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ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
ROVANIEMI
LAPLAND ON THE ROCKS
4 NIGHTS, 5 DAYS IN ROVANIEMI
Combine Rovaniemi and Kemi, two
lively cities in Lapland! Kemi is known
as the home town of the Arctic
Icebreaker Sampo and the world’s
biggest SnowCastle. Rovaniemi is the
capital of Lapland, and its location by
the Arctic Circle lures people all over
the world. There’s plenty to do all year
round – you can meet Santa in his
workshop, visit reindeer and husky
farms by snowmobiles and enjoy the
day outdoors in a fresh air!
DAY 1 – WELCOME TO ROVANIEMI
Arrival at Rovaniemi (RVN) Airport
Dinner at Arctic Boulevard. Accommodation at Arctic Light Hotel
DAY 2 – SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO HUSKY AND REINDEER FARM, DINNER AT
SNOWLAND
Snowmobile Safari Husky and Reindeer Farm. Dinner at Snowland
DAY 3 – SAMPO ICEBREAKER CRUISE BY COACH, LUMBERJACK’S THEME
DINNER AT POROPIRTTI LODGE
Sampo Icebreaker Cruise by Coach
Lumberjack’s theme dinner at Poropirtti Lodge
DAY 4 – RALLY OLYMPICS, DINNER AT SANTAMUS
Rally Olympics by Coach . Dinner at Santamus
DAY 5 – DEPARTURE VIA SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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DAY 1 – ARRIVAL TO LAPLAND
Arrival to Rovaniemi (apt RVN). Local guide welcoming the group at Rovaniemi
airport
Transfer by private coach to hotel, transfer duration 15 minutes.
OPTIONAL: SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO THE CITY
Outfit delivery to the airport (for this we need sizes in advance; weight, height and
European shoe size).
Head directly from the airport to the untouched Arctic wilderness, where you can
immediately feel liberated from the stress and hectic pace of your everyday life. A real
surprise to begin your Lapland adventure with: a snowmobile safari right from
modern Rovaniemi Airport to the wilderness of Lapland! Change into thermal safari
outfits at airport premises and proceed to snowmobiles. After instructions of driving
technique and safety rules you will start the first part of your Lapland adventure. Two
person share one snowmobile, taking turns in driving. Drive through snow covered
forests to today’s destination – Rovaniemi town and your hotel! Luggage has been
delivered directly to the hotel.
RATE: 142 €/net/person. Incl. snowmobiling 2 per snowmobile, outfit delivery to
airport and luggage transportation to hotel
SUPPLEMENT: Single driving on snowmobile, 80 €/net/person/Monday-Thursday, 92
€/net/person/Friday-Sunday
On arrival to ARCTIC LIGHT HOTEL pre-registered check-in (for this please send us
following information in excel-sheet: client first and last name, home address,
passport number).
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
Arctic Light hotel is the first boutique in Lapland - a unique blend of modern and
cozy interior with personal service in a relaxed atmosphere. 54 unique and well
equipped rooms in five different categories: 24 x Magic, 14 x Arctic, 6 x Polar, 6 x
Aurora Loft and 3 x Suite. Large lobby area will be an excellent place to wind down
from an active day in Lappish nature and a great spot for get-togethers
Pick up of the safari equipment (overalls, boots, socks, mittens and commando
mask) from the Safari House next to your hotel.
SUPPLEMENT: Safari clothing delivery to hotel rooms prior to arrival 16 €/net/person
Welcome dinner is served at hotel´s ARCTIC BOULEVARD RESTAURANT
Wild berries, herbs and vegetables play an important role at Artic Light Hotels
Restaurant Arctic Boulevard. Beef comes from a nearby Highland cattle ranch, fish
and seafood from lakes of Lapland and Arctic Ocean. Restaurant uses seasonal
ingredients. Restaurant seats 65 clients. Dinner of three courses with coffee/tea
will be served.
DAY 2 - FULL DAY SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO HUSKY AND REINDEER
FARM - DINNER AT SNOWLAND
Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant.
SNOWMOBILE SAFARI
Meet your safari guides in hotel lobby and proceed on foot to pick up helmets from
Safari Club and continue further to nearby snowmobile parking place.
Shortly after briefing of driving technique and safety rules you start your day with
snowmobile safari right from the city centre. Two persons share one snowmobile,
taking turns in driving.
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
This is a modern way of moving in the snow-covered woods and has become also a
part of everyday life for the Lapps. First driving on frozen river to test your skills,
and then mastering the basics follow your guide into forest trails which will take
you to local Reindeer farm.
REINDEER FARM
First upon arrival the mysterious welcome ceremony will take place in the dusky
“kota” building. See the reindeer living in the farm and meet the herders and learn
about the life cycle of Reindeer. The personal certificates will be delivered. Then
everyone can try his skills in reindeer driving and obtain an official driver’s licence,
valid for five years!
HUSKY FARM
After reindeer farm short walk to husky farm nearby. Arriving to the Husky farm
where friendly huskies welcome the group.
For centuries, people living in the Arctic have relied on a strong and tenacious
partner; the Arctic sled dog, the husky to transport the catch of the hunt or
medicines in harsh condition across inaccessible terrain. This trip gives you
opportunity to experience something unique; the ties between the musher and the
dogs formed on a joint expedition into the wilderness. You soon learn that behind
its icy-blue gaze is a friendly canine character who works closely with people.
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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Everyone can enjoy a husky ride in a sledge hauled by the husky team. Sleighs are
driven by mushers (valid in 800 meters rides, in longer tours customers drive
themselves). After ride you will have a cup of warm berry juice and biscuits while
listening to the facts of huskies and their live here at the Arctic Circle.
Traditional Lappish lunch, main course with coffee/tea and dessert is served at the
FOREST MANOR restaurant. Forest Manor was originally built in the Pajusaari
district of Kemi in 1926 as a home for the factory owner. The massive wall logs of
the manor and large windows have stories to tell about Finland in the 1920s. In
2011 Forest Manor was restored to its former glory and relocated to the Arctic
Circle in Rovaniemi.
After lunch return back to town by snowmobiles. Duration of the program 6 hours
SUPPLEMENTS:
• Single driving on snowmobile, 80 €/net/person/Monday-Thursday, 92
€/net/person/Friday-Sunday
• 25 minute husky sleigh ride (customers drive themselves!) + one more
program hour 42 €/net/person
• 1h15 minute husky sleigh (customers drive themselves!) + one more program
hour 83 €/net/person
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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Private coach transfer to the SNOWLAND for dinner. Transfer duration 10 minutes.
Snowland is lighted with fires and lanterns and the dinner is served in a real Igloo
restaurant. Guests are sitting on benches covered with reindeer pelts and the
dinner is served on tables made of ice. The roof of the igloo is like a starry sky. Due
to the temperature of -3 Degrees, safari clothing is necessary to guarantee full
enjoy of the unique restaurant.
Dinner 3 courses with coffee/tea served
SUPPLEMENTS:
• Welcome drinks in an ice glass 11 €/net/person
• Traditional “joiku” singer, 10 minute show 350 €/net/group
• Traditional “joiku” singer and drummer, 10 minute show 400 €/net/group
• Icy menu card at 37 €/menu card, one menu per table recommended
• Arctic Disco 1840 €/group
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
DAY 3 – SAMPO ICEBREAKER BY COACH – LUMBERJACKS THEME
DINNER AT POROPIRTTI
Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant.
After breakfast meet your safari guide in hotel lobby. Board the waiting coach for
transfer to Kemi. Transfer time ca 2 hours.
Climb on board and say hello to ship’s friendly staff of SAMPO ICEBREAKER
Shortly after boarding and welcome drink it’s time to take part in the presentation
of the vessel, and to see how the ship crushes both solid and pack ice meters thick.
Guided tour takes you for a visit to Commando Bridge, engine room and decks.
Three course Lunch is served in ship’s cosy restaurant. After lunch you can
experience an arctic swim - a dip in the icy sea, safe and warm in wet-suits, of
course!
SUPPLEMENTARY IN KEMI: Visit to world famous SnowCastle in Kemi is in program
either on the way to the Icebreaker or after the cruise. At SnowCastle you can get
familiar to hotel rooms, made totally of snow! During the day time there are no
customers and therefore you are able to see each room type, some of them with
beautiful snow decoration on walls. At SnowChapel you can sit down for a while and
enjoy the silence – unless you are lucky and are able to witness a SnowWedding! Cup
of hot chocolate (not included to the rate) in the SnowRestaurant before returning to
your coach
Rates
• Entrance fee 13 €/net/person
• Guided tour 77 €/net/group of max 30 persons
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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Transfer by coach back to Rovaniemi, duration ca. 2 hours.
In the evening coach transfer to POROPIRTTI FOR LUMBERJACKS’ THEME
DINNER. Transfer duration 15 minutes.
Feel the patina of over 100 years old logs, big fireplace, Lappish experiences and
excellent food – The Log Cabin Poropirtti has everything for a successful functions
being it a lunch or dinner. Poropirtti is a traditional log cabin which was built
already 1887. Over 100-years old log walls create cozy atmosphere and those walls
have heard many stories of lumberjacks and loggers.
In the beginning of 19th century this kind of cabins offered temporary home and
resting place to lumberjacks. The traditional Lappish life included also hunting,
fishing and of course reindeer herding.
Hospitality was the natural thing in many cabins in wilderness of Lapland – this
same hospitality we wish to offer to you also – enjoy the good food and cozy
atmosphere.
Upon arrival at the restaurant you are welcomed by your lumberjack host &
hostess. Welcome drink in Lumberjack style – Vodka shot – is served. The service
staffs are also dressed accordingly. Everyone receives funny Lappish – English
dictionaries and the Finnish name to be used through the evening.
Dinner 3 courses with coffee/tea will be served.
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
After dinner competitions are arranged in sawing and hammering – best will be
awarded! Throughout the evening Lumberjacks’ staff invite the guest to have a
taste of Finnish dances of Jencks & polka!
SUPPLEMENTS
• Lumberjacks invitation and flannel shirt. The guests will find a lumberjack’s
shirt together with an invitation letter to a real lumberjacks’ evening signed
by lumberjacks´staff in their hotel rooms, 26 €/net/person
• Accordion player entertaining during the evening, 520 €/net/group
• Personalized wooden schnapps “kuksa” cup (2 cl) 28 €/kuksa
• Personalized wooden coffee size “kuksa” cup (1 dl) 45 €/kuksa
Duration of the evening approx. 3-3½ hours. Return transfer back to hotel for
overnight.
DAY 4 – RALLY OLYMPICS BY COACH – DINNER AT SANTAMUS
Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant.
Coach transfer to the Rally Site, duration 15 minutes.
Rally Olympics program includes races with rally car, cross car and Funny car.
Program fits for small as well as for bigger groups. During this action packed
program you have a chance to feel speedy moments in a real rally car under
professionals’ control. Driving instructor will give you valuable hints how to handle
the vehicle in exotic winter conditions.
Session starts with practice laps with an instructor, who
sits in the co-pilot’s seat and can give you valuable hints
for driving on the snowy and icy conditions. As soon as
you are more familiar with the rally car, it is time for the
competition!
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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Funny car is special designed car which does not act as you
expect. When you turn the steering wheel to the right, the car
goes to the left and vice versa. Does not sound too difficult, but
try out yourself… it will be much trickier than you think but we
guarantee that you will hop out from the car with laugh!
On a snowy and icy track you can throw the snow and test
the functions of cross car in winter conditions. How special
made cross car turns from the side of snowbanks? …This you
will find out driving yourself!
Ice-karting is an exciting and truly fun go-kart race on ice.
Skill and composure is the key here. Even though we use
spikes on tires, you will still get the feeling of going sideways!
Everyone gets a turn in each activity and at the end of the program we will see who
the fastest driver of the day is! After 1 – 2 practice laps it is time for the
competition! When the flag swings it is time to start the race! The clock is ticking,
who will be the champion? Prizes for the three fastest drivers will be awarded.
SUPPLEMENT: Stunt show: Have you ever wondered what you can do safely with a
car? After the show you will know! Rate from 260 €/net/group
Lunch will be served in an exclusive restaurant VILLAMARIA, only five minutes
transfer time from the tracks.
The unique VillaMaria is a traditional log-built farmhouse on the shores of the
Ounasjoki River. History of the house dates back to beginning of 1900 when it used
to serve for example as shop, post, school and tavern. Main building seats 92
persons.
After lunch short tranfer back to your hotel. Program duration 5 hours
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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Dinner will be served in SANTAMUS which could well be described as a “restaurant
of sensations”, tempting all five senses. Santamus is situated 15 minutes coach
transfer from the city centre.
Upon entering the log house you “forget” the time and place, as this is a whole new
world for you. Snags, a gurgling brook, natural spruce trees on the shore of a pond;
where trout swim, fireplace fires glow in the dim light…the feeling and scene make
newcomers rub their eyes.
Matti Korva, a versatile musician born in Rovaniemi, is the man behind the
Santamus experience concept. Matti is a multiinstrumentalist who handles
kantele, accordion, piano, percussions as well as instrumental saw. After his
studies in Sibelius Academy Matti has been working as a music instructor and a
producer of musical events. He is known as an inspiring figure utilizing music to
elevate the team spirit of many events of both national and multinational
companies.
In the Matti Korva Show you will listen to instruments you may have never heard
before such as the the Finnish national instrument “Kantele”. You will also get the
chance to learn how to play an instrumental saw. Everyone gets the opportunity to
find their own musicality and to share the joy of succeeding as a member of “The
Dream Team Orchestra”. Matti makes sure that you are the stars of the show. You
can expect beautiful music with lots of interaction and many fun and surprising
moments.
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
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Dinner of three courses with coffee/tea will be served.
After dinner transfer to hotel for overnight.
DAY 5 – DEPARTURE VIA SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant.
Check out, return safari outfit to Safari Club, just few hundred meters from your
hotel.
DEPARTURE VIA SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
Santa has chosen this magic line of Arctic Circle to be the place for his office. Meet
the man in person and tell him your wishes - by the Christmas time you will see, if
you have been good. Free time for shopping at Santa’s shopping gallery, and why
not sending your regards home from Santa´s Main Post Office with a special
stamp.
After visit to Santa Claus Village, short coach transfer (10 minutes) to the airport.
SUPPLEMENT:
• Lunch and one more program hour, 42 €/net/person, min 31 pax
Farewell to your guide and Lapland.
END OF PROGRAM
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
OPTIONAL DINNER VENUES:
LAPPISH A LA CARTE RESTAURANT NILI
Restaurant is situated in the city centre of Rovaniemi and seats some 85 persons.
Nili offers Lappish delicacies and warm atmosphere. The furnishings are genuine
Lappish handicraft and materials such as Lappish wood, reindeer horns and
reindeer leather feature strongly in the design. The cornerstones of the restaurant
are pure Lappish and Finnish ingredients and the food is prepared with heart and
soul from start to finish in their kitchen.
Dinner of three courses with coffee/tea will be served.
Rate from 64 €/net/person
BEAR´S DEN
Wilderness Lodge BEAR´S DEN, Karhunpesä in Finnish. This high-grade log house
is built 1967 is situated 30 minutes from the city of Rovaniemi. Its history is written
by many remarkable visitors, one of whom was Urho Kekkonen, the President of
the Republic of Finland 1956-1981.
Kekkonen was a regular guest in Karhunpesä during his presidency. There he
hosted many important statesmen such as Lyndon B. Johnson (the President of
the United States), Carl XVI Gustaf (the King of Sweden), Golda Meir (the 4th Prime
Minister of Israel) and Leonid Brezhnev (the Soviet leader).
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After discovering the place Kekkonen considered it to be a perfect place for his
purposes. Secret negotiations between nations could be held there – far away from
the bustle of the city and curious ears. Both dining and the peaceful picturesque
nature were something to match the dignity of the president himself.
Kekkonen’s personality and the numerous stories of his visits colour the history of
Karhunpesä. Good Finnish food and Sauna vere important to the president. That’s
why we in particular focus attention on dining and Sauna experience. We want our
guests to enjoy the steam and the delicious food just as much as the president did!
Dinner of 3-courses with coffee/tea is served by the massive fireplace.
Rate from 92 €/net/person
Finnish sauna evening 350 €/net/group. Rate includes towels and soap & shampoo
• electrically-heated log sauna for 12 persons at a time
• wood-heated sauna by the pond for 8 persons at a time
• hole in the ice
ARCTIC INCENTIVE by Lapland Safaris KOSKIKATU 1 96200 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND
TEL. +358 (0)16 331 1255 FAX +358 (0) 16 331 1222 WWW.ARCTICINCENTIVES.FI [email protected]
EXTRAORDINARY OVERNIGHT VENUES
ARTIC SNOWHOTEL
The Arctic SnowHotel is an entire world of snow, an experience destination that
provides an exotic possibility to spend the night sheltered by snow and
surrounded by picturesque and placid Lappish nature and to experience Arctic
specialities.
Temperature inside the room is some -5 Degrees but warm, for arctic condition
meant sleeping bags will keep you warm. While sleeping you need only long
underwear and thin hat. Overall and shoes will be left next to the bed. Fresh air will
guarantee good sleep! Morning breakfast will be served in the warm LumiKartano
restaurant. For luggage there is a separate luggage area as we don´t recommend
to bring anything extra to your room. Toilets, showers and evening sauna are
situated in a warm place, close to hotel rooms.
Rate from 130 €/net/person in double occupancy
GLASS IGLOOS
Welcome to enjoy norther lights in Glass Igloo! Aurora alarm guarantees you won´t
miss them, even they would appear in the middle of the night. All Igloos have all-
sky vision, heated windows and are equipped as normal hotel room, with shower
and toilet.
Rate from 399 €/net/Igloos for 1-2 persons
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GOOD TO NOTE!
All programs are weather permitting. All the items are subject to availability at the
time you request the space. We reserve the right to change the rates in the event of
increase of taxes, fuel costs or similar beyond our control.
INCURANCE
All the snowmobiles, cars and forest scooters are insured as required by the
Finnish Traffic Insurance Act. This insurance covers medical care for injuries to the
driver and the passenger arising from accidents. Personal injuries and damages to
other parties while driving a snowmobile, car or forest scooter are fully covered
according to the Finnish Traffic Insurance Act. Lapland Safaris is not liable in
general for personal injuries or material damage arising from accidents during
other games and activities such as husky sleigh safaris, reindeer safaris or other
excursions in which snowmobiles or quad bikes are not involved. Personal travel
insurance is therefore highly recommended.
SELF LIABILITY
Safari participants are held liable for damages caused to snowmobiles, forest
scooters or cars. Each vehicle driver must put down a damage deposit on the spot
upon their arrival, by cash or credit card, if other arrangements have not been
made in advance. The amount of the deposit is EUR 980,- for snowmobiles and
forest scooters and EUR 1 830,- for cars. The customer must notify Lapland Safaris
in advance about who (each participant individually or the orderer or company) is
going to be held responsible for self-liability. The self-liability is mentioned during
the driving lesson before safari/car driving activity begins.
DRIVING TERMS
The driver of a snowmobile must be 18 years old with a valid driving licence, forest
scooter driver has to be at least 18 years old with a valid driving license. Children
under 2 years old are free of charge and children under 15 years old get a discount
and they are then allowed to sit on a sledge pulled by a snowmobile. Children
under 15 years old are seated in a sledge pulled by snowmobile and are given
helmets.
Driving a snowmobile or forest scooter under the influence of alcohol or any
narcotic products is prohibited by Finnish law. As the responsible safari organizers,
we reserve the right to change the routing and duration of the excursions if
necessary, according to the prevailing weather and snow conditions, or if deemed
advisable for the sake of safety and the comfort of the participants. We also reserve
the right to discontinue the safari if a participant is seen as a potential danger to
him/herself or to others, or is in poor health.
Terms & Conditions for confirmation, cancellation
and payment in separate sheet