Finland : Salla Family Winter Fun
An authentically Finnish experience for all the family
Enjoy a winter family holiday in the delightful location of Salla which presents a truly authentic Lapland experience. Salla is the ideal setting for families wanting to spend quality time together in stunning winter wonderland settings without the crowds. On your winter family holiday in Lapland you can learn to ski without worrying about long queues and enjoy exciting activities such as snowmobile safaris, husky rides and a visit to a traditional reindeer farm for long-lasting arctic memories.
The services and activities in Salla are provided specifically with the needs of children in mind affording a safe and thrilling introduction to the fascinating world of Lapland. There are play areas for the children in the hotel, cottage areas and activity centres. For the older children, the Sallihalli sports hall is great for indoor activities such as squash, tennis, badminton, table tennis and volleyball.
Beginners and experienced skiers alike will enjoy the ten slopes of Sallatunturi Fell which boast perfect conditions and varying grades of difficulty. There are four blue slopes for pure and gentle enjoyment while the two red slopes are more demanding. The two black slopes provide enough speed and challenge to satisfy even the most daring of downhill skiers. The Ski Data lift access system guarantees queuing at the slopes is a thing of the past.
For cross country skiers, there are some 80 km of excellent, well-maintained ski trails of which 35 km are illuminated. You also find 34 km of ski-touring trails. The skiing season starts in November and ends in late April.
Prices
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Hotel Revontuli |
Tunturitahti Apartments |
Sallatunturin Tuvat Cabins |
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Child |
Extra Nt (Adult) |
Extra Nt (Child) |
Adult |
Child |
Extra Nt (Adult) |
Extra Nt (Child) |
Adult |
Child |
Extra Nt (Adult) |
Extra Nt (Child) |
01/10/2009 - 18/12/2009
| £767 |
£602 |
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£775 |
£442 |
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19/12/2009 - 08/01/2010
| £908 |
£613 |
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£976 |
£442 |
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09/01/2010 - 12/02/2010
| £767 |
£602 |
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£775 |
£442 |
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13/02/2010 - 16/04/2010
| £884 |
£602 |
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£936 |
£442 |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Reductions apply when 3 or more (maximum 6) adults share an apartment.
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Half Board Adult: £24
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Half Board Child: £12
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| Supplements for Tunturitahti Apartments: |
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Breakfast - Adult : £8
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Breakfast - Child: £4
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Dinner - Adult: £24
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Dinner - Child: £12
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Spa - Adult: £12
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Spa - Child: £5
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Prices for single travellers:
| Dates |
Hotel Revontuli |
Tunturitahti Apartments |
Sallatunturin Tuvat Cabins |
| Adult |
Child |
Extra Nt (Adult) |
Extra Nt (Child) |
Adult |
Child |
Extra Nt (Adult) |
Extra Nt (Child) |
Adult |
Child |
Extra Nt (Adult) |
Extra Nt (Child) |
01/10/2009 - 18/12/2009
| £863 |
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19/12/2009 - 08/01/2010
| £989 |
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09/01/2010 - 12/02/2010
| £863 |
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13/02/2010 - 16/04/2010
| £992 |
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Prices are per person.
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| Supplements for Hotel Revontuli: |
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01/10/2009 - 16/04/2010: Half board: £24
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What's Included?
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Return scheduled flights with Finnair from London Heathrow to Kuusamo
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All airport charges and security charges
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Return transfer from Kuusamo Airport to Salla
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7 nights in chosen accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (Hotel Revontuli only)
Optional Excursions
Full day Reindeer tour
This wonderful trip will start with the guide giving you instructions how to harness the reindeer and you will have the chance to get to know your reindeer personally. The route of 14-18 kilometres passes through snowy forests and icy marshlands. There will be breaks during the day for ice fishing, a Lappish picnic by an open fire and feeding the reindeer. You will then return to the starting point and be awarded a Reindeer Riding Licence.
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Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| Price per adult |
£149.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
| Price per child |
£75.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
Husky Sleigh Ride
The 2 hour adventure starts with the guide helping you to harness the dogs and get to know them. The friendly huskies are ready to take you on a breathtaking trip through the snowy landscape. There are two people on each sleigh, one to drive and the other tucked comfortable in the sleigh bag. You will be able to sway places half way. We stop on route for coffee and sausages cooked on an pen fire in the middle of the forest. After the picnic you return to the starting point and be awarded you Husky Sleigh Riding Licence.
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Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| Price per adult |
£100.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
| Price per child |
£53.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
Reindeer Sledge excursion
Short reindeer tour approx 2-3 hours. The tour includes feeding the reindeer, a 6km reindeer sledge ride, coffe and grilled sausages in a Lapp hut, lasso throwing competition.
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Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| Price per adult |
£74.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
| Price per child |
£40.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
Walking with snow-shoes - nature trip
Experience this traditional way of getting around in the snow. You will be supplied with a thermo overall shoes and gloves, and the guide will help you choose the right shoes and walking sticks. You will be taken to the start of the walk by a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile and then walk to a beautiful Lapp fell, walking slowly. From the top of the fell we climb down to the picnic place where the guide will make a Lappish meal over an open fire. Duration 6 hours (5 - 8 kilometres)
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Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| Price per child |
£41.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
30 Mar 2010 |
| Price per adult |
£82.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
30 Mar 2010 |
Whole day Husky Safari
The huskies will take you through a snowy Lappish landscape, wonderful woods and spacious, silent scenery. The guide will tell you how to steer the huskies, how to make them stop and turn. Every husky knows its name as you call it. Each sleigh takes two people, one steers and the other sits in the sleigh and places will be swapped midway. Half way through the journey the guide will cook a meal over an open fire in the midst of the forest and then you will return to the starting point where you will be awarded a Husky Sleigh Riding Licence.
Duration 6 hours. Thermo overall, shoes and gloves will be provided.
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Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| Price per adult |
£222.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
| Price per child |
£12.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
Wildlife nature trip
This tour includes snow shoe trekking, ice fishing and a Lappish picnic and lasts for a duration of 3-4 hours.
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Price |
Available From |
Available To |
| Price per adult |
£62.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
| Price per child |
£34.00 |
01 Jan 2010 |
15 Apr 2010 |
Hotel
Hotel Revontuli offers an informal and cosy atmosphere for the whole family. With an ideal location at the foot of the slopes, the hotel boasts 26 double rooms of which four can be interconnected to two spacious family rooms. The rooms all have private facilities, TV, telephone and a drying cabinet. The hotel’s sauna and pool area will provide a relaxing end to an adventurous day in Lapland. The ski track and hiking trails start from just outside the hotel and you will find all the necessary services such as ski rental and a store with groceries, fresh pastries and souvenirs, within easy walking distance.
Apartments
The Tunturitähti apartments offer spacious (54 sq metres) and comfortable accommodation at the foot of the slopes next to the hotel. Each apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, 2 toilets, ski cabinet for secure storage, TV, telephone, cd player, a drying cabinet for clothes your very own sauna and a fireplace.
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