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FINLAND - ISO SYOTE
SAIJA LODGE
SAIJA LODGE IN ISO-SYOTE
"Saija" (pronounced "Sigh-ya") translates from Lappish to English as "the quiet place" and rarely was anywhere better named. Situated on the shores of Lake Jokijarvi, this lodge is the ultimate getaway and, for city dwellers, the silence can be almost eerie! A range of winter activities is complemented by delicious evening meals but this is not the place to go if you want nightlife! A sauna or a stroll along the banks of the snow covered lake are about as lively as it gets in the evenings. Take a good book! HOLIDAY CHOICES
Saija's secluded location makes it the ideal place for combining winter activities with rest, relaxation and genuine "downtime". We offer a multi-activity programme and a wilderness husky sledding experience amidst the landscapes of Finland's snowiest region, Iso-Syote.
MULTI ACTIVE ADVENTURE HUSKY ADVENTURE 7 NIGHTS 6 NIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION - OUR OPINION
If a wild nightlife is your thing then stop reading now! This remote lodge was built in traditional Finnish style during 1991/92. Constructed entirely from wood and located on the shores of Lake Jokijarvi, it is the ideal place for combining active days with relaxing nights. There are just 19 wooden built cottages here. Each one has its own entrance, toilet, shower and electric sauna. Generally, the ground floor hosts the living area (with TV), the shower, toilet room and sauna. Beds are provided on the upper mezzanine level (with spaces for up to 4 people) or in a separate downstairs bedroom. It's a very short walk from the cottages to the main building which houses the cosy and characterful restaurant. This is where you will be served home cooked Finnish dishes and specialities. Porridge is almost always on the breakfast menu. Tuck in because it's delicious, warming and releases energy slowly throughout the day. It's almost compulsory in Finland. On the site itself, there is a husky farm, an original smoke sauna and a Finnish Kota (traditional cabin) for groups and special events. 25kms of managed cross-country ski trails lead almost directly from the main building into the surrounding countryside. You can rent cross-country skis for 10 per day and venture out on your own with a trail map. Please don't worry about losing your way as there are three very well marked trails which are easy to find and difficult to lose!
WILDERNESS CABINS On our wilderness husky safaris, you will spend a night at the Harjajarvi wilderness cabin. Regardless of its remote location, the cabin is warm and cosy despite having no electricity or running water. Nevertheless, this is what wilderness safaris are all about, escaping the last vestiges of everyday life and experiencing a totally unspoilt environment. The cabin does have a sauna providing the perfect opportunity to wind down while dinner is being prepared by your guide.
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