Finland : Winter Adventure Week
Family activites including snowmobiling and husky safaris and Northern Lights tours, on our winter adventure breaks
Winter activity breaks provide the perfect adventure holiday which all the family can enjoy. The Iso-Syote is set in northern Finland just beneath the Arctic Circle which is on the brink of Lapland. The area is a picture of pristine natural wilderness meaning that you don’t need to venture to the heart of Lapland to experience a magical snow holiday. Our winter adventure breaks include many fantastic optional activities to participate in including snowmobile safaris, snowshoe hiking, a husky safari and a visit to a reindeer farm. Leisure days allow you to explore this beautiful unspoilt setting and to enjoy some of the many other activities such as ice fishing or a Northern Lights tour.
Known as the gateway to Lapland, Iso-Syöte lies in Finland’s southernmost fell region and boasts some of the country’s heaviest snowfall. Throughout the winter a deep blanket of glistening snow covers the beautiful landscape of fells and forests. Nearby you will also find 12 downhill slopes, a snowboard street, half pipes and a snow tube run where you can slide down the slope in a large rubber tyre. The gentle fell area is ideal both for beginners and cross country skiers, with 75 miles of well maintained trails starting from just outside the hotel.
All drivers of a snowmobile must have a fully valid driving licence in order to take part in the tour
Day 1 -
Arrive Finland
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On arrival at Kuusamo, Oulu or Rovaniemi airport, you will be transferred by private minibus to your hotel or log cabin accommodation at Iso-Syöte. On arrival you're able to collect your arctic outer clothing from reception, which you can keep for the duration of your stay. Why not spend one of your nights in a snow igloo where you will sleep on a bed covered with reindeer skins inside a special sleeping bag. As there is only one unique snow igloo please book early to avoid disappointment (supplement applies)
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Day 2 -
Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness
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After breakfast today you can look forward to the snowmobile adventure of a lifetime. On this safari you ride through snow-covered forests and across frozen lakes to the wilderness. Here you will drink coffee by an open camp fire before you ride back to the hotel on your snowmobile to round off an amazing safari of unspoilt nature
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Snowmobiling and Husky Safari
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After breakfast your morning of winter activities begins with a thrilling snowmobile trip to a husky farm. Here a team of huskies are eagerly awaiting your arrival to whisk you off on an unforgettable 3¾ mile husky safari through the stunning winter landscape of glistening snow. On arrival back at the farm coffee is served around the open fire in a kota (traditional small cabin) before you continue your adventure on snowmobiles back to the hotel. Later you can relax in the hotel’s swimming pool and sauna
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Free day and Evening Snowmobile Safari in search of the Northern Lights
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Today is at your own leisure, why not try some of the optional activities available such as ice fishing, snowboarding or snow tubing? This evening enjoy an amazing snowmobile into the wilderness in search of the Northern Lights. The Aurora Borealis is Mother Nature's natural light show, and on clear, cold winter nights they maybe visible whilst journeying over the fells and peaks of Syote.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Snowshoe Hiking on winter adventure breaks
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In the afternoon you explore more of the stunning surrounding scenery on a relaxing snowshoe hike to the nearby fell area. The 2-2½ hour hike includes a break and plenty of time for photos and hot drinks.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Ice Fishing
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Try your hand at Ice fishing on one of the many frozen lakes. Transfer to the lake by car, where you will drill your own hole and set your line and rod
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Free day
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Spend some free time to explore the Syote area, you could venture down to the small community at the foot of the Syote hill or let us arrange some more optional activities for you.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 -
Return to the UK
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Transfer back to your airport for your return flight home from your winter adventure break.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Hotel Iso-Syöte
Ideally located on top of a 1,400 foot fell, this friendly and relaxed hotel offers fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding area and easy access to the adjacent slopes. All 30 double rooms offer private facilities and satellite TV with non-smoking and allergy rooms available. After a day’s winter activities the swimming pool and saunas are great places to relax. The main restaurant offers excellent meals and dance music. There is also a pleasant lounge bar and a small nightclub.
Cabins
A very popular choice is to stay in one of the hotel’s traditional rustic cabins located 300 yards from the main building. Built from silver pine logs, these cosy cabins are usually covered in snow during winter creating a true picture postcard atmosphere for an authentic Lapland experience. The cabins sleep up to four people with a double bedroom, living room with sofa beds and open fireplace, sauna, shower, toilet, porch and kitchen with crockery, refrigerator, coffee maker and oven. Guests can use all the facilities of the hotel.
Please note that the order of events may vary and all activities are subject to suitable weather conditions which are beyond our control. Children under the age of 15 are not allowed to drive a snowmobile according to Finnish law and will travel in snowmobile-pulled sleighs. All drivers of a snowmobile must have a fully valid driving licence in order to take part in the tour.
We also provide Lapland christmas holidays
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