Northern Lapland

Meet real Santa, see Northern lights, swim in Arctic ocean,
ride huskies and have a lot of fun in Northern Lapland!

Book before 15.08.2017 and get breakfast in Ranua Zoo for free!

6 days // from 345€

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Discover the magic of Northern Lapland on Timetravels group tour. Venture far beyond the Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus, enjoy the beauty of pure nature and feel the thrill of extreme winter activities.

Things to see and explore when in Lapland

Arctic landscape and Northern lights
Santa Claus village & Ranua Zoo
Husky safari
Reindeer farm visit
Arctic Ocean swimming
Snowmobile driving
Snowshoes and surviving in nature
Ice-karting
Cross-country skiing

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Tour highlights

Stunning nature

A chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights during a night-time trek on snowshoes to the top of the highest fell. Learn about the night sky, discover Lappish life and culture.

Friends and parties

Make new friends and have fun in the middle of nowhere. Mind-blowing group activities throughout the tour and loud after-parties for relaxing and socializing.

The Experience of a Lifetime

A unique opportunity to live like a Lappish Finn: ride a husky sledge, drive a snowmobile, take a dip in the ice-cold Arctic Ocean and then relax in a piping hot sauna.

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Preliminary program

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Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 1

Overnight bus trip from a chosen departure point in well equipped, modern busses.

Day 2

Visiting the most northern zoo Ranua with arctic animals (included).

Visiting Santa Claus Village and crossing the magical Arctic Circle (included).

Arrival in the destination, welcome briefing and settling into the cottages and free time for a sauna.

Day 3

Husky Safari (5 km)*, Snowmobile Safari (1 hour)*, Night-time Snow-Shoe hike through the woods to the top of the fell, watching the Northern Lights (if weather permits)*.

Day 4

Cross-country skiing* and visiting a Reindeer Farm hosted by Saami people*.

Day 5

Tour of the Arctic Ocean in Norway (day trip)*: Crossing the border to Norway, visiting the Bugøynes village, beach sauna with the chance to swim in the Arctic Ocean, enjoying a soup lunch. Visiting Näätämö village on the way back. After-party in a local night club.

Day 6

Free time for snowboarding / downhill skiing. Checkout & departure home. Overnight bus trip.

Day 7

Arrival at your home destination.

*Extra activities (not included in the trip price)

**Please note that the program above is a sample itinerary for tours to Saariselkä. For precise trip schedules, travel times and available activities, please check the itinerary for your prefered date and destination.

What is included

Transportation

Round Trip to Lapland by Bus from chosen departure point

Accommodation

4 nights’ accommodation in wooden cabins or dorms sleeping 6–14 people

Activities

Santa Claus Village, Ranua Zoo, Reindeer Farm, Arctic Ocean*

Guides

Professional wilderness guides will assist you in the destination

Other activities are subject to an additional charge. Prices and availability can be checked online during the booking process.

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	Vasatokka	Saariselkä	Levi
Price (from)	345 € - 365 €	345 € - 365 €	345 € - 365 €
Location	325 km North from Rovaniemi (Inari)	250 km North from Rovaniemi	170 km Northwest from Rovaniemi
Description	Wold's northernmost youth center	World's Northernmost skiresort	The most popular skiresort in Finland
Accommodation	Dorms and cottages for 3-10 pax	Cottages for 4-14 pax	Cottages 4-20 pax
Sauna	A common lakeside sauna	In every cottage	In every cottage
Customer rate from 1-5	4,6	4,6	4,7
Transportation	Well equipped Finnish busses	Well equipped Finnish busses	Well equipped Finnish busses
Duration	4 nights in Lapland	4 nights in Lapland	4 nights in Lapland

Activities and extra services	Vasatokka	Saariselkä	Levi
Kemi Snow castle	Inclusive (during spring term)	Inclusive (during spring term)	N/A
Lainio Snow Castle	N/A	N/A	Inclusive (during spring term)
Ranua Zoo visit	Inclusive (during fall term)	Inclusive (during fall term)	Inclusive (during fall term)
Santa Clause Village	Inclusive	Inclusive	Inclusive
Day trip to the Arctic Ocean	Inclusive in the package price	Extra cost 55 eur	Extra cost 55 eur
Husky Safari 5 km	Extra cost 75 eur	Extra cost 75 eur	Extra cost 65 eur
Reindeerfarm visit	Extra cost 35 eur (Saami day program, inc. Siida museum)	Extra cost 35 eur	Extra cost 35 eur
Snowmobile safari	Extra cost 95 eur (aurora safari)	Extra cost 95 eur (aurora safari)	Extra cost 75 eur (day safari)
Aurora Snowshoe hike	Extra cost 30 eur	Extra cost 42 eur (inc. dinner)	Extra cost 35 eur
Arctic skills activity	Extra cost 45 eur	N/A	N/A
Cross country skiing	N/A	Extra cost 35 eur (inc. sauna)	Extra cost 40 eur (inc. Spa)
Downhill skiing with guide (3 h)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sledding possibility	Yes	Yes (world's longest sledding hill)	Yes
Closest skiresort	Saariselkä ski	Saariselkä ski	Levi ski
Amount of slopes	15	15	42
Night life	N/A	A few night restaurant and bars	A lot of night restaurants and bars
Gear rental (skis, snowshoes, etc)	Available for extra cost	Available for extra cost	Available for extra cost
Self catering (kitchen facilities)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Half board meals	60 eur (4 x breakfast, 4 x dinner)	N/A	N/A
Ice Karting	N/A	N/A	Extra cost 55 eur
Northern light visibility	Very high	High	High

Comments	Vasatokka	Saariselkä	Levi
Pros	Unique wilderness activities and atmosphere, best price, highest likelihood of spotting the Northern Lights	Beautiful, peaceful Arctic ski resort with a great program and cosy cottage accommodation	A high quality resort, loads of activities and parties
Cons	Limited infrastructure, basic accommodation but clean and tidy	Limited choice of nightlife options	Limited choice of dates

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14.11.2017 1510617600

Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Vasatokka

345€ 345.0000

Destination Vasatokka locates 300 kilometres beyond the Arctic Circle, beside the beautiful fell region! Enjoy variety of winter fun, learn more about life and culture of the North, meet the Santa and reindeers and - if you dare - swim in the Arctic Ocean! In addition, Inari provides you outstanding possibilities to see the Northern Lights!

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Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Vasatokka

Departure 14.11.2017

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16.11.2017 1510790400

Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä

345€ 345.0000

Destination Saariselkä locates 260 kilometres beyond the Arctic Circle, beside the UKK National park! Enjoy variety of winter fun, learn more about life and culture of the North, meet the Santa and reindeers and - if you dare - swim in the Arctic Ocean! In addition, Saarisekä provides you outstanding possibilities to see the Northern Lights!

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Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä

Departure 16.11.2017

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20.11.2017 1511136000

Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä

345€ 345.0000

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Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä

Departure 20.11.2017

from 345€

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23.11.2017 1511395200

Student Trip to Northern Lapland, Levi

345€ 345.0000

Experience the magical Lapland in the most famous ski resort in Finland – Levi. Levi is located in the Fell Lapland, in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. During the trip you have an opportunity to experience the Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi, an authentic reindeer farm in Köngäs village, a husky park with pure Siberian huskies, the beautiful Arctic landscape and if you are...

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