Finland Winter Fun UA04
7 Days From £873 (1,368 USD)
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Finland is a winter wonderland and on this tour you will experience many great things it has to offer. You will get to enjoy varied winter activites from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing and husky safari as well as the extreme tranquility and snow-white scenery. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Accommodation in double rooms in Hotel Kuusanka (first night) and in Hotel Hossan Lomakeskus
- Breakfast, lunch (picnic or in restaurant) and dinner every day
- All activities mentioned in the programme
- Airport transfers to/from Kuusamo and local transfers according to the programme
- Rental of cross country skiing equipment and snowshoes for the whole week
- English speaking guide
- Sauna available every night at the hotel
Excludes
- Optional snowmobile safari on day 6
- Single supplement 175 eur
- Travel insurance
Notes
-We reserve the right to change the order of the activities or the content of the programme if necessary due to the weather or snow conditions
-Price for Children: 828 EUR (Age 9-12
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival at Kuusamo airport where your guide will be welcoming you. A ten minute’s transfer to the centre of Kuusamo where accommodation and dinner at a hotel. | |
| After breakfast we will visit a husky farm just outside (4 km) the Kuusamo town centre. On arrival at the farm, we will be greeted by owner who will explain about the life and training of the huskies. He will also give us a sled driving lesson, and then it’s off into the wilderness! We’ll drive a 10 kilometre tour through snow-white forests and frozen lakes enjoying the pure nature and tranquility. Two pepole take it in turns to sharing driving their own sledge with 4 dogs unless they wish only to sit in the sledge and enjoy the scenery. On return, snacks, coffee and juice will be served in front of log fire in the traditional Finnish tepee (kota). In the afternoon we will have a one hour transfer to Hossa where we will accommodate in the Hotel Hossan lomakeskus. | |
| In the morning there will be an introduction about the area and the rest of the week’s programme. After the lunch we will learn the basics of cross-country skiing which is one of the most popular wintertime hobbies in Finland. Then we will test our skiing skills practically and make a short tour through the flat pine forest and over the lakes. We may see some reindeer which are a common sight in Hossa. Hossa area offers a wide range of well-prepared ski tracks both easy and more challenging ones with ups and downs so after the tour together you can ski on your own as well. | |
| It is time to learn snowshoeing! After the short introduction we will start the excursion straight from the hotel. The route takes us through the ridges and lakes to the Hossa Visitor Centre (4 km) for lunch. At the information centre we can also have a look at the exhibition which tells about the nature and history of the surrounding area. Return to the hotel snowshoeing or by car. Before the dinner it is nice to relax in hot sauna and if you are brave enough – try to roll in the snow! | |
| After breakfast we will set off for a reindeer farm situated just 2 kilometres from the hotel. We can take a short loop of a reindeer ride, hear about the life of a reindeer herder and try our lassoing skills. Before leaving the farm we will have a delicious lunch. In the afternoon free time for skiing and snowshoeing. | |
| The programme of the last day is up to you. Everybody can choose what to do between several activities available. You may take part in an optional snowmobile safari or do some more skiing or snowshoeing. It’s also possible to make a fishing trip on your own. If you just want to take it easy you maybe visit Hossa Visitor Centre and watch some of the slide shows introducing the area also in summertime. Some small souvenirs can be purchased there too. In the evening it is time for final sauna and delicious dinner that will be enjoyed in Seipiniemi forest camp. | |
| Breakfast and transfer to Kuusamo airport. |
