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Finnish Lapland

4 days and 3 nights

LAPLAND...

...explore winter magic in an enchanting setting in the heart of Lapland! Nestled in the Arctic Circle, Lapland offers a breathtaking landscape of snow-covered forests, frozen lakes and the Northern Lights that light up the sky. Discover the unique culture of the Sámi, meet Santa Claus in his official village, and experience unforgettable Nordic adventures. 
Lapland promises magical experiences all year round. Get ready to immerse yourself in a Nordic fairy tale!

Your Flights from Ajaccio

  • Departure on Wednesday 
    • February 14 from Ajaccio at 6:20 p.m. arrival in Orly at 8:00 p.m.
    • Night at Novotel Coeur d’Orly with breakfast
  • Thursday February 15
    • Takeoff from Orly at 8:45 a.m. arrival in Rovaniemi at 1:30 p.m.
    • Transfer to your hotel

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  • Transfer to the airport
  • Sunday February 18
    • Takeoff from Rovaniemi at 1:45 p.m. arrival at Orly at 4:45 p.m.
    • Connection at Orly
    • Takeoff at 9:05 p.m. for arrival in Ajaccio at 10:40 p.m.

1 checked baggage per person weighing 23kg.

Your hotel

Club Scanditours Pohtimo ****

30 minutes from Rovaniemi airport, built in the middle of nature, the Club Scanditours Pohtimo is located on the edge of a frozen lake. This welcoming hotel benefits from an environment conducive to snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, which you can do following the marked trails departing from the hotel. In the evening, alone or accompanied by our Scanditours representative, go hunting for the Northern Lights during a night walk in the heart of the snow-covered fir forest surrounding the hotel. The dance of these colorful sails ranging from intense green to pink will probably remain one of the strong memories of your stay in Finland.

ADVANTAGES OF SCANDITOURS

  • Presence and assistance of our French Scanditours representative at the Club.
  • Full program of activities included.
  • Loan of extreme cold equipment for the duration of the stay.

SUPERIOR CHALET

...with an area of approximately 73 m² which can accommodate up to 5 people: 1 bedroom with twin beds and 1 mezzanine bedroom (sleeps 3), 1 living room offering a view of the lake with flat-screen TV, player DVD, fireplace and equipped kitchenette. Bathroom with sauna and whirlpool.

RESTORATION

The hotel restaurant, decorated reminiscent of a mountain chalet, exudes a friendly atmosphere during your meals. It offers home-style cuisine and serves Sami specialties on Wednesdays and Saturdays (from 10/01/24).

Bar at reception.

SPA

2 single-sex saunas, one for men and one for women, as well as a mixed sauna are available.

In keeping with Finnish tradition, the hotel also has a small indoor cold water swimming pool. Indeed, your experience will be complete when you have alternated passages in the sauna and dives into fresh water. Have fun taking on this challenge!

Possibility to rent a bathrobe for the stay (from €15).

EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY THE ESTABLISHMENT

  • Snowshoeing
  • Hunting for the Northern Lights
  • White peach
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobile Safari
  • Night snowmobile safari
  • Dog sledding safari
  • Reindeer sleigh safari
  • Reindeer farm visit
  • Visit to Santa Claus Village

PAID ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS

In addition to your full program of included activities, you can opt to add the following optional activities.


FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

  • Visit to the Arctic SnowHotel (1h30)
  • Snowmobile safari in the wilderness (2 hrs)
  • Reindeer sleigh ride (4 hours including 2.5 hours ride)

ONLY FOR ADULTS

  • Night snowmobile safari (3 hrs)
  • Snowmobile safari to the Arctic SnowHotel (3 hrs)

These excursions must be booked and paid for preferably before departure, the durations are given as an indication. Activities supervised by a local English-speaking guide. The price indicated is per person, per day and per activity.

Your program

STAY 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Thursday: Departure for Rovaniemi

Special direct flight to Rovaniemi. Handover of your protective equipment against the cold and transfer to the hotel. Lunch. Meeting around a welcome cocktail.

Friday: Reindeer Farm and Dogsledding Safari

Departure by coach. Arctic Circle crossing ceremony. Visit to the farm and introduction to driving a reindeer sleigh (approx. 800 m). Delivery of an official driving license. 200 m further, stop at a shelter where you will be welcomed by husky dogs. Introduction to driving a dog sled (approx. 20 min) and tasting berry juice around a fire. Lunch then return to the hotel early in the afternoon.

Saturday: Snowmobile and ice fishing safari and Sami specialty dinner

You will snowmobile north to a frozen lake to practice ice fishing. Typical lunch around the wood fire, return to the hotel by snowmobile. Free end of afternoon. Dinner of Sami specialties at the hotel.

Sunday: Discovery of Santa Claus’ village and return flight

Transfer to the airport. On the way, stop at Santa Claus Village then return flight.

Your trip includes...

What is included:

  • Flights from Corsica
  • Hotel night in Orly at Novotel with breakfast
  • The accommodation mentioned above
  • Full board except drinks
  • Welcome drinks
  • Return airport transfers
  • Activities and daily excursions mentioned, supervised by a French-speaking guide (2 people/snowmobile)
  • Complete equipment for protection against the cold for the duration of your stay.
  • Self-service equipment: snowshoes, cross-country skis, sleds, etc.
  • Assistance from a French Scanditours representative at the hotel.

What is not included:

  • All services not mentioned
  • The insurance 
  • Tips and other personal expenses
  • Optional visits, excursions and shows.