Lapland 2024 - magic of the north

January 12-16, 2024 Itinerary

Martin Luther King Weekend

Join us on an unforgettable journey to the magical winter wonderland of Lapland in January 2024! Embrace the pristine beauty of the Arctic landscapes, encounter the indigenous Sami people, and create cherished memories amidst the Arctic Circle.

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January 12 (Friday)

Morning flight from Frankfurt/Europe through Helsinki to Kittila. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Levi where your adventure will begin. Enjoy a welcome dinner on your first evening in Levi. After dinner, you will experience a special Sami Ceremony in a Kota (Lapish Tepee) with a shaman dressed in traditional Sami costume. You will hear ancient Sami songs (Joiku) and be guided through an interesting ceremony of the indigenous people of Lapland. (D)

January 13 (Saturday)

After breakfast we will walk over to Peri Snowmobile Safari. You will get dressed and outfitted for your snowmobile adventure and reindeer safari. You will keep your warm suit for the duration of your tour. Please bring your driver’s license. You will drive or ride your snowmobile through beautiful snow-covered forests and over frozen lakes to the reindeer farm. Before our reindeer sleigh ride, we will take a break and have a cup of coffee or hot chocolate at the farmhouse. You will experience a ride in a reindeer sleigh and see many generations of reindeer including this year’s babies. There will be many photo opportunities!! (B)

January 14 (Sunday)

After breakfast we will drive to Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. A visit is planned to the Arcticum Museum, where our expert guide will share the exhibits that illustrate how the indigenous people of the Arctic have adapted to the extreme conditions of this northern region. The video show of the Northern Lights-Aurora Borealis is always a highlight of the visit. Our next visit in Rovaniemi will be to Santa’s Village on the Arctic Circle. You will have the opportunity to meet the real Santa Claus and have your picture taken with him!! You can mail a letter or postcard from the post office! The cards will be mailed in December and will be a great surprise for young recipients. Late afternoon to Levi. (B)

January 15 (Monday)

After breakfast, we’ll take a short drive to Maria’s Husky Dog Farm for a 10km Husky Safari. You will have the opportunity to observe the dogs and sometimes see the puppies. Enjoy the great adventure of driving your dog sled over a frozen lake into the woods. Experience amazing scenery and hopefully the morning sunrise! Enjoy warm drinks and roast a sausage in Maria’s the beautiful wooden Kota. Upon returning to the hotel your afternoon is free to meet your group at the Ice Bar at the top of the Gondola. Also available is a swimming pool and a spa where you can book treatments. Equipment rental for cross-country, downhill skiing and snowshoeing is available in Levi village. (B)

January 16 (Tuesday)

After breakfast we will visit a Finnish Elementary School before our transfer to Kittila for your flight to Helsinki connecting to your flight to Frankfurt (B)

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Lapland's magic in 2024! Book your spot now for an extraordinary winter expedition filled with culture, nature, and Arctic delights.

Tour Cost Land

4 NIGHTS
Tour Cost Land TBA
Single Supplement TBA

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THROUGH

ADAC OR MEYER TRAVEL GROUP

TOUR LEADER WILL BE KATIE WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN LEADING TOURS. $500 DEPOSIT AND SIGNED BOOKING REQUEST FORM IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING. THE FORM IS LOCATED ON THE WEB SITE www.meyertravelgroup.com BALANCE DUE 15 DECEMBER 2022. PLS CONTACT KATIE MEYER AT katie@katiemeyer.us OR PHONE 1-916-599-3708 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Please mail checks to 1005 Croatia Court, Roseville, Ca 95661. Tour cost is based on 12 participants.

SUPPLEMENTARY COSTS

LUNCHES AND DINNERS NOT INCLUDED IN ITINERARY
PERSONAL EXPENSES

CANCELLATION FEES

45 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: 100%
Flight Cancellation: 100%
NO SHOWS: 100%

YOU CAN EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FROM UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO WHILE PARTICIPATING ON THIS TOUR. PLEASE CONTACT ME OR CHECK MY WEBSIT www.meyertravelgroup.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER AND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS.

I AM REQUESTING THAT YOU ARRANGE YOUR OWN AIR FOR THIS TOUR. AIR IS LESS EXPENSIVE WHEN PURCHASED IN GERMANY ONLINE. YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FLY FROM ANY CITY IN GERMANY AND ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN CITIES. PLS CONTACT ME AND I WILL ASSIST YOU. OR GO THE FINNAIR WEB SITE www.finnair.com TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS OR CONTACT KATIE MEYER.

Finnair has a flight scheduled from Frankfurt FRA at approximately 11:30 AM on Friday January 13, 2023 to Helsinki HEL on Finnair. The flight connects to Kittila (KTT) and you will arrive at 6:00PM. The return flight on Tuesday January 17, 2023 departs Kittila KTT at approximately 1:30 and connects to in Helsinki for your afternoon flight to Europe. The earlier you book your flights the less expensive the cost of the ticket.

JOIN YOUR TOUR LEADER KATIE MEYER FOR A WINTER ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME! A RIDE IN A REINDEER SLED, DRIVE A DOG SLED, EXPERIENCE DRIVING OR RIDING IN A SNOWMOBLE THROUGH THE FOREST AND HOPEFULLY ONE EVENING VIEW THE NORTHERN LIGHTS. VISIT THE ARTIKUM MUSEUM AND SANTA’S VILLAGE. THESE ARE A FEW THE EXPERIENCES YOU WILL HAVE 150 KILOMETERS NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE IN THE VILLAGE OF LEVI FINLAND!

TOUR LEADER WILL BE KATIE WITH OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN LEADING TOURS. $500 DEPOSIT AND SIGNED BOOKING REQUEST FORM IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF BOOKING. THE FORM IS LOCATED ON THE WEB SITE www.meyertravelgroup.com BALANCE DUE 15 DECEMBER 2022. PLS CONTACT KATIE MEYER AT katie@katiemeyer.us OR PHONE 1-916-599-3708 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Please mail checks to 1005 Croatia Court, Roseville, Ca 95661. Tour cost is based on 12 participants.

important information

Tour organizer and/or its agents act only as agents in making arrangements for hotels, sightseeing tours and transportation or any other service in connection with the itineraries of the individual tour members who by acceptance thereof, acknowledge that the sponsoring organization and/or its agents and suppliers shall not be liable for injury, loss, damage delay or irregularity, liability or expense to the person or property due to act or default by any hotel carrier or other company or person providing or rendering services included on the tours. The tour participant agrees that Meyer Travel Group nor its affiliates shall be liable for any damages, loss (including personal injury, death, or property loss) delay, change in services, sickness, strike, war, quarantine, or expense occasioned by any act or omission of any supplier providing services or any other person. These terms are accepted and understood upon booking. ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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