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Winter Safaris 2011-2012 in Saariselkä 
 

 

1. "Three fells” Snowmobile safari  

Are you interested in learning how to drive a snowmobile? Even if you are an experienced driver, this is a good way to see the fell area of Lapland. This is for anyone wishing simply to drive a snowmobile, stopping only for short break to change drivers

Activity days: daily
Departure time: 10:00 (duration 2 hours)
Price: 89 €/person
Supplement: 40 € /person when 1 person/snowmobile 
 

2. Arctic adventure by snowmobiles 

This safari gives you a possibility to enjoy the winter sceneries of Saariselkä fell area. We will drive along variable paths and over the fells into the wilderness while enjoying the thrill of speed of these arctic vehicles. During our safari we will enjoy a delicious outdoor soup lunch prepared by our guide.


Activity days: daily
Departure time: 10.00 (duration 4 hours)
Price: 133 € /person
Supplement: 40 € /person when 1 person/snowmobile 
 

3. Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm

We drive by snowmobiles to a genuine Lappish reindeer farm, where we become familiar with the reindeer and the herdsman himself. We take a ride on a reindeer sledge and receive a "Reindeer Driver´s Licence". After enjoying a cup of hot coffee at the farm, we return to the village by snowmobiles.

Activity days: Wed, Fri, Sun
Departure time: 14:00 (duration 3 hours)
Price: 127 € /person
Supplement: 40 € /person 1 person/snowmobile 

4. Night safari on snowmobiles 

We leave the lights of Saariselkä behind and drive by snowmobiles into the wilderness where we can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and silence of the Lappish nature. If we are lucky, we may see the Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis - dancing in the sky. While we take a break, our guide prepares a tasty snack by an open fire. During the snack our guide will tell us facts and mystical stories about the northern lights.


Activity days: daily
Departure time: 20:00 (duration 3 hours)
Price: 117 € /person
Supplement: 40 € /person when 1 person/snowmobile

5. Wilderness safari with ice-fishing 
 

This is one of our most fascinating safaris – if you are up for the challenge! The safari brings out the best of Lapland’s wild side. We drive by snowmobiles through a snowy landscape to a peaceful wilderness lake and try our luck with ice fishing. Imagine pulling up your own fish through the ice you are standing on. An experience you'll never forget. A Lappish style outdoor lunch is served by the campfire. We return to Saariselkä in the afternoon by snowmobiles.


Activity days: Monday, Thursday
Departure time: 10:00 (duration 5-6 hours)
Price: 173 € /person
Supplement: 80 € /person when 1 person/snowmobile 

6. Snowmobile safari to Ivalo village *Bonus

We travel on modern environmentally friendly snowmobiles (4-stroke engines) to village Ivalo, located 30 km north from Saariselkä. Ivalo is the administrative centre for the Municipality of Inari and the largest community. In Ivalo we have a lunch at the local restaurant and time for shopping. In the afternoon we return to Saariselkä by snowmobiles.


Activity days: Tuesday, Saturday (16.1.2012-31.3.2012)
Departure time: 09:00 (duration 5-6 hours)
Price: 189 € /person when 2 person/snowmobile
Supplement: 80 € /person when 1 person/snowmobile
*Everybody will receive a little souvenir from Lapland with this safari. 

               
7. On the Reindeer Man’s track  

A reindeer safari that gives you a hint of how life was in the old days in Lapland. Our adventure begins with a transfer to reindeer farm. We ride in sledges pulled by the reindeer through a snowy forest and experience the beauty of the arctic nature. While enjoying a cup of traditional Finnish coffee with cookies, the guide will tell you about reindeer husbandry. You will receive a “Reindeer Driver´s Licence” as a souvenir before returning to Saariselkä.


Activity days: daily
Departure time: 10:00 (duration 2 hours)
Price: 103 € /person 

8. Northern Lights search by reindeer  

In the evening, we travel into the peace and quiet of the night forest in a sledge pulled by reindeer. If the sky is clear, we may see the Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights - dancing in the sky. We enjoy a cup of traditional Finnish coffee by a camp fire. After the excursion we receive a “Reindeer Driver´s Licence” as a souvenir.

Activity days: daily
Departure time: 20:00 (duration 2 hours)
Price: 106 € /person 

9. Husky safari  


Your guide will drive to a husky farm
, where dozens of huskies will greet us with their friendly howls and barks. We will leave for a safari by sledges pulled by teams of 5–7 husky dogs. A cup of coffee or hot juice will be served around an open fire and we will learn about the many aspects associated with living with and caring for the husky dogs. After the safari, transportation back to your hotel.

Activity days: daily

Departure time: 10.00 (duration 4-5 hours with lunch break)

Price: 178 € /person when 2 person/sledge 267 €/person when 1 person/sledge

Activity days: daily

Departure time: 11.00 (duration 2-3 hours with coffee break)

Price: 131 € /person when 2 person/sledge 197 €/person when 1 person/sledge

 





 

  

 

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