Safaris are operated from the 1st of June until the 31th of August 2012 for a minimum of 2 full paying participants on stated days. On other days the safaris require the participation of at least 6 persons. Visit to Ranua Wildlife Park is operated for a minimum of 4 participants on stated days, other times for a minimum of 6 persons.
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Riverboat cruise on the tracks of timber rafting
Once upon a time there were many logs floating on the rivers of Kemijoki and Ounasjoki. Embark on the riverboat cruise and come to learn more about the timber rafting. We will cruise along the two famous rivers which used to be the route for the timber out of the woods to the mills. This excursion back to the old time will also give you the chance to admire the beautiful surroundings and Lappish nature. |
| Activity days: |
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun at 17:30 |
| Duration: |
45 min |
| Price: |
36 €/person |
Riverboat cruise to reindeer farm
Come for a boat cruise along a traditional log-floating route to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the valleys of the Ounasjoki and Kemijoki rivers. Travel through serene landscapes in a long wooden riverboat and experience the summer of the Arctic Circle. Later you’ll learn about herding practices while visiting a reindeer farm. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee and participate in a ceremonial crossing of the Arctic Circle during your visit to the farm.
| Activity days: |
Tue, Thu, Sat at 14:00 |
| Duration: |
2,5 hour |
| Price: |
78 €/person |
Thrills of nature
Our guide is waiting for you at your hotel reception to take us to our safari office for the needed gear. We will head by car to Vaattunki, which is located 20 km to the North. We will have a guided nature tour on an island in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area. The landscape’s signature features is the river with its spectacular rapids and lush shoreline forest. We will learn a lot of interesting facts about Lappish nature while enjoying the tranquility. A cup of coffee with pancakes will be served by a campfire before we take the canoes and have a chance to look at the island from another angle. After the adventure it is time to return to the city centre by car.
| Activity days: |
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun at 10:00 |
| Duration: |
3 hours |
| Price: |
87 €/person |
Origins of Rovaniemi Tour
This excursion is all about forestry and history of Rovaniemi. We get into the Riverboat and head along the Kemijoki -river to the Lapland Forestry Museum. There we will learn how the lumberjacks used to live and work in the forests in Lapland during last millennium. We will also see one of the two locomotives, which were used to take timber out of the forest – maybe not so effective as it was planned to be… Our cruise continues to the Local History Museum telling about the living in the old times in the capital of Lapland. Our riverboat continues at the shore of Ounasjoki-river, where are two science centers: Pilke and Arktikum. In new interactive Pilke we learn multiple ways how the forest can be used. Lunch will be served in Arktikum restaurant. Supplement: visit to Arktikum 12e
| Activity days: |
Mon, Wed, Fri at 10:00 |
| Duration: |
5 hours w/o Arktikum |
| Price: |
120 €/person |
Visit to Ranua Wildlife Park (at 10.00)
In the morning our guide will meet you at the hotel and together you will make a 1-hour drive to Ranua. In Ranua, situated 80 km from Rovaniemi, you will find the world's Northernmost wildlife park. The park displays approximately 60 different species of arctic and northern animals, such as the only polar bears in Finland, the wolf, the lynx, the wolverine, the reindeer, the common otter and many many more! You can watch the animals as they romp about in their spacious enclosures. The walking path around the park is approx. 2 km long. After the tour around the park you enjoy lunch in the Wildlife Park's restaurant. You can also visit the Wildlife Park's castle where several souvenir shops, a small wine shop selling products made from local Arctic berries and Fazer candy shop are located. In the afternoon we say goodbye to the animals of Ranua Wildlife Park and return back to Rovaniemi and your hotel.
Min. participants: 4 persons
| Activity days: |
Tue, Thu, Sat at 10:00 |
| Duration: |
5 hours |
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Price: |
122 €/adult 92 €/child |