Finland : Winter Adventure Week

Family activity holiday including snowmobiling and husky safari

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 activity breaks include many fantastic 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.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Finland

On arrival at Kuusamo, Oulo or Rovaniemi airport, you will be transferred by private minibus to your hotel or log cabin accommodation at Iso-Syöte.

Day 2 - Snowmobiling, Husky Safari & Snowshoe Hiking

After breakfast you are provided with your thermal outer clothing and your winter adventure 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. 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. Later you can relax in the hotel’s swimming pool and sauna. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Reindeer Farm Visit

Following breakfast you are taken to the traditional Virkkunen reindeer farm. During the 3 hour visit the farmer will tell you about the life of a reindeer herder and you will have the opportunity of taking a reindeer driving test. After coffee and sandwiches are served you return to the hotel in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4 - Snowmobile Safari & Wilderness Camp

After breakfast today you can look forward to the snowmobile adventure of a lifetime. On this safari you ride through snow-covered forest 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, Lunch

Days 5 to 6 - Optional Activities

These two days are at your leisure to do some skiing on the nearby slopes or to enjoy more of the activities that you have done so far. Or you can try something different such as ice fishing, snowboarding, snowtubing or a Northern Lights tour. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Depart Finland

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Meals included: Breakfast

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Prices

Finland - Winter Adventure Week - Prices From:
Dates	Hotel Room				Log Cabin
	Adult	Child	Extra Nt (Adult)	Extra Nt (Child)	Adult	Child	Extra Nt (Adult)	Extra Nt (Child)
22/12/2007 - 13/01/2008 16/02/2008 - 30/04/2008	£1,188	£966	£46	£45	£1,230	£1,008	£111	-
01/11/2008 - 22/12/2008 13/01/2009 - 16/02/2009	£1,172	£1,000	-	-	£1,207	£1,037	-	-
22/12/2008 - 13/01/2009 16/02/2009 - 30/04/2009	£1,229	£1,059	-	-	£1,271	£1,037	-	-
Notes
Prices are per person for 6 nights, based on two people sharing.
1 person on a snowmobile supplement £35 per person.
Half board supplement for children between 4 and 12 years of age get 50% discount on adult prices.
Holiday supplement: add £19 per person for Christmas eve, Christmas day and New Year's dinners.
Please note: Double rooms usually consist of two single beds pushed together. Double beds are on request and cannot be guaranteed.
Supplements for Hotel Room:
01/11/2008 - 30/04/2009: Dinner supplement: £141
Supplements for Log Cabin:
01/11/2007 - 30/04/2008: breakfast in cabin: £56
01/11/2008 - 30/04/2009: Dinner supplement: £141
01/11/2008 - 30/04/2009: Breakfast supplement for Cabins: £56

Prices for single travellers:

Finland - Winter Adventure Week - Prices From:
Dates	Hotel Room				Log Cabin
	Adult	Child	Extra Nt (Adult)	Extra Nt (Child)	Adult	Child	Extra Nt (Adult)	Extra Nt (Child)
22/12/2007 - 13/01/2008 16/02/2008 - 30/04/2008	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
01/11/2008 - 22/12/2008 13/01/2009 - 16/02/2009	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
22/12/2008 - 13/01/2009 16/02/2009 - 30/04/2009	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Notes
Please contact us for single traveller supplements

What's Included?

• Return flights with Finnair from UK to Oulu, Kuusamo or Rovaniemi via Helsinki
• All airport taxes and security charges
• Private return transfers between the airport and hotel (approximately 2 hours)
• 6 nights hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis based on 2 sharing

• Activities as described (snowmobiling based on 2 people sharing a snowmobile).

  Note the activities operate on fixed days and depending on your arrival day the activities may be offered in a different order to that shown above.

• Free use of hotel’s pool and sauna

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Accommodation

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.

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