ROVANIEMI WINTER SAFARIS 2018 (valid 8 th January 2018-15 th April 2018) 1. SNOWMOBILE SAFARIS TO WILDERNESS The best way to get to the heart of nature and back. During this fun safari, you ll learn how to snowmobile along frozen rivers and through forests covered with snow. Enjoy the beautiful views of the river valley from the hilltops. A break with hot beverages will keep your motor running. Wilderness safari (14:00 16:00) / Every day DURATION: 2 hours 99 / person 99 / person 84 / person Driver s Dream (10:30 13:30) / Every day DURATION: 3 hours, including solo driving supplement NOTE! This safari is only for persons over 18 years with valid driving license as all participants are driving a snowmobile. 178 / person 171 / person 145 / person 2. SANTA CLAUS SAFARI (10:00 16:00) Every day Our most popular safari combines nature, culture and the spirit of Christmas. The day starts with a snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm where you will hear more about reindeer husbandry and Lappish culture. You can take a reindeer ride and attend a special Lapp ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle. In the afternoon the trip continues by car to Santa Claus Village with time to do shopping in Santa Claus Village. You will also have an opportunity to send postcards from Santa Claus main post office. During the day you get to meet Santa Claus himself and enjoy a delicious lunch in a cosy restaurant. And you will get a Diploma for crossing the Arctic Circle! DURATION: 6 hours 217 / person 209 / person 182 / person
3. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM (10:00 13:00) Every day A snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm. First you will learn about our Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. Everyone who passes a reindeer-driving test will be issued an international reindeer driver's license and you have the possibility of participating in a special Lapp ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or berry juice before returning back to town. Note! This safari is included to Santa Claus safari. DURATION: 3 hours 157 / person 153 / person 133 / person 4. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO HUSKY FARM (10:30 14:00) Tue, Thu, Sat If you like huskies and snowmobiles, this safari is for you! After a brisk snowmobile ride, you ll come to the husky dog farm where the dogs will welcome you with friendly barking. Experience a thrilling 20 minute husky ride and learn about the life of husky farm. Hot beverages are served around a campfire the farm before you ride back to Rovaniemi on our snowmobiles. DURATION: 3,5 hours 199 / person 192 / person 180 / person 5. FISHING EXPERIENCE BY SNOWMOBILE (09:30 13:30) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Ice fishing safari to a wilderness lake. Head north on a snowmobile trail that takes you along the frozen River Ounasjoki and through snowy forests up into the hills, where you can admire the beautiful surrounding countryside of Lapland. Follow the trail through white, snow-covered fields to arrive at a small wilderness lake. The silence will envelop you as you prepare to go fishing. Try your hand at traditional ice fishing and fry your catch over a campfire. Afterwards, return to town for a well-earned rest. DURATION: 4 hours 154 / person 148 / person 126 / person
6. IN THE HEART OF NATURE (11:00 16:00/17:00) Mon, Thu, Sat Wilderness snowmobile safari. Enjoy the great outdoors on this safari to the heart of nature. The trail traverses rugged hills and narrow valleys before coming to the first stop, where you have the chance to try ice fishing and snowshoe walking. You ll then continue onwards through the forest perhaps coming across a herd of reindeer searching for their favourite food, moss and lichen, buried under as much as one metre of snow. Keep your eyes open for other forest animals searching for food! A delicious Lappish style lunch will be served during the day. (Note: This safari is suitable only for adults and children 15 years and over and requires good physical condition) DURATION: 5 6 hours 198 / person 192 / person 180 / person 7. AURORA BOREALIS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILES Jan-Feb 18:00 21:00 March 19:00 22:00 (Not operated in April) Mon, Wed, Sun Mon, Wed, Sun Experience the Arctic night by driving through the snow-covered forest and on the frozen river. With a little luck, you ll travel under a bright sky lit by the moon and the stars. Perhaps the Aurora Borealis the Northern Lights will appear to show you the way. Sip warm beverages and savour a snack by a campfire and learn more about the Northern Lights and Lapland. DURATION: 3 hours 26.3.-31.3.2018 134 / person 129 / person 110 / person 8. AURORA BOREALIS ADVENTURE (21:00 01:00) Mon, Wed, Fri (Not operated in April) After stepping out of the car in the middle of nowhere, we walk down to a river experiencing the surrounding sleeping nature. We reach the best spot to see the northern sky, but be patient the aurora loves playing hide-and-seek; we never know if or when they can show up! While enjoying the peace of nature we fry sausages surrounded by the great aroma of the fire. Before returning to civilization, we drop by a cosy old building Poro-Pekan Pirtti. The hosts warmly welcome us and show us their dwelling, which takes us into the past. This relaxing escape will definitely satisfy all our senses. Transfer to the wilderness and back by car (50 km one way). DURATION: 4 hours 26.3.-31.3.2018 111 / person 108 / person 99 / person
9. EXCURSION TO AURORA BOREALIS CAMP (Not operated in April) Tue, Thu, Sat This excursion takes you to the Aurora Borealis camp located app. 10 kms away from the city lights with unlimited view to the northern sky. At the resort you will find the Aurora Borealis theatre build inside a massive snow igloo, presenting a film about the myths and facts of this natural phenomenon along with spectacular photos of the Northern lights. You will also have time to roam around the resort, take a brisk sleigh ride with snowmobile drawn sleigh, or you can just lay back in snow observatory by the open fire admiring the northern sky. And don t forget to enjoy the traditional reindeer burgers in the Kota (teepee) made by the open fire. Remember to bring your own camera! With a little luck the sky is clear and the moon, stars and even the Northern Lights may show up. Your guide will have tips on how to catch the Auroras with your camera, and also tripods are available! Excursion by guided bus (21:30 24:00) (including transfer time) 26.3.-31.3.2018 114 / person 97 / person 83 / person Safari by snowmobiles (21:00 24:00) 26.3.-31.3.2018 153 / person 149 / person 126 / person Entrance to Aurora Borealis camp without transfers (21:30 24:00) opening hours Note. No thermal clothing included. Bookings in advance through Lapland Safaris office 26.3.-31.3.2018 52 / person 50 / person 42 / person
10. AURORA DINNER AT SKY OUNASVAARA PANORAMA RESTAURANT (20:00 22:30) Mon, Wed, Fri (Not operated in April) Sky Restaurant is frequently awarded as the best restaurant in Lapland, famous for its modern Lappish cuisine. Situated on top of Ounasvaara hill, this scenery restaurant offers feast for the eyes both on plate and outside its panoramic windows and open air roof terrace. After enjoyed the delicious 3-course Aurora menu, you can move up to the roof terrace accompanied by your very own wooden kuksa cup filled with warm Finnish berry juice. If lucky, even the Aurora Borealis will appear in the sky completing your dining experience! Menu: Reindeer carpaccio Roast Arctic char, parsnip puré, vinaigrette with dill and wasabi, slightly pan-fried Matsutake Blueberry sorbet, hand-picked blueberries, blueberry powder Coffee/ tea DURATION: 2,5 hours PRICE WITHOUT TRANSFERS: 61 / person (child menu available) PRICE WITH TRANSFERS: 81 / person (child menu available) (price includes return transfers from the city and Ounasvaara hotels) Note. Meeting point your hotel reception. No thermal clothing included. 11. EXCURSION TO RANUA WILDLIFE PARK (11:00 16:00) Wed, Sat This whole-day trip takes you by car to Ranua Wildlife Park, one of the northernmost zoos in the world. The park is located about 80 km from Rovaniemi. Have a refreshing outdoor walk to see Arctic animals in an authentic wilderness setting. Lunch is enjoyed in a cosy restaurant, followed by a visit to the Fazer candy shop. DURATION: 5 hours 155 / person 151 / person 140 / person
12. REINDEER SAFARI Memorable reindeer sleigh ride. Transportation by car to a reindeer farm to try reindeer sleighing. This traditional way of travelling through snowy forests is a unique experience in the evening, you may even see the Northern Lights blaze up the sky. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee with a bun around a campfire and learn about the life of reindeer herders. Afternoon departure (14:00 16:30) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun DURATION: 2 2,5 hours including transfers (reindeer safari 1 hour) Season A 138 / adult 135 / adult 118 / adult 103 / child 101 / child 89 / child Evening departure (18:30 21:00) Tue, Thu, Sat DURATION: 2 2,5 hours including transfers (reindeer safari 1 hour) Season A 138 / adult 135 / adult 118 / adult 103 / child 101 / child 89 / child 13. HUSKY SAFARIS Wintertime safari with husky teams. After a short drive from town, we ll arrive at a husky ranch, where these friendly dogs will bark an enthusiastic welcome to you. Before departing on the safari, you will be given instruction on how to control the sleds. Enjoy some hot berry juice by an open fire and chat with the head musher about these amazing northern animals once you return to the ranch. 10 km husky safari, morning departure (9:15 11:45) Every day DURATION: 2,5 hours including transfers (husky drive approx. 1h 15mins) 172 / adult 167 / adult 152 / adult 129 / child 125 / child 114 / child 10 km husky safari, afternoon departure (13:15 15:45) Every day, except Sunday DURATION: 2,5 hours including transfers (husky drive approx. 1h 15mins) 26.3.-31.3.2018 172 / adult 167 / adult 152 / adult 129 / child 125 / child 114 / child
3 km safari with huskies (11:15 13:00) Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun DURATION: 1h 45mins including transfers (husky drive approx. 20mins) 139 / adult 136 / adult 125 / adult 104 / child 102 / child 94 / child 14. REINDEER SAFARI TO SANTA S VILLAGE (9:30 13:30) Tue, Thu, Sat Lapland is well-known for Santa Claus and his reindeer. What a great way to see both by joining us for a reindeer safari to the Santa Claus Village! Sitting in the sleigh pulled by the reindeer we make our way from the Reindeer Farm to Santa s Village along the snowy trails of the wintry forest. In the village we have some free time to meet Santa in his office, send postcards from the Santa Claus Main Post Office and explore handicraft and souvenir shops. Awarded a Reindeer Driving Licence and a Certificate for Crossing the Arctic Circle, you will not forget this experience. Transfers are done by car. DURATION: 4 hours including transfers (reindeer ride approx. 30 minutes) Season A 160 / adult 158 / adult 138 / adult 120 / child 119 / child 104 / child 15. EXCURSION TO REINDEER AND HUSKY FARMS (10:15 13:00) Wed, Fri, Sun They love the cold and live peacefully in northern nature. Come and meet these arctic animals! First we will visit a local reindeer farm and learn about our Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. Sit back in reindeer drawn sleigh and enjoy peaceful 30 minute reindeer ride through the forest. Everyone will be issued an international reindeer driver's license before entering the next part of your adventure husky farm! At the husky farm we try a slightly faster 20 minute ride with the huskies. After the ride the flames of campfire and hot drinks keep us warm while learning more about these amazing dogs. Transfers are done by car. DURATION: 2h 45 mins including transfers Season A 183 / adult 179 / adult 162 / adult 137 / child 134 / child 121 / child
16. ALTAI SKIING TRIP (10:00 13:00) Mon, Thu Altai ski is a short, easy-to-use forest ski that combines the best features of a snowshoe and ski and does not require earlier experience in skiing. A peaceful ski tour through the silent white forest with a break for hot beverages. (This safari is suitable for children of 12 or older.) DURATION: 3 hours 74 / person 72 / person 62 / person 17. WHITE SILENCE ON SNOWSHOES (14:30 17:30) Tue, Fri Capture the true feeling of the arctic in the northern woods. A snowshoe adventure through the picturesque snowy countryside. Experience the silence and beauty of wintery forests on this guided snowshoe hike. Have a break by an open fire and enjoy some snacks while the only sound you ll hear is the sough of the forest and the campfire. (This safari is suitable for children of 12 or older.) DURATION: 3 hours 82 / person 80 / person 68 / person 18. START AT SLOPES! (13:45-17:45) Wed, Fri Start safely at slopes with the Ounasvaara Ski School. Are you a beginner in downhill skiing or just refreshing your skills after a long while? We help you to start skiing in guidance of a skiing instructor. Our start package includes 4 hours lift ticket, 4 hours equipment rental and 45 minutes ski lesson. After the lesson you still have 3 hours time to test what you have learned. DURATION: 4 hour NOTE! Thermal clothing not included. 99 / person 99 / person 99 / person
19. EASY START CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (9:45 13:45) Wed, Fri Easy start cross-country skiing lesson for beginners. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing with professional guide of Ounasvaara Ski School. After the lesson, you can enjoy your new skills and beautiful scenery of Ounasvaara in well-marked skiing track. Package includes 4 hours equipment rental and 45 minutes lesson. DURATION: 4 hour Note: Ounasvaara Skiing resort is located 5 km from the centrum. Transfer is included Note: Thermal clothing not included. 69 / person 69 / person 69 / person FIND YOUR OWN NATURE! We offer also daily equipment rentals for Snowshoes, Winter clothes package FOR OUR SEASONAL SPECIALITIES VISIT www.laplandsafaris.com FOR OUR OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES VISIT www.laplandsafaris.com/overnight-adventures UPGRADE YOUR SAFARI! Exclusive departures, outfit delivery directly to hotel contact: info@laplandsafaris.fi
2-DAY SNOWMOBILE SAFARI IN THE CAPITAL OF LAPLAND This is a unique opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Lapland and the best attractions of the capital of Lapland Rovaniemi! During the safari you drive in the Rovaniemi region renowned for its huge rivers, snowy forests and of course - Santa Claus. Experience also the relaxed, back-to-nature local cabin lifestyle enjoyed by the Finns. And as icing on the cake, your safari includes a visit to the famous Arctic snow hotel and Santa Claus Village. DAY 1 Meet your guide at the Safari Club in Rovaniemi center where you will receive safari clothing and driving instructions. The safari route for the first day takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of Southern Lapland, visits the spectacular Arctic Snowhotel with lunch and finally reaches the rugged wilderness cabin where you can live like a true Finn! Here you will heat the cabin and prepare a meal together with your guide, listen to the silence, take a walk in the moonlight or simply relax by the fire. The night will be spent in sleeping bags in shared accommodation. DAY 2 After breakfast it is time to get back on the snowmobiles. Today you drive to the Santa Claus Village where you can meet Santa himself in his office, and do some shopping and enjoy a tasty lunch. After the lunch the safari continues towards Rovaniemi center where it s time to return the thermal clothing and say goodbye to your guide. Availability: Available from mid-january 2018 until end of March 2018 Guaranteed Departure Dates: Mondays, Saturdays Guaranteed Departure Prices: Minimum 2 persons. 680,-/person. Maximum capacity: 6 persons. Duration: approx 28 hrs Long safaris are the most comfortable and enjoyable when driven by 1 person per snowmobile. Single driving supplement: Eur 170 /person V.A.T. included. Price Includes guiding in English overnight stay in shared accommodation, sleeping bags meals as described above with water and coffee/tea snowmobile with 2 persons/snowmobile, fuel, maintenance and limited insurance (self-liability max. 980 /accident) safari outfit: overalls, socks, boots, mittens, scarf, balaclava, helmet Physical grading: (easy/ moderate/ demanding) easy Participant s own equipment: Participants will carry their own equipment in backpacks. Recommended own equipment: warm underwear and extra set of clothing. Accommodation: Shared cabin, no own rooms, no shower, sleeping bags. To find out more about our Overnight Adventures with huskies and snowmobiles visit: www.laplandsafaris.com/overnight-adventures
VALID: These safaris are operated in Rovaniemi on 8th January 2018 15th Apr 2018. All safaris require the participation of at least 2 adults. RESERVATION AND INQUIRIES: Lapland Safaris AC LTD Rovaniemi Koskikatu 1, 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND Tel: +358 (0) 16 33 11 200 E-mail: info@laplandsafaris.fi www.laplandsafaris.com By phone daily until 10:00 PM (+358 16 33 11 200) At your hotel reception In Lapland Safaris office By mobile: safaris.fi/rovaniemi CHILDREN: Children (4-14-year-olds) receive a 25% discount during the period 1 Dec 2017 7th Jan 2018 and a 50% discount at other times. This discount entitles children to a seat in a sled pulled by a snowmobile driven by the guide. Children over 140 cm in height are allowed to sit on the snowmobile when paying the adult price. Please note that different terms and prices apply to husky and reindeer safaris. Note: Children under 2 years are not recommended to take part on snowmobile safaris. Lapland Safaris AC Ltd reserves the right to deny the participation of small children due to safety reasons (e.g. demanding weather or trail conditions). SAFARI PRICES INCLUDE: All snowmobile safaris include thermal outfit, guide services in English, each snowmobile shared by two guests taking turns in driving, fuel, traffic insurance (maximum personal liability 980), maintenance and VAT. The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years of age with a driver s licence valid in FINLAND. Note: Self liability can be reduced to 150 by paying waiver supplement 15 per driver per safari. Solo driving possibility. Cost varies depending on the safari, between 1 4 h 45 / person 4 h 85 / person MEETING POINTS FOR SAFARIS: At the safari office 30 minutes before departure. Clients staying in Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara, Santa Sport, Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets (former Ounasvaaran Pirtit), Santa Claus Holiday Village, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, Snowman World and Arctic Tree House will be picked up from their hotel approx. 45 minutes before departure. GENERAL TERMS: Snowmobile safaris are subject to change due to weather conditions. As a responsible safari organiser, Lapland Safaris AC Ltd reserves the right to change the routing, pricing and the duration of the excursions without prior notice. Lapland Safaris AC Ltd reserves the right to interrupt a safari if a participant is seen as a potential danger to him/herself or to others or is in poor health. Prepaid safaris will not be refunded. The driver of the snowmobile is held liable for damages caused to the vehicle. The maximum personal liability is 980 per person/snowmobile/accident case. Pregnant women should not use snowmobiles or sledges pulled by snowmobiles as the vibrations and exhaust fumes may be harmful. If the programme requires special arrangements (e.g. additional transport), the extra costs will not be covered by Lapland Safaris AC Ltd
PROGRAMME CHART MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Wilderness safari 2h Driver s dream 3h Santa Claus safari 6h Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm 3h Snowmobile safari to husky farm 3,5 h Fishing experience by snowmobile 4 h In the heart of nature 5-6h Aurora Borealis safari by snowmobiles 3h Aurora Borealis adventure 4h Excursion to Aurora Borealis camp by bus 2h by snowmobile 3h only entrance fee Aurora dinner at Sky Ounasvaara panorama restaurant without transfers with return transfers Excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park 5h Reindeer safari (14:00 16:30) 2-2,5h Reindeer safari (19:00 21:30) 2-2,5h 10km Husky safari 3km safari with huskies Reindeer safari to Santa s Village 4h Excursion to reindeer and husky farms 2,5h Altai skiing trip White silence on snowshoes 3h Start at slopes! 4h Easy start cross-country skiing, 4h 2-day snowmobile safari in the capital of Lapland