Finland : Family Activity Breaks

Half Term & Easter Specials

Enjoy one of our unforgettable family activity breaks in the pristine natural wilderness of Iso-Syote, which is just beneath Lapland in northern Finland.  We cater for your whole family on our breaks by offering a diverse range of exhilarating activities including snowmobile safaris, ice fishing, a husky sledding and Northern Light safaris.  Our family activity breaks also include leisure days which will allow you to explore this beautiful unspoilt setting however you choose.

Known as the gateway to Lapland, Iso-Syote boasts some of the country’s heaviest snowfall making it an ideal location for winter activity breaks. 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 all members of your family from beginners to cross country skiers, with 75 miles of well maintained trails starting from just outside the hotel.

Itinerary

Days 1 to 5 - Half Term & Easter Breaks

Small adventures and great experiences! Have you experienced a ride through the snow on a husky sled? Would you like to learn how to drive a snowmobile? Go in search of the Northern Lights? With us nearly everything is possible! You can participate in organised safaris by choosing the ones that interest you from our optional activities below or you can spend time in nature as a family. Familiarise yourself with our activities and embark on an adventure!

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Prices

Finland - Family Adventure breaks - Prices From:
Dates	Hotelli Iso-Syote			Kelo Cottage - Max 4 people			Fjell top cottage - Max 8 people
	Adult	Child	Infant	Adult	Child	Infant	Adult	Child	Infant
17/02/2008 - 21/02/2008 23/03/2008 - 27/03/2008	£799	£733	£34	£827	-	-	£874	-	-
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Child prices for cottages available on request
Supplements for Hotelli Iso-Syote:
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Dinner Adult: £22
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Dinner Child: £11
Supplements for Kelo Cottage - Max 4 people:
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Dinner Adult: £22
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Dinner Child: £11
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Breakfast Adult: £9
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Breakfast Child: £5
Supplements for Fjell top cottage - Max 8 people:
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Dinner Adult: £22
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Dinner Child: £11
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Breakfast Adult: £9
17/02/2008 - 27/03/2008: Breakfast Child: £5

Prices for single travellers:

Finland - Family Adventure breaks - Prices From:
Dates	Hotelli Iso-Syote			Kelo Cottage - Max 4 people			Fjell top cottage - Max 8 people
	Adult	Child	Infant	Adult	Child	Infant	Adult	Child	Infant
17/02/2008 - 21/02/2008 23/03/2008 - 27/03/2008	£940	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Notes
Prices are per person.

What's Included?

• Flights from London Heathrow to Oulu or Rovaniemi including taxes
• 4 nights accomadation (bed & breakfast in hotel)

Optional Excursions

A long snowmobile adventure at 10:30

A real snowmobile adventure: a whole day ahead of driving by snowmobile, far out in the nature and the snow covered forests, driving to various type of terrain. A challenging ride of about 80-100km. We recommend one person per snowmobile to really enjoy the fun and getting the chance to be an experienced driver. Up and down hills, making the right curves and moves while using your bodyweight makes it even more exciting. We stop to make a campfire and have an outdoor lunch.

Included: Snowmobile safari, thermo outfits, guidance, outdoor lunch and drinks

Duration: approx 6 hours (100km)

Available Fridays

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
A long snowmobile adventure	£225.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Action snowmobile adventure at 14:30

This Action Snowmobile safari is for those who like to speed a bit faster with snowmobiles. Before the safari you must have been driving snowmobiles earlier in the week. We also recommend driving 1 person / Snowmobile, and this is included in the price shown.

Included: Driving on varying routes, safari outfit and a soft drink.

Duration: Approx 2.5 - 3 hours (45-55km).

Departs: 2:30pm Thursdays.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Action snowmobile safari	£109.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Full day husky safari including campfire lunch at 10:30

Transportation to the place where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors to come. Introduction to team dogs and instructions upon arrival before husky sledge ride. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered lakes and swamps in Syote nature area. Along the way there will be a sandwich lunch near the campfire, and other stops to switch drivers and to take pictures. The journey with the huskies is approx 30/40 km in total.

Included: Husky safari, transportation, safari outfit.

Duration: 4/5 hours (inc return transportation)

Available Wednesday

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Full day husky safari	£209.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2008

Ice Fishing at 10:00

Ice fishing trip to a beautiful frozen lake. Coffee break by an open fire. Transfer to the lake by car. Drill the holes, lower the line and wait till you get lucky! Campfire in kota.

Included: Ice fishing, transfers, coffee, and safari outfit.

Duration: approx 2-3 hours

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Ice Fishing	£67.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Ice rally driving at 18:00

A special rally track has been prepared with snowy and iced curved roads. Reijo, a professional rally driver, is waiting for you to teach you how to drive these specially prepared rally cars. After some practice loops with front and rear wheel steering cars you can make your final loop to clock your best time ever! Transfers by car to and from the rally-circuit are included.

Duration: approx 2 hours

Available Friday

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Ice rally driving	£225.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Kick sledge glides and rides at 14:30

A real Finnish way of moving around when snow covers the paths. Kick sledges are big fun to glide down the hill and 'kicking' them forwards with one leg while the other is standing on one glider to hold the grip. Snow fun and action on the Iso Syote hilltop and all the way down the hill to the Lappish kota where the campfire will be made and coffee and pulla will be served. We transport you back up the hill by car.

Included: Kick sledges, safari outfit, and hot drink in kota near campfire.

Duration: 2-3 hrs

Available Tuesdays

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Kick sledge glides and rides	£51.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Northern Light Safari at 20:00

A nightime snowmobile safari has a special atmosphere when driving under twinkling stars on the fells and through the snowy forests. We stop to admire the stars in the sky. We'll have a coffee break by an open campfire. When you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights!

Included: Snowmobile safari, coffee and sandwiches, safari outfit.

Duration : 3 hrs (45km)

Available Tuesday & Wednesday

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Northern Light Safari	£135.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Northern Light Safari	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Northern Light Safari	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Reindeer safari the old-fashioned way

This is a pleasant way of travelling sitting in a reindeer sleigh watching reindeer “caravan” move when connected by a leather rope to each other. Coffee and sandwiches are served in a “kota” teepee.

Included: Reindeer safari, coffee, sandwiches and safari outfit.

Duration: Approx. 2.5 - 3 hours (4 km). Requirements: The safari does not require any previous experience.

Departs: 10:15am Fridays.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Reindeer safari the old-fashioned way	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Reindeer safari the old-fashioned way	£107.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Snowmobile safari to a frozen lake and ice fishing at 10:00

We start from the hotel by snowmobile to travel through the forest to go to a frozen lake. We bring the gear with us to drill the holes in the ice and go ice fishing on this beautiful lake. Coffee break by an open fire. By snowmobile again back to the hotel.

Included: Snowmobile safari, ice fishing, coffee, safari outfits

Duration: approx 3-4 hours

Available Wednesday

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Snowmobile safari to a frozen lake and ice fishing	£116.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2008
Snowmobile safari to a frozen lake and ice fishing	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2008
Snowmobile safari to a frozen lake and ice fishing	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2008

Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm at 10:00

A snowmobile safari through snowy forests and over ice covered lakes to a reindeer farm. Introduction of farm and reindeer herding. Visitors will have the chance to ride in a sledge pulled by a reindeer and try to throw the Lappish Lasso. Coffee and pulla will be served at the farm.

Included: Snowmobile safari, reindeer ride and coffee with pulla

Duration: Approx. 3 hours (35km)

Departs: 10am Thursdays.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm	£116.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Snowmobile safari to wilderness

The safari starts from the hotel where the snowmobiles are lined up. The track goes first down hill, and then onwards along the fells, through the forest with heavy snow covered trees and over ice covered swamps or lakes. We stop to make a coffee by the campfire. After the break we start the snowmobiles again to drive back up the Iso Syote hill.

Included Snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/tea and buns), and safari outfit.

Duration: approx 2,5hrs (25km)

Available Monday at 14:00, Friday at 15:00 and Saturday at 14:00

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Snowmobile safari to wilderness	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Snowmobile safari to wilderness	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009
Snowmobile safari to wilderness	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

Snowshoe hiking adventure at 14:00

Our trip starts from the hotel after personal instructions how to use snowshoes. The trip goes through the deep snow covering the hilltop of Iso Syote. Enjoying the views and the beautiful snow sculptures made by nature. During the break the forests and on the fells surrounding Hotel Iso-Syöte. Hot drink and “pulla” are served during the break. Return to the hotel.

Included: Snowshoes, hot juice, buns and safari outfit.

Duration: Approx. 2-2.5 hours.

Departs: 2pm Thursdays.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Snowshoe hiking adventure	£46.00	20 Feb 2008	26 Mar 2008
Snowshoe hiking adventure	£23.00	20 Feb 2008	26 Mar 2008

Visit to reindeer farm by car

We start from the hotel and drive towards Virkkunen’s traditional reindeer farm which is situated 18 km from the hotel. At the farm the owner tells about reindeer herding and the life at the farm. Coffee and sandwiches and a reindeer driving test. Return back to the hotel.

Included: Transportation, coffee, sandwiches, reindeer drive and a diploma.

Duration: Approx. 2 - 3 hours.

Departs: 9:30am Saturday.

Item	Price	Available From	Available To
Visit to reindeer farm by car	£0.00	01 Nov 2008	30 Apr 2009

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