arctic adventures swedish lapland - Nordic Experience

ARCTIC ADVENTURES FINNISH LAPLANDOne of the very fewremaining family ownedhotels in Lapland, Harrinivashows all the merits of being so.Informal, intimate and withsomewhere or other aPietikainen to look after you atall times. Harriniva lies at theheart of a devout Lutherancommunity making Christmashere something just that bitmagical for grown ups andchildren alikeChristmas inHarrinivaCHRISTMAS IN HARRINIVADAY 1 Depart Heathrow at 10.20 on Finnairscheduled flight(s) via Helsinki to Kittila.Arrive 17.40 local time and transfer toMuonio. Check-in to your room where yourthermal clothing will be available. Buffetsupper.CHRISTMAS EVE After breakfast walk to thedog kennels to begin your husky mushingadventure: your team will bark excitedlybefore you set off only to fall instantly silentas they pull you through the forest with theonly sound being that of the sled’s runnersslicing through the snow [17km 3hrs]. Lunchback at the hotel after which children helpsearch for the perfect Christmas tree whichthey can then decorate and bake cookieswith the elves. Traditional Christmas dinnerculminating in a visit by Father Christmas whowill have a small present for everyone.CHRISTMAS DAY Morning at leisure withkick sleds, toboggans, snow shoes and icefishing lines all available by the side of thehotel in what amounts to a giant playgroundmade from snow. Lunch in the hotel afterwhich there is an optional horse drawn sleighride through the forest following a windingtrail through snow clad pines. Buffet dinner.BOXING DAY After breakfast set off on afamily snowmobile safari along snow cladforest trails [30 km 21/2 hrs] . Stop midwayfor a warming berry juice by an open fireand then return to the hotel for late lunch.Afternoon at leisure. Buffet dinnerDAY 5 After breakfast, time for the childrento have one last play in the snow beforeyour transfer to Kittila airport for Finnairscheduled flight(s) to Heathrow where youland at 17.10 local time.CHRISTMASIN HARRINIVADEPARTURE DATESDecember 23rdPRICES FROM £1080ppWHAT’S INCLUDEDAA3001Prices are in £ per person and include returnscheduled Finnair flight(s) from Heathrow toLapland • All airport departure taxes andpassenger service charges • In-flight cabin service• Airport/Hotel return transfers • Twin/family roomaccommodation with private facilities • Breakfasts,lunches and dinners as per itinerary • FestiveChristmas Dinner and visit from Father Christmas• Exclusive SAFARI EXCURSIONS AS PERITINERARY • Complete set of protective termalclothing, inc. mittens, boots, scarf & hat, fromarrival in Lapland to departure.30Nordic Experience