LAPLAND

Arrival to Rovaniemi. Guided airport transfer to your hotel in Rovaniemi city centre.

In the evening half board dinner at hotel restaurant.

Meet your safari guide at hotel lobby. Coach transfer to Reindeer farm, ca 10 from the city centre. Reindeer husbandry is the eldest occupation in Lapland, and this traditional livelihood is still important to the region. Reindeer are semi-wild animals, they roam free in the woods and forests, and are collected together only twice a year for reindeer round ups. At the farm, located to Arctic Circle, reindeer herder has a carefully selected group of reindeer, which owner has trained for sledge pulling and for reindeer races. During the farm visit you will hear of reindeer herding, of a reindeer year and have also a possibility to feed the reindeer with their sweets, moose. As Lapland is home to stories and mysterious traditions. You are about to experience true Lappish magic during the ceremony for crossing the Arctic Circle. The ceremony is completed with a certificate for crossing this magical line for the Arctic, the land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. During the day enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch. Return back to hotel by coach.

Duration:                       2,5 – 3 hours (depending on group size) including lunch

Season:                          1.6.-  30.11.

Includes:

• English-speaking guide and transfers by coach
• Visit to reindeer farm, reindeer info and feeding reindeer
• Arctic Circle Crossing ceremony and Certificate with names
• Lunch (main course) with coffee/tea and sweet bun

Meet your safari guide at hotel lobby. Coach transfer to local Husky farm, 10 km from the city centre.

Upon arrival to the husky farm you will be greeted by the host of the farm and friendly sled dogs. During the visit you will have a tour around the farm, hear stories about huskies, their nature and

of training. In winter these Arctic animals truly love the cold climate as well as running and pulling

a sledge however, summer is too warm to train so they are relaxing. During the day, enjoy a tasty

2-course lunch. Return back to hotel by coach.

Duration:                       2,5 – 3 hours including, depending on group size

Season:                          1.6.-30.11.

Includes:                        English-speaking guide and transfers by coach

Visit to husky farm, tour around the farm, husky info and hot beverage

Lunch (main course) with coffee/tea and sweet bun

Visit to Arktikum House by coach with lunch 2,5-3h

Today it is time to visit Arktikum, a science centre, museum, unique architectural sight and

a meeting and conference centre close to Rovaniemi city centre. Arktikum focuses on the Arctic regions and presents life, natural habitats, history, customs and cultures of the peoples living north of the Arctic Circle. The building itself is an unique architectural sight, opened in 1992 and designed by architects Bonderup and Lehtipalo. The glass-roofed passageway, its’ most visible structure, is 174 metres long and cut off by a 30-metre wide section of the highway to Kittilä.

Duration:                       2,5 – 3 hours with lunch

Season:                          1.5-30.11.

Includes:                        English-speaking guide and transfers by coach

Visit to Arktikum house, entrance fee and 1 hour guided tour

Lunch at Arktikum (main course) with coffee/tea and sweet bun

Farewell dinner at Sky Kitchen & View restaurant

Note! Coach transfers not included to dinner rate!

Frequently awarded as the best restaurant in Lapland, Sky High is known for its modern Northern

cuisine, roots deep in the treasures of Lappish nature. Using natural and local ingredients,

passionate chefs create food experiences to charm you. Excellent flavours will surprise and satisfy

even the most demanding guest. Situated on top of Ounasvaara hill, this scenery restaurant offers

feast for the eyes both on plate and outside panoramic windows. A culinary experience together

with wonderful views over Rovaniemi is a perfect way to enjoy an evening in Rovaniemi.

Includes:                        3-course dinner with coffee/tea and tap water

Duration:                       2 hours including transfer time

Guided airport transfer hotel to Rovaniemi Airport. Have a safe trip home, welcome to

Rovaniemi again!