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A R C TI C
       S PIRI T
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›› | WELCOME

               WELCOME
               Welcome to our Arctic Spirit 2021-2022 brochure, filled with our latest selection of
               trips to Europe’s last unspoiled wilderness, where the snow is crisp, the air is pure,
               and adventures await.

               Our tours take you to Lapland’s              For over 35 years, we have been
               north western arm in the far north           creating travel experiences all
               of Sweden and Finland. Set on                around the world. As pioneers of
               Scandinavia’s Official Northern Lights       travel to Lapland, Transun know
               Route, where the fabled Aurora               the region inside out and have an
               Borealis frequently grace the night          unrivalled level of local knowledge.
               sky, our specially-selected locations lie    Our specially-designed breaks
               in a region of unspoiled beauty and          show Lapland at its truest and our
               a land steeped in myths and legends.         dedicated team will ensure that
               Here, deep within the Arctic Circle,         everything is taken care of along
               you’ll experience the unique charm of        the way.
               True Lapland.
                                                            As winter holidays go, adventures in
               There is much to love here: the silence      the Arctic Circle with Transun are right
               of wide-open spaces, the beauty              up there with the best. Let’s make
               of pine trees decked with layers of          your next holiday one to remember…
               freshly fallen snow and the cleanest
               air in the world. And here too, you
               will discover a host of winter activities
               and experiences that will leave you
               exhilarated, recharged and eager to
               return.

                                                                                                                CONTENTS
                                                                                                                ›› TRUE LAPLAND WITH THE EXPERTS         4 - 15

                                                                                                                ›› UNIQUE RESORTS                        16 - 27

                                                                                                                ›› ARCTIC SPIRIT TOURS 2021-2022         28 - 41

                                                                                                                ›› OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS                   42 - 47

                                                                                                                ›› ESSENTIAL INFORMATION                 48 - 53

                                                                                                                ›› DATES AND DEPARTURES                  54 - 55

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                                                                   TRUE LAPLAND

                                                                   When you travel to Lapland with Transun, you couldn’t
                                                                   be in more experienced hands. We’ve been in the travel
                                                                   business for over thirty-five years, designing and delivering
                                                                   specialist holidays for our clients. We know the region
                                                                   inside out and work closely with our partners in Finland

                     TRUE
                                                                   and Sweden to create a range of exciting winter holidays,
                                                                   exclusive to Transun.

                                                                   This is a unique corner of the world, unspoiled and
                                                                   extraordinary. It’s no wonder we want to share its secrets
                                                                   with those who, like us, value the true luxury of unspoiled

                     LAPLAND
                                                                   nature, wide open spaces and an unsullied environment.
                                                                   We’ll take you further north than other operators to unique
                                                                   locations far away from overcrowded, commercial resorts
                                                                   to ensure you enjoy a winter holiday like no other.

                     WITH

                     THE

                     EXPERTS

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         TRAVEL WITH THE EXPERTS

                               All of our tours are crafted by our experienced team of
                               specialists, each of whom have visited Lapland personally
                               and hand-picked the selection of hotels and excursions.

                                Only Lapland’s ‘truest’ will do. We’ve spent years and
                                decades traversing the offerings of Lapland and cultivating
                                the best holidays that the region can offer. The tours in our
                                Arctic Spirit collection will show Lapland at its finest, and
                                ‘truest’ - just as you imagined; providing memories to last a
         lifetime. And don’t just take our word for it – our awards, voted for by those who
         have travelled with us, speak for themselves!

         ›› EXCLUSIVE TO US:                         ›› AWARD-WINNING:
         The hotels and tours offered in this        We are proud to have received many
         brochure have been chosen for their         accolades over the years, and none
         unique offerings not available              more so than the British Travel Awards,
         elsewhere and remain exclusive to           which are voted for by those who
         the guests of Transun!                      have travelled with us. The hotels we
                                                     feature have also been awarded
         ›› HERE TO HELP:                            various honours, and rank among
         Our friendly reservations team and          some of the best hotels in Finland.
         overseas representatives are
         available to ensure an enjoyable            ›› FANTASTIC VALUE:
         holiday from the moment you receive         Our holidays are based on a
         the brochure, to the moment you             full-board basis and include a host of
         return home!                                Arctic safaris – there are no hidden
                                                     extras in the small print!
         We have a dedicated team of
         overseas representatives who will
         meet you as you land at Enontekio.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                   ENONTEKIO

                                                                                                                                                                                       SWEDEN

                                                                                                                                                                                                FINLAND
                                                                                                                                                                             NORWAY

         COME FLY WITH US

                               Transun are proud to offer the widest selection of departure
                               airports from the UK to Lapland – more than any other
                               operator. Our direct charter service, exclusive to Transun,
                               operates to Enontekio Airport in the far north of Finland.
                               We fly from 16 UK airports, making it easier for you to reach
                               Lapland from your local point of departure.
                               In addition, due to the small size of Enontekio airport, all
                               Transun guests benefit from a fast and efficient service when
                               landing and boarding.
                                                                                                                                                              NEWCASTLE

         ›› DIRECT FLIGHTS                          ›› FLIGHT TRANSFERS
         Fly direct from 16 UK airports,            Coach transfers to and from the resort                                                                    TEESSIDE
         avoiding lengthy stop overs at             are arranged to meet your flights.
         Helsinki or Stockholm.
                                                                                                                                                            LEEDS BRADFORD
                                                    ›› AIRPORT PARKING
                                                                                                                            ISLE OF MAN
         ›› INFLIGHT MEAL                           You can now book UK airport car
         Inflight meals are included on all         parking with us at selected airports.
                                                                                                                                                       MANCHESTER        HUMBERSIDE
         flights in November & December.
                                                                                                                                              LIVERPOOL          DONCASTER SHEFFIELD
         Between January and March                  ›› SEAT SELECTION
         there is a buy-on-board service.           On selected flights we offer a seat
                                                                                                                                                          BIRMINGHAM
                                                    selection service which allows you to
                                                                                                                                                                                      NORWICH
         ›› LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE                       choose your preferred seat.
         An allowance of 18kg of hold and
         5kg of cabin luggage per person
                                                                                                                                      CARDIFF
         is included.                                                                                                                             BRISTOL

                                                                                                                                                                   LONDON GATWICK

                        FLIGHT TIME: Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to Enontekio                                                   EXETER

                                                                                                                                                  BOURNEMOUTH

                                                                                                                                              JERSEY

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         THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
         BY DR STUART CLARK

                                    There is little that can compare to the beauty of the
                                    Northern Lights. From a subtle glow of pale light across the
                                    sky to shimmering waves of emerald green, these displays
                                    can appear at any time. They reach up into the sky,
                                    drawing our eyes towards the Universe beyond.

                                 Seeing the Northern Lights from the magnificent Arctic
                                 landscape of Karesuando only amplifies their beauty. This
                                 village is home to just 300 people and is found in Lapland,
                                 straddling the border between Finland and Sweden. The
         frozen river that cuts the village serves as the border between the two countries,
         and the settlement is surrounded by a rolling landscape of frozen lakes and
         plains that provide excellent sites from which to view the Northern Lights.

         ›› WHAT ARE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?                     This cloud of smashed atoms hurtles
         Also known as the Aurora Borealis, the               through space, seething with
         Northern Lights are a mirror of cosmic               electrical and magnetic forces. Most
         forces at play on the Sun, 93 million                disappear harmlessly into deep space
         miles away. Each brilliant display can               but a small fraction head directly
         be traced to a titanic explosion on                  towards Earth. If one does strike us,
         the surface of our nearest star. Each                the particles are deflected into the
         solar flare explosion is extraordinary.              Polar Regions by our planet’s natural
         It releases a billion times the energy               cloak of magnetism.
         of an atomic bomb and usually rips                   At the end of this magnetic funnel,
         away a giant swathe of the Sun’s                     they strike our atmosphere causing
         atmosphere.                                          the atoms we breathe to glow,
                                                              turning the sky into a theatre of light.

                                                              The Northern Lights are one of the true
                                                              wonders of the natural world.

         Dr Stuart Clark is an astronomer, author and novelist. His book The Sun Kings (Princeton
         University Press) tells the story of the largest display of the Northern Lights in history.

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                                                            KILPISJARVI

                                                                  KARESUANDO                       ADVENTURES ON THE
                                                                          ENONTEKIO                NORTHERN LIGHTS ROUTE
                                                                          LAPLAND
                                                                                                                           The Northern Lights Route is a stretch of road which
                                                                                                                           weaves through three countries in Lapland (Finland,
                                                  ARCTIC CIRCLE                                                            Sweden and Norway) and is officially recognised by
                                                                                                                           the governments of those countries as being one of
                                                                                                                           the best places in the world to witness the spectacle of
                                                                                                                           the Northern Lights. The road starts at the island city of
                                                                                                                           Tromso in the north of Norway, and runs to the twin cities
                                         SWEDEN                                                                            of Swedish Haparanda and Finnish Tornio on the Bay of
                                                                                                                           Bothnia.

                                                                                                   The Route offers excellent chances of seeing the Northern Lights because of its
                                                                                                   location, which is predominantly within the Arctic Circle. Because of the lack of
                                                                                                   commercial city life nearby, light pollution is virtually non-existent for the most
                                                                     FINLAND                       part, which means that the Aurora’s intensity is not impaired and it appears
                                                                                                   greater than it would in cities such as Rovaniemi or Reykjavik in Iceland.
                NORWAY
                                                                                                   Along the Route, which stretches for 620 kilometres, you can find some of
                                                                                                   Lapland’s best sights and attractions. From husky sledding across the Arctic
                 OSLO                                                                              tundra to snowmobiling down frozen rivers, an appearance of the Northern
                                                                                                   Lights could bless the most exhilarating of winter activities. The resorts of both
                                                         HELSINKI
                                                                                                   Kilpisjarvi and Karesuando are located directly on the Northern Lights Route and
                                                                                                   whilst a sighting of the Aurora can never be guaranteed, your chances on an
                                                                                                   Arctic Spirit break are pretty high!
                             STOCKHOLM

       NORTHERN LIGHTS ROUTE

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             ABOUT THE SAMI

                             The Sami are Lapland’s indigenous people, in the same way as
                             the Eskimos are of Greenland. The only European ethnic group
                             to be recognised as an Aboriginal people, the Sami have been
                             divided by national borders for centuries. They are a diverse
                             people who speak several dialects of the Sami language.

                             Whilst some remain reindeer herders, many Sami have also
                             entered the global system as writers, artists and political
                             activists. There are some 75,000 Sami people, inhabiting a
             vast area - called ‘Sapmi’ in the Sami language - that stretches all the way
             from central Norway and Sweden, across the far north of Finland and well into
             Russia’s Kola peninsula.

             ›› THE LIFE OF THE LOCALS                   ›› THE ARCTIC SPIRIT
             The Sami language, their national           When you come to True Lapland you
             dress, reindeer farming and the joik (a     will come to the conclusion that this
             traditional Sami chant traditionally a      magnificent region is magical. The
             part of Sami spiritualism) are the most     ancient Samis agreed. They believed
             distinctive features of the Sami culture.   everything has a spirit, not just people
             The Sami national dress, or Gakti,          but animals, plants, mountains, rocks
             though instantly recognisable and           and islands, as well as the earth,
             predominantly red, yellow and blue,         the sea and even space. Therefore,
             this actually differs from one area to      everybody was expected to move
             another, thus identifying where the         quietly in the wilderness, not making
             wearer’s family comes from. The Sami        a disturbance. This beautiful concept
             national dress also reflects the vivid,     still prevails among the Sami.
             glowing colours of the autumn leaves,
             a spectacular natural display.              ›› THE SAMI AND THE REINDEER
                                                         Reindeer became the mainstay of the
                                                         Sami people since it was a source of
                                                         food, tendons and sinews for sewing
                                                         and leather for clothing and shoes, as
                                                         well as transportation. The Sami have
                                                         as many as 1,000 words for reindeer in
                                                         their own language.

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                                                         UNIQUE RESORTS

                OUR
                                                         The resorts to which we operate are unique, quaint
                                                         villages nestled in the imposing Arctic desert. We’ve
                                                         hand-picked a selection of hotels and cabins in these
                                                         resorts which offer a warm welcome and cosy stay,
                                                         and often breathtaking views of the Arctic tundra –
                                                         where the vast stretches of fresh snow reach to

                UNIQUE
                                                         the horizon.

                                                         Our small specially-selected accommodation options
                                                         range from standard rooms to traditional rustic log cabins,
                                                         offering a clean and comfortable place to stay. Our
                                                         travel specialists have personally stayed in the properties
                                                         featured and know that whichever option you choose,

                RESORTS
                                                         you’ll have a hospitable base from which to enjoy all of
                                                         the activities on offer in the pristine snowy wilderness. In
                                                         addition, as all of our chosen properties are way out in the
                                                         depths of Lapland, they are ideally situated for optimal
                                                         Aurora viewing - luck dependent of course!

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          KARESUANDO

                               Many of our Arctic Spirit winter breaks are based in
                               Karesuando, a small border village set on the edge of a vast
                               wilderness where beauty, nature and wildlife abound. The
                               small village of just 200 inhabitants is split into two, with one
                               half of the village in Sweden and the other half in Finland,
                               with the two countries being separated by a frozen river:
                               another country, another time zone, another language,
                               another currency are just a few strides away!

                               The main village sits on the Swedish side of the river Muonio,
          which is where the Davvi Arctic Star hotel is situated. The warm and welcoming
          Davvi Arctic Lodge is situated on a fellside just into Finland. The village has
          an attractive wood-built church - the most northerly in Sweden - as well as a
          handful of local shops and amenities.

          ›› FURS AND FABLES                          and condemned priests and traders
          At an intersection of roads which           who lined their own pockets at the
          run to many countries, Karesuando           expense of others. The movement
          has long been an important                  had a profound influence on the lives
          meeting point for traders. From the         of local Samis. Laestadius was invited
          16th century, hunters and trappers          to join the La Recherche Expedition
          flourished with Karesuando becoming         to Samiland of 1838-40. One result of
          an important trading point, a               that trip was his book Fragments of
          crossroads for commerce with Europe         Lappish Mythology, which recorded
          and Russia and a retreat for wealthy        traditional Sami beliefs.
          Swedes. The indigenous people of
          the north, the Sami, (see pages 14-         ›› A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
          15) had a reputation around Europe          This extraordinary place has
          for witchcraft and sorcery. It was          attracted many who seek peace
          not until the late 19th century that        and enlightenment amid unspoiled
          such myths were replaced by the             nature. Not least, His Holiness the
          understanding that True Lapland is          Dalai Lama, who visited Karesuando
          a region of resplendent beauty and          in 1996, staying at the Grapes hotel,
          hospitable people.                          the oldest hotel in the Kiruna district.
                                                      Today, that same hotel is called the
          ›› A FAMOUS RESIDENT                        Davvi Arctic Star and is one of the
          Karesuando’s most famous resident           welcoming local hotels exclusively
          was Lars Levi Laestadius, who was           offered by Transun.
          the vicar there from 1826 to 1849.
          Married to a Samiwoman, he was
          behind a radical revival movement
          within the Church of Sweden, called
          Laestadianism, which promoted a
          God who cared for ordinary people

                                     TRANSFER: 1 hour from Enontekio

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Twin & Double rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sleeps 2 - 3 People

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Within main hotel building
                                                                                                                                                                                                          •   Ensuite bathrooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                              with showers
                                                                                                                                                                                                          •   Tea & coffee making
                                                                                                                                                                                                              facilities

                                                                                                              STANDARD ROOM
                                                                                                              The Davvi Arctic Lodge hotel rooms are set on two floors in a wing that extends from the main building. There are
                                                                                                              rooms sleeping two or three, which are simply furnished and comfortable. Please note that if the rooms are utilised
                                                                                                              to their maximum capacity, storage space will be limited.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Twin & Double rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sleeps 2 - 3 People

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 minute walk from hotel
                                                                                                                                                                                                          •   Ensuite bathrooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                              with showers
                                                                                                                                                                                                          •   Tea & coffee
                                                                                                                                                                                                              making facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                          •   Sauna

                THE DAVVI                                                                                     LOG CABINS

                ARCTIC LODGE                                                                                  The wooden cabins are conveniently situated within the hotel grounds. The traditional timber-built buildings are cosy
                                                                                                              and all are en-suite (shower, WC) with a private sauna. Most cabins are semi-detached, open-plan and sleep two or
                                                                                                              three. All cabins are located just metres from the main hotel building, where meals are taken.

                FINNISH KARESUANDO
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Twin & Double rooms
                The Davvi Arctic Lodge is set on a quiet   Accommodation here is basic and offers                                                                                                         Sleeps 3 - 8 People
                secluded hillside in Finnish Karesuando.   a warm welcome – just what is needed                                                                                                           Full Board Accommodation
                Here, you will experience the peace        after a day in the snow!                                                                                                                       5 minute walk from hotel
                and tranquillity of this beautiful                                                                                                                                                        •   Ensuite shower rooms
                region, unsullied by mass tourism or       The centrepiece of the hotel is a beautiful                                                                                                    •   Tea & coffee making
                commercialisation.                         restaurant, which provides spectacular                                                                                                             facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                          •   Lounge area
                                                           panoramic views across snow-covered                                                                                                            •   DVD player
                         2019                              hillside towards the Swedish part of
                                                           Karesuando, just across the nearby
                                                           border. The circular design of the                 FELL HOUSES
                                                           restaurant is inspired by the shape of the
                                                           Sami reindeer corral.
                                                                                                              The Fell House provides spacious, basic accommodation that is ideal for families. There are two-bedroom and three-
                                                                                                              bedroom units available, each with one shower room. The Fell House is located approximately 150m from the hotel
                                                                                                              building and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                               Double Rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sleeps 2 people

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Main hotel building or hotel
                                                                                                                                                                                                               annex
                                                                                                                                                                                                               •   Concise and cosy
                                                                                                                                                                                                               •   Tea & coffee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   making facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                               •   Ensuite with shower

                                                                                                                LAGOM ROOM (SMALL)
                                                                                                                The Lagom rooms are small and cosy, containing all the necessities required for a comfortable stay. There may be
                                                                                                                limited storage space when rooms are fully occupied. Most of the rooms are located on the second floor of the
                                                                                                                main hotel building (there is no lift) and there are a further four rooms in an annex to the rear of the building.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Twin and Double rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sleeps 2 - 3 people

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Main hotel building

                                                                                                                                                                                                               •   Concise and cosy
                                                                                                                                                                                                               •   Tea & coffee

                THE DAVVI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   making facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                               •   Ensuite with shower

                ARCTIC STAR                                                                                     FIKA ROOM (STANDARD)

                SWEDISH KARESUANDO                                                                              The Fika rooms are basic and contain all the things required for your Arctic break. All rooms are en-suite with
                                                                                                                shower. The main hotel building contains sixteen of these rooms, split over two floors. Please note that when at full
                                                                                                                occupancy, space in some of the rooms can be limited.

                Situated on the outskirts of Swedish         The rooms are relatively simple and cosy,
                Karesuando, the Davvi Arctic Star Hotel is   whilst the hotel boasts a good range of
                a modern and friendly hotel. A 20-minute     facilities, including a bar and restaurant
                walk from the Finnish border, the location   that offers hearty local dishes. The Davvi
                feels genuinely remote and offers superb     Arctic Star Hotel is in a good location to
                views over both a lake and the Muonio        explore Karesuando by foot, dropping
                river.                                       in at Sweden’s most northerly church,
                                                             visiting the local museum and crossing
                         2019                                regularly between Sweden and Finland.
                                                             It also offers the chance to follow in some
                                                             very famous footsteps, as the Dalai Lama
                                                             stayed at what is now the Davvi Arctic
                                                             Star on a visit to Lapland.                        ›› RESTAURANT                                                 ›› BAR LOUNGE

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          KILPISJARVI

          Perched at the northernmost tip of Finnish Lapland, Kilpisjarvi is a remote
          village steeped in time-old legends and epic sagas. Once home to roaming
          giants who forged the landscape in their fearless pursuits, this bewildering
          place is now the perfect location from which to embark on a search for
          the Aurora.

          ›› LEGENDARY BEGINNINGS                         surrounding the lake formed by
          The story of Kilpis begins long ago             Malla’s tears, establishing the
          when giants roamed the lands.                   name: Kilpisjarvi.
          The sullen giant Saana fell in love
          with the beautiful giant Malla.                 ›› THE SAANA FELL
          Another giant, Paltsa, was jealous              Today, the Saana Fell dominates
          of the match and wished to marry                the skyline of the area, and
          Malla himself. Wanting to stop                  is an iconic landmark of all
          the match, Paltsa called upon                   Finland, being the largest fell
          three witches of Lapland who                    in the country. The Saana Fell
          summonsed stormy winds and the                  sits at the start of an impressive
          area began to fill with ice. Saana,             chain of mountains as you
          sullen and surly as ever, was the               head northwards into Norway:
          first to freeze. Malla, having seen             the Lyngen Alps. This stunning
          Saana been frozen, began to cry.                landscape is unique in Finland
                                                          – Kilpisjarvi is the country’s only
          She shed tears which ran and                    mountainous resort. So far north,
          formed a lake – a ‘jarvi’. As the               the area is located on the ‘tree
          tears ran and the lake formed,                  line’, so very few trees grow
          the icy storms continued. Malla                 beyond this point.
          succumbed to the same fate as
          Saana: they were frozen by                      This, along with the towering
          the winds.                                      mountain peaks and the stillness
                                                          of the lakes below, only add to
          Now, Saana and Malla had been                   the area’s magical intrigue.
          frozen in time and immortalised
          forever in the Fells of Kilpis

                                           TRANSFER: 2 hours from Enontekio

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Twin apartments

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sleeps 2 - 4 people

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5 minute walk from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  restaurant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Lounge area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Bathroom with shower
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   TV
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Sauna

                                                                                                                    APARTMENTS
                                                                                                                    The timber-built apartments are just a short walk away from the restaurant where meals are taken. Each
                                                                                                                    apartment has up to four beds and features its own sauna and television (local channels only). There is an
                                                                                                                    open-plan kitchen and living room area downstairs with utensils and coffee maker.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2 bedrooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sleeps 2 - 6 people

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5 minute walk from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  restaurant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Lounge area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Bathroom with shower
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Sauna

                                                                                                                    MALLA CABINS
                                                                                                                    The Malla cabins consist of two separate bedrooms and a spacious loft area – an ideal family accommodation
                                                                                                                    option for up to six people. As well as a private sauna, kitchen and living room space, some of the cabins are also
                                                                                                                    equipped with a soapstone fireplace around which you can relax and unwind.

               TUNDREA                                                                                                                                                                                            3-4 bedrooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sleeps 2 - 8 people

                KILPISJARVI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Full Board Accommodation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5 minute walk from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  restaurant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Lounge area
                Tundrea is a collection of apartments            see your hands in front of you. If being in                                                                                                      •   Bathroom with shower
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •   Sauna
                and log cabins on the banks of Lake              a real-life snow globe doesn’t sound fun,
                Kilpis. Here, in Kilpisjarvi, the landscape is   then maybe you’d like to curl up with a
                awesome and nature commands respect              mug of gloggi by the fire in your cabin?
                – a sudden snowstorm may sweep from              Tundrea offers three types of apartment            SAANA CABIN
                the mountains and leave you unable to            or cabin, each with differing features.

                                                                                                                    The Saana cabins are the premium offering at Tundrea, featuring space for large families as well as modern
                                                                                                                    comforts in the Arctic wilderness. With room to sleep up to eight people, the Saana cabins are split into two floors,
                                                                                                                    with the upper floor leading out on to a balcony giving views of the Arctic tundra and, if luck permits, maybe the
                                                                                                                    Northern Lights too! Each cabin has its own sauna.

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                                                                    OUR TOURS

                                                                    Deep in the Arctic Circle, in the far north of Finnish and
                                                                    Swedish Lapland, we have curated a range of spectacular
                                                                    holidays capturing the true spirit of the destination.

                                                                    Carefully designed to showcase the very best of this

                      OUR
                                                                    magical region, our tours are located amidst a vast snow-
                                                                    covered landscape of ancient fells, frozen lakes and
                                                                    tranquil forests. Whether you have just three nights or a
                                                                    whole week to spare, our collection offers the chance to
                                                                    indulge in a huge selection of exhilarating activities.

                      ARCTIC
                                                                    ›› FESTIVE LIGHTS
                                                                    A short break during the Christmas period in search of the
                                                                    captivating Northern Lights. – Page 30

                                                                    ›› NORTHERN LIGHTS
                                                                    Our most popular tour running from January to March in
                                                                    search of the fabled Aurora Borealis. – Page 32

                      SPIRIT                                        ›› AURORA HUNTER
                                                                    A leisurely 7-night break, extending your chances of
                                                                    glimpsing the Northern Lights. – Page 34

                                                                    ›› HUSKY SLED ADVENTURER

                      TOURS
                                                                    A 3 or 4 night break for those looking to spend an extended
                                                                    time on the husky experience. – Page 36

                                                                    ›› SNOWMOBILE VOYAGER
                                                                    A 3 or 4 night break that allows you to experience a full day
                                                                    snowmobiling. – Page 38

                                                                    ›› SIMPLY ARCTIC
                                                                    A 3, 4 or 7 night break comprising of the basics, and allows
                                                                    you to create your own break. – Page 40

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                                                                                                       CHASE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS                       ENJOY A MEETING WITH OUR
                                                                                                       ON SNOWMOBILES                                  REINDEER.

                FESTIVE
                LIGHTS
                3 & 4 NIGHT BREAKS
                NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2021

                                                                                                                                                      THE AURORA BOREALIS MAY
                                                                                                                                                      ILLUMINATE YOUR FESTIVE BREAK

                ›› CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
                As twinkling lights start to adorn windows and trees, so the
                Christmas countdown begins. On your three or four-night
                break, absorb the pristine snow-covered landscapes and
                Lapland’s laid-back atmosphere.

                ›› MAGICAL LIGHTS
                Nothing could herald the festive season more majestically
                than witnessing nature’s most magical light display in the                              WHAT’S INCLUDED?
                heart of True Lapland. Our Christmas adventure takes you                                ›› Full-board accommodation at the Davvi Arctic Star
                in search of the mesmerising Northern Lights, a colourful
                                                                                                        ›› Return flights with 18kg luggage
                spectacle illuminating the clear Arctic night sky.
                                                                                                        ›› In-flight meals

                ›› THRILL SEEKING ACTIVITIES                                                            ›› Airport transfers
                Each break includes three quintessential Lapland activities                             ›› Northern Lights snowmobile safari (2hrs)
                - be immersed in the local Sami culture with an introduction                            ›› Reindeer Camp (2hrs)
                to reindeer herding, followed by a gentle sleigh ride.
                                                                                                        ›› Call of the Wild husky safari (1hr)
                Dash across the frozen tundra aboard a sledge pulled
                                                                                                        ›› Loan of thermal suits and boots
                by a team of huskies and venture into the night on an
                exhilarating snowmobile safari, hopefully witnessing your                               ›› All taxes and government air passenger duty
                own unforgettable Aurora Borealis performance.

                                                                                                        FROM £899 PER PERSON
                                                                                               £        SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR DATES AND DEPARTURES

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                                                                                                      TRAVEL ACROSS A FROZEN LAKE                        EXPLORE THE ARCTIC SURROUNDINGS
                                                                                                      FROM OUR REINDEER CAMP                             ON A SNOWMOBILE.

                NO RTHERN
                LIGHTS
                3 & 4 NIGHT BREAKS
                JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2022

                                                                                                                                                                   TRAVERSE THE ARCTIC
                                                                                                                                                                   TUNDRA BY HUSKY SLED

                ›› JOIN THE SEARCH
                Join the search for the Aurora Borealis on our three or four-
                night short breaks running from January – March when the
                nights are longer and darker.

                ›› MESMERISING LIGHTS
                Venture into the night on two excursions, seeking the
                Northern Lights by snowmobile and on a guided forest walk,                                WHAT’S INCLUDED?
                accompanied by a magical anticipation that the sky will
                                                                                                          ›› Full-board hotel accommodation
                come alive for you and that the Northern Lights will paint
                the sky and their unique palette of colour.                                               ›› Return flights with 18kg luggage
                                                                                                          ›› Airport transfers
                ›› INCLUDED ACTIVITIES                                                                    ›› Northern Lights snowmobile safari (2hrs)
                A selection of included activities lets you experience the
                                                                                                          ›› Reindeer Camp (2hrs)
                wonders of this pristine Arctic Wilderness. Be guided across
                                                                                                          ›› Call of the Wild husky safari (1hr)
                frozen rivers on a husky-drawn sled, take a gentler view of
                your surroundings from a sleigh pulled by reindeer and, if                                ›› Northern Lights forest trek (approx. 1hr)
                you are staying for four nights, enjoy an introduction to the                             ›› Snowshoe introduction (2hrs, 4-night stay only)
                world of snowshoeing which is a unique way of traversing                                  ›› Loan of thermal suits and boots
                the crisp white landscape.
                                                                                                          ›› Government Air Passenger Duty

                                                                                                          FROM £799 PER PERSON
                                                                                                £         SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR DATES AND DEPARTURES.

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                                                                                                                                                        MUSH HUSKIES THROUGH                              ENJOY A MEETING
                                                                                                                                                        THE SNOW                                          WITH OUR REINDEER

                AU RORA
                H UNTER
                7 NIGHT BREAKS
                JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                      SNOWSHOE THROUGH THE
                                                                                                                                                                                                      UNCHARTED TERRAIN

                ›› THE MAGICAL AURORA
                Lapland is a captivating destination that will enthral
                you with its unspoiled beauty, indigenous Sami culture,
                exhilarating activities and the incredible Aurora Borealis.

                ›› EXPERIENCE THE SAMI CULTURE
                Mush a team of huskies on a thrilling sled ride across the icy
                tundra, learn about reindeer herding and enjoy an insight
                                                                                                                                                     WHAT’S INCLUDED?
                into the colourful local culture with a visit to the                                                                                 ›› Full-board hotel accommodation
                Sami Museum.                                                                                                                         ›› Return flights with 18kg luggage
                                                                                                                                                     ›› Airport transfers
                ›› 6 EXCURSION ACTIVITIES
                Our spectacular seven-night itinerary showcases every                                                                                ›› Call of the Wild husky safari (1hr)
                element of this beautiful winter landscape and offers                                                                                ›› Reindeer Camp (2hrs)
                plenty of opportunities to search for the fabled Northern                                                                            ›› Sami Museum (half-day)
                Lights, which frequently decorate the night sky with
                                                                                                                                                     ›› Northern Lights snowmobile safari (2hrs)
                a kaleidoscope of colour. Venture into the night on a
                                                                                                                                                     ›› Northern Lights forest trek (approx. 1hr)
                snowmobile safari, crossing frozen lakes to reach the best
                Northern Lights vantage points. Enjoy a guided forest trek to                                                                        ›› Snowshoe introduction (2hrs)
                a wilderness viewpoint, hoping to catch your own magical                                                                             ›› Loan of thermal suits and boots
                Aurora performance.                                                                                                                  ›› All taxes and government air passenger duty

                                  OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
                                                                                                                                                     FROM £1,199 PER PERSON
                                  Why not add a night in a glass cabin to your Aurora Hunter tour? Lie back and watch the
                                  Northern Lights dance overhead. See page 44 for more details.
                                                                                                                                            £        SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR DATES AND DEPARTURES.

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                                                                                                                                                                     A VERY SPECIAL MEET                          CAPTURE THE CAPTIVATING
                                                                                                                                                                     AND GREET!                                   NORTHERN LIGHTS

                H USKY SLED
                A DVENTURER
                3 & 4 NIGHT BREAKS
                JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ENJOY YOUR FULL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DAY HUSKY ADVENTURE!

                ›› THE MAJESTIC SCENERY
                There could not be a more iconic way to explore the
                majestic scenery of Lapland than with a team of energetic
                four-legged guides. Choose from a three or four-night
                relaxing break in Karesuando, a charming village
                surrounded by spectacular Arctic scenery of icy fells, frozen
                rivers and snow-capped forests – a wonderful backdrop for                                                                                       WHAT’S INCLUDED?
                your husky sled adventure.
                                                                                                                                                                ›› Full-board hotel accommodation

                ›› 2 INCLUDED EXCURSIONS                                                                                                                        ›› Return flights with 18kg luggage
                Your two included excursions allow opportunity to befriend                                                                                      ›› Airport transfers
                these energetic animals and experience the excitement                                                                                           ›› Northern Lights husky safari (2hrs)
                of ‘mushing’. Take turns to ride or drive your own team of
                                                                                                                                                                ›› Husky Adventure (full day - including travel time)
                husky dogs across the tundra. On the full day excursion,
                your eager team will bound through the wilderness,                                                                                              ›› Loan of thermal suits and boots
                stopping at a picturesque lunch spot. Also enjoy the rush of                                                                                    ›› Government Air Passenger Duty
                your sled over the snow as you seek the Northern Lights on
                a night safari.
                                                                                                                                                                TOUR REQUIREMENTS:
                                                                                                                                                                - Aged 12 and over to participate in the excursion
                                                                                                                                                                - Aged 18 and over to ‘mush’ a husky team
                                                                                                                                                                - Based on 2 people to a sled.

                                  MOBILITY INFORMATION
                                                                                                                                                                FROM £819 PER PERSON
                                  Please be aware that a general state of fitness is needed to enjoy this tour. If you are in doubt,
                                  please speak to our sales team who can provide further information.
                                                                                                                                                       £        SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR DATES AND DEPARTURES.

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                                                                                                          TRAVEL IN CONVOY ON A                        CAPTURE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
                                                                                                          SNOWMOBILE                                   BY SNOWMOBILE

                S NOW MOBILE
                VOYAGER
                3 & 4 NIGHT BREAKS
                JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2022

                                                                                                                                                        TRY YOUR HAND AT ICE FISHING
                                                                                                                                                        ON THE FROZEN LAKE

                ›› FROZEN WILDERNESS
                Lapland’s vast frozen wilderness is the perfect playground
                for an exhilarating snowmobile adventure. Our three or
                four-night short breaks in Lapland’s far north are dedicated
                to the thrills of rushing over Arctic terrain by snowmobile,
                ideal for those wanting to master their driving skills.
                                                                                                         WHAT’S INCLUDED?
                ›› INCLUDED EXCURSIONS                                                                   ›› Full-board hotel accommodation
                Race through the crisp air along a frozen river on a full day
                                                                                                         ›› Return flights with 18kg luggage
                excursion exploring Lapland’s pristine scenery of ice lakes
                                                                                                         ›› Airport transfers
                and fells, teeming with majestic forests, home to Arctic
                hare and reindeer. Perhaps try your hand at ice fishing or                               ›› Northern Lights snowmobile safari (2hrs)
                snowshoeing along the way. Head out into the crisp night                                 ›› Ice fishing and Snowshoe session
                air on a two-hour magical snowmobile safari, traversing                                  ›› Snowmobile adventure (full day)
                the frozen tundra to a vantage point where you may have
                                                                                                         ›› Loan of thermal suits and boots
                the fortune to be dazzled by the fabled Northern Lights
                                                                                                         ›› Government Air Passenger Duty
                dancing in the star-studded sky.

                                                                                                         TOUR REQUIREMENTS:
                                                                                                         - Aged 15 and over to participate on this tour
                                                                                                         - A valid driving licence is required to drive a snowmobile
                                                                                                         - Based on 2 people to a snowmobile

                                                                                                         FROM £819 PER PERSON
                                                                                                £        SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR DATES AND DEPARTURES.

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                                                                                                          ADD AN EXCITING HUSKY                    KICK BACK AND RELAX IN THE
                                                                                                          TOUR TO YOUR HOLIDAY                     COMFY HOTEL LOUNGE

                S IMPLY
                AR CTIC
                3,4 & 7 NIGHT BREAKS
                JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2022

                                                                                                                                                           EXPLORE THE ARCTIC
                                                                                                                                                           SURROUNDINGS

                ›› JUST THE ESSENTIALS!
                Our Simply Arctic package is trimmed down, giving you
                a value-for-money basis on which to visit the Arctic Circle
                in the Northern Lights season of the snowy winter months.
                Your package will include flights, transfers and full-board
                accommodation, as well as loan of thermal suits and boots.

                ›› SUIT YOURSELF!
                You can choose to spend your time just exploring around                                WHAT’S INCLUDED?
                your hotel and admiring the snowscapes that spread out
                                                                                                       ›› Full-board hotel accommodation
                towards the wilderness. Or you can browse through our
                exciting range of optional excursions and decide which                                 ›› Return flights with 18kg luggage
                you would like to add to your Simply Arctic break.                                     ›› Airport transfers
                                                                                                       ›› Loan of thermal suits and boots
                                                                                                       ›› Government Air Passenger Duty

                                                                                                       OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
                                                                                                       Please see pages 42 - 47 to view optional excursions
                                                                                                       you can add to your holiday.

                                                                                                       FROM £599 PER PERSON
                                                                                              £        SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR DATES AND DEPARTURES.

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                                                          OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
         OUR                                              Your tour may include some fantastic adventures in the
                                                          Arctic Circle. Should you wish to be further immersed into
                                                          the charms of Lapland and create even more memories

         OPTIONAL
                                                          to last a lifetime, we offer a range of additional excursions
                                                          to enjoy during your stay. Bore a hole into the ice and try
                                                          to catch a fish, visit the famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi
                                                          or spend a night in an authentic hand-built igloo. What’s
                                                          more, the Northern Lights excursions give you a better
                                                          chance of witnessing this phenomenon.

         EXCURSIONS
                                                          Whilst these activities can also be booked in resort, places
                                                          are limited so we recommend booking before you depart.

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                                                                                                 AVAILABLE IN                                                                                                                    AVAILABLE IN
                                                                                           KARESUANDO & KILPISJARVI                                                  ›› CROSS-COUNTRY SKI SCHOOL & TOUR                        KARESUANDO ONLY
            ›› REINDEER RESERVE GLASS CABIN
                                                                                                                                                                     Lapland’s snow laden landscapes offer the ideal playground
            A room with a view – and what a view it is! Lie back in the bed of your very own glass igloo and
                                                                                                                                                                     in which to master a new skill. Find your cross-country ski legs
            gaze up to the Arctic skies in the hope of witnessing the fabled Aurora Borealis. Your glass cabin is
                                                                                                                                                                     with an introductory tuition session before venturing out for a ski
            one of only four in a remotely located reindeer reserve on the Northern Lights Route, set around
                                                                                                                                                                     excursion. This gentle way of travelling offers the perfect pace
            a frozen lake and at the foot of a majestic fell.
                                                                                                                                                                     to combine healthy exercise with admiring the scenery of this
                                                                                                                                                                     spectacular frozen wilderness.
                £360 PER PERSON                                      MUST BE BOOKED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
                                                                         REQUIRES A MINIMUM 2 GUESTS
                  DURATION: OVERNIGHT                                   SELECTED DATES JAN - FEB 2022
                                                                                                                                                                      £75 PER PERSON                             NOV 2021 - FEB 2022
                                                                                                                                                                          DURATION: 2 HOURS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 AVAILABLE IN
                                                                                                                        ›› ICE FISHING BY SNOWMOBILE*                                                                      KARESUANDO & KILPISJARVI

                                                                                                                        Traversing across the icy Arctic tundra by snowmobile, you will
                                                                                                                        take an exhilarating journey to a frozen lake where you can try
                                                                                                                        your hand at traditional ice fishing. After drilling a hole in the thick
                                                                                                                        ice, you will set your line and - with luck - maybe catch your own
                                                                                                                        lunch. A memory to take home and reel out for years to come!

                                                                                                                         £110 PER PERSON                             NOV 2021 - FEB 2022
                                                                                                                             DURATION: 2 HOURS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 AVAILABLE IN

                                                                                                                                                                     ›› REINDEER CAMP & SLEIGH SAFARI                          KARESUANDO ONLY

                                                                                                                                                                     Reindeer are an icon of Lapland, and our excursion offers a
                                                                                                                                                                     wonderful opportunity to discover more about these gentle,
                                                                                                                                                                     friendly creatures. Enjoy a close encounter learning about
                                                                                                                                                                     herding and even how to lasso a reindeer! Next, climb aboard a
                                                                                                                                                                     traditional wooden sleigh; gently drawn by reindeer, you will glide
                                                                                                                                                                     quietly over a frozen lake.

                                                                                                                                                                     £110 PER PERSON                             NOV 2021 - FEB 2022
                                                                                                                                                                          DURATION: 2 HOURS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 AVAILABLE IN
                                                                                                                        ›› SNOW VILLAGE TOUR / ICE HOTEL                                                                       KARESUANDO ONLY

                                                                                                                        Re-created and re-imagined each year, the Ice Hotel is an iconic
                                                                                                                        and unmissable destination in Swedish Lapland. Chiselled and
                                                                                                                        carved from thick ice harvested from the adjacent Torne River,
                                                                                                                        the hotel is a masterpiece of construction. Incredible pieces of
                                                                                                                        ice artwork and sculptures adorn the uniquely themed suites.
                                                                                                                        (Available on selected dates only).

                                                                                                                         £120 PER PERSON                                 JAN - FEB 2022
                                                                                                                            DURATION: HALF DAY

                                                                                                                      *A €980 excess would be payable for any snowmobile damage. A single rider supplement may be available on selected dates.

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                                                                                                                AVAILABLE IN                                                                                                         AVAILABLE IN
                                                   ›› SNOWSHOE INTRODUCTION                              KARESUANDO AND KILPISJARVI                                            ›› FELL VIEWPOINT SNOWMOBILE SAFARI*                KARESUANDO ONLY

                                                   Follow in the footsteps of the locals with an introduction to                                                               A snowmobile safari is the most breathtaking way to uncover the
                                                   snowshoeing, a practical means of traversing the snow-laden                                                                 scenic secrets of Lapland’s wilderness, and our 2-hour excursion
                                                   winter terrain. A short, fun tuition session will equip you with the                                                        does not disappoint. Dashing across the icy tundra, through
                                                   skills for a brief excursion into the spectacular wilderness. Pad                                                           forests and over frozen lakes, you will climb to a vantage point
                                                   gently into the peaceful forests, perhaps spotting the tracks of                                                            atop a snow-capped fell where panoramic views abound. Based
                                                   Arctic hare, as you explore at a leisurely pace.                                                                            on two adults sharing a snowmobile.

                                                     £65 PER PERSON                             NOV 2021 - FEB 2022                                                             £130 PER PERSON                           JAN - FEB 2022
                                                         DURATION: 2 HOURS                                                                                                          DURATION: 2 HOURS

                                                                                                                AVAILABLE IN                                                                                                         AVAILABLE IN
       ›› NORTHERN LIGHTS SNOWMOBILE SAFARI*                                                             KARESUANDO AND KILPISJARVI    ›› SNOW IGLOO INTERLUDE                                                                    KARESUANDO ONLY

       This safari showcases the magic of Lapland after dark. Traversing                                                               For a quintessential Lapland experience, exchange your hotel
       across the Arctic tundra and through the majestic silent forests,                                                               room for an icy igloo. Despite the Arctic temperatures, your
       you will seek the mystical Aurora Borealis. Venturing deep into                                                                 frozen accommodation is surprisingly warm and cosy - the
       the wilderness, you will hopefully be rewarded by a display of the                                                              bed made of snow and ice is beautifully insulated by warming
       magnificent kaleidoscopic colours of the Northern Lights.                                                                       reindeer hides. The night is totally silent beneath the starlit skies as
                                                                                                                                       you settle down for a memorable night’s sleep.

        £120 PER PERSON                             NOV 2021 - FEB 2022                                                                 £120 PER PERSON                        NOV 2021 - FEB 2022
            DURATION: 2 HOURS                                                                                                            DURATION: OVERNIGHT

                                                                                                                AVAILABLE IN                                                                                                         AVAILABLE IN

                                                   ›› NORTHERN LIGHTS HUSKY SAFARI                            KARESUANDO ONLY
                                                                                                                                                                               ›› ARCTIC FATBIKING                                 KILPISJARVI ONLY

                                                   Under the Arctic night sky, join your team of husky dogs who will                                                           Would you like to learn a new way to tame the snowfields of
                                                   lead you on a wonderful quest to seek the magical Northern                                                                  Kilpisjärvi? Fatbike is a modified bicycle suited especially for
                                                   Lights. Bounding effortlessly through majestic forests and over                                                             snowy conditions. As the name implies, the fatter-than-usual tires
                                                   snow glazed tundra, the huskies will lead you through the                                                                   are easy to manoeuvre on snow. Some level of fitness is required.
                                                   nocturnal wilderness. And, with luck, the elusive Aurora Borealis
                                                   will paint the sky with their beguiling palette of colour.

                                                    £120 PER PERSON                             NOV 2021 - FEB 2022                                                              £80 PER PERSON                           JAN - FEB 2022
                                                        DURATION: 1.5 HOURS                                                                                                         DURATION: 2 HOURS

                                                                                                                AVAILABLE IN                                                                                                         AVAILABLE IN
       ›› CALL OF THE WILD HUSKY SAFARI                                                                       KARESUANDO ONLY          ›› THREE BORDERS BY SNOWMOBILE*                                                             KILPISJARVI ONLY

       Traverse the Arctic tundra aboard a sleigh eagerly led by a team                                                                This renowned snowmobile safari is the ultimate way to tour the
       of spry huskies, mushing the dogs yourself. This is an unmissable                                                               Nordics: see three countries in less than a minute! The safari starts
       experience and an unforgettable way in which to uncover                                                                         at Kilpisjarvi and you drive your snowmobile over frozen lakes
       the delights of Lapland’s true wilderness. Frozen lakes, icy fells                                                              to the most peaceful border in the world – that where Finland,
       and snow dappled forests create a beautiful backdrop for this                                                                   Sweden and Norway meet.
       exhilarating journey.

       £100 PER PERSON                              NOV 2021 - FEB 2022                                                                 £150 PER PERSON                            JAN - FEB 2022
             DURATION: 1 HOUR                                                                                                              DURATION: 3 HOURS

     *A €980 excess would be payable for any snowmobile damage. A single rider supplement may be available on selected dates.

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        WHAT TO WEAR IN LAPLAND

        True Lapland is a wonderful, authentic wilderness location. But please keep in mind that when it comes to
        visiting, you are flying deep into the Arctic Circle in the height of winter when weather conditions can at   05                 08                      09                    10
        times be adverse and temperatures often reach -35C. Our experts give you their tried and tested advice
        from years spent experiencing the wonders of True Lapland. Here are eleven essentials on Transun’s list:

        01                             07
                                                                               01
        THERMAL HAT                    THERMAL TOP
        Essential for keeping your     This acts as a base layer to
        head warm while outside.       ensure you trap in all the
                                       necessary heat you need
        02                             while being outside.

        WATERPROOF                     08
        GLOVES                         THERMAL
        Important for the
                                                                                                                      06
        snowmobile and husky
                                       LEGGINGS
        rides as your hands do get     These act as a base layer
        cold on these excursions.      to ensure you trap in all
                                       the necessary heat you                 02
        03                             need while being outside.

        SCARF OR                       PROVIDED
        SNOOD                          09
        Perfect for covering your
                                       THERMAL                                                                                                                                         11
        neck and face during
        excursions.                    SUIT
                                       This is provided for you
        04                             and kept for the duration
        THERMAL                        of your stay.

        SOCKS                                                                                                         07
        Protect your feet from the
                                       10                                     03
        cold. We recommend to          2 -3 UNDER
        wear 2-3 pairs at one time
                                       LAYERS
        during excursions
                                       These go on top of your
                                       thermal layers and we
        05                             recommend wearing 2-3
        BALACLAVA                      layers at one time.
        To protect you against
        high winds when on             11
        excursions.                    SNOW
                                       GOGGLES                                04
        PROVIDED
                                       Recommended for
        06                             snowmobile and husky
        SNOW BOOTS                     excursions.
        These are provided for
        you and kept for the
        duration of your stay.

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›› | ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

       FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

       ›› WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER AND KNOW BEFORE I BOOK?                 this is not a definitive list of instructions and liabilities, further   ›› I’M GETTING READY TO TRAVEL, WHAT INFORMATION WILL I                  ›› OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
                                                                             information is available upon request, and will be provided in           FIND USEFUL?
       Are the tours suitable for children? Due to the extreme               resort).                                                                                                                                          Flights: In most cases we charter direct flights on a fast, reliable
       weather conditions in Lapland, we generally don’t                                                                                              What clothes should we take? To re-iterate, temperatures                 and comfortable B737, A320/321, or B757. However, flight
       recommend the tours in our Arctic Spirit collection for children      Will we get to ‘mush’ our own husky dogs? Guests over 18                 can reach as low as -40˚C. It is the responsibility of the guest         plans may change before departure and we reserve the
       under the age of twelve since a great deal of time will be            years old will have the opportunity to ‘mush’ their own sleds;           to bring adequate clothing for this weather. Our largest suit            right to substitute alternative carriers and/or aircraft types
       spent outdoors in Arctic conditions.                                  this is dependent on trail and weather conditions. Guests                size is a 48” chest or approx. size 20 (women’s UK sizing); our          where necessary. Where this situation arises, it is not possible
                                                                             under 18 years old will travel in a sled. All participants on            smallest suit size is 34” in height. Our largest shoe size is 12 (UK);   to transfer to another break or cancel without incurring
       Is the trip suitable for disabled, pregnant or elderly visitors?      our husky excursions will be required to sign a Husky Waiver;            our smallest shoe size is 8 (UK child). Should a guest be outside        normal cancellation charges (see booking conditions). Airline
       It is imperative that you speak to a member of our team               parents or guardians will sign on behalf of any children                 the range of this sizing, they will need to purchase their own           regulations vary but many will refuse permission to fly for
       on 01865 265200 prior to booking. We cannot provide any               under the age of 18. (Please note this is not a definitive list of       winter gear for use in Lapland. Thermal suits and boots should           women who will be 28 or more weeks into pregnancy on the
       special assistance or care and we cannot guarantee                    instructions and liabilities, further information is available upon      be worn at all times when outdoors in Lapland. Should a guest            date of return travel. Transun operates direct flights but these
       specially-made vehicles. In addition, we do not generally             request, and will be provided at resort).                                bring their own thermal suits and boots, the responsibility lies         may occasionally stop to off-load or pick-up clients. A direct
       recommend our trips in the Arctic Circle for wheelchair users                                                                                  with them to ensure they are suitable for Arctic conditions.             flight does not necessarily mean a non-stop flight. It may
       given that we operate in very remote, wilderness locations            How easy is it to ‘mush’ a husky team or drive a snowmobile?             Advice on other clothing to bring is provided in the pre-                sometimes be necessary to substitute an intended destination
       where snow can be up to four feet deep and paths are not              ‘Mushing’ a dog team is reasonably straightforward and                   departure information in the ‘My Booking’ section of the                 airport with a nearby alternative and we reserve the right
       always cleared, making the terrain difficult to traverse. Plus,       is mastered by most people quickly. A certain degree of                  website.                                                                 to do so. Such a change would be made with passengers’
       not all of the activities would be accessible as some require         physical strength is needed as well as a sense of balance.                                                                                        safety or enjoyment in mind and would not constitute a ‘major
       travelling through the snow to get to. With regards to those          All snowmobiles are fully automatic and do not require any               What currency should I take? The currency in Finland is the              change.’ When you make a reservation, you will be issued
       who are pregnant, our snowmobile and husky safaris would              expertise or previous experience.                                        Euro; the currency in Sweden is the Krona. Many hotels and               with provisional flight times on your booking confirmation
       not be suitable due to the vibrations of uneven tracks and the                                                                                 establishments will not accept cash and only accept card                 and informed of the actual flight times on your departure
       exhaust fumes of the snowmobiles, and you should always               Are there toilet facilities? Due to the natural environment,             payments. The Arctic Star hotel does not accept cash and will            documents once airport runway slots have been confirmed
       consult a doctor before travelling.                                   toilet facilities may not be widely available but temporary              only accept card payments. All Transun optional excursions               by the airline.
                                                                             or wilderness toilets will be on hand at activity points. We             are advertised in Sterling; credit and debit cards are
       Are we guaranteed to be on the excursion for the specified            recommend that guests use the facilities in their hotel or other         accepted as payment for excursions booked in resort.                     Some airports (namely Norwich and Durham Tees Valley)
       amount of time? Lengths can sometimes vary dependent on               establishments when they are available.                                                                                                           charge passengers an airport ‘development fee’ which is
       weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. The                                                                                    Can dietary requirements be catered for? Any dietary                     payable directly to the airport by passengers on departure.
       durations given in the brochure are approximate. The duration         What are the hotel ratings and are they suitable for everyone?           requirements must be advised at the time of booking; we will
       of the activity includes safety briefings. Transfer times to the      There is no official rating for the properties in Finland or             pass this request onto the airline and accommodation where               Health & medical care: Finland and Sweden have reciprocal
       activity sites can vary.                                              Sweden and therefore you will not find any within our                    applicable, who will endeavour to fulfil your requirements.              health care agreements with the UK. This entitles you to
                                                                             brochure. We have listed all the facilities available within             However, given the remoteness of the locations, this cannot              emergency medical treatment and to prove eligibility for
       Can I book optional activities in resort? Yes, but places are         each property to help guide your selection. Where additional             be guaranteed and it is recommended that any passengers                  this treatment you only require a British Passport. Non-British
       limited so we recommend that you do this at the time of               beds are provided, these may be sofa or portable beds.                   with a special request carry some supplies of foodstuffs with            nationals should obtain a European Health Insurance card
       booking or as soon as possible before travel. Please note             Please note that if accommodation units are filled to their              them.                                                                    (EHIC). Treatment is available either free of charge or for a
       that glass cabins must be booked at least 3 days prior to             maximum occupancy they may be cramped and storage                                                                                                 standard fee, depending on the municipality. Transfer to
       departure. All activities are subject to availability. Please note    can be minimal. The operation and supervision of overseas                                                                                         medical facilities and all costs incurred are the responsibility of
       that all excursions are non-refundable and non transferable.          property, transport and other services is subject to local laws,                                                                                  the guest, however staff in resort will endeavour to assist and
       Transun accepts no responsibility for excursions which are            regulations, standards and codes of practice of individual               ›› WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN LAPLAND?                                         provide advice. The number for emergency services in Finland
       booked through other providers.                                       countries. The legal and safety requirements may be of a                                                                                          is 112. Clients who have special diets or are taking regular
                                                                             different standard to that of in the UK and the standards                Will I be safe in Lapland? The local operators are experienced           drugs for heart conditions, diabetes etc, should ensure that
       What happens to my activities if there is not enough snow             imposed will be that of the country you are visiting, not of the         and safety conscious and their equipment complies with                   they have ample supply, which should be carried with them
       or it is extremely cold? All activities are arranged subject to       UK.                                                                      local safety standards. However, it must be borne in mind                at all times as well as required foods.
       local weather conditions, which are outside of our control. If                                                                                 that the activities are authentically Lappish as we are offering
       there are insufficient levels of snow or ice for reliant activities   How much snow will there be? Snow falls in Lapland between               the experience of local adventures. To keep safe, you must               Passport: A full UK passport which is valid on day of return
       to operate upon the day of participation, then our suppliers          October and May and it is common to find thick snow cover                ensure you follow the instructions of our guides and exercise            is necessary to travel to Lapland. Non-British citizens
       will attempt to move all activities to a position where snow          from November and December. However, it is also possible                 caution. Keep in mind that the animal rides are traditional and          should enquire at the Finnish Embassy on 0207 8386200 or
       is available, adjust tracks accordingly so a modified activity        that there may be a period of warmer weather, especially                 authentic and use untamed animals. Rides are taken at your               www.finemb.org.uk: see terms and conditions for further
       programme can operate or provide alternative activities               given the effects of global warming, which may cause the                 own risk, although that risk is very small. Parents and guardians        information. It is now a requirement for all passengers to
       that are not reliant on snow and ice. Where this happens              snow and ice to melt before the next snowfall.                           are responsible for the supervision of the children in their             submit to Transun in advance of travel full and accurate
       no refunds will be made. Should temperatures reach an                                                                                          party at all times. No one should travel without insurance that          passport information. Failure to do so may result in
       extreme, then modified programmes will operate. We reserve            How accurate is the brochure? Details within this brochure               covers snowmobiling and husky mushing.                                   cancellation of flight ticket.
       the right to amend or cancel any part of tours or safaris if we       are correct at the time of going to press. All excursions
       or our suppliers consider that conditions are unsafe. These           and itineraries are subject to alteration and withdrawal in              What is the food like? Food on all breaks is basic yet warming           Visit www.transun.co.uk for full FAQs.
       judgements are usually made when the temperature falls                response to local conditions, timings and demand. Many                   and plentiful. You should keep in mind that given the remote
       below -20°C; a variety of factors may influence decisions. NB:        of the photographs in our brochure were taken in previous                nature of the location, fresh fruit and vegetables are less
       Periods preceding or post extreme weather may be subject to           seasons in Karesuando and Hetta. Some photography is for                 plentiful than in the UK. Menus will vary from establishment to
       changes in itinerary or operational order.                            purposes of illustration only. Transun cannot guarantee that             establishment. Drinks are not included.
                                                                             the exact scenes will be replicated. We cannot accept any
       Can anyone drive a snowmobile? On each of our excursions,             liability for opening times of places of interest during your visit.     Will I be able to downhill ski whilst in Lapland? Downhill skiing
       there will be two passengers per snowmobile, swapping                 Our holidays may also be featured on websites owned and                  is not currently available in the wilderness locations where our
       halfway. Driving a snowmobile in Finland is like driving a            operated by travel agents and other organisations; we have               breaks are set, but there is a chance to try cross-country skiing
       car, and similar laws apply. A full valid driving licence is          no control over the content of such sites and therefore we               as an optional excursion.
       required - please ensure you bring this with you as it must be        cannot accept liability for information contained in them.
       presented in resort. A damage waiver must be signed before                                                                                     Will I see the Northern Lights in resort? The Northern Lights are
       commencing the activity. Credit card copies are taken and                                                                                      a natural phenomenon dependent on a number of natural
       a €980 excess is payable for any damage, irrespective of                                                                                       events combining to produce the appropriate conditions.
       severity, prior to departure from resort. Normal traffic laws                                                                                  All of our hotels are based in optimal locations, however, we
       apply on snowmobile routes. Safety helmets must be worn at                                                                                     cannot guarantee a sighting of the Northern Lights.
       all times. All children 15 and under will travel in a sleigh pulled
       by the guide’s snowmobile. Children 16 and over can ride as
       a passenger behind a responsible parent/adult, however this
       is at the guide’s discretion, their decision being final. Parents
       or guardians will be required to sign the damage waiver on
       behalf of any children under the age of 18. (Please note

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