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LAPLAND WINTER ADVENTURE WEEK
Husky Sled dogs - Reindeer - Snowmobiles
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights ( Sunday - Saturday) Kittilä
Dates 2005: 04 -10 Dec / 11 - 17 Dec (Sunday – Saturday)
Special dates: Christmas 20 - 26 Dec 2005 (Tuesday – Monday)
New Year 27 Dec 2005 – 02 Jan 2006 (Tuesday – Monday)
Dates 2006: 02 - 08 Jan (Monday - Sunday)
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This action-packed adventure week is an excellent opportunity to experience the true wilderness of northern Lapland, while enjoying the high level of accommodation and delicious food. During the reindeer safari you will experience the way the Lapps used to travel in the past. With a snowmobile you’ll discover a more modern way to explore the surroundings. To finish the week, you can enjoy the silence and the beauty of the pristine nature on a one-day sled dog safari. Hotel Kittilä is located in the village of Kittilä, only 2 miles from the Kittilä Airport and 10 mi. from the Levi ski resort. All rooms are renovated and the sauna with a swimming pool are at the guests’ disposal every night.
Kittilä Adventure Week is ideal for adventurous families, looking for a week full of action in the beautiful Lappish nature. At Hotel Kittilä children are welcome! We pay special attention to the smallest family members with kids’ playroom, special kids’ meals and breakfast buffet, kids’ own check-in. Meet the cute Husky-dogs, hop on to the sled pulled by Rudolf the reindeer, experience the exciting snowmobile driving or stay in the hotel building a snowman with the nanny. An ideal Family adventure in the beautiful fell scenery of Finnish Lapland!
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Day 1 KITTILÄ (D)
Arrival at Kittilä airport, transfer to Hotel Kittilä (2.5 mi). Meet up with the safari group and information about the program for the week. Dinner and overnight in cozy double rooms in Hotel Kittilä.
Day 2 LEVI AREA - REINDEER SAFARI (B, L, D)
Today we will visit one of the reindeer farms. After the breakfast departure for a guided bus tour of the Levi area after which we’ll continue to a reindeer farm. We’ll hear some interesting information about the reindeer herding and start a reindeer safari (one or two persons in the sledge) of ca. 12 km. Lunch will be served by open fire during the safari. All participants receive a reindeer driving license. The duration of the program is about 5 hours. Return to Hotel Kittilä. Sauna, dinner and overnight.
Day 3 CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - LEISURE (B, L, D)
This morning will be dedicated to cross-country skiing. The skiing tracks start nearby the hotel and the excursion in the snowy scenery lasts 2-3 hours. Return to the hotel and lunch in the restaurant. Afternoon will be free for your own activities.
Day 4 SNOW MOBILE SAFARI (B, L, D)
Our experienced guides will show you how to drive the snowmobile (2 persons per snowmobile) and you will spend the day driving through the beautiful winter scenery to visit Lainio Snow Village situated between Ylläsjärvi and Kittilä. The snow village is surrounded by a 3-meter high wall made of snow and inside the wall there is a Snow Hotel and an Ice Bar. Lunch in the Ice Restaurant. Duration of the excursion approx. 5 hours, the distance driven approx. 50 mi. Dinner and overnight in Hotel Kittilä.
Day 5 DAY AT LEISURE (B, L, D)
This day is free for your own activities. You can go cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing is possible in Levi (transfer to Levi included). Or what about a snow-shoe tour? You can go shopping, or just relax. All meals and overnight in Hotel Kittilä.
Day 6 DOG SLED SAFARI (B, L, D)
After breakfast you’ll get acquainted with the happy huskies. You will also be taught how to handle the sled and then you leave for the whole day sled dog safari. Lunch by an open fire en route. Everybody drives own dog team of 4-5 dogs. Distance driven is about 15 mi. In the afternoon you will return to Hotel Kittilä. After having a relaxing sauna bath you will have a farewell party with Lapp specialties. Overnight in Hotel Kittilä.
Day 7 DEPARTURE (B)
Breakfast and transfer to Kittilä airport.
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Departure Dates
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Dates 2005
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Sunday - Saturday, 04 - 10 Dec / 11 - 17 Dec
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Christmas
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Tuesday - Monday, 20 - 26 Dec 2005
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New Years
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Tuesday - Monday, 27 Dec 2005 – 02 Jan 2006
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Dates 2006:
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Monday - Sunday, 02 - 08 Jan 2006
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Prices in US Dollars
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Prices for 7-day program
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Per person in double room
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1,495
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Single Supplement
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245
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Supplement for Christmas & New Year
(20 - 26 Dec & 27 Dec - 02 Jan)
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125
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Children 4 - 14 years, sharing with 2 adults
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895
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Children 4 - 14 years, sharing with 1 adult
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1,125
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Included
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Transfers from/to Airport to/from Hotel
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6 nights hotel accommodations, with private facilities
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Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily
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5 x Luncheons, including 2 x outdoor lunch
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6 x Dinners
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Thermo-clothing: thermo overall, boots, socks, mittens, hat, sleeping bag
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Reindeer Safari, approx. 5 hours
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Visit to a Reindeer Farm
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Dog Sled Safari, approx. 5 hours
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Qualified guide on safaris
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A team of 4 - 6 dogs for each participant
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Snow mobile Safari*, approx. 5 hours
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Insurance for snow mobile with own liability of max. EURO 500
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Cross country ski equipment or snow shoes for one day
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Transfer to Levi Ski resort for downhill skiing (equipment and lift ticket are not included)
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Taxes & services
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Not Included
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International airfare & Airport taxes
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Fee for one-person snowmobile
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Downhill ski equipment and lift fee
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Gratuities
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Personal insurance / personal items
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Alcoholic beverages
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$ 25 Service fee
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Please note
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* Two persons per snowmobile / supplement for one-person snowmobile $ 80
Each driver must have a valid drivers license to ride a snow mobile
Children will be sitting in the guide's sled during the safaris
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Add-ons: Tour Options
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Additional nights in Helsinki
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St. Petersburg Art & Ballet tour
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Silja Line Cruise, Helsinki - Stockholm
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List of Hotels
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Night 1 - 6
Hotel Kittilä
Kittilä / Finland
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