Finland with Friends

Flights, arrivals and introduction. Your Finnish holiday begins in Norway at Kirkenes Airport. We cross the border and follow the length of Lake Inari to the hotel where a welcome drink and meal awaits.

Snowshoes and cross country skiing This morning is all about learning new skills. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are on the agenda adn the adults will also receive a short snowmobile driving lesson. After lunch the skills are put into practice during either a skiing or snowshoe trip lasting 1 to 2 hours.

Husky safari and ice fishing. Dog sledding is one of the most memorable winter activities and today you will head out onto Lake Inari with your team of huskies for a 10km safari - just magic. In the afternoon you will be taken by snowmobile-pulled sleigh to try your hand at ice fishing - good luck!

Snowmobile safari. Today you will explore the lake and wilderness landscape by snowmobile. You will whizz across lakes and through snowy forests travelling around 30km. Children ride in a sleigh pulled behind the guide's snowmobile. You will break for hot drinks and sausages before heading back to Nellim.

Lappish activities. This morning there will be fun and games during a variety of tasks. There will be ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, lasso throwing competitions and a fire making lesson; Ray Mears eat your heart out. The afternoon will be free for you to try extra activities or relax. If you are travelling on the 20th December departure then there are some real festive treats and a few surprise visits today as well as a delicious Christmas dinner.

Reindeer farm visit and Sami culture. No visit to Lapland is complete without reindeer. Today you will visit a local reindeer farm, feed the reindeer their favourite snacks and meet with the Sámi herder who will tell you about their culture and way of life. You will also visit the Russian border area, it’s very James Bond. You will travel by snowmobile sleigh throughout the day and there will be some free time this afternoon. If you are travelling on the 26th December departure then tonight there will be celebrations to welcome in 2021.

Departure, transfers and flights.An early start after breakfast as we head back to Kirkenes for the return flights.