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The Winter's Tale (Independent)
6 Days Independent Tour from Saariselka, Rovaniemi & Kemi

Features and Inclusions

Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower breakfast included. Evening sauna is included at Hotel Riekonlinna.
5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transportation by private car with driver speaking English
Icebreaker Cruise with snowmobile safari on day 5
Service Charges and Taxes on included items
NOTE: This is a non-escorted tour. Services of a guide, optional tours, and domestic air fares Helsinki - Ivalo and Kemi - Helsinki are not included.
A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE TOUR TO BE OPERATED.

Preferred Hotels
Saariselka:	Hotel Riekonlinna
Rovaniemi:	Hotel Sky Ounasvaara
Kemi:	Hotel Merihovi

Departures and Prices 2009/2010
Starting on the following Dates:
December 18	December 27*
January 4	January 5
January 11	January 12
January 18	January 19
January 24	January 25
January 26	January 30
January 31	February 1
February 2	February 6
February 7	February 8
February 9	February 13
February 14	February 15
February 16	February 20
February 21	February 22
February 23	February 27
February 28	March 1
March 2	March 6
March 7	March 8
March 9	March 13
March 14	March 15
March 16	March 20
March 21	March 22
March 23	March 27
March 28	March 29
March 30	April 4
April 5	April 6
April 11	April 12
April 13	April 18 & 19
Rates
Per Person In Twin	$ 3536.00
Single Room Supplement	$ 617.00
*Supplement for departures on 27-30 December	$ 544.00

ITINERARY

Saariselka ski resort in northern Lapland is famous for its gently rolling fells and unspoiled wilderness. Rovaniemi is known as the home town of Santa Claus. In Kemi, you will travel by snowmobile on the vast expanse of ice for a rendez-vous with the icebreaker Sampo and take part in its journey through the frozen sea. During this excursion you will also visit a site of Lapp "kota" tents and get a chance to drive a sledge pulled by a reindeer.

Day 1: A Land of Snow and Fells

A short ride from Ivalo airport, you arrive in Saariselka. After check-in, you can relax in the warmth of a genuine Finnish sauna. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Riekonlinna. (D,O)

Day 2-3: Winter Wonderland

Enjoy the beautiful scenery around the area of Sasriselka on your own. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Riekonlinna. Sauna available. (B,D,O)

Day 4: Across the Land of the Lapps

After breakfast, your driver will take you from Rovaniemi. Enjoy a lunch on the way in an idyllic log house restaurant at Hotel Luosto. Before arrival in Rovaniemi, you cross the Arctic Circle and visit the Santa Claus workshop, meeting Santa in person. In the shopping village, you can make a browse around for local handicrafts and souvenirs. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Sky Ounasvaara in Rovaniemi. (B,L,D,O)

Day 5: Through Arctic Ice

Transfer by private car to Kemi, Finnish Lapland's seaport situated on the Gulf of Bothnia. Leave your luggage at your hotel and walk a few steps to the Safari Office, where you will be equipped with appropriate clothing. Set out, two persons to a snowmobile, for a ride to meet up with the Arctic Icebreaker Sampo. Step on board and take part in a memorable cruise through the frozen sea. It is an amazing experience to see the ship crushing its way through the ice that can be many meters thick. After lunch on board, a guided tour of the ship will be given. The brave can experience a dip in the sea amidst the freshly broken ice, safe and warm in a special suit. After the cruise, get on the snowmobile again and ride to a site of traditional Lapp "kota" tents, where you have a chance to try driving a sledge pulled by reindeer. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Merihovi in Kemi. (B,L,D,O)

Day 6: Good-bye to Lapland

Transfer to Kemi airport for your return flight to Helsinki.

B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, O=Overnight fitstb7