Day 1 -
UK Departure 20th December
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Fly from the UK to Finland and on arrival you will be met and transfered to your Log Cabin. The start of your Christmas Adventure week has begun!
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Snowmobiling into the Wilderness, 21st December
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Your first morning in beautiful Finland. All your activities will be pre-arranged for you, and you'll be provided with arctic outdoor clothing for the duration of your stay. After lunch you will meet at the hotel for your first safari. The safari starts at the hotel, where your snowmobiles will be lined up waiting for you! The track goes down hill, and then onwards over hills and fells, the forest and over ice covered swamps and lakes. You will stop to enjoy a warm drink before heading back up the Iso syote hill.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Snowmobiling and Husky Safari, 22nd December
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The safari starts from Hotel Iso Syote by snowmobile, journeying to the point where the huskies are eagerly waiting for you. After an introduction to the huskies and instruction, you take off with the huskies, strongly pulling your sledge. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered swamps in the Syote area. There will be stops to switch drivers and to take pictures. Duration : 3.5 - 4hrs. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. The hotel is situated very close to a popular ski slope, lessons and passes can also be pre arranged.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Northern Lights Safari, 23rd December
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A snowmobile safari has a special atmosphere at 'night time' when driving under twinkling stars over the fells and through the snowy forests. We stop to admire the stars in the sky and hopefully get a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights. We'll also have a coffee break by an open campfire. Duration : 3 hrs (45km).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Christmas Eve
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Our trip starts from the hotel, after personal instructions how to use the snowshoes. You will hike through the deep snow covering the hill tops of Iso Syote, enjoying the views and the beautiful snow sculptures made by nature. During the break the guide will provide a hot drink and cookies for you. The rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Christmas Day
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Make Christmas Day extra special by enjoying a magical sleigh ride - pulled by reindeers.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Ranua Zoo and Rovaniemi Santa Village, 26th December
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A day out to Ranua Zoo and Santa Village. This organised excursion leaves the Hotel Iso-Syote and takes you to Ranua Wildlife Park where you'll get the chance to see Polar Bears, Brown Bears, Lynx, Wolverine and Deer. There are also many different birds of prey including the Golden Eagle, Eagle Owls, Snowy Owls and many types of hawk. After visiting the wildlife park you will travel onwards to Santa's Village. Here you and your children will get the chance to see Santa Claus at his home within the Arctic Circle. Ranua Zoo and Santa Village are both a great day out for all the family.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 -
Return flight home, 27th December
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After your action packed week at the Iso Syote, its time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Please note that the above itinerary can be tailored to suit individual choice. We are able to arrange more activities from the choice below, or if you would like us to arrange ski passes or skiing lessons, please call us on 0845 072 0090.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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