Lapland 2022 - magic of the north
January 14 (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 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 15 (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 16 (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 17 (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 18 (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)
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 2021. 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%