Finland : New Year at Harriniva Lapland
Usher in the New Year on an activity holiday in Lapland
Come and enjoy the fascinating beauty of the Lappish nature on three different tours. During the reindeer safari you will experience a still existing ancient lifestyle. With the snowmobile you will discover the fun of speeding across frozen lakes and forests of Lapland. During the 2-day dog-sled safari you will overnight in a wilderness cabin and you can really respect the silence and beauty of nature. One day is free for you to choose; perhaps you would like to go skiing, do a snow shoe tour or just have the day for yourself and let harmony between man and nature overcome you. Don't miss our spectacular new years holidays in Lapland.
Please note all drivers of the snowmobile must hold a fully valid driving licence in order to take part in the tour.
Day 1 -
Arrival
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Arrival at Kittila airport, transfer to Muonio, Harriniva Holiday Centre. Get together with the safari group and receive the information about the programme for the week. Dinner in the restaurant and overnight is in a cosy double room at Harriniva.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Day as a Reindeer Herder in Lapland
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Today you will visit a reindeer farm. You will receive information about the reindeer and reindeer husbandry, learn how to catch the reindeer with the Lappish lasso, and try your reindeer driving skills on a 2 hour safari through the forest. (One or two persons per sled). Lunch will be served by an open fire during the safari. Return to Harriniva, where a warm sauna is waiting. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Snowmobile Day
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Our experienced guide will give you driving and safety instructions for the snowmobile and then it is time to start your engines! (2 persons/snowmobile), Driving a snowmobile is surprisingly easy also for beginners and soon you will speed through the snow covered forests and over the frozen lakes. Lunch is by an open fore in the wilderness. Duration of the excursion is approx. 5 hours, distance driven 60 - 80 km. Sauna, dinner and overnight in Harriniva.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Free Day
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This day is free for your own activities. You can go cross-country skiing or try the snow shoes and discover the surrounding nature. You can also buy extra activities from our optional programmes or go downhill skiing to one of the nearby skiing centres. All meals and overnight in Harriniva.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Night in Wilderness
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After breakfast you pack your equipment for the 2-day tour and get acquainted with the huskies! You will visit the Harriniva Arctic Sleddog Centre with nearly 400 huskies and hear of the life of these arctic dogs. The husky guide will teach you how to handle the sled and you will meet your team of 4-5 dogs that accompany you for the 2 day safari. (1 person/sled). Lunch is by an open fire en route. Driving distance is about 25 km to a wilderness hut where you will have a sauna, dinner and stay overnight in shared facilities.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Husky Safari in Lapland
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You will start in the morning from the cabin and continue the husky safari for around 25 to 30 km. Lunch is by an open fire en route. Return to Harriniva in the afternoon. After having a relaxing sauna you will have a chance to go through the exciting week once more with the group during the special farewell dinner with delicious Lappish dishes. Overnight in Harriniva.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Departure
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After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home for your New Years holiday in Lapland.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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THE ORDER OF THE PROGRAMME IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
See our new years Ice Hotel holidays.