Finland
Finland's landscapes are a glorious variation on the themes of forest and water, where the comforts of modern life are never far away. A superb winter break that will be a treat for kids and adults alike - and home in time for christmas. If you're lucky, and the night sky is clear, you might even catch a glimpse of the magical Northern Lights.
Tour name: Finnish Winter Adventure
Holiday details
Duration: 8 Days
Flights: Heathrow to Kuusamo via Helsinki with Finnair
Transport: 45 mins by minibus/ taxi
Accommodation: 7 nights at Basecamp Oulanka
Meals: Breakfast and dinners included throughout
Group size and age: Min. 4, max 20, plus instructors as required
Minimum age 5
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Kuusamo; transfer to Basecamp Oulanka.
Day 2: Dogsledding instruction and tour of about 10km. Adults drive with children sitting in sleds.
Day 3: Gentle half day snowshoe walk, exploring the Park; free use of snowshoes in the afternoon.
Day 4 Visit reindeer farm and museum. Meet the Sami people and enjoy hot drinks around open fire.
Day 5 Free day in Ruka. Morning option of snowmobile safari including lunch by an open fire. Afternoon option of downhill skiing.
Day 6 Morning cross-country ski lesson. Free use of skis after lesson. Afternoon in children's snow park, sledging, building igloos and snowmen.
Day 7 Free day. Optional activities include ice climbing, frisbee park, further dogsledding or snowmobile tours.
Day 8: Transfer to Kuusamo; fly to London.
2010 Departure Dates: February: 07 - 14, 14 - 21; March: 28 - 04 April; April: 04 - 11.
This tour is operated by Exodus