ROVANIEMI – WINTER SAFARIS 2012 - 2013
Just come as you are, we’ll take care of the rest!
1. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS
(14:00-16:00) Every day
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.
DURATION: 2 hours
PRICE: € 99 / person
2. SANTA CLAUS SAFARI
(10:00 – 16:00) * Every day (except 24th Dec)
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
PRICE: € 188 / person
3. LEGEND OF FOUR WINDS (10:00 – 13:00) Every day
** Starting from 1st January
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! Santa Claus safari includes this safari.
DURATION: 3 hours
PRICE: € 136 / person
4. ARCTIC SPEED
(10:30-13:30) * Tue, Thu,Sat & Sun
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 quick ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies. Hot beverages are served around a campfire on the farm.
DURATION: 3 hours
PRICE: € 134 / person
5. FISHING EXPERIENCE (09:30-13:00) 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: 3,5 hours
PRICE: € 113 / 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 fells 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 out for other forest animals searching for food! The weather in Lapland can change quickly – ranging from cold, blizzard conditions to sunshine over crisp and clean snow – the snowmobile trail we will follow may change accordingly. A delicious Lappish style lunch will be served during the day. (We recommend this safari only for adults)
DURATION: 5 - 6 hours
PRICE: € 177 / person
7. SEARCH FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Dec-Feb 18:00 – 21:00 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
March-April 19:00 – 22:00 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, 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
PRICE: € 116 / person
8. NORTHERNMOST ZOO IN THE WORLD
(11:00 – 16:00) Wed & Sat
This whole-day trip takes you by car to Ranua Wildlife Park, the northernmost zoo 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
PRICE: € 131 / person
9. RIDE OF YOUR LIFE (14:00 – 16:30) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
(18:00 – 20:30) Tue, Thu, Sat
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.
DURATION: 2,5 hours (reindeer safari 1 hour)
PRICE: € 119 / person
10. HUSKY SAFARI 2h
(09:30 - 11:30 and 13:30-15:30) Every day
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, 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 3 hours (husky ride 2 hours)
PRICE: € 140 / adult and € 105 / child
11. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING TRIP
(10:00 – 13:00) Mon & Thu
Enjoy skiing with the help of guide. A peace full ski tour through the silent white forest with a break for hot beverages by a campfire.
DURATION: 3 hours
PRICE: € 65 / person
12. MOONLIGHT WALK ON SNOWSHOES
(18:00 – 21:00) Tue & Fri
Capture the true feeling of a winter night in the northern woods. Your guide will take you by car to learn the wintry way of movement with snowshoes. While walking on the snow, you will experience how the milky light of the moon and stars cast enchanting shadows through the snowfields. 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. If you are lucky, you may even see the Northern Lights… (This safari is suitable for children of 12 or older.)
DURATION: 3 hours
PRICE: € 73 / person
13. MEET HUSKIES ON A REINDEER SAFARI
(10:30 – 13:30) Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun
They love the cold and live peacefully in northern nature. Come and meet these arctic animals! Covered in warm blankets we travel by reindeer-drawn sleighs to the Husky Farm through the snowy forest. At the farm we try a slightly faster ride with the huskies. The flames of campfire and hot drinks keep us warm while learning more about these amazing dogs. Afterwards we return to the reindeer park by reindeer sleighs. Transfers are done by car.
DURATION: 3 hours
PRICE: € 134 / person
14. REINDEER SAFARI TO SANTA’S VILLAGE
(10:00 – 14:00) 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 sleighs 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
PRICE: € 129 / person
15. AURORA BOREALIS ADVENTURE
(21:00 – 01:00) Mon, Wed & Sat
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 please our eyes, but be patient the aurora loves playing hide-and-seek; we never know when they can show up! While observing nature’s own theatrical performance 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
PRICE: € 92 / person
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These safaris are operated in Rovaniemi on 1 Dec 2012 – 17 Apr 2013
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) 16 331 1200
Fax: +358 (0) 16 331 1233
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
CHILDREN:
Children (4-14-year-olds) receive a 25% discount during the period 1 December 2012 – 6 January 2013 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 safaris.
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. Solo driving possibility (cost varies depending on the safari, between
1-4 h € 39 / person
4- h € 78 / person
*Please note! In December, transfers to and from farms may be done by car on safaris number 2 & 4. Snowmobiles will be ridden as part of the programme.
MEETING POINTS FOR SAFARIS:
Meeting points for safaris:
At the safari office 30 minutes before departure. Clients not staying in the town centre (Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara, Ounasvaaran Pirtit) will be picked up from their hotel approx. 45 minutes before departure.
Meeting points for husky safaris:
At the safari office 45 minutes before departure. Clients not staying in the town centre (Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara, Ounasvaaran Pirtit) will be picked up from their hotel approx. 1 hour 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
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