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Your stay in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Next flights are scheduled for February/March 2024 and will be open for Sales in Summer 2023
An enchanting land of deep forests and northern lights
With a very low population density and 70% of its territory covered by forests, Finland offers a majestically beautiful setting. Also known as the "land of a thousand lakes", Finland has in fact more than 188,000 lakes! In winter, the place mesmerises its visitors with its immaculate white expanses and its magnificent northern lights, which come into their own on clear, icy nights! This is the time when the benefits of the sauna are most appreciated and the local specialities are most tasty.
Rovaniemi
The capital of Finnish Lapland is located 10 km south of the Arctic Circle, an imaginary line that you can cross as soon as you arrive, as it passes by the airport runway. Surrounded by two large rivers and mountains, the city offers striking urban contrasts with unspoilt nature and age-old Lappish traditions. Rovaniemi is also where Santa Claus has chosen to set up his official offices. Every year, he processes thousands of letters from children of all over the world. Rovaniemi is also home to the popular Artikum House and to beautiful buildings designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Above all, you will be thrilled by the surrounding wilderness : wild forest share the territory with countless lakes that gradually give way to tundra as you go north... A wonderful Arctic experience not to be missed!
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Your Lapland adventures (program 2023)
Discover the unspoiled nature of Lapland, let the silence wash over you and enjoy the Arctic!
Our exclusive special programme invites you to discover the great north of Finland, the Lapps who live there and their most famous traditions.
Lapland and its inhabitants look forward to hosting you, to welcoming you so that you can enjoy an exceptional experience in a unique destination. Escape from the town on a snowmobile, dine around a campfire, float on an icy lake, glide on the ice and race with the huskies! All of this awaits you, so get ready to be enchanted by Lapland. A basic programme is included in the price of the trip, but various excursions and dinners in unusual places can be added as an option.
DAY 1: Arrival and accomodation
After landing, you will be welcomed by your guide and a bus will take you to your booked accommodation.
DAY 2: discovery programme (services and group activities included in your package / duration: about 4 hours) including :
>> the loan of thermal clothing : available in sizes XXXS to XXXL, this hooded suit to put on over your own clothes will protect you from the cold and allow you to fully enjoy your activities in the wild
>> a visit to a Raitola reindeer farm followed by a short reindeer sled ride (about 500 m)
>> a visit to a husky farm followed by a 3 km ride on a dog sled which will allow you to appreciate their agility and will also give you a good idea of the immensity of this glacial territory
>> a traditional two-course lunch including water, tea/coffee, bread and butter.
DAYS 2, 3, 4 AND 5: optional activities (services and group activities not included in your package / duration varies according to activities)
To complete your Lapland experience LuxairTours has selected the following activities for you (it is preferable to book before departure, as last minute bookings can hardly be honoured):
>> Snowmobile safari (duration: 3 hours // 2 people (14 years and older) per snowmobile // booking code RVNSMSEXC). Guaranteed thrills as you drive through fabulous snowy landscapes on your snowmobile. Break with a hot drink during the trip.
>> Husky safari, our favourite activity in Rovaniemi (total duration including transfers: 2 hours // 2 adults per team // booking code: RVNHUSEXC). You will take the reins of a carriage for about 10 km leading you gently through the pristine and breathtaking nature.
>> Arctic traditions and snow hotel (total duration including transfers to and from the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi: 4.5 to 5 hours // two-course lunch included // booking code: RVNICEEXC). You will be immersed in the absolutely unusual ice décor of the Arctic Snow Hotel and will experience ice sculpture or ice fishing.
>> Snow Fun: fun activities in the heart of Arctic nature (total duration: 4 to 5 hours (20 to 30 minutes per activity) // booking code: RVNFLOEXC). This option will allow you to experience several outdoor activities such as forest skiing, snowshoeing, ice floating, learning how to survive in a polar environment (making a fire or building a kota) and you will also have the opportunity to taste Lappish specialities! The youngest guests will be able to try their hand at mini snowmobile under supervision of a profesionnal.
>> Lapland evening by the fire (duration: 4 to 5 hours // booking code: RVNAUREXC). Treat yourself to a moment of conviviality in a magical setting by the light of hundreds of candles and a campfire. Sheltered in a Kota or wrapped up in warm clothes, you will taste Lappish specialities cooked on the barbecue while appreciating traditional songs and keeping an eye out for the Northern Lights!
>> Lappish dinner at the Nabo restaurant (3-course dinner // booking code: RVNNABEXC). This option will allow gourmets to savour local specialities expertly cooked by a team of enthusiasts.
DAY 4/5 (RETURN DAY): continuation of the discovery programme and return to the airport including :
>> one last optional activity if you have booked one
>> transfer to the airport in the early afternoon (after returning to your accommodation in the late morning)
>> a stop at Santa's village where you can enjoy the warm Christmas atmosphere all year round or meet Father Christmas!
>> return to the airport for the return flight (after return of the thermal clothing)
Included in the price:
The basic price includes: return flight with Luxair Luxembourg Airlines (Luxembourg - Rovaniemi - Luxembourg), return transfer from the airport to the hotel, three to four nights in a hotel with breakfast. A half-day husky and reindeer farm excursion that includes a short husky sleigh ride and reindeer sled ride, as well as a two-course menu. Thermal clothing hire during your stay, assistance from a local guide that speaks German and French, as well as from a LuxairTours guide.
Information concerning thermal clothing: thermal clothing includes a suit with a hood, thermal boots, special leather gloves, a woollen scarf and a pair of woollen socks. We recommend that you wear jeans or a simple trousers under these clothes, as well as a woollen jumper or a fleece and thermal underwear.
Nos included in the price :
optional activities and meals offered as part of the programme must be booked before departure, with sufficient notice (a last-minute on-site booking can hardly be honoured). In order to guarantee that things go smoothly, the days and times of the optional activities may vary.
Optional excursions
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Duration: approximately 3 hours (from 7pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays) // Includes a 3-course dinner (alternatives available in case of special diets, food intolerances or allergies – must be specified when booking) // For a group of up to 30 people.
This activity will allow curious foodies to savour local specialities cooked by a team of experts. Nili's menu is based on seasonal ingredients and honours the natural products of Finland. The menu for your evening includes 3 courses:
Porcini mushroom soup with cream served in a "kuksa", the traditional wooden cup of the Lapps.
Arctic Ocean salmon with potatoes, baked root vegetables and fennel cream sauce
Chocolate cake with cranberry ice cream and white chocolate
Tea, coffee, carafe of water.Useful information:
Restaurant Nili is within easy walking distance of all the hotels in the centre. If you are staying outside of town, you can get a transfer to and from the restaurant. -
Duration: 4 to 5 hours // Group activity offered on the last evening of the stay, includes bus transfers to and from your hotel, a barbecue, hot drinks, a glass of wine per person, a 20-minute performance of Yoik songs and a French and German-speaking guide // Min. 8 participants (from 30 participants onwards, a Kota - a traditional tent - and a chalet equipped with toilets will be at your disposal).
This tour takes you away from the bright lights of the city and into the heart of Finnish nature for a cosy candlelit evening by the campfire.
Wrapped up in your thermal clothing, you can enjoy stargazing, looking out for the aurora borealis and listening to stories about the history of the region!
By the fire or on the shores of a frozen lake, you can enjoy a delicious barbecue of grilled salmon, sausages, various salads, dessert and, of course, toasted marshmallows for the children, whilst listening to Yoik songs (traditional songs of the Sami tribe honouring the sounds of the surrounding nature and animals). -
Activity offered on Mondays and Tuesdays (only during a 4 night stay)* with a German and French speaking guide // Total duration including transfers: 4 to 5 hours (20 to 30 minutes per activity) // Breaks by the fire or under the shelter of a Kota with Lappish soup, berry juice, coffee, tea, biscuits and toasted marshmallows for the children).
This activity allows you to experience new things whilst being in total harmony with the surrounding nature. Accompanied by your guide, you will be dropped off by bus in an idyllic location in the heart of unspoilt nature where you can take part in fun activities, make snowmen with your children or try out new and unique activities in the forest!
>> Ice floating - A unique wellness experience that consists of floating on a lake, surrounded by ice blocks. You'll stay dry and warm in the near zero degree water thanks to a wetsuit that you'll wear over your clothes. All you have to do is relax your body and mind and enjoy the moment! This activity is only suitable for people who are over 1.20 metres tall.
>> Snowshoeing - this activity allows you to reach places that are usually inaccessible due to the depth of the snow. The snowshoes are equipped with crampons and can be attached to your shoes, enabling you to walk on powdery snow without sinking and to cross icy patches without slipping. Relax and enjoy the view... and the silence!
>> Forest skis - Thanks to their versatile fastenings, forest skis can be used on all types of boots or hiking boots. These small skis are easy to handle and are an excellent way of getting around in snowy terrains, even when the snow is deep. Forest skis will help you to venture off the beaten track and closely follow wild animal tracks! This activity is not suitable for children under 15 years old.
>> Polar survival skills - Under the expert eye of the guides, you will learn a number of skills to help you survive in an extreme polar climate, such as making a fire, boiling water and building a Kota (Lappish teepee where the Sami people live). Activities such as igloo building are also open to children.
>> Mini snowmobile for children - Children aged between 4 and 12 years old can try out mini snowmobiling, under the supervision of an experienced guide.
*The exact day will be determined according to the number of people taking part in these activities. -
Activity offered on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday* // Total duration of the activity including transfers: 2 hours (the activity itself lasts 45 to 60 minutes and covers a distance of about 10 km)
This is our favourite activity in Rovaniemi! You’ll have the chance to appreciate the agility and speed of these exceptional animals first hand and gain insight into the vastness of this glacier territory. You will take the reins of the sled and drive through around 10 kilometres of beautiful landscape, without the sound of an engine!
Teams are always made up of two adults, with the option to take turns at driving along the way. The activity is open to children, as long as the sled in which they ride is driven by a parent.
The route will be about 10 kilometres long and will depend on the weather conditions and the skills of the participants.*The exact day of the activity will be communicated to you on arrival at your destination (depending on the location of the accommodation and the number of participants).
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Duration: approximately 3 hours (from 7pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays) // Includes a 3-course dinner (alternatives available in case of special diets, food intolerances or allergies – must be specified when booking) // For a group of up to 30 people.
This activity will allow curious foodies to savour local specialities cooked by a team of experts. Nili's menu is based on seasonal ingredients and honours the natural products of Finland. The menu for your evening includes 3 courses:
Porcini mushroom soup with cream served in a "kuksa", the traditional wooden cup of the Lapps.
Arctic Ocean salmon with potatoes, baked root vegetables and fennel cream sauce
Chocolate cake with cranberry ice cream and white chocolate
Tea, coffee, carafe of water.Useful information:
Restaurant Nili is within easy walking distance of all the hotels in the centre. If you are staying outside of town, you can get a transfer to and from the restaurant. -
This activity is only offered on the day of departure // Total duration including transfers to and from the shores of Lake Lehtojärvi: 4.5 to 5 hours // Visit to the ice hotel, introductory workshops and two-course lunch included.
This excursion will immerse you in the spectacular ice décor of the Arctic Snow Hotel, an ephemeral building that gets rebuilt from scratch each winter, as well as its ice bar, igloo rooms, snow chapel and astonishing sculptures... all made of ice!
You too can get in on the action by taking part in ice carving or ice fishing workshops – two activities commonly practised by the Nordic peoples.
If you are travelling with children, they can also enjoy a snow slide and additional activities*. To round off the activity, a two-course lunch will be served in a cosy wooden restaurant.*Depending on the number of children in the group.
