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Rovaniemi Winter Safaris 2018
Rovaniemi Winter Safaris 2018

WINTER WEEKLY PROGRAM WINTER 2018, Valid 11th January – 15th April 2018

1. IN PURSUIT OF REINDEER - Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm
Want to become familiar with the ancient Lappish livelihood? Reindeer are also known as Santa’s flying friends! Drive a snowmobile to local reindeer farm and after a short reindeer sleigh ride receive your very own International Reindeer Driving License. Take part in special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony in a traditional Lappish tepee and receive a Crossing of the Arctic Circle Certificate as a gift to remember this fun day!
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 13:00
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Price: 169 € Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 15-25 km, visit to reindeer farm, short reindeer sleigh ride and reindeer driving license, Arctic Circle ceremony and Certificate, hot drinks, guiding
Supplement: 56 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile


2. ARCTIC DELIGHT – Visit to Santa’s Village and snowmobiling to reindeer farm
Come and discover the secrets of Santa Claus and his trusted helpers! Meet Mr. Father Christmas himself, visit Santa’s Official Post Office, do some shopping and enjoy delicious lunch. After lunch, we head for the snowmobiles and drive to a local reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, try a short reindeer sleigh ride, take part in special “Crossing of the Arctic Circle” ceremony and after a splendid day we return back to the city by snowmobiles. Crossing the Arctic Circle Certificate is given to you as a gift at the end of the safari.
Duration: 6 hours
Departure: 10:00
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Price: 219 € Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 15-25 km, visit to reindeer farm, short reindeer sleigh ride and reindeer driving license, Arctic Circle ceremony and Certificate, hot drinks, visit to Santa’s Village by car, meeting with Santa Claus, lunch, guiding
Supplement: 56 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile

 
3. ALONG THE REINDEER PATH – 1 h reindeer safari Join us on our favorite day to an authentic reindeer safari!

Sit comfortably in a sleigh and lay back, take photos of the nature around you and listen to the sounds of the reindeer caravan. Reindeer herder has prepared us coffee with a cinnamon bun on campfire and he shares his story of life with the reindeer.
Duration: 2,5 hours
Departure: 14:00
Operated: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Price: 145 €
Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, visit to reindeer farm, 1 h reindeer safari, reindeer driving license, hot
drinks with a bun, guiding

 
4. REINDEER SAFARI TO ICE FISHING LAKE

This safari offers you an insight to how the life in Lapland used to be when you travel through the forest in
traditional reindeer sleigh to a frozen lake. Our guide will teach you how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the ice
fishing rod and baits. Try yourself to fish the catch of the day. Small Lappish barbeque with sausages on fire will
highlight the day outdoors before returning to the farm.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure: 9:15
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Price: 166 €
Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, 1 h reindeer safari, reindeer driving license, ice-fishing, hot drinks,
sausages, guiding
Notice: Content of the program can be changed or cancelled due to weather in the end of program period.


5. THRILL OF SPEED – 2h husky safari
The friendly barks of the huskies welcome you to the local farm but as soon as the safari of dogs departs from the
farm, the dogs quiet down and start to work. Enjoy the surrounding nature and the sledge ride in silence. Stop for a
break in the wilderness and take photos. We drive two persons per team, but there is a possibility to change the
driver along the way. The average length of the trail is 12-17 km, but the weather conditions and the skills of the
participants may affect the length of the ride.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Departure: 9:15 morning and 14:00 afternoon
Operated: Daily
Price: 166 €/adult, 125 €/children 4-12 years
Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, husky farm visit, 1,5 – 2 hours husky safari of 12-17 km, 2 persons/team,
children in sleigh, hot drinks, guiding


6. SNOWMOBILING QUICK SPIN – 2h snowmobile experience

This snowmobile adventure offers fantastic opportunity to learn how to master the art of driving a snowmobile.
During the safari we stop for a break to enjoy hot drinks and the silence of the wilderness.
Duration: 2 hours
Departure: 14:00
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Price: 114 €
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instruction and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 20-30 km, hot
drinks with biscuits, guiding
Supplement: 56 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile


7. LAPPISH LUNCH BREAK – Snowmobiling, ice fishing and tasty food

Drive along the frozen rivers to a hidden winter fishing spot in the middle of the wilderness. Our guide will teach you
how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the ice-fishing rod and baits. In the meanwhile your guide prepares
delicious Lappish outdoor soup lunch - hopefully accompanied by the catch of the day.
Duration: 5 hours
Departure: 10:30
Operated: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Price: 172 €
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 30-40 km, icefishing,
soup lunch, hot drinks, guiding
Supplement: 86 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile
Notice: Content of the program can be changed or cancelled due to weather in the end of program period.


8. TO THE KINGDOM OF SNOW AND ICE – Full day snowmobile safari to ice hotel

The Arctic SnowHotel is one of the must-to-see when visiting Rovaniemi. Enjoy a long snowmobile safari along
various tracks and tour around the Arctic hotel where we learn about the construction of the icy masterpiece.
Delicious lunch of glow-fried salmon is served in a warm wooden Kota tepee. We finish the day by snowmobiling
back to city knowing that this journey leaves you with many memorable impressions.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Departure: 10:00
Operated: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Price: 209 €
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 60-70 km,
guided tour in the Arctic SnowHotel, two course lunch, guiding
Supplement: 86 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile


9. FULL DAY SNOWMOBILE SAFARI INTO THE WILDERNESS
If snowmobiling is the highlight of your journey in Lapland, this safari is made for you! Your guide will lead you to
less-used tracks in the backwoods, tracks that lead you to stunning natural sights which cannot be reached during
the shorter excursions. Stop for a lunch break in the wilderness while your guide prepares you a delicious Lappish
lunch by the open fire. Depending on the snow conditions we might have a chance to try something which every
snowmobile driver dreams of; driving on pure, un-touched, powder snow!
Duration: 6 hours
Departure: 10:00
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Price: 215 €
Includes Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 60-80 km, soup
lunch, hot drinks, guiding
Supplement: 86 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile -highly recommended
Notice: Suitable for children minimum 12 years old.


10. SNOWSHOE FUN

Having a walk on snowshoes is a fun way to play in the snow and explore the forests, all you need is positive
energy! Our guide will take you to winter wonderland – like landscapes where we find a perfect place to enjoy the
peace quiet, take photos and have fun in the snow! Transfers to the wilderness and back.
Duration: 2 hours
Departure: 15:00 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Price: 79 €
Includes Winter clothing, transfers, hot chocolate with marshmallows, guiding
Notice: Suitable

11. EVENING ESCAPE – Snowmobile safari and camp firefor children minimum 12 years old

Join us to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight. Drive through the beautiful winter
landscape in snowmobile headlights before stopping for a break in the middle of the pitch dark forest. While the
guide makes a camp fire, listen to the stories and facts about the Northern Lights. Enjoy delicious Lappish delicacies
prepared on the fire and observe the skies above you. With good luck, we catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 19:00 until 29.2.2017
20:00 starting from 1.3.2017
Operated: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Price: 144 €
Includes: Winter clothing, snowmobile instructions and safari 2 persons/snowmobile, driving approx. 20-30 km,
Lappish toast, fried sausages, hot drinks, guiding
Supplement: 58 €/person extra when driving 1 person/snowmobile


12. POLAR NIGHT – Evening reindeer safari

This is a night to remember! Travel by car to the start of the adventure at a local reindeer farm. Sitting comfortably
in a reindeer sleigh, travel through snowy forests, and who knows if the Northern Lights paint the skies in shades of
green above you. A hot cup of coffee with a bun is served around a campfire.
Duration: 2,5 hours
Departure: 19:00
Operated: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Price: 144 €
Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, visit to reindeer farm, 1 h reindeer safari, reindeer driving license, hot
drinks with a bun, guiding


13. AURORA BOREALIS PICNIC – To the wilderness by car
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are possible to be observed in the Polar zone of the world. Our
location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibilities to try and see them. Our guide will drive you out of the
city reaching the perfect spots offering us the best open sky vision to enjoy the Lappish picnic hopefully under the
Auroras. Transfers by car.
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 20:30
Operated: Mondays to Saturday
Price: 79 €
Includes: Winter clothing, car transfers, Lappish picnic, hot drinks, guiding
Notice: Reservations subject to weather conditions on the spot


14. AURORA ICE-FLOATING

Dip yourself into frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind rest, sounds bizarre doesn’t it! Tonight this is
possible when go for a private secret venue. This guided floating is totally safe with a high quality rescue suit that
covers your whole body and keeps you dry. As you have your own clothing under the suit you will not get cold even
in the open 0 degree water. The circumstances are truly arctic! If the weather is clear we can see beautiful stars and
may even get to marvel magnificent Northern Lights.
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 19:30
Operated: Daily
Price: 106 €
Includes: Winter clothing, transfers, floating, hot drinks and guiding
Notice: Minimum height for floating is 145 cm


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

- Safaris start to operate in 11.1.2017 and are set to continue to April 2017 (weather permitting).- Each person
driving a snowmobile must be 15 years of age and must hold a valid driving license. Snowmobile is shared by two
drivers who can take turns in driving. The supplement for driving a snowmobile alone is 56 €/person (safari duration
1-3 hours) or 86 €/person (safari duration 4-6 hours).
- Time for meeting point and place will be confirmed upon the reservation.
- Prices include guide services and V.A.T., thermal clothing for all safaris as well as the appropriate licenses,
insurance and fuel.
- All safaris include guiding in English.
- Children 4-14 years receive a 50 % discount of the prices (except safari number 5). Children 0-3 years old are free
of charge. In snowmobile safaris the children are seated in a sledge pulled by the snowmobile. For floating the
minimum height is 145 cm.
- In case of extreme weather conditions the children will be transferred by car to the locations.
- The snowmobile driver is held liable for any damages caused to the vehicle. Personal liability is max 800
€/driver/snowmobile/case of accident.
- Safaris can also be booked privately on request (subject to availability) for the minimum charge of 8 full paying
adults.
- As the responsible organizer of all safaris, safari company reserves the right to possible price changes, duration
and ways of transportation without prior notification. This also applies to cases in which the weather conditions are
disadvantageous.
-The Auroras are unpredictable natural phenomenon, our safaris and activities in evening are made to give you the
chance to observe them, but we cannot guarantee that they will appear. The activity experience remains the main
idea and aurora is an added value to it.
-The husky safari of 2 hours is based on a path with 12-17 km; according to the weather conditions husky dogs can
run that path faster or slower. The estimated 2 h safari can be done between 1,5 h and 2 h due to the
circumstances.