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NELLIM - WINTER IN THE WILD
FINLAND - LAPLAND
NELLIM - WINTER IN THE WILD
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 (see page 34) Full Board 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8. Wilderness Snowmobile Safari Nellim Village and Sami Culture Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari Cross-Country Skiing 5. Ice Fishing Snowshoe Trek 7. Husky Safari Snowmobiles to a Reindeer Farm
This evening, you go in search of the Northern Lights. At 68.5° North, Nellim enjoys a fabulous location for viewing the Aurora. Your snowmobile safari takes you into the darkened landscape and with no light pollution you will rarely have a better opportunity of catching nature's very special light show. Dinner is served around an open fire. WEDNESDAY NORDIC ACTIVITY DAY Today provides the chance to try three different activities. In the morning you will receive cross-country skiing tuition before venturing out on a ski tour. There will also be a chance to try your hand at the most traditional of Scandinavian winter pursuits - ice fishing. After lunch, you try another popular means of getting around in Lapland as you head into the forest on snowshoes. Despite the sub-zero temperatures there is generally plenty of wildlife in the winter forest and your guide will point out the birds and animals. THURSDAY HUSKY SAFARI Dog sledding is consistently the most popular activity amongst our clients. The dogs' excitement will only be matched by your own as the sleds are prepared for the trail. In contrast, the silence is spellbinding as you pass through forests of snow-capped trees and across frozen winter lakes and rivers. It's everything you dreamed of and more, just you and your team in a vast unspoilt landscape! Lunch is included during your safari. FRIDAY SNOWMOBILES TO A REINDEER FARM The snowmobile trails take you on an incredible journey via Finland's largest lake (Lake Inari) to a remote reindeer farm where you will learn about herding, practise your lasso technique and take a short reindeer-pulled sleigh ride. After a campfire lunch you jump back on your snowmobiles for the return to Nellim where a traditional Finnish dinner awaits. SATURDAY DEPARTURES, TRANSFERS AND FLIGHTS
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
· Return flights from Heathrow to Ivalo (via Helsinki) · Return airport transfers · 6 nights hotel accommodation (see page 34) · Full Board · Wilderness Snowmobile Safari . Nellim Village Aurora Snowmobile Safari . Cross-Country Skiing Ice Fishing . Snowshoeing . Husky Safari Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm · All equipment including thermo-overalls, socks, mittens, boots, warm hat and sleeping bag · Fully qualified guides and instructors
SUITABLE FOR
Singles, Couples & Small Groups
AGENDA
SUNDAY FLIGHTS, ARRIVAL AND TRANSFERS Your holiday in this far-flung corner of Lapland starts at Ivalo Airport - the most northerly airport in Finland. You will be transferred to your accommodation for a welcome drink and introduction with your guide before dinner. MONDAY WILDERNESS SNOWMOBILE SAFARI You will receive full instruction and a safety briefing before hitting the trails on an exhilarating ride through forests and across wide frozen lakes. This is the moment when you will really begin to understand and appreciate the sheer scale of the surrounding wilderness. Lunch included. Approximately 6 hours. TUESDAY NELLIM VILLAGE AND AURORA SAFARI It's amazing that anybody could have survived in an area such as this but the Sami have done just that for centuries. In Nellim Village you will learn about the fascinating local cultural traditions and also hear stories about the Sami way of life - past and present. After lunch at the hotel, the afternoon is free for exploring, relaxing or optional activities.
PRICE PER PERSON
Sunday Departures Minimum 2 People 06 . 13 . 20 & 27 January 2008 03 . 10 . 17 & 24 February 2008 02 . 09 . 16 . 23 & 30 March 2008 06 . 13 & 20 April 2008 Single Bedroom £100 Manchester Departures £35 Price per Person (based on 2 sharing) £1445 £1495 £1445 £1445 Extra Night (FB) £75 Insurance £40
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