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NEW YEAR IN NORTHERN LAPLAND

Finnish Lapland - Rovaniemi

5 days/4 nights

DEC 29, 2005  - JAN 03, 2006
 

Four nights at Hotel Scandic in the very center of Rovaniemi


 

The beautiful Lapp scenery covered with a mantle of dazzling white snow, the crackling frost and the magical winter darkness create a special atmosphere for the New Year’s celebrations in a pleasant holiday retreat in the heart of Finnish Lapland.

The Scandic Hotel Rovaniemi is a first class classic hotel offering comfortable rooms all equipped with D/D Phone, Minibar, Color Television, Trouser Press and Air Conditioning. Hotel facilities include 3 Bars, 2 Restaurants, Disco, Conference facils, Shops & limited room service.
 

DEC 29 - ROVANIEMI
Transfer from Rovaniemi Airport to Scandic Hotel by private car with driver. Overnight at Hotel Scandic.

DEC 30 - ROVANIEMI
Snowmobile Excursion:
Discover the winter beauty of the surrounding fell area on a three-hour snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm.  You will be familiarized with the Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. Everyone passing a reindeer driving teat will be issued an international raindeer driver's license and you have the possibility to participate in a special Lapp ceremony of crossing the Artic Circle, with coffee break before returning back to town. The rest of the day is yours to take advantage of the great opportunities that Rovaniemi offers for sports and recreation. Overnight at Hotel Scandic..

DEC 31 - ROVANIEMI
Dogsled Excursion:
Start the day by making acquaintance with the nice and friendly huskies, and take a ride through the forests and over the fells in a sledge pulled by a team of these well-trained and strong dogs. Can you imagine a more exciting way to experience the overwhelming peace and silence of the arctic wilderness! Hot coffee is served around an open fire.

New Year's Eve Celebration:

After a special New Year’s dinner, which is served at the Hotel
Scandic, you will be taken to the magical cave of Santa Claus, the Santa park. The evening program includes Shamans, a dance spectacle, fortune telling by casting tin, visit of Santa Claus and a surprise.  Return to hotel by motor coach. Overnight at Hotel Scandic.

JAN 01 - ROVANIEMI
Arctic Picnic:
On an arctic picnic you have the chance to enjoy Lapland's scenery at its best.  You start ioff with your guide and ride by snowmobile through the picturesque woods to a nice place where you enjoy the peace and quiet of the great Lapp outdoors. During the break try your luck in ice-fishing and fry sausages over a campfire.

JAN 02 - ROVANIEMI
Depart today with a transfer to Rovaniemi Airport.  Additional nights in Rovaniemi and/or Helsinki are available


PRICE IN USD:

FROM:
$ 1575 per person double
$   395 single supplement
$   850 for child under 15 in extra bed

Includes:
-Transfers to/from Rovaniemi Airport
-4 Nights at Hotel Scandic (Dec 29 - Jan 02)
-Daily Breakfast, 1 Dinner
-Use of hotel's sauna
-Excursions as indicated

(PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AIR FARES FROM USA)

Extra nights in Rovaniemi in conjunction with above package:

FROM:
$155 per person per night in double room
$250 per person per night in single room
$ 50 extra bed for child

NOTE! This is a non-escorted tour. Services of a guide, optional tours, and domestic air fares Helsinki-Rovaniemi-Helsinki are not included in the price. A minimum of two passengers are required for the tour to be operated.

FINLAND WINTER VACATIONS

December thru April

Christmas & New Year Vacation Packages
Polar Safari Adventure
Finnish Lapland
4 days / 3 nights

Under the Northern Lights
With a night in an igloo
5 days / 4 nights

The Winter's Tale
Finnish Lapland
6 days / 5 nights

Arctic Circle Impressions
Finnish Lapland
8 days / 7 nights

Finland Christmas
Christmas with Santa Claus in Lapland
6 days / 5 nights
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Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Helsinki

4 DAYS IRON MAIDEN EXPRESS
Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Helsinki

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