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!

	TOUR OF THE ARCTIC OCEAN and REINDEER VISIT 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 and of yourself. First stop of the day will be in the Näätämö village near the national border. You have a chance to feed the reindeers and buy waffles or famous pork ribs from the local store. The journey continues towards the breathtaking fjords and ends up to a small, picturesque village of Bugøynes in Northern Norway. Bugøoynes is located at the edge of the world, 70 degrees north, 30 degrees east with less than 200 inhabitants. You cannot get much more rural than this! You then have a chance to swim in the Arctic Ocean or just have a walk on the sandy beaches and take photos of beautiful landscapes of Varangerfjord. The tour will include a traditional fish soup meal in a local restaurant where you will also hear interesting stories about the village. Don’t forget your wallet, on the way back to Inari we will stop at the biggest souvenir shop in Northern Lapland. ”Best day of my life!" -said by everyone who joined this tour.
	Cross-Country Ski + sauna & ice swimming Timetravels price: from 38€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 65€  //  2hrs  //  Outdoor winter clothes Recommended  Do you want to feel like a Finn by breathing in the cleanest air in the world? Ski through an untouched wilderness and have a relaxing sauna and swim after sporty activity? It is something you have to do while you are here! Our guides will show you the basics of Cross-Country Skiing before they let you go to the world famous snow tracks of Saariselkä. After skiing you will have a chance to go to sauna and ice-swimming with your friends. This activity shows how Finns survive and enjoy the coldest and darkest time of the year and shows why Finland is the happiest country in the world!
	Snowshoe adventure Timetravels price: from 30€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 65€  //  3hrs  //  Warm clothing Recommended  Snowshoeing helps you to escape the hustle and bustle of modern society. Depending on the weather we will either visit Kaunispää fell or UKK National Park, that are both located on the edge of Saariselkä. Walk through powdersnow, play in the snow, play with it. See and feel the beauty of Arctic Nature around you. This tour is fun, exciting and will push you out of your comfort zone. It is not a guided walking tour in the forest. It is something more. Its an unique adventure that will bring your inner child back to life! 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  Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Snowmobiles are a convenient mean of transportation beyond the Arctic Circle. Locals use them anywhere from going to the grocery store, collecting reindeers from the wilderness or paying a visit to a friend who lives behind the hill. Each snowmobile is shared between 2 persons, so both of you can drive for about 45 minutes. The route takes you to hidden places out in the wilderness, surrounded by beautiful and breathtaking landscapes. Breathe in and live the moment. This activity is for those who have a space for adventure in their minds and hearts!

	THE HUSKY SAFARI (about 5km) Timetravels price: from 75€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 130€  //  2hrs  //  Warm clothing Recommended Huskies are cheerful and strong dogs who really love to pull the sledge and were born to run! After a brief driving and safety instruction lesson the huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy landscapes of Finnish wilderness. The sledges are shared by two people, and the trail is about 5km long. After the safari you will enjoy a warm snack and tea in the base camp. A brief tour in the kennel is also included. Lifelong memories and cuteness overload guaranteed!
	AURORA HUNTING WITH BUS  Timetravels price: from 35€ - average price in Saariselkä: from 130€  // 3hrs // Warm clothing Recommended Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis or ’Revontulet’ as we call it in Finland is an amazing show put on by our mother nature and only 2% of the worlds population live in area where they are visible. 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. Our success rate on these tours is 80%!
	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 to Rovaniemi & Saariselkä from the booked departure place
• Accommodation in 3-14 person apartment/cottage with sauna 4 nights
• Visit of the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi*
• Visit of Arktikum museum and breakfast**
• Tour guide services in the destination

Package price does not include

• Catering, meals, breakfasts
• Bed linen (can be rented in Saariselkä for 15€/set)
• Extra activities as described in the itinerary (can be booked online until 8 days before departure)

* Santa Claus Village is not available if departure point is Rovaniemi airport
** Arktikum museum and breakfast is not available if departure point is Rovaniemi railway staiton or Helsinki railway station with train transportation

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. Kitchens are equipped with plates, glasses, mugs,2-ring electric hob, microwave, water boiler, coffee machine, toaster. Meals are not included, but we stop at Rovaniemi Citymarket 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 Saariselkä there is K-Market and Alko. If you’d like to buy drinks, please do it in Rovaniemi. You can save a lot of money if you and your roommates decide to cook together.

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?

In Saariselkä there will be wi-fi in most of the cabins. Also, you can find free wi-fi from the bus (while traveling) and from all the restaurants in the area. 

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) 15€/day for the set.
• Bed linen set or sleeping bag + pillowcase (if you do not have it with you, it must be rented from Timetravels for €15/trip). 
• Swimsuit 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 its cancellation.

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

A: Spring semester is, of course, more fun because there are more snow and more sunlight.  If you have the choice, we recommend you to travel in February, March or early April. During the fall semester, there may be less snow, especially in November and early December. 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 and Alko for last-minute shopping.
5. If you drop 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. Activities booked on the spot in Lapland are refunded only in the case a customer has bought our travel insurance and require a doctor's statement as evidence.
8. 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.