LEVI WINTER SAFARIS 2017 2018 1. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS (15:00-17:00) Every day (10:30-12:30) Tue Come and experience the crisp, frosty winter day by driving through the snow-covered forest by snowmobile! You'll receive driving instructions and safety rules and then you are ready for adventure. This experience introduces you to the unforgettable Lappish nature as you snowmobile through snowy forests and over frozen lakes. On route enjoy a peaceful break and hot berry juice. Return back to the Safari Club House by snowmobile. DURATION: 2 hours PRICES per season 99 / person 99 / person 84 / person 2. DRIVER S DREAM SNOWMOBILE SAFARI (9:00 12:00) Mon, Thu This safari is more driving than pauses. Snowmobile safari for you who would like to find the real touch for driving. All participants will have their own snowmobile without passenger and variating route profiles give you a good feeling how to handle your machine. And you will see some great sceneries too! Hot berry juice offered during the safari. DURATION: 3 hours PRICES per season (including the single drive supplement) 178 / person 171 / person 145 / person 3. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM (9:30 12:30) Mon, Wed, Fri, Su Turn onto the snowmobile track and follow it through the snow-covered nature to a local reindeer farm. At the farm the reindeer owner has a carefully selected group of reindeer which he has trained for sledge-pulling. As you sit snugly in the sleigh the reindeer will take you on a traditional 1km ride. Coffee or tea will be served at the farm. After the coffee break, you'll return back to the Safari Club House by snowmobile. DURATION: 3-4 hours (reindeer ride 1 km) PRICES per season 161 / person 155 / person 146 / person
4. EXCURSION TO THE REINDEER FARM (13:45 16:15) Tue (Available from the 2 nd of Jan) (11:45 14:15) Sat A traditional Lappish experience! After a short coach transfer you will reach the reindeer farm where you will find a traditional atmosphere and people in traditional Lapp costume. Reindeer husbandry is an important livelihood in Lapland. Reindeer are semi-wild animals - they roam free in the forests, and are rounded up by the herders only twice a year. At the farm the herder has a carefully selected group of reindeer trained for sledge-pulling. As you sit snugly in the sleigh the reindeer will take you on a traditional 1km ride in the nature. Enjoy a coffee at the farm and hear stories about reindeer before returning back to Levi by coach. DURATION: 2-3 hours (reindeer ride 1 km) PRICES per season 26.3.-15.4.2018 115 / Adult 110 / Adult 103 / Adult 86 / Child 83 / Child 77 / Child 5. FISHING EXPERIENCE BY SNOWMOBILE (11:00-15:00) Tue, Thu, Sat This safari shows you the true Lappish nature. The safari route takes you along frozen lakes and snowy forests. You can enjoy this safari by snowmobile or in a sledge pulled by snowmobile. During the day, you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery around Levi. You also break the ice of a lake and try your luck in ice fishing. An enjoyable Lappish soup lunch with bread and strong Lappish coffee or tea for dessert will be served in a cosy cottage. DURATION: 4 hours PRICES per season 161 / person 155 / person 132 / person 6. HUSKY SAFARI After receiving all necessary clothing, you will depart by bus to the husky farm for a truly memorable dog sledding experience! This sporty husky safari takes you out into the Lappish wilderness with the eager dog teams. After the safari, enjoy hot berry juice while listening to stories about the husky dogs. Return to the safari club by bus. 10km husky safari (10:00-13:00) Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10km husky safari (14:00-17:00) Tue, Sat (available from the 2 nd of Jan) DURATION: with transfers approx. 3 hours (husky drive approx. 1h) PRICES per season 26.3.-15.4.2018 185 / Adult 178 / Adult 158 / Adult 139 / Child 134 / Child 119 / Child
5km husky safari (12:00-14:00/14:30) Mon, Sat 5km husky safari (12:00-14:00/14:30) Wed (available from the 3 rd of Jan) DURATION: with transfers approx. 2-2,5 hours (husky drive approx. ½h) PRICES per season 26.3.-15.4.2018 116 / Adult 112 / Adult 99 / Adult 87 / Child 84 / Child 74 / Child 7. WHOLE DAY HUSKY SAFARI (8:30 15:30) Wed, Sat (Available from 17 th of Jan) After receiving all necessary clothing, you will depart by bus to the husky farm for a truly memorable day with the dogs! At the husky farm you will get to know about life at the kennel, and be taught how to handle your own team of dogs. Then you will head off in the nature with your own eager sled dog team. Along the route you will stop to take photos in the beautiful wilderness and enjoy a warm drink and a tasty outdoor lunch in the wilderness. After a memorable safari day with the dogs, it s time to drive your husky team back to the Husky farm where you will learn more about the dogs. This safari is suitable only for adults. DURATION: 7 hours (including transfers, husky safari approx. 5 hours) PRICE per season Season A: 5.2.-25.3.2018 433 / person 417 / person 367 / person 8. WHITE SILENCE ON SNOWSHOES (14:00-16:00) Tue, Sat (10:30-12:30) Mon, Sun Try a traditional Arctic form of transport! Join us on a snowshoe excursion in the snowy nature. After receiving snowshoes we will head to the Levi nature. Along the way, your guide will tell stories of the life and people of Lapland. During the trip, enjoy a well-earned drink before returning to the Safari Club. This adventure requires basic physical fitness and is recommended for children of 12 years or over. DURATION: 2 hours PRICE per season 68 / person 66 / person 56 / person
9. AURORA HUNTING HUSKY SAFARI (19:00 22:00) Wed (Not operated in April) Board the coach to the Husky Camp. At the camp we will be greeted by the eager dogs who are excited to whisk us away under the dark Lappish night sky into the wilderness. With luck the sky will be clear and we will make our way through the silence with the Northern Lights leading our way. The husky safari is approx. 10km with 2 persons per sledge taking turns in driving. DURATION: Approx. 3 hours with transfers (husky drive approx. 1h) PRICE per season 26.3.-31.3.2018 185 / Adult 178 / Adult 158 / Adult 139 / Child 134 / Child 119 / Child 10. AURORA BOREALIS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILE (19:00 22:00) Every day (Except 24 th Dec) Come and experience an exotic Arctic evening by driving through snow-covered forests and over frozen lakes by snowmobile. With a little luck, if the sky is clear, the moon, stars and even the Northern Lights may show you the way. Enjoy a delicious snack of sausages and warm drinks around an open fire before returning to the Safari Club by snowmobile. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE per season 134 / person 129 / person 110 / person 11. AURORA HUNTING ON SNOWSHOES (19:30 21:30/22:30) Thu (Not operated in April) Join us for a unique and exotic experience on snowshoes. Our evening will start with a short transfer up the Levi fell where everyone will be given snowshoes and shown how to put them on. Your guide will demonstrate how to walk on them and you will soon notice how they help you access untouched snow plains and amazing scenery that would otherwise be left unseen. The tour takes you through a breath taking open snow field on the Levi fell. In good weather and with some luck there is a chance to see the Northern Lights and a beautiful view over Levi and the surrounding vast landscapes bathed in the moonlight. This adventure requires basic physical fitness and is recommended for children of 12 years or over. DURATION: 2-3 hours PRICE per season 26.3.-31.3.2018 74 / person 71 / person 60 / person
12. AURORA WATCHING AT SNOWVILLAGE Available from 13th Dec 2017 (Except 18 th, 20 th and 22 nd Dec) (18:00 22:00) Mon, Wed, Fri (Not operated in April) Board the coach to breath taking SnowVillage. Upon arrival enjoy a fascinating Northern Lights film in the snow theatre, and learn more about how they are caused. We will search for our own glimpse of the Northern Lights and if luck is on our side may see them for ourselves! Either way, SnowVillage guided tour of the decorated suites, sculptures and Ice Restaurant will surely feast your eyes. Hot juice will be served during the programme. Return to Levi by coach. DURATION: 4 hours with transfers PRICE per season 26.3.-31.3.2018 88 / Adult 85 / Adult 77 / Adult 79 / Child 77 / Child 69 / Child 13. EXCURSION TO SNOWVILLAGE Available from 12th Dec 2017 (Except 16th Dec) (10:00 13:00) Tue, Sat Board the coach to a magical world of ice and snow. At SnowVillage you will be greeted by a huge snowy igloo packed with beautifully decorated rooms, ice sculptures, Ice Chapel and Ice Restaurant. Your guide will show you around the village made entirely from snow and tell you fascinating stories of how it is created. You can buy a drink on the rocks at the spectacular Ice Bar and take your own time admiring all the amazing snow and ice art before returning to Levi by coach. Please note that thermal clothing is not included so please dress warmly. DURATION: 3 hours with transfers PRICE per season 26.3.-15.4.2018 62 / Adult 60 / Adult 55 / Adult 53 / Child 51 / Child 47 / Child 14. DINNER AT SNOWVILLAGE Available from 13th Dec 2017 (Except 18 th, 20 th and 22 nd Dec) (18:00 22:00) Mon, Wed, Fri An unforgettable evening of snow and ice at SnowVillage. On arrival enjoy a unique and memorable 3-course dinner sat at ice tables and chairs in the beautiful Ice Restaurant. After dinner you can explore SnowVillage with its beautifully decorated rooms, sculptures and chapel, or buy a drink on the rocks at the Ice Bar. After a memorable evening it s time to return to Levi by coach. DURATION: 4 hours with transfers PRICE per season Season A: 1.12.2017-6.1.2018 7.1.-9.4.2018 131 / Adult 127 / Adult 111 / Child 108 / Child
15. OVERNIGHT AT SNOWVILLAGE Available from 12th Dec 2017 (Except 20 th and 22 nd Dec) (Departure at 18:00 Return transfer at 10:00) Every day A memorable night in an igloo! As the temperature in SnowVillage stays between -2 to -5C, a night in an igloo is both exotic and comfortable. Our cosy sleeping bags keep you snug and warm and the silence and beauty of SnowVillage makes for an unforgettable night! Before bed, enjoy a 3-course dinner sat at ice tables in the beautiful Ice Restaurant and explore SnowVillage s amazing sculptures, decorated rooms, corridors and Ice Chapel. After a memorable night and tasty breakfast in the wooden restaurant it s time to return to Levi by coach. Please note that thermal clothing is not included so please dress warmly. PRICE per person season Season A: 1.12.2017-6.1.2018 7.1.-9.4.2018 274 / Adult 266 / Adult 137 / Child 133 / Child Accommodation in a standard double room, extra bed on request. Single room supplement: 60/ person / net 16. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO SNOWVILLAGE Available from 15th Dec 2017 (except 22nd Dec) (11:00 15:00/16:00) Fri After receiving all necessary clothing and driving instructions you will set off on snowmobiles across open lakes and through the snowy Lappish forests. Upon arrival at SnowVillage you will be greeted by a huge snowy igloo which is packed with beautifully decorated rooms, Ice Bar and Ice Restaurant. After your guide has shown you around, and you have admired the beautiful ice sculptures it is time to enjoy a tasty lunch in the cosy wooden restaurant. After lunch you will return to the snowmobiles and venture back through the breath taking Lappish scenery to Levi. This excursion is suitable for children of 15 years or over. DURATION: 4 5hours PRICE per season 214 / person 206 / person 175 / person
17. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO SNOWVILLAGE AND OVERNIGHT AT THE SNOW HOTEL Available from 12th Dec 2017 (Departure at 17:00 Return transfer at 10:00) Tue, Sat After receiving safari clothing and driving instructions you will set off through the Lappish nature by snowmobile for a night to remember. As the temperature in SnowVillage stays between -2 to -5C, a night in an igloo is both exotic and comfortable. Our cosy sleeping bags keep you snug and warm and the silence and beauty of SnowVillage makes for an unforgettable night! Before bed, enjoy a 3-course dinner sat at ice tables in beautiful Ice Restaurant and admire SnowVillage s amazing sculptures, decorated rooms, corridors and Ice Chapel. After a memorable night and tasty breakfast in the wooden restaurant it s time to return to Levi by coach. This excursion is suitable for children of 15 years or over. PRICE: per person season (2 person per snowmobile) Season A: 1.12.2017-6.1.2018 7.1.-9.4.2018 385 / person 375 / person Accommodation in a standard double room, extra bed on request. Single room supplement: 60 / person / net Single driving supplement 85 / person TWO-DAY SNOWMOBILE SAFARI IN THE FELL REGION OF WESTERN LAPLAND This is a unique opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Lapland. On this safari you drive though Western Lapland s fell region renowned for its spectacular hilly scenery and Europe s cleanest air. This safari is all about experiencing the relaxed, back-to-nature cabin lifestyle enjoyed by the locals. And as icing on the cake, your safari ends with a visit in famous SnowVillage snowhotel! Day 1 Meet your guide at the Safari Club in Levi where you are given warm safari clothing and driving instructions. The safari route for the first day takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of Western Lapland s fell region. A relaxing evening in a cozy wilderness cabin winds down the first safari day. There is no hurry as you heat the cabin and prepare an evening meal with your guide, enjoy a sauna, listen to the silence, take a walk in the moonlight or relax by the fire. You stay overnight in shared accommodation in the cabin. Day 2 After a hearty breakfast it is time to get back on the snowmobiles. Today you drive to SnowVillage in Lainio. SnowVillage covers an area of approximately 20 000 square meters and is built entirely of snow and ice. Upon arrival, you are greeted in a huge snow igloo packed with beautifully decorated rooms, Ice Bar and Ice Restaurant. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour followed by a tasty soup lunch, coffee and sweet buns in the log restaurant. After lunch the safari continues towards Levi where it s time to return the thermal clothing and say goodbye to your guide. This safari is suitable only for adults.
Availability: Available from mid-january 2018 until end of March 2018 Guaranteed Departure Dates Wednesday 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. Confirmation: Please note that services are subject to availability at the time of booking. 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: levi@laplandsafaris.fi
VALID: These safaris are operated in Levi on 1 Dec 2017 15 Apr 2018 unless otherwise stated in the programme descriptions. Guaranteed departures. All safaris require the participation of at least 2 adults RESERVATION AND INQUIRIES: Lapland Safaris West LTD Levi Keskuskuja 2, 99130 SIRKKA, FINLAND Tel: +358 (0) 16 654 222 Email: levi@laplandsafaris.fi www.laplandsafaris.com By phone daily until 17:00 (+358 16 654 222) At your hotel reception In Lapland Safaris office By mobile: safaris.fi/levi CHILDREN: Children (4-14-year-olds) receive a 25% discount during the period 1 st December 2017 7 th January 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 some of the safaris and excursions, and these are stated in the programme description. Note: Children under 2 years are not recommended to take part on snowmobile safaris. Lapland Safaris West 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 / per person 4- h 85 / per person MEETING POINTS FOR SAFARIS: The meeting point will be confirmed upon reservation GENERAL TERMS: Snowmobile safaris are subject to change due to weather conditions. As a responsible safari organiser, Lapland Safaris West Ltd reserves the right to change the routing, pricing and the duration of the excursions without prior notice. Lapland Safaris West 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. Pre-paid safaris will not be refunded. The driver of the snowmobile is held liable for damages caused to the vehicle. Maximum personal liability 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 West Ltd.
PROGRAMMES MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Snowmobile safari to wilderness 2h Driver s dream 3h Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm 3-4h Excursion to the reindeer farm 2h Fishing Experience by snowmobile 4h Husky safari 10 km 3 h Husky safari 5 km 2-2,5 h Whole day husky safari 7h Aurora Hunting husky safari 3h Aurora Borealis safari by snowmobile 3h Aurora hunting on snowshoes 2-3h White silence on snowshoes 2h Excursion to SnowVillage 3h Aurora watching at SnowVillage 4h Dinner at SnowVillage 4h Overnight at SnowVillage Snowmobile safari to SnowVillage 4-5h Snowmobile safari to SnowVillage and overnight at the snow hotel Two-day snowmobile safari in the fell region of western Lapland