ESN Lund Adventure to Finnish Lapland, Ylläs - 2nd departure

Trip overview

Experience the magical Lapland in one of Finland's most famous ski resorts – Ylläs. Ylläs is located in the Fell Lapland, in the middle of pure nature and large wilderness areas. During the trip, you have a fantastic opportunity to see the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, meet the cutest reindeer, and pet the lovely huskies! You will experience the beautiful Arctic landscape and if you are lucky, see the Northern lights! Additionally, there is a variety of winter sports you can try – snowshoe walking, downhill skiing, swimming in the Arctic Ocean – and all of this at student-friendly prices! The accommodation is in well-equipped apartments/cottages, and the services of the Ylläs resort are in a walking distance.

Extras and guided activities

Extra activities can be bought through your user account until 9 days before the trip departure or until they are sold out.

Activities "not available now" are expected to be on sale online or upon arrival at the destination.

At the destination the activities cost +5€ except for the activities, which were not on sale online.

Husky safari

Duration: 2 hours (15-20 min sledge) · Warm clothes recommended (2 hours outside)

95€

Reindeer herder experience

Best value when booking online · Duration: 2 hours · Warm clothing recommended (1,5 hours outside) · Difficulty level: easy

45€

Snowshoe hike

Duration: 3 hours · Difficulty level: hard

39€

Cross-country skiing

Duration: 2,5 hours · Moisture-wicking, quick-drying clothes · Difficulty level: moderate

39€

Forest ice skating

Duration: 2,5 hours (1h skating) · Included: skates, helmet and introduction/guidance · Moisture-wicking, quick-drying clothes are recommended

45€

Snowmobile safari

Duration: 4 hours (driving time 45 min/person) · Warm clothes and equipment included · Difficulty level: moderate

119€

Sauna and winter swimming

Duration: 4 hours (including transportation)

29€

Ylläs activities bundle

Includes: forest ice skating, snowshoe hike, cross-country skiing, sauna and winter swimming, and reindeer herder experience

185€

Accommodation

Ylläs cabins/apartments for 4-14 people

free/ per person

4-14 people

Mattresses, pillows and duvet
Tableware and kitchen utensils
Sauna
TV
Cleaning products and tools

You will be accommodated within walking distance (25-30 min) from Ylläs services (grocery stores, pistes, ski trails, Alko, restaurants, clubs, etc.). All accommodation have a well-equipped kitchens, panel TV, drying cabinet, sauna and shower(s). Please note that some of the apartments have double beds so some of you will have to share.
IMPORTANT: the accommodations are strictly no smoking!

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What is included

Transportation

A round trip to Rovaniemi & Ylläs from your booked departure place

Accommodation

4 nights accommodation in shared apartment/cottage with sauna.

A stop at Santa Claus Village

Visiting the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi

**Be the explorer! This is a non-guided activity!

Tour guide

Tour guide services in English at the destination

Local knowledge

Learn about local culture and spend a week like a Finn!

Excellent conditions for hiking and skiing

Luggage

You can travel with:

1x 15kg luggage to store in the bus trunk and
1x small backpack to take with you during the bus ride.

...and add more luggage if you need: 15kg Extra luggage can be added when booking the trip and according to availability - at 5€/luggage.

Departure points

Pick one at checkout. Changes afterwards are handled by our customer service.

13:00 Lund, the corner of Carl Bernlunds gata & Britta Holmströms gata

Example itinerary

Please note: the final trip program will be shared 5-7 days before the trip departure.

The activities schedule might change.
Same accommodation guests share the same activities schedule. More info about accommodation in the accommodation section below.

Day 1Tue 08.12

Departure day

The departure time might change +/- 2 hours.

You will select the exact departure place from the available one, when booking the trip.

13:00 Departure from Lund, the corner of Carl Bernlunds gata & Britta Holmströms gata

Overnight on the bus. Some gas station breaks on the way depending upon the driver's schedule.
At the gas stations, you can find toilets and cafes.

Day 2Wed 09.12

Arrival in Lapland

11:30 We make a food stop where you will be able to buy breakfast, followed by a grocery shopping break.

17:00 Arrival in our accommodation. Free time to settle in and explore the surroundings.

Day 3Thu 10.12

Snowmobile safari (optional), Forest ice skating (optional)

Morning activity - Snowmobile safari

The snowmobiles are a convenient means of transportation beyond the Arctic Circle. Locals use them anywhere from going to the grocery store to paying a visit to a friend who lives behind the hill. The route takes you to hidden places out in the wilderness, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

Evening activity - Forest ice skating

Glide through a lovely, well-lit forest path under the twinkling glow of Christmas lights!

Day 4Fri 11.12

Reindeer herder experience (optional), Cross-country skiing (optional)

Morning activity - Reindeer Herder Experience

We will visit a reindeer herder and learn about the traditions and culture of the indigenous people of Northern Europe, the Sámi, and the reindeer herding in Lapland. In addition, you will get to feed the reindeer and take lots of photos with them.

Afternoon activity - Cross-country skiing for beginners

We will try one of the oldest winter sports, which is also the national sport of the Nordics. The most extensive cross-country ski tracks in Finland are right here in Ylläs, where you can choose from 330 km of ski tracks.

Free time for your own activities.

Day 5Sat 12.12

Husky safari (optional), Snowshoe hike (optional)

Morning activity - Husky Safari

We start the day early in the morning but don’t worry, your mood will be instantly lifted when you meet your new furry friends! Visit to a traditional sled dog kennel and a sleigh-ride through the snowy forest is a highlight of any Lapland trip.

Evening activity - Snowshoe hike (night tour)

We will get to experience one of the most ancient ways of moving in deep snow, which is still used today. We get off the beaten track and explore a winter wonderland that would be hard to access on foot or skis. What a better way to immerse yourself in nature!

Day 6Sun 13.12

Check out and departure home

Morning - check out and departure.

Cabins have to be left in the same conditions as they were upon your arrival.

Please go through the following check-list:
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-Make the beds

-Clean the floors with the vacuum cleaner and mop.

-Wash the dishes (do not use hand washing liquid e.g. Fairy for the dishwasher! It will cause a malfunction!)

-Take the trash out.

-Return the key to your group leader (they will perform the final check)

cleaning the rooms and check out; departure.

-Return rental clothes.
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Afternoon - Santa Claus Village stop.

After that, our bus will continue driving home overnight.

Day 7Mon 14.12

Arrival home

17:00 Estimated arrival in Lund.

Should you need to book a transfer after the trip, please, consider only departure

- 4 hours after the expected arrival time for train/ferry/bus ticket;

- 6 hours after the expected arrival time for flight tickets

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ESN Lund Adventure to Finnish Lapland, Ylläs - 2nd departure

Trip overview

Extras and guided activities

Husky safari

Reindeer herder experience

Snowshoe hike

Cross-country skiing

Forest ice skating

Snowmobile safari

Sauna and winter swimming

Ylläs activities bundle

Accommodation

Ylläs cabins/apartments for 4-14 people

Our clients say

What is included

Departure points

Example itinerary

Customer photos

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