Taste of Lapland 4 nights

This family-friendly 'Taste of Lapland' midweek tour is ideal if you want to experience some of the amazing activities and sights that Lapland has to offer, but you have limited time in which to do so. This exciting tour includes a husky safari, visit to a traditional reindeer farm, snowmobile adventure, and the opportunity to participate in traditional snowshoeing. You are guaranteed to make some amazing memories during this trip!

Short Break in Lapland with Huskies: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will arrive at Kitillä airport and you transfer (approx. 1 hr) will take you to the picturesque Muonio, where you will either stay in the hotel Harriniva or Jeris hotel and cabins. Once you arrive at your hotel you will receive your warm weather clothing, and be able to meet the rest of your tour group before enjoying a delicious welcome dinner in the restaurant. Get a good night of rest in your comfortable room or cabin, ready for the adventures that lie ahead!

Day 2: Husky Safari
After a hearty breakfast your guide will drive you to a traditional husky farm where you will have a tour and get to meet some of the adorable dogs! Learn a little about these beautiful animals before enjoying a 6km safari through the magical Lappish wilderness. Lunch will be served in the main hotel.
In the afternoon you will have some time at your leisure, before enjoying a delicious dinner and overnight in your cosy hotel.

Day 3: Reindeer Farm Visit and Lunch
After breakfast, you will be taken to a local reindeer farm to meet these majestic creatures. You will be able to feed them, learn traditional herding techniques (such as how to throw a lasso) and experience a short reindeer safari in the stunning winter landscape that surrounds the farm. Lunch will be served in the incredible ice restaurant before you return to your hotel.
Spend the afternoon at your leisure, perhaps booking an optional activity or simply exploring the surrounding area and the beautiful nature right on your doorstep.


Day 4: Snowmobiles, Snowshoeing, and Evening Campfire
Fill up at breakfast ready for the day ahead and then meet your snowmobile instructors. After a safety briefing, you can head out on the snowmobiles (max.2 per snowmobile) for a tour across the Arctic wilderness covering approx 20km.
Lunch will be served in the main restaurant, and you can then spend the afternoon at your leisure. Sate your appetite at dinner before heading out on a snowshoe adventure into the forest. Hot drinks will be served around a campfire, which will be the perfect accompaniment as you search the skies for a glimpse of the Northern Lights, which are often spotted in this area.

Day 5: Farewell
After a final hearty breakfast, you will transfer back to Kittilä airport for your onward journey, taking with you many unforgettable memories of your adventures in the beautiful and enchanting Lapland.

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights

Suitability: The majority of activities are suitable for the whole family. Some activities are not suitable for children under 4 years old. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to run their own husky team, but will instead ride with the guides. To drive a snowmobile, you must be over the age of 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license.
Please Note: The price includes the insurance for the snowmobile with a deductible of €800 per snowmobile. With an additional charge of €20 per person / stay the deductible can be minimised to €400 per snowmobile. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Accommodation: You will have the option to stay at either the Hotel Harriniva in the popular double rooms or in your own log cabin in Jeris. All facilities have running water, electricity and private bathrooms. The price refers to the accommodation for a double room with an occupancy of at least two persons. A single room supplement for solo travellers may apply so please enquire beforehand.

Important Information: * Lunch at the ice restaurant is weather dependent. If the ice restaurant is not available, lunch will be served in a traditional Kota around a cosy campfire.
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