Discover magical Lapland in Europe’s northernmost ski resort! Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, check out a reindeer farm run by Sami people, explore the beautiful Arctic landscape and, if you are lucky, see the Northern lights! Try your hand at a variety of Winter sports: snowshoe trekking, cross-country skiing, husky sledding, snowmobile driving, swimming in the Arctic Ocean – and all this at student discount prices! The group will be staying in atmospheric cottages on Kaunispää-fell – a perfect place for spotting the Aurora Borealis!

	THE SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE included in the base fare   Have 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.
	TOUR OF THE ARCTIC OCEAN and visit to REINDER FARM TIMETRAVELS price from 63€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 195€  //  Full day  //  Comfortable clothing recommended "This is our bucket list special. From early in the morning until late evening you will discover new things about Lapland. First stop of the day will be in Näätämö village. You have chance to feed the reindeers and buy famous pork ribs from the store. The journey continues towards the fjords and ends up to a small, picturesque village of Bugøynes in Northern Norway. Bugøoynes is located at the edge of the world. You have a chance to go swimming in the Arctic Ocean or just have a walk on sandy beaches and take photos of beautiful landscapes. The tour will include traditional fish soup in a local restaurant where you will hear interesting facts about the village and the people. Don’t forget your wallet, on the way back we will stop at the biggest souvenir shop in Northern Lapland. What a perfect way to end the day. " Reindeer are peaceful and gentle creatures of the north. Walk in the farm, meet and feed them to make your tour a proper arctic experience with the iconic animal friend of Santa!
	Cross-Country Ski + sauna & arctic swimming TIMETRAVELS PRICE: from 38€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 65€  //  2hrs  //  Outdoor winter clothes Recommended  Cross-country skiing is a Finnish national sport that is a lot of fun to participate in. Our guides will show you the techniques of skiing and will take you for a tour on the same tracks the professional world famous skiers also come and practice on. After a couple of hours on skis it is time for sauna and ice swimming. Amazing landscapes, new experinces. Feel like a true Finn!
	Snowshoe adventure TIMETRAVELS price: from 30€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 65€ //  3hrs  //  Warm clothing Recommended  Snowshoeing is one of our most enjoyable activities. Our guides make sure you conquer even the steepest of hills and enjoy what the National Park has to offer. You get a spectacular chance to both make new life long friendships and challenge your self in picturesque Lappish scenery, something to reminisce even after years. It is not extraordinary to see the Norhern Lights or even wild animals. Remember to bring a cheerfull attitude and clothing that is suitable for having fun in deep snow. Try something new, you will love it!
	THE SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TIMETRAVELS price from 95€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 130€  //  3 hours  //  Clothes provided by service provider  The snowmobiles are a convenient mean of transport beyond the Arctic Circle. Locals use them anywhere from going to a grocery store to paying a visit to a friend who lives behind the hill. For the snowmobile safari a driver's licence is required. Each snowmobile is shared between 2 persons, so both can drive about 45 minutes. The route takes you to hidden places out in the wilderness, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. If you are really lucky you might catch the northern lights in this great place! For people who have adventure in their mind!

	THE HUSKY SAFARI (5km) TIMETRAVELS price: from 75€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 130€  //  2hrs  //  Warm clothing Recommended Alaskan huskies are cheerful and strong dogs who really love to pull the sledge! After a brief instruction lesson the huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy landscapes. The sledges are shared by two people, each will drive for about 5km. After the safari you will enjoy a warm snack and tea in the base camp.
	AURORA HUNTING WITH BUS  TIMETRAVELS price: from 35€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 130€ // 3hrs // Warm clothing Recommended Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is an amazing show put on by our mother nature and only visible for 2% of the worlds population. During our three-hour tour our guides will truly be hunting for the best spots to enjoy and photograph this unique light show. Chances get better when we drive away from artificial lights so cross your fingers and let´s hope that SkyTv is showing us the Prime Time program when we hit the scenes.
	SAARISELKÄ SKI RESORT & DOWNHILL SKIING or TELEMARK or SNOWBOARD from 25€  //  1-3hrs  //  Warm clothing Recommended This activity can not be booked in advance. Please ask your Guide for more information! Nestling at the foot of Kaunispää fell and partly located within the borders of Urho Kekkonen National Park, the village of Saariselkä is one of Finland’s most exotic and popular ski resorts. You can go downhill skiing/Telemarking or snowboarding on a choice of six slopes. The landscape is simply breathtaking! Timetravels students get discounted rates by mentioning our discount code at the entrance to the resort.

*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.

• A round trip by bus to Rovaniemi & Saariselkä from chosen departure place
• Accommodation in 3-14 person apartment/cabins with sauna 4 nights
• Visit to the famous Kemi Snow Castle
• Visit of the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
• Tour guide services in the destination

Package price does not include

• Catering, meals, breakfasts
• Bed linen (you can bring your own or rent at 15€/stay)
• Extra activities as described in the itinerary (can be booked online until 8 days before departure)

Q: ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

A: In order to keep trip prices as low as possible, all cottages are self-catering – breakfast, lunch and evening meals are not included. Each cabin has good cooking facilities, and groceries are no more expensive than in Southern Finland. Cooking in the cottages: There are basic kitchen facilities in cottage living rooms and dorms. Kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs, knives, 4-ring electric hob and fridge. Meals are not included, but we stop at Rovaniemi City Market to buy groceries. You can for instance decide with your cabin group what you are going to cook together and share the groceries and costs. There are no ovens in the cottages though, so don’t buy things like frozen pizzas, chicken, etc. Grocery shopping: We recommend you do all your shopping on the way to Lapland. Your groceries won’t freeze in the bus’s luggage compartment, unless the temperature drops to minus 35 C. In Kemi and Rovaniemi groceries can be way cheaper than in Southern Finland. In Inari there is also a SIWA and K-market but no Alko. If you’d like to by drinks, please do it in Rovaniemi. You can save a lot of money if you and your roommates decide to cook together.

Q: IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRAVEL BY TRAIN?

A: The night train option is convenient only if you can afford to book a sleeping compartment, which is quite expensive. Moreover, in our experience, travelling in a seat on the train is less comfortable and less convenient than travelling by overnight bus. That’s why it’s not possible to order a train ticket through us. However, if you really want the extra comfort of a sleeping compartment, you are free to book the train yourself at www.vr.fi and join the trip in Rovaniemi for example. 

Q: WE ARE A GROUP OF 8 PEOPLE. CAN WE STAY IN THE SAME APARTMENT/COTTAGE? SHOULD WE BOOK THE TRIP TOGETHER?

A: About a week before departure, everyone who has signed up for the trip will receive an email containing a cabin sign-up document where you can choose the cabin you would like to stay in and the people you would like to share it with. If you don’t receive this email, check your spam folder, ask your friends to share it with you or contact our Customer Service Team. Please note that if you have one booking including several people, only the person who made the booking will receive the email! 

Q: IS WI-FI AVAILABLE IN THE APARTMENTS AND COTTAGES?

The nearest Wi-Fi connection is in the SIULA building in Saariselkä, about 1.5 km from the cottages. You will also find free Wi-Fi in the pubs in the centre of Saariselkä and in the Holiday Club Spa Hotel. Please note that there is no Wi-Fi or Internet in the cabins!

Q: DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING WITH ME?

A: You should bring the following at least:

• Warm clothes (clothes can also be rented for €12/set/day or €7/day for overall and boots only)
• Bed linen set or sleeping bag + pillow case (if you do not have it with you, it must be rented from the reception for €15/trip)
• Swim suit and towel (unless you want to do it the Finnish way)
• Anything else you may need during the trip: cash, credit card, medicine, etc.
• Student card for discounts
• A small pillow or a special neck cushion for the bus trip
• Flip flops for Arctic swimming and jumping in the snow after sauna.

Q: What if there is no snow?

A: The reason we use North Lapland as the location of our main destinations is that plenty of snow is virtually guaranteed from the beginning of November. However, we cannot control the weather. So, in the unlikely event that the snow is not deep enough for certain activities, we will offer an alternative or a full refund for the cancellation.

Q: WHY DO WE HAVE TO HAND IN OUR CREDIT CARDS AT THE START OF THE SNOW MOBILE SAFARI?

A: The company that organises the snowmobile safaris now requires participants to leave their credit card as a deposit. They kindly remind you that crashing a snowmobile into a tree is not only dangerous but also expensive and can result in the organizers having to pay a minimum of €850. If you follow your guide’s instructions and stick with the group, these accidents are easily avoided. The organizer will collect credit cards at the start of the activity and return them as soon as the tour is over.

Q: SHOULD I GO TO LAPLAND IN FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER?

A: Spring semester is of course more fun because there is more snow and more sunlight. Due to its popularity, the spring semester is slightly more expensive. If you have the choice, we recommend you travel in February, March or early April. During the fall semester there may be less snow. Additionally, the shorter periods of daylight impose certain restrictions on the schedule such as having to get up early in the morning.  

Other information you might be looking for:

1. All mobile phones work normally in Lapland
2. Cabins have all the kitchen equipment you need (knives, forks and plates) as well as other essentials such as toilet paper, soap and washing up liquid.
3. You ONLY need to buy things you are going to eat, plus salt, sugar, spices, etc. And don’t buy anything (like frozen pizza) that needs to be cooked in an oven!
4. The best place to shop is in Rovaniemi or Kemi (on the outward journey) – In Saariselkä there is also a K-market, Siwa and Alko for last minute shopping.
5. If you opt out of a prepaid activity you are not entitled to a partial refund! You can, however, sell your place on certain activities to someone else on the tour.
6. If anything goes wrong, immediately contact the Timetravels Tour Representative(s). They will do everything they possibly can to resolve the matter!
7. We recommend you take a travel pillow with you for the overnight bus trip from Helsinki to Lapland.

Timetravels reserve the right to modify the program and adjust prices accordingly at any time. The itinerary is provisional. The final itinerary will be sent to you a few days before departure, as some activities are dependent on prevailing weather conditions.