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2021 | LEEF JOU REIS - LAPLAND Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021
2021 | LAPLAND
COST: € 2350 PP SHARING TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM (LAND ONLY) Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021
€ 3363 PP IN A SINGLE ROOM (LAND ONLY)
INTRODUCTION:
Join us for seven (7) incredible nights in Lapland, the home of Santa Claus, and experience this winter wonderland in all its glory. The
natural beauty of the area will astound you and is sure to awaken your inner child. This is a once in a lifetime journey…
DAY 1: THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2021
We depart from OR Tambo International airport in Johannesburg, excited and ready try out new and unusual activities, experiences and cultures.
DAY 2: FRIDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2021
On arrival at Kittilä airport, we will be transferred to our hotel in Levi, located high up in the Arctic Circle. This lovely snow-covered alpine style ski resort is the
perfect setting for our Lappish experience. Our hotel is well situated in the heart of the enchanting village of Levi, perfect for exploring nearby, cozy places.
Dinner is a gastronomic introduction to Lappish cuisine. Located in an underground restaurant, in addition to a selection of many different dishes, including
reindeer, you will feast on the juiciest smoked salmon that is slowly prepared on the open fire. During desert, Niiles-Jouni Aiko, a local artist in traditional
dress and a member of the Sami, the oldest indigenous tribe in Europe, will entertain us with local Lappish music and songs.
If we are lucky, on our walk back to the hotel, we may even glimpse the Northern Lights.
Overnight: Levi
Meals: Welcome dinner
2021 | LAPLAND
Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021
DAY 3: SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2021 DAY 4: SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2021
After breakfast, prepare for some fun, as we head to the Safari Club to be After a hearty breakfast, we depart for another unusual adventure to a
fitted out with thermal winter clothing to keep out the biting cold. All kitted reindeer farm. Reindeer are integral to the people of Lapland and there are
out, including special snow shoes, we head out to explore this magical place. more reindeer than there are people! Their antlers are huge and they are
The woods have a mysterious feel to them and the silence is deafening. A perfectly equipped and well suited to survive the cold climate as they roam in
guide will accompany us and will educate us about the local culture and how the woods and forests. A trip on a sleigh drawn by reindeer, just like Santa
local people survive using the woods and its free bounty as their local pantry. Claus, is an unforgettable experience, so hold on tight for the ride of a
lifetime!
This evening is at your leisure – you are free to explore the village and select
a restaurant of your choice for dinner. The ‘Koningkrap’ comes highly The afternoon will be at leisure to give you plenty of time to explore this tiny
recommended, but rest assured, offerings from any of the village restaurants village, its shops and restaurants with your new found fellow travellers.
are good.
Dinner is for your own arrangement.
Keep your eyes on the heavens in case the Northern Lights decide to give you
a show. Overnight: Levi
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Overnight: Levi
Meals: Breakfast
2021 | LAPLAND
Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021
DAY 5: MONDAY 1ST MARCH 2021
Yet another highlight awaits you today! After breakfast we embark on an You are at leisure this afternoon – consider taking the cable car to the
exhilarating and truly memorable dog sledding experience! These hard-working top of the mountain for a panoramic view of Levi or simply to watch the
and energic dogs will pull your sled through a fairy tale landscape that could well skiiers making their way down the mountain.
be cut from a Disney movie. If you are up for it, you can even try your hand at
taking the reins, but if that is too much excitement, simply sit back and enjoy the Enjoy a light lunch (for your own account) as we have a substantial
ride through the snow covered woods. dinner planned at the Pihvipirtti restaurant, an old favourite with its
wooden beams. If you feel like steak, then this is the place for you! The
Upon our return from the sleigh ride, over a glass over warm berry juice (sourced restaurant is near to our hotel, so once again, our walk back after dinner
from the woods), we will learn a bit more about the Alaskan and Siberian huskies provides yet another opportunity for a possible sighting of the Aurora
and how much they enjoy to run and the cold. Borealis!
Overnight: Levi
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
2021 | LAPLAND Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021 DAY 6: TUESDAY 2ND MARCH 2021 A new adventure awaits as our bus transfers us to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. Our hotel is located in “Santa Claus’ Village” – you could not wish for a better location as the Arctic Circle passes through the village. Christmas is celebrated year-round here – you can visit Santa’s post office, the workshop where all the toys are made and you can even meet Santa himself! Take yourself back and bring out your inner child as you remember days gone by… We enjoy a 3-course lunch and get together again this evening for dinner while we share tales of our journey thus far. Overnight: Rovaniemi Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner DAY 7: WEDNESDAY 3RD MARCH 2021 Breakfast is delicious – from fresh croissants to delicious smoked salmon and trout! Hunger quenched, we take a short trip to the natural science and history museum, the Arktikum. Here, we learn how the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are formed and how things come together within the Arctic Circle. In addition to a number of other items of interest, you can see polar bears and huge moose up close. If you elect not to join the OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL EXCURSION (additional cost - see below), enjoy your leisure time exploring Rovaniemi’s grocery shops for some interesting items like tinned bear meat and reindeer biltong. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL EXCURSION: For those wanting something more unusual, join us for a sail on the Samo ice-breaker that departs from Kemi harbour. Experience the thrill of seeing how the powerful engines and unique structure of these sea-going vessels crush ice that is metres thick. You also have the option of an Arctic swim – we don specialized wetsuits over our clothing and bob in the ice fields between the pack ice (you do not need to be able to swim). Overnight: Rovaniemi Meals: Breakfast and dinner
2021 | LAPLAND Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021 DAY 8: THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2021 Today’s highlight is a snow mobile ride through snow covered woods and over frozen rivers and lakes. The view from the upper outlook points over the frozen landscape is indescribably beautiful and breathtaking. The highlights do not stop there! Later, we check-in to the Arctic Snow Hotel were we overnight in glass roofed ‘igloos’. Tonight, you can snuggle up in bed under the heated glass roof to see if the Northern Lights will grace you with a show… Before that, we visit the unique and renowned Ice Hotel, situated next door, where everything is constructed from ice. We have dinner here, served in dishes and plates made of ice – in fact, even your drinks are served in ice glasses. You will also have an opportunity to enjoy a jacuzzi located in the snow or even an ice sauna. Overnight: Rovaniemi Meals: Breakfast and dinner DAY 9: FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2021 This morning, for old time’s sake, we try our hand at ice carving followed by a very special lunch that will ensure that you remember Lapland for a long time to come. At the ‘Kota Teepee’, fresh, juicy salmon are stacked on boards and slowly prepared on the nearby open fires. The menu is varied and those that do not eat fish are well catered for. After lunch, we make our way to the airport for our flight home. We are confident you will have many experiences to add to your life story and we are sure you will have made many new friends as well. Meals: Breakfast and lunch DAY 10: SATURDAY 6TH MARCH 2021 On arrival in Johannesburg, it is time bid our new found friends farewell.
2021 | LAPLAND
Dates: 25 FEBRUARY – 06 MARCH 2021
PRICE
• € 2350 pp sharing twin/double room (LAND ONLY) PRICE EXCLUDES:
• € 3363 pp in a single room (LAND ONLY) Return economy class flights from Johannesburg to Kittilä, returning Rovaniemi
to Johannesburg and approximate airport taxes and levies (subject to change)
Please note: The price quoted does not include airfare, departing from Domestic flights in South Africa if required
Johannesburg to Kittilä and returning from Rovaniemi to Johannesburg. Meals, beverage and snacks not specified in the itinerary
The current price, calculated using the current rate of exchange is around Personal expenses / Optional excursions
R 17,860.00 pp and is subject to change without notice. For more Passport and Visas
information, please contact your preferred Sure Travel Consultant.
HOW TO BOOK:
Bookings are on a first come first served basis and your deposit is what secures
PRICE INCLUDES: your place on the Lapland tour
• Group travel insurance for group members under the age of 70. A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of R 10,000.00 pp is payable at time of booking
Travellers over 70 years of age require additional cover – your preferred (deposits are paid over to overseas suppliers and are therefore non-
Sure Travel Agent can assist in this regard refundable)
• English speaking guide throughout A follow up payment of R 5,000.00 pp is due by no later than 01 October
• Transport in Lapland in a luxury air-conditioned coach 2020
• 7 Nights accommodation – 4 Nights in Levi and 3 Nights in Rovaniemi Remaining balance is payable by no later than due 01 December 2020
• Breakfast daily / 5 Dinners / 3 lunches All prices are based on payments received by EFT. Credit Card and/or cash
• Snowshoe excursion payments are subject to additional admin fees that are for the traveller’s
• Husky safari and Reindeer sleigh ride at Reindeer farm account
• Visit to Santa Claus Village The itinerary may vary subject to availability, health and safety issues
• Snowmobile safari You will need a passport that is valid for 6 months after the date of return (i.e.
• All driver and guide tips 07th September 2021) and which has at 2 least 2 blank pages
• Gerrie Pretorius as your wonderful Tour Host!! Quoted prices are for LAND ARRANGEMENTS are in Euro and converted using
the daily rate of exchange. This means that rates quoted are a guide and are
Please note that the tour is subject to a minimum number of bookings and subject to change without prior notice. Until final payment is received, a
is subject to all Covid-19 regulations that may be applicable at the start and detailed account indicating the Euro amount due, the converted ZAR amount
for the duration of the tour. paid and the rate of exchange applied will be provided
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