rovaniemi & Levi from your booked departure place
- 4 nights accommodation in shared apartment/cottage with sauna. Apartments/Cottages size can accommodate from 4 to 24 beds travelers according to availability
- Visit of the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi*
- Visit of Arktikum museum
- Tour guide services in the destination
Package price does not include
- Catering, meals, breakfasts
- Bed linen and towels (can be rented online for 15€/trip or in Levi for 20€/trip)
- Extra activities as described in the itinerary (can be booked online until 8 days before departure)
* Santa Claus Village is not available if the departure point is Rovaniemi airport
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Accommodation
You will be accommodated within walking distance from Levi services (grocery stores, pistes, ski trails, Alko, restaurants, clubs, etc.). All accommodation have a well-equipped kitchens, panel TV, drying cabinet, sauna and shower(s). Please note that some of the apartments have double beds so some of you will have to share.
IMPORTANT: the accommodations are strictly no smoking!
* Check-out from the cottage. Exact check-out time is communicated by the guide on your arrival in Levi
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Good to know
Q: Are there any meals included?
A: In order to get the trip price as low as possible, we stay in cottages with self-catering. Lunches or breakfasts are not inclusive. There are good kitchen facilities in every cabin and groceries are not more expensive than in Southern Finland.
Cooking at the cottages; There are basic kitchen facilities in the living room of the cottages and dorms. Kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs, knives, stove, and fridge. The meals are not included, but we stop for buying groceries before arriving in Levi. You can for instance decide with your cabin group what you are going to cook together and share the groceries and costs. There is no oven in the cottages though, so don’t buy any groceries such as frozen pizzas, chickens etc.
In Levi there are also markets. If you would like to purchase beverages, please do it in Rovaniemi. You can save a lot of money, if you decide together with your roommates what would you like to cook together.Q: We are a group of 4 people, can we stay in the same dorm/cottage?
A: If you and your friend booked the same trip and the same accommodation type, there's nothing to worry about! In fact, approximately 10 days before trip departure we will send you the accommodation sign-up file. The first of your group to read the email and click the link can write all of you to the same dorm/cottage!
Q: Is there Wi-Fi available in Levi?
A: Yes, you can find free Wi-Fi spots in Levi centre.
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: At least the following:
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Warm clothes
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Swimming suite (unless you want to do it the Finnish way) + towel
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Anything else you may need during the trip, money, medicine etc.
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Student card for discounts
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Cash or credit card for program payments
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A small pillow or a special neck cushion for the bus trip.
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Flip-flops for Arctic swimming and jumping in the snow after sauna – you don’t want to get
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your feet cold out there!
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If you wish you can take your snowboard or skis with you!
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Bed linen and towel set (if you do not have it with you, it must be rented from the reception for €20/trip)
Q: What if there is no snow?
A: The reason why we use North Lapland as our main destinations is the fact that with high possibility there is plenty of snow starting from the beginning of November. However, we cannot take responsibility for the weather conditions. If the snow depth will not allow performing some activity, we will offer a substitute or possibility to have full refund for it.
Q: Should I go to Lapland in fall or spring semester?
A: Spring semester is of course more enjoyable because there is more snow and more sunlight. Due to its popularity, the spring semester is slightly more expensive. If you can choose, we recommend traveling in February, March or early April. During fall semester there is a small risk of having less snow. Besides, the short period of daylight brings some restrictions to the schedule, for instance early waking in the morning.
Other Answers you might be looking for:
1. All mobile phones work normally in Lapland
2. There is all kitchen equipment, forks, knives etc. in the cabins as well as toilet paper, soap, dishing liquids etc.
3. Buy ONLY groceries, salt, sugar, spices, but not frozen pizzas or anything which requires an oven!
4. Prepaid activities are considered as tour package so there are no partial refunds, if you have changed your mind! You can still sell your place for some of the activities to someone else.
5. If something goes wrong, immediately contact the Timetravels Tour Leader(s). They will do all their best to solve your matter!
6. The bus trip will be overnight from Helsinki to Lapland, so we recommend taking a sleeping pillow with you.Special terms regarding weather conditions in Lapland
Levi is one of the most snow secure of Finnish ski resorts thanks to its Northern location on high terrain. Quite often the first snow falls already in October. Snow conditions and global climate change are unfortunately beyond our power, and that is why we cannot give 100 % snow guarantee. Complete lack of snow is highly unlikely to happen, (has not happened yet) but in case of poor snow depth, some activities may not be able to be performed. In this case those activities will be refunded in full or you will have possibility to book a replacing activity. Whatever the snow situation will be, Lapland is always worth travelling!
Timetravels reserve right to changes in the program and prices. Itinerary is a preliminary one and final itinerary is sent to passengers a few days prior to the departure, as some activities are subject to weather conditions.
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