FINLAND 5 days / 4 nights AURORA BOREALIS & GLASS IGLOO EXPERIENCE THE LUXURY OF A STAY IN A GLASS IGLOO This innovative program offers you what makes this destination so magical and enchanting. Combined with a bit of freedom to be able to customize your stay according to your wishes, you will end on a high note with a night in glass igloo! Contact us for availability
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ITINERARY DAY 1 ARRIVAL TO ROVANIEMI Welcome to Finland the Land of a thousand lakes. Arrival to Rovaniemi, the capital of the Finnish Lapland. Lapland is as close as reality gets to those who dream of a winter wonderland. Contrasts are a key factor in the allure of Lapland where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the dark winter days. The hustle and bustle of towns and ski resorts is just minutes away from the peace and quiet of the wild wilderness. Find your way to a hotel (possible to book a transfer) Overnight in the Cumulus Pohjanhovi or similar (B) DAY 2 SANTA S VILLAGE & THE REINDEER SLED RIDE Start the day with immediately immersing you into the magic of Lapland. First stop today is the Santa Claus Village located on the Arctic Circle. You will participate in the traditional ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle and receive a diploma certifying your visit. After the ceremony, free time for you to explore the village and meet the local star, the Santa Clause, in his official home. Free time for lunch You can also go to Santa's post office to send a letter to yourself or a loved one, with the official stamp of Santa. Wander around the various souvenir shops and enjoy the magic atmosphere in the village. In the end of the day you will experience a reindeer sled at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy a hot drink around the fire. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in the Cumulus Pohjanhovi or similar (B)
DAY 3 HUSKIES & THE POLAR ZOO OF RANUA (160 Km) Our first stop today is a Husky Farm, where you will learn all you need to know about huskies and their way of living. After the introduction and a short show, take the opportunity to get a ride on a mini safari (3 km) with a musher. After the ride you will have some time to meet and photograph these beautiful dogs and ask all the questions you may have regarding this business & sport. Free time for lunch Our next visit is to the northernmost zoo in the world Ranua. Your guide will take you on a brisk walk outdoors to admire the Arctic wildlife in their genuine wilderness setting. Elk, reindeer, wolverines, arctic fox and of course the impressive polar bear can be found in this ZOO. Little free time for food lovers to discover the shop of the famous Finnish Fazer chocolates. Return to your hotel. Overnight in the Cumulus Pohjanhovi or similar (B)
DAY 4 ROVANIEMI THE NIGHT IN A GLASS IGLOO DAY 5 FAREWELL Free day to enjoy Rovaniemi and its surroundings as you desire! Why not to discover the magnificent Arktikum museum and learn about the Sami, original people of Lapland. Another option is to enjoy one of the many activities offered in the area. You can choose a ride on a snowmobile, or to embark on the legendary icebreaker Sampo (subject to availability). Otherwise you can shopping in town, or take a walk along the banks of the Ounasjoki River, to enjoy the winter landscapes of Lapland. Ask your tour guide, he is there to help you enjoy 200% of Lapland! By late afternoon, get ready to enter a world of enchantment. You will arrive to the village of igloos, and settle into your own heated glass igloo offering you a panoramic view of the breathtaking scenery surrounding you. Then you will visit the Ice Hotel along with your tourleader. Each year at the end of November, the sculptors are working hard to create an ephemeral and magical world of ice and snow while maintaining a unique magic. Combining the art of ice, the hotel offers amazing crafts and constructions. The snow village consists of a bar, a lobby, hotel rooms, suites, a chapel for weddings and outdoor artistic constructions made of lights and sculptures... A magical and unique world! Dinner and night in glass igloo and if heaven permits, you will have a first class seat from your warm bed to witness the magnificent Northern Lights. Overnight in the Glass Igloo (B) Enjoy the last moments in this magical place. Transfer on your own to the airport (transfer can be pre-booked). End our services See you soon in Scandinavia, Iceland & The Baltics
NET rates for the winter season 2018 Double/Twin room from 1095 per person Child up to 12 years sharing double room with parents -30 % (Subject to availability) Single Supplement: 546 per person Our price includes: 3 nights in double/twin room including breakfast 1 night in Glass Igloo 1 dinner in the Igloo Village Visit to the Ice hotel Coach services according to program English speaking escort (multilingual) from day 2 to day 4 Visit to Husky farm Reindeer sled (1KM) including warm beverage Crossing of the Arctic Circle ceremony Polar Circle certificate Entrance to the Ranua Zoo Our price does not include: Flights Transfer Airport hotel in Rovaniemi (min 2 pax): 35 per person Transfer Glass Igloo to Airport (min 2 pax): 55 per person Dinner 3-courses or buffet including coffee/tea in Rovaniemi (price for 3 dinners) 112 per person Drinks Tips Personal Expensed Luggage Handling Kindly note that for this tour we reserve the right to change the route of the itinerary and suppliers mentioned without affecting the quality or standard of the tour. Examples of diversions from above mentioned literary program: On some dates guests may stay FIRST night in Igloo versus last We use in Rovaniemi hotels such as Cumulus, Scandic and Sky Ounasvaara. Final hotel name will be communicated latest 1 month prior to arrival For the Igloo stay guests may stay in Arctic Snow hotel or Santa s Igloos. Final hotel name will be communicated latest 1 month prior to arrival The guests are NOT entitled for compensation for the changes mentioned above
TERMS AND CONDITIONS CHANGES V.O.S. reserves the right to change the hotels and programs as long as the service is of same level or higher as what was quoted to the client. The client is not entitled to any compensation in this respect. LIABILITY V.O.S. disclaims responsibility for any loss, damage, accidents, sickness or schedule changes caused by weather or road conditions, force majeure such as natural catastrophes, strikes or any other irregularities beyond the control of V.O.S. V.O.S. reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries or departure times, without prior notice, should the necessity arise. Luggage is at owner s risk throughout the tour. INSURANCE Please note that individual travel insurance is not included in the tour price, and the client pays all medical cost and other cost involved. It is therefore strongly recommended, that participants acquire personal insurance. CUSTOMER RELATIONS SERVICE: Compensation claims should only cover the contractual elements of the reservations. No subjective nature of assessment will be taken into account. The purchaser may notify of a complaint for poor or non-execution of service as soon as possible including necessary documentation and in writing no later than 30 days after their respective return. We advise our clients to notify us of problems on site so that the difficulties can be resolved during the travellers trip, failure to do so may result in repudiation of compensation.