LUOSTO WINTER SAFARIS 2014 2015 Just come as you are, we ll take care of the rest! 1. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS (15:30-17:30) Mon, Thu The best way to get to the heart of nature and back. During this fun safari, you ll learn how to snowmobile along frozen swamps and through forests covered with snow. Enjoy the beautiful views of Lappish nature. A break with hot beverages will keep your motor running. PRICE: 99 /person 2. DISCOVER THE AMETHYST (11:30-13:30) Mon, Thu (except Thu 25 th Dec) Find your lucky stone! Scenic transfer by snowmobile drawn sleighs to amethyst mine. Visitors are invited in the wooden houses, covered with snow outside but warm inside! Here you will learn about this purple variation of quartz which was formed about 2000 million years ago, deep inside the ancient mountain. While sipping warm beverages, guide will lead you to the fascinating world of amethyst. At the mine you ll dig your own lucky stone. PRICE: 77 /person SUPPLEMENTS: Drive a snowmobile 2 persons/ snowmobile 32 / person Drive a snowmobile 1 person/ snowmobile 65 / person 3. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM (10:00-13:30) Wed, Sat Turn onto the snowmobile track and follow it through the snow-covered nature to a local reindeer farm. Reindeer husbandry is an important livelihood in Lapland. At the farm the reindeer owner has carefully selected group of reindeers trained for sledge-pulling. The reindeer herder will demonstrate how to drive a reindeer sledge, and then it is your turn to take quick 1-km 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: 3,5-4 hours PRICE: 135 /person
4. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO HUSKY FARM (14:30-17:30) Wed (9:00-12:00) Fri 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 4 km ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies. Hot beverages are served around a campfire on the farm. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: 155 /person 5. FISHING EXPERIENCE BY SNOWMOBILE (10:00-13:30) Mon (12:30-16:00) Thu, Sun Ice fishing safari to a wilderness. Head to wilderness on a snowmobile trail through snowy forests, where you can admire the beautiful surrounding countryside of Lapland. Follow the trail through white, snow-covered fields to arrive at suitable ice fishing spot. The silence will envelop you as you prepare to go fishing. Try your hand at traditional ice fishing and enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious bun over a campfire. Afterwards, return to town for a well-earned rest. DURATION: 3,5 hours PRICE: 117 /person 6. AURORA BOREALIS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILES (19:00-22:00) Tue, Fri & Sun Experience the Arctic night by driving through the snow-covered forest and on the frozen swamps. 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 bun by a campfire and learn more about the Northern Lights and Lapland. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: 113 /person
7. REINDEER SAFARI (15:00-17:00) Mon, Fri 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. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee with a bun around a campfire and learn about the life of reindeer herders. (reindeer safari ½ hour) PRICE: 117 /person 8. AURORA SAFARI BY REINDEER (19:00-21:00) Thu Sitting in sleighs pulled by the reindeer we make our way into the quiet night forest. With some luck we might see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky above us! To keep ourselves warm we will enjoy a cup of traditional Finnish coffee by the campfire and learn about the life of reindeer herders.! (reindeer safari ½ hour) PRICE: 117 /person 9. HUSKY SAFARI 10km (9:30-11:30) Tue & Thu (14:30-16:30) Sat Wintertime safari with husky teams. After a short transfer by car, 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, which you will ride in pairs. 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. DURATION WITH TRANSFERS 2-2,5 hours (husky ride 10 km) PRICE 153/person 10. LUOSTO SPECIAL (13:00-16:00) * Starting from 1 st Jan Tue, Fri If you want magnificent scenery, this is the safari for You! We drive around the edge of Luosto Fell to Keski-Luosto Fell. At Keski-Luosto a magnificent panorama of surrounding fells opens to us. The safari continues to Orresokka, where we will have some coffee and bun in a Kota by a campfire before return to safari house. Note this safari is suitable only for children 15 years and older. DURATION 3 hours PRICE 113/person UPGRADE YOUR SAFARI! Ask for exclusive departures
LAPLAND HOTELS HOLIDAY HOST PROGRAMS ** Please note that below programs do not include thermal clothing. For clothing rentals please contact luosto@laplandsafaris.fi 11. NORTHERN LIGHTS TRAIL EXPERIENCE WITH INTRODUCTION TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS (20:00-20:45 continues 22:00-24:00) Mon, Fri The picture and video show by a local skilled Northern Lights guide will lead you through ancient beliefs and myths to the latest scientific truth. You will also be able to listen to real radio signals from the space, at the same time as you enjoy the Nature's most magnificent light show. Later in the evening meet our guide at the reception. Our guide tells as the local Aurora forecast and introduces the Northern lights trail. We walk the Northern light trail to a nearby small lake called Ahvenlampi. We look for best places to watch and take photos from Aurora (camera tripods available). We have warm drinks by open fire in an open lapp tent. DURATION: 3 hours inc. transfers PRICE: 59 /person / 35,50 / child 12. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING TRIP (15:00-17:00) Tue Enjoy skiing with the help of guide. A peace full ski tour through the silent white forest with a break for cup of coffee by a campfire. PRICE: 34/ adult/ PRICE: 21/ child 4-14 years old 13. SNOWSHOE TRIP IN SEARCH OF THE AURORA BOREALIS (20:00-22:00) Thu Easy way to test snowshoe walking! Experience the silence and beauty of dark wintery landscape on this guided snowshoe walking. Maybe you will even experience the Aurora Borealis! Hot berry juice served on the way. Note this safari is suitable for children 12 years and older PRICE: 37/ adult/ PRICE: 23/ child 12-14 years old
14. PANCAKE TRIP TO AARNILAMPI (13:00-15:00) Fri ** Valid 1 st January 30 th March Have a fun kick sleigh trip to nearby Aarnilampi kota. At the kota we will prepare pancakes and coffee by the open fire! If the weather allows you may try even some ice fishing. DURATION; 2 hours PRICE: 49/ adult / 29/ child 4-14 years old 15. AARNIKOTA DINNER (19:00 22:00) Wed, Sat (Except 24 th Dec and 31 st Dec) Experience traditional Kota dinner by the open fire! The evening starts with a easy guided walk to the forest kota. Relax by the open fire and enjoy the flavour of Lapland! On Wednesday the walk is done by kick sledges! On Saturdays the walk is done on snowshoes! DURATION: 2,5-3 hours PRICE: 69,00/ adult, 39,00/ child 4-14 years old 16. SNOWFUN FOR WHOLE FAMILY IN SKI RESORT LUOSTO (10:00-12:00) Wed Let s have snow & fun in the slopes! Take a joyride down the slope with a toboggan. Make a family race with kid s bobsled Family friendly atmosphere on the slopes of Luosto! Hot berry juice available. PRICE: 24/ adult, 24/ child 4-14 v. 17. LET S GO TO SLOPES! (10:00-11:00 / 13:00-14:00) Daily If this is your first time or there is few year back for the last run. This is a good start! Including 45 min ski lesson with ski pass and equipment during the lesson. DURATION: 45 minutes PRICE: 45,00/ adult, 45,00/ child If you want to continue skiing after the lesson, ski pass+ equipment rental package starting from 42,50 eur/person (1hour). Sold on the spot.
VALID: These safaris are operated in Luosto on 1 Dec 2014 15 Apr 2015. All safaris require the participation of at least 2 adults RESERVATIONS AND INQUIRIES: Lapland Safaris CE LTD Luosto Orresokantie 1 99555 LUOSTO FINLAND Tel: +358 (0) 16 624 336 Fax: +358 (0) 16 624 337 E-mail: luosto@laplandsafaris.fi www.laplandsafaris.com CHILDREN: Children (4-14-year-olds) receive a 25% discount during the period of 1 st December 2014 4 TH January 2015 and a 50% discount at other times unless otherwise stated in the prices. Children over 140 cm in height are allowed to sit on the snowmobile when paying the adult price. 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 valid driver s licence. 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 GENERAL TERMS: Snowmobile safaris are subject to change due to weather conditions. As a responsible safari organiser, Lapland Safaris CE Ltd reserves the right to change the routing, pricing and the duration of the excursions without prior notice. Lapland Safaris CE 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 CE Ltd
PROGRAMMES MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Snowmobile safari to Wilderness 2h 99 per person Discover the Amethyst 2h 77 per person Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm 3,5h 135 per person Snowmobile safari to husky farm 3h 155 per person Fishing experience by snowmobile 3,5h 117 per person Aurora Borealis safari by snowmobile 3h 113 per person Reindeer safari 2h 117 per person Aurora safari by reindeer 2h 117 per person Husky safari (10km husky safari) 2-2,5h 153 per person Luosto Special 3h 113 per person LAPLAND HOTELS HOLIDAY HOST PROGRAMS LH Northern lights trail experience with introduction to the Northern lights 1,5h 59 per adult, 35,50 per child LH Cross country skiing trip with hot drinks 2h 34 per adult, 21 per child LH Snowshoe trip in search of Northern lights 2h 37 per adult, 23 per child LH Aarnikota Dinner 2,5-3h 69 per adult, 39 per child LH Pancake trip to Aarnilampi 2h 49 per adult, 29 per child LH Snowfun for whole family in Ski Resort Luosto 2h 24 per adult, 24 per child LH Let s go to slopes! 45 per adults, 45 per child