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KITTILA - LAPLAND WINTER ADVENTURE
FINLAND - LAPLAND
KITTILA - LAPLAND WINTER ADVENTURE
P U L S E R AT I N G
DURATION FLYING TIME ACCOMMODATION MEAL BASIS ACTIVITIES 7 Days . 6 Nights 4 Hours 6 Nights Hotel (page 18) Full Board 1. Reindeer Farm and Reindeer Safari 2. Cross-Country Skiing 3. Snowmobile Safari to a Snow Castle 4. 5 Hour Husky Safari Recommended Minimum Age 8 Years
understand all the safety signals before following the winter trails to Lainio Snow Castle. At the castle you will find snow sculptures, an ice bar and restaurant and the snow hotel. After lunch in the unique atmosphere of the ice restaurant you follow the snow covered route back to Kittila completing a circuit of around 80kms. Two people per snowmobile. Approximately 5 hours. THURSDAY FREE DAY OR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Today you are free to relax or why not try snowshoeing or downhill skiing at nearby Levi? A shuttle bus runs from the hotel (18kms).
own team of 4 or 5 huskies (smaller children will ride in the sled) who will pull you across frozen rivers, through snowy forests and over the wide winter landscapes. Approximately 5 hours. SATURDAY DEPARTURE, TRANSFERS AND FLIGHTS Return airport transfers and flights home.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
· Return flights from Heathrow to Kittila (via Helsinki) · Return airport transfers · 6 nts hotel (page 18) on full board · Reindeer Farm and Safari . Cross Country Skiing Snowmobile Safari . Husky Safari · All equipment including thermo-overalls, socks, mittens, boots and warm hat · Fully qualified guides and instructors
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AGENDA
SUNDAY FLIGHTS, ARRIVAL AND INTRODUCTION The Winter Adventure starts on Sunday evening when there will be a meeting with your guides who will introduce you to the region and brief you on the week ahead. The meeting is followed by dinner. MONDAY REINDEER FARM AND REINDEER SAFARI You head for a local reindeer farm where you learn about reindeer herding and how to lasso one of the animals before a 12km safari through the winter landscape. Lunch is served by an open fire and everybody receives a reindeer driving licence. Approximately 5 hours. TUESDAY CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Kittila's cross-country skiing trails start close to the hotel. After initial instruction your excursion will take you through snowy forests before returning for lunch at the hotel. Approximately 2 to 3 hours. The afternoon is free for shopping in Kittila or why not try your hand (or foot!) at snowshoeing? WEDNESDAY SNOWCASTLE SNOWMOBILE SAFARI A simply unforgettable day. Your guides will show you how to drive your snowmobile and ensure that you fully
PRICE PER PERSON
Sunday departures Adults Children Children (unless otherwise (12 to 14) (8 to 11) (over 14) Sharing with: stated) Sharing with: 2 Sharing 2 Adults 1 Adult 2 Adults 1 Adult 22 & 29 Dec 2007 £1435 £1045 £1195 £930 £1075 (Saturday) 06 . 13 . 20 & 27 Jan 2008 03 . 10 . 17 & 24 Feb 2008 02 . 09 . 16 . 23 & 30 Mar 2008 06 April 2008 Manchester Departures £35 £1345 £1375 £1345 £1345 £985 £1015 £985 £985 £1125 £1145 £1125 £1125 £875 £890 £875 £875 £1015 £1025 £1015 £1015
FRIDAY HUSKY SAFARI For many this is the highlight of the holiday. It's difficult to adequately describe the awesome sense of space as you drive your team through this vast and silent landscape. It is certainly something you will never forget. After a short transfer to the husky farm you will be introduced to the dogs and learn how to handle the sled before leaving on a 5-hour safari. Everybody gets their
Single Room £140
Extra Night (HB) £55
SPECIAL OFFER EXTENDING YOUR STAY This holiday includes flights from Heathrow to Kittila via Helsinki. On some dates, we may be able to get direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham. If we can book these flights and, subject to availability at the hotel, we will add in an extra night at the hotel on a half board basis at no extra cost.
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