INTO Adventure to Northern Lapland, Vasatokka

Breakfast (half-board package, not included)

Morning activity - Arctic Skills - Included Activity

How to survive in extreme weather conditions? What happens when all of a sudden you need to stay outdoors overnight? During this activity, you will learn basic skills of making a fire without matches, building a shelter, and get to practice some ice-fishing. All these are essential skills to have living above the Arctic Circle!

Afternoon activity -  Cross Country Skiing (optional)

Dare to try one of the oldest ways to travel in Lapland! Our guides will show you the Cross-Country Skiing technique so you will be ready to try the 2km track on your own (distance depends on your skills). This activity is suitable for beginners! Ski rental and a guide are included.

Evening activity - Snowshoe Trek to Wilderness (optional)

We will gather in the evening to experience snowshoeing - one of the oldest ways to explore the snowy forest of the Arctic region. After a short introduction, you will get to use a GPS device to navigate through the nightly forest. During the short 2-3 km hike in the forest next to Vasatokka, you can spot animal tracks and even the Northern Lights, if you are lucky!

Dinner (half-board package, not included)

Breakfast (half-board package, not included)

Morning activity - Husky Safari (optional)

Alaskan huskies are cheerful and strong dogs who really love to pull the sled! After an introduction about the farm life, the huskies will take you for a tour through the snowy wonderland.

Afternoon activity - Reindeer herder experience (optional)

This activity is devoted to the culture of the Saami people, the indigenous nation living in the Northernmost territories of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Russia. During the visit to the Reindeer Farm, you will meet real Saami people and their reindeer, and visit a local handicraft store. After feeding the reindeer, you will be invited inside a cozy Kota to have a tea break and listen to the Reindeer Stories.

Dinner (4 dinners package, not included)

Breakfast (half-board package, not included)

Day activity - Arctic Ocean Tour (optional)

This is our bucket list special! From early morning until late evening you will discover new things about Lapland. We will travel by bus towards the fjords and end up in a small picturesque village of Bugøynes in Northern Norway. Bugøynes is located at the edge of the world.

You have a chance to go swimming in the Arctic Ocean or just have a walk on sandy beaches and take photos of beautiful landscapes, then a warm sauna is waiting for you!

After all the energy bursts, you will taste traditional fish/vegetarian soup in a local restaurant where you will hear interesting facts about the village and the people.

Dinner (half-board package, not included)

Breakfast (half-board package, not included)

08:30 CHECK OUT

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)

- Return the rental clothes. 

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10:00 Arrival to Saariselkä, Free time: you can go shopping, dining, sledding, visit the SPA, or go downhill skiing.

You can leave your luggage on the bus!

Day Activity: Ice skating (Optional, not included)

The exclusive Arctic glide! It is an extraordinary activity that offers a unique and unforgettable experience. We say it is unique because our track is the ONLY ONE on natural ice in the whole Lapland! As you glide over the 1 km-long ice track, you'll be surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the third biggest lake in Finland, creating a truly magical experience.

15:45 Departure back home.

Overnight on the bus. Gas station breaks every 4-5 hours.
Gas stations are well equipped: there are toilets, grocery stores and cafes.