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Oulu is now home to major Finnish Taiga forest around Rovaniemi where the snowy forests and frozen lakes.
technology companies and a renowned guide will explain about the fauna and
spa center. We will start the day with a flora of the area and teach you how to The last night we will enjoy a farewell
visit to the open-air Turkansaari Museum, make a fire without matches! dinner with a typical menu of the area.
which houses up to 27 historic wooden Overnight.
buildings; continuing towards the center WINTER and SPRING
we will see the Orthodox Cathedral of the (October to April) DAY 10 ROVANIEMI
Holy Trinity; the neo-Renaissance Town Reindeer Safari - take a reindeer sleigh Breakfast at the hotel and at the indicated
Hall from 1886 and the Cathedral-Church ride through the magnificent Lapland time, transfer to the airport.
of Sofia Magdalena from the XVII-XVIII scenery.
centuries. Package includes:
Aurora Borealis - a snowmobile tour in • 9 nights accommodation including
We will then head north, arriving in pursuit of the spectacular Northern Lights buffet breakfast
Rovaniemi, gateway to the Arctic Circle with their brilliant colors. • Porterage service at the hotels
and residence of Santa Claus. Upon Ice fishing - learn the ancient Finnish • Transfers upon arrival and departure
arrival, free time for lunch and in the techniques of how to fish on a frozen • English speaking tour director
afternoon, visit of our Christmas friend’s lake. • Deluxe coach
house and certified Arctic crossing. • Visits with licensed guides
Transfer to the hotel where we will stay for DAY 9 ROVANIEMI - Activity Day • Entrances as per the program
the next 3 nights and overnight. Second day of fun activities: • A surprise invitation to a concert,
cultural event or excursion
DAY 8 ROVANIEMI - Activity day SUMMER and AUTUMN
First day in Rovaniemi to enjoy one of (June to September).
the following activities, depending on the Floating on ice - experience a unique
season: feeling of entering a frozen lake and
floating on it while the sun is still shining
SUMMER and AUTUMN at night.
(June to September).
Visit reindeer and husky dog farms - see Rafting on the Arctic River - the instructor
first-hand two iconic animals of the area, will brief you on rafting and lifesaving
reindeer and huskies. Learn about their techniques before starting the river route
breeding and domestication, and their from which you can enjoy the unique
lifestyles. scenery.

Canoeing in the midnight sun - ever WINTER and SPRING
wanted to know what it’s like to have (October to April)
sunlight at 12:00 midnight? In Lapland’s Arctic sauna - relax in the snow in an
summer you can experience it and at the Arctic sauna, one of the most appreciated
same time have a fun time canoeing on meeting points of the Lappish society.
one of the many Finnish lakes.
Snowshoeing tour - a more relaxed but
Forest trekking tour - trekking tour in the equally spectacular activity crossing

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