Lapland
A TASTE OF LAPP CULTURE
2006
Finland and the Way of the Sami People
6 DAYS
FROM IVALO TO ROVANIEMI
2006
Jun 10, 17, 24, 30
Jul 07, 13, 19, 25, 31
Aug 06, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26
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TOUR
DESCRIPTION:
Lapland is a perfect retreat from the hectic city life. These
arrangements allow you to experience the peace and tranquility of pristine
wilderness, take part in exciting nature-bound activities and learn about
the culture and lifestyle of the Lapps. And in summer you have 24 hours of
daylight to enjoy it all! The legendary magic of Lapland has cast a spell
over many a visitor, and you may also yearn to come back after your first
visit.
NOTE!
This is a non-escorted tour. Services of a tour leader, and domestic
airfares Helsinki-Ivalo and Rovaniemi-Helsinki are not included in the price.
 Day
1 IVALO-SAARISELKÄ
(THE HEART OF TRUE LAPLAND)
Arrive at Ivalo above the Arctic Circle and transfer to Saariselkä by
private car with driver. Girdled by a chain of gently rolling fells, the
holiday village of Saariselkä offers a wealth of overwhelming experiences in
unspoiled wilderness. Yet, it has all the modern conveniences. Three nights
at top-notch Hotel Riekonlinna.
Day 2 SAARISELKÄ-INARI-SAARISELKÄ
(LAPP
CULTURE)
Today’s excursion will acquaint you with the Lapp culture and history. You
set off with a safari guide by jeep bound for Inari village, 80 km away. The
road winds through the forests and along the shoreline of the vast Lake
Inari. In Inari, pay a visit to the Lapp Museum, which displays the life of
the nomadic, reindeer herding Lapps as it was in the past. A boat cruise
down the River Ivalojoki allows you to enjoy the stunningly beautiful arctic
landscapes. Then you go ashore on a small island and enjoy lunch around an
open fire before returning to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Riekonlinna.
Day 3 SAARISELKÄ
(VISIT TO A
REINDEER FARM)
Herding reindeer is an integral part of the Lapp heritage, and even today
reindeer husbandry provides some 2000 Lapp families with a livelihood. The
host of a local reindeer farm will tell you more about this old tradition
and the Lapp lifestyle, while you visit his farm. Try throwing a reindeer
lasso and enjoy coffee with cake in a Lapp tepee.
Remainder of the day free. Overnight at Hotel Riekonlinna.
Day 4 SAARISELKÄ -
ROVANIEMI
(GOLD RUSH
DAYS)
Join in on a motor coach tour and head towards Rovaniemi, a town on the
Arctic Circle. Stop on the way in Tankavaara Gold Village, south of
Saariselkä. Lapland’s first gold rush took place here in the late 19th
century after the first discovery in 1868. You, too, are sure to get “gold
fever”, as you try your luck in panning for gold. Lunch will on the way in
Luosto. Overnight at Quality Hotel Santa Claus in Rovaniemi.
Day 5 ROVANIEMI
(WORLD OF
SANTA CLAUS)
You start the day’s program with a sightseeing tour, which takes in the key
sights of Rovaniemi. Then pay a visit to the Santa Claus Village. Here, on
the Arctic Circle, the Christmas spirit is kept very much alive every day of
the year. Drop by Santa’s workshop, meet the jolly old man in person, do
some souvenir shopping and enjoy lunch in a cozy restaurant. A boat trip
down the River Kemijoki is scheduled for the afternoon. After an
exhilarating passage in a wooden riverboat, you go ashore and visit a local
reindeer farm, where the secrets or reindeer rearing will be shown to you in
practice. You will also participate in a special Lapp ceremony commemorating
your historical crossing of the Arctic Circle. Return to downtown by boat.
Overnight at Quality Hotel Santa Claus.
Day 6 ROVANIEMI
(GOODBYE TO
LAPLAND)
A transfer from your hotel to Rovaniemi Airport by private car with English
speaking driver is provided if needed.
From:
$
1505
per person double
$ 490 single supplement
INCLUDES:
-5 nights at First Class
hotels
-Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunches
-Transfers in Ivalo & Rovaniemi by private car
-Transportation by Deluxe Touring Coach Saariselkä-Rovaniemi
-Sightseeing per itinerary
-Tax and Service Charges
TOUR
ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS
FTB 102805 |
