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LEVI, LAPLAND
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PRODUCT MANUAL FOR TRAVEL TRADE
Version 2: June 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE VISIT LEVI Destination Levi in Finnish Lapland 4-5 INSIDER TIPS Recommendations by locals 6 LEVI MAP Location & arrival 7 KITTILÄ The Municipality of Kittilä 8 PALLAS-YLLÄSTUNTURI NATIONAL PARK Sights & activities 9 SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer weekly activity programme 10-11 AUTUMN ACTIVITIES Northern Lights season activity programme 12-13 LUXURIOUS PRODUCTS High-end accommodation and activities 14-15 ACTIVITIES & SAFARIS ARCTIC FRONTIER Aurora chase™ & Forage, fire & feast 16 ARCTIC HOSPITALITY Year-round experiences for small groups 17 HALIPUU & CAMPFIRE BARISTA Cocooning in the Halipuu forest & Campfire barista's fireside experience 18 IMMELKARTANO Finnish sauna experiences 19 KINOS SAFARIS Activities on and at the water 20-21 WOLVERINE FELL WILDERNESS AND NATURE Arctic knowledge hunt & Us and Auroras - dinner at Wolf lake 22 LAPIN LUONTOELÄMYS Canoe tour on river Ounasjoki & Hiking for pleasure lovers 23 LAPLAND SAFARIS LEVI Weekly programmes for individual travellers and groups 24 POLAR LIGHTS TOURS Activities with horses and huskies 25 SKI RESORT LEVI Adventure Park, Gondoli2000 cabin lift, equipment rental & restaurants 26-27 MUSEUM SÄRESTÖNIEMI Art museum - the world of artist Reidar Särestöniemi 28 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB LEVI Finland's northernmost Golf club 29 DMCs POLAR STAR TRAVEL 30 SCANDINAVIAN TRAVEL GROUP 31 RESTAURANT & SUPERMARKT KING CRAB HOUSE Restaurant with red king crab specialty 32 K-MARKET LEVIN PORO Grocery store with online order and delivery service 33 ACCOMMODATIONS VISIT LEVI - CABINS & APARTMENTS Accommodations in Levi 34 BREAK SOKOS HOTEL LEVI Hotel rooms in central location 35 NORTHERN LIGHTS RANCH Sky View Cabins & Restaurant 36 LEVIN IGLUT - GOLDEN CROWN Glass Igloos, Northern Lights House & Restaurant Aurora Sky 37 HULLU PORO Hotel rooms, apartments, restaurants & spa in the heart of Levi 38 ELVES VILLAGE Tonttula Elves Village, Lodge Hotel Taivaanvalkeat, Country House, Elf Hut 39 and new Glass Pyramids HOTEL LEVI PANORAMA Hotel rooms and apartments at Levi fell, Samiland exhibition 40 LAPLAND HOTELS SIRKANTÄHTI Hotel rooms and apartments in central location 41 LEVI HOTEL SPA Hotel rooms, restaurants & spa in central Levi 42 DESIGN HOTEL LEVI New design hotel in the heart of Levi 43 LEVIKAIRA APARTMENTS Traditional Lappish log cabins 44 APARTMENTS LEVIN KULTARINNE Alpine style apartments 45 LEVI ALPINE CHALETS High-quality chalet apartments 46 LEVI NordicMarketing 3
VISIT LEVI
ACCOMMODATION &
ACTIVITY BOOKINGS
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LEVI IN FINNISH LAPLAND
Experience the clean nature, the Northern Polar Nights in December and January during the Lappish mountains - and lakes is breath-
Lights and the magical midnight sun. Silence, which the sun does not rise above the horizon, taking. Within a one-hour drive You can also
pureness and unique natural environment, un- but the amazing light paints the sky in a vari- reach the Pallas-Ylläs Nationalpark with its
paralleled in the world – welcome to Levi and ety of amazing colours. All year round there is a wide network of hiking and mountain bike
Finnish Lapland! In Levi, you will enjoy eight wide range of outdoor activities available which trails.
seasons, instead of just four. combine the pure, wild nature with world- EXPERIENCES AND ADVENTURES
UNIQUE HOLIDAY DESTINATION class services in a modern resort. ALL YEAR ROUND
Levi is a unique, all-year round holiday destina- EASY ACCESS AND A WIDE RANGE OF Levi is a year-round destination. In the summer
tion in Lapland with a wide range of accommo- SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATION Levi is blessed by the phenomenon of the magi-
dation and activities. Levi is also an internatio- In Levi everything is easily available and within cal midnight sun. Since the sun doesn’t set
nally renowned FIS approved ski location with a a close proximity. Restaurants, bars, stores, for 45 days you can -for example -play golf in
World Cup level competition. Finland’s largest souvenir shops, the spa centre, beauty treat- the middle of the night or go berry picking in
holiday resort is situated in Northern Finland, ments, gym and exercise classes, equipment the woods – natural, pure superfood for free!
170 km north of the Arctic Circle. As part of rentals and hiking routes are all within a walking In the beginning of September, the leaves be-
Scandinavia, Finland is a safe destination to trav- distance from the hotels and accommodations gin to change their color creating a spectacle
Norway and Russia. in central Levi. There is plenty to choose from painting the fell scenery with red, orange, yellow
EASY ACCESSIBLE when looking for a place to stay: high-quality and brown. Breathe in the pure air and go for
Levi is an easy-to-reach destination: only 15 - hotels, silver pine log cottages, a wide variety a bike ride or horseback ride, enjoy the hik-
minute drive from Kittilä airport (KTT) and daily of different holiday apartments and different ing trails around Levi and go hunt for the spec-
connecting flights from Helsinki, which is just a kinds of Northern Lights accommodations to tacular Northern Lights on various guided trips.
little over an hour flight time away. enjoy the night sky and the Northern Lights When the air gets colder and the ground and
through a glass ceiling. trees are covered with a white snowy blanket
DIVERSE NATURE AND ACTIVITIES
SURROUNDED BY NATURE put on some warm layers of winter clothes and
The greatest feature about Levi is its variety of
Nature is always around the corner in Levi. go on a snowshoe trip or snowmobile ride to
nature and activities available during the differ-
Within a 15-minute drive you can find sublime see the wintery landscape , say hello to the rein-
ent seasons. Levi offers amazing wintery scen-
wilderness and along the way you can observe deers and huskys in Levi and enjoy the pistes
eries in the spring time with Northern Lights un-
reindeer grazing. You can discover the unspoilt and ski trails. In the spring time enjoy the sun,
til April, the amazing nightless nights during the
beautiful nature hiking with a guide, biking or go ice fishing and explore the winter walking
midsummer, when the sun does not set for 45
simply by going fishing. Take a panoramic ride tours and fatbike tours, take part in an exciting
days, Northern Lights from the end of August
in the Gondola cabin lift to the very top of Levi. aurora hunt, see the nightly scenery with mil-
until April, a real white winter with guaranteed
The landscape with the surrounding fells – lions of stars and on a lucky night the amazing
snow from November to May and the unique
Northern Lights!
Number of hotels: 8
Number of cottages: 2,500 Activity programme for the Northern
Capacity: 25,000 beds Lights season (starting in August): Contact
Slopes: 43 Aurora chase, day trip to the Arctic Ocean Visit Levi
Skiing tracks: 230 km in Norway and visit to Saana Fell in Kilpis- Maija Palosaari
Snowmobile tracks: 866 km järvi, excursion to National Park, canoeing Myllyjoentie 2, 99130 Levi
Hiking trails: 80 km under the Northern Lights, Aurora chase Tel. +358 (0) 20 7352 630/
Mountain biking trails: 78 km (photography tour), berry picking excur- +358 (0) 40 560 6316
Year-round services & activities: sion, cooking workshop, horseback rid- maija.palosaari@levi.fi
Samiland exhibition center, wellness ing, hiking and fishing trips etc. levi@levi.fi
programmes (e.g. spa centre& hot yoga Weekly programmes in Levi: www.levi.fi
studio), several art museums and gal- Weekly programmes are running all year facebook.com/levilapland
leries, restaurants, bars, after ski, nightlife, round, except in May. twitter.com/VisitLevi
stores, souvenir shops, concerts & artists, You can find out more about the pro- instagram.com/levilapland
gyms and exercise classes. grammes from our website www.levi.fi. youtube.com/user/VisitLevi
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Destination 5
Insider Tips -
Must-Sees & Dos in Levi
KATE: HANNE: RIITTA:
Picnic on a fell. Ice Age Trail starts from the courtyard of Ruoppaköngäs natural attraction. A
Breathe the fresh air, listen to the sound Hotel Levi Panorama and travels a 9 km formation of rocks and river rapids,
of the season and discover why the Lap- route around the Levi fell. The trail fea- accessible in the summertime.
land is such an exceptional place whilst tures nature trail signs about the Ice Age.
you look out over the fells. In any sea- SAIJA:
son, whether a snowy winter wonder- TARJA: Get the best view over the area by
Peak Trail on top of the fell, Santa's hiking up to fell Kätkä.
land or under the golden light of the mid-
cabin next to ski lift no. 10.
night sun, the experience of enjoying an
adventure in Arctic nature and sharing a INA:
meal around a fire makes unique memo- HEIDI: Day trip to Pallastunturi. Less than one
ries of your Polar holiday. Hiking trip to the top of Särkitunturi hour drive from Levi we have the ma-
fell. At the top, one of the most beautiful jestic fells of Pallas. During summer and
PÄIVI: panorama to the fells and lakes opens to autumn months it's a great place for hik-
Hiking in Pallas-Yllästunturi National you. After a refreshing swim in a pure and ing. The landscapes here are wonderful!
Park. crystal clear pond at the top of the fell.
10 FAVOURITE DISHES even in the middle of the nightless night. TOP AUTUMN ACTIVITIES
• Reindeer ragout with cranberries More than 93 hectares of beautifully Photography: Capture the colours of
and mashed potatoes from Lappish green golf magic by the Levi fell! the foliage and fauna of the fells, hunt the
Puikula potatoes By the water: How about a canoe trip Aurora Borealis. Take a guided tour or go
• Cloudberries ; fresh from the forest in the midsummer, when the sun never explore yourself.
or with vanilla ice cream sets? Or a fishing trip with friends amidst From the water: Go and see Levi from
• Delicious salmon soup beautiful scenery in Lapland? Go stand the water, experience the Double Auro-
• Reindeer sausages grilled at the up paddling or relax on a pontoon ferry ras when they reflect from the water’s
open fire cruise. surface.
• Willow grouse and various other Hike: Explore the nearby trails of the Levi Go explore: Go forage for your food,
game during the hunting season in fell or go up and enjoy the scenery from have a look what nature has on the
autumn the summit of the Kätkä fell. 60 km of menu. Pick berries and mushrooms,
• Salmon flambéed at the open fire hiking routes with guided trips make it gather some herbs. On a guided tour
with baked potatoes possible. you will learn a lot about the edible plants
• Open fire coffee with Finnish yeast Activity Park: Levi Adventure Park available.
pastry "Korvapuusti" charms you with high ropes courses and Animals: See how sled dogs spend
• Lapin rieska - Lapin flatbread flying with zipline marathons. The area their day, have a look at what the Lapp-
• A wonderful spruce bud latte "Kuu- is situated by the Gondola2000 lift 2 km ish nature looks like from horse back or
senkerkkälatte" from the Levi Centre and has a restau- visit the many animals at Elves Village.
• a variety of dishes from local ingre- rant, playing area for children, mini golf Take a trip: Participate in one of the
dients directly from the forest as well course and the Levi Bike Park. whole day trips on offer: see the Arctic
as various mushrooms, herbs and Culture: Visit a local art museum or Ocean or visit an Amethyst mine and a
berries. gallery, learn about the Sami culture at Sami village.
the Samiland Exhibition Centre, go on Elves Village: An experience village
a guided tour to the fells to learn about located in Köngäs, 8 km from the Levi
local people and ways. centre. The village is open all year round.
TOP SUMMER ACTIVITIES Experience: Take part in one of the Go on a trip with the Elf in the Yellow
Bike: Hop on a bicycle and experience many events Levi has to offer during the dress, try your luck at gold panning, play
Levi from a whole different level! At summer. some Mini Golf and enjoy what the café
Activity Park in Levi, you can try down- has to offer.
hill mountain biking, beginners can take Northern Lights: Go hunt for these in-
part in a fat bike trip and enjoy nature or credible lights on a variety of organised
borrow a village bike. tours with professional guides to increase
Golf: Finland's northernmost 18-hole your chances to see these amazing
course at Levi Golf offers varied condi- lights.
tions for your game and you can play
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ARRIVAL BY PLANE Kittilä
Kittilä Airport (KTT) - 15 drive from Levi Airport
Year-round:
Finnair flies daily - all year round - from Helsinki airport
(HEL) to Kittilä airport (KTT). Flight time from Helsinki 1
hour and 15 min.
Winter season:
Direct flights to Helsinki from Europe, Asia and the US,
depending on the season direct flights available to Kittilä. Rovaniemi
More information from Visit Levi. Airport
Transfer options from the airport:
Public transport: Tunturilinjat airport bus and taxis.
Private transfers and car rental services also available.
Contact for airport transfer:
Tunturilinjat: www.tunturilinjat.fi
Levi Taxi service: Tel. +358 (0) 200 99200
Private transfers (mini buses and buses):
Visit Levi, levi@levi.fi, Tel. +358 (0) 16 639 3300
Car rental companies: Hertz, Europcar and Sixt
ARRIVAL BY TRAIN
Train stations: Kolari (80 km) and Rovaniemi (170 km)
With the Car Train you can take your car on the train
and continue from Kolari or Rovaniemi to Levi with your
own car.
Transfer options from the railway stations:
Public transportation from Kolari: Tunturilinjat;
public transportation from Rovaniemi: Eskelisen Lapin
Linjat and Gold Line; private transfers, rental cars
Contact for train station transfers:
Pekkalan Tunturilinjat: tunturilinjat@levi.fi,
www.tunturilinjat.fi
Eskelisen Lapin Linjat: info@eskelisen.fi,
Tel. +358 (0) 16 342 2160
Gold Line: Tel. +358 (0) 16 334 5500
Private transfers (mini buses and buses): Visit Levi,
levi@levi.fi, Tel. +358 (0) 16 639 3300
Helsinki-Vantaa
Airport
LEVI Location & Arrival 7
KITTILÄ
SERVICES IN KITTILÄ EVENTS from the peak of a buzzing, flowery spring to
Several shops and special stores are to be There are lots of events in Kittilä running the dazzling hues of autumn. Visitors and local
found in the Kittilä village centre, as well as throughout the year. One of the main events is residents alike are captivated by the mag-
local food and culture. Municipal and govern- the traditional summer market in Kittilä centre, nificent highland fells and the grand Ounasjoki
ment offices are located here, along with the organized two weeks after Midsummer. It has river that runs through the region and shapes
library. The village also features various indoor been held since the 1600's. Traditionally the its scenery. The municipality of Kittilä spans
recreational facilities, as well as a modern, well- market was a place to sell food, tools, make over a huge area: between its northernmost
equipped sports hall, the Agnico Eagle ice- trades, dance and meet people. The market and southernmost villages lie more than 140
hockey arena and high quality soccer field, has shaped into modern summer event, but in kilometres of sweeping vistas and breath-
and, in the winter, there are cross-country Kittilä a certain traditional spirit has been pre- taking scenery.
skiing tracks in and outside the village. The served. The municipality of Kittilä includes Levi, one
cross-country skiing track doubles as a run- of the most popular year-round ski and activ-
MORE ABOUT KITTILÄ REGION
ning and hiking trail during the snow-free ity resorts in Finland, and features Europe's
The village of Kittilä offers naturally beautiful
months. There is also an international airport biggest gold mine. Many destinations can be
surrounding to visit, many different kinds of
just a few kilometres north of the village. reached from its international airport through
recreational activities and an outdoors lifestyle.
PLACES OF INTEREST There are lots of ways to spend your free time its flight connections year round. In the tour-
The wooden church in Kittilä has been de- – outdoor activities, excursions, tours, cultural ist season, there are flights arriving daily from
signed by Carl Ludwig Engel and it was built offerings and sights – and many different kinds Finland and the rest of Europe. Internationality
between 1829-31. The baroque-style pulpit of accommodation. The main village Kittilä and plays a significant role in the economic life of
dates back to 1687. Local history can be view- its surrounding smaller villages give you the the Kittilä municipality, which lies above the
ed at the museum of local history and culture peace and quiet of the countryside combined Arctic Circle. There is also a high density of
in the Pakatti district, which is open in sum- with a close-knit village community, together businesses here: roughly 600 enterprises in
mertime. Swimming is popular in the summer. with several annual events organized with the the municipality give it one of the highest com-
Right in the town centre, the Einari Junttila Art help of active residents. The villages offer a mercial densities in Finland. The development
Museum and the home of Kalervo Palsa, a peaceful and safe environment to visit, near of tourism and mining in Kittilä has created a
local artist are worth a visit. The Karinnokka the developing international centre that is the modern and international atmosphere in the
birdwatching tower and, next to it on the bank activity resort of Levi. municipality, yet the traditional way of life still
of the Ounasjoki river, the Karinnokka shelter, There are not four, but eight seasons of the exists in many of the region’s villages, also re-
where people can picnic or rest attract bird- year in Kittilä, each with its own mood, colours maining present in their culture, art and events.
watchers & trekkers. and scenery: ranging from the dark of the There are many artists’ homes and other inter-
polar night to the glorious midnight sun, and esting sights to see in the area.
Number of hotels: 1 Winter activities: s ports hall, ice-hockey
Number of cottages: 14 rink, cross-country skiing tracks
Capacity: 180 beds Summer activities: running and hiking
Skiing tracks: 80 km trail, swimming
Contact Hiking trails: 10 km Other activities & services: several
Municipality of Kittilä Population: approx. 3,000 shops and special stores, local food and
Valtatie 15, 99100 Kittilä Location: The village of Kittilä is located in culture, library, indoor recreational facil-
Tel. +358 (0) 40 035 6500 the geographic middle of the municipality. ities, church, museum of local history,
kirjaamo@kittila.fi From here, it is about 150 km to Rovaniemi Einari Junttila Art Museum, artist home of
www.kittila.fi and 960 km to Helsinki. The Swedish Kalervo Palsa, Karinnokka birdwatching
facebook.com/kittilankunta border at Kolari is about 76 km away tower and shelter
twitter.com/Kittilankunta and the Norwegian border at Enontekiö Airport: Kittilä (5 km)
youtube.com/channel/UC2laGFs1PKsLV- roughly 190 km away. It is about 86 km to Railway station: Rovaniemi (150 km),
To3k1EWJcQ the town of Sodankylä. Kolari (70 km)
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© Juuso Ritari
© Heikki Sulander © Juuso Ritari
PALLAS-YLLÄSTUNTURI NATIONAL PARK Established: 1938/ 2005
Area: 1,020 km²
VISITOR CENTRES ENJOY YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR LIFE Sustainability: A member of the EURO-
The Visitor Centres in Fell Lapland are con- Magical 8 seasons in Finnish Lapland will make PARC Federation. Rewarding in best
venient starting points for hikes. They also offer unforgettable outdoor experiences. Enjoy walk- practice in Sustainable Travel & Tourism.
information about the national park’s nature, ing, hiking, fatbiking, XC skiing, snowshoeing World Travel & Tourism Council: Tourism
history, flora and fauna. You can do day trips and many other activities on a well-maintained for Tomorrow Destination Award 2017
to the Visitor Centres from Levi with organized trail network covering more than 500 km. Have Finalist.
trips with local companies or independently by a break in wilderness cafes along the trails. Services: Year-round campfire sites, lean-
car. Our co-operative sustainable companies tos and cafés by scenic spots. Free
guide you to the best possible trips in the wil- nature, culture and art exhibitions in Visitor
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS Centres. Co-operating businesses offers
Admire the 100 km long mountain range from derness. They also rent quality bikes, skis and guided tours, transport, rentals, catering
several scenic viewpoints along the trails. Most other gear if needed. etc.
of the scenic trails in the national park are also SUMMER TRAILS NEAR LEVI Events: Marathon skiing, trail running,
easily reached by car. Pallastunturi Taivaskero Trail: 3-4 h walk mountain biking and lots of local events
See the National Park’s fells, ravines, crystal takes you to the highest peak of national park.
clear lakes and rivers and herb rich forests Wonderful views of fell range is an experience
along the nature trails. There is a lot to learn that you won’t forget. From Levi: 55 km.
during those trips. “Pyhä” means holy in Finn- Särkitunturi Trail: 2 h easy climb to fell top
ish. Guess how many holy places like “Pyhä- from where a magnificent view of the fell
järvi” or “Pyhätunturi” you find in National Pallastunturi and lake Särkijärvi – awarded as Contact
Park? National Landscape in Finland – opens up. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Most typical animals in the National Park are From Levi: 46 km. Yllästunturi Visitor Centre
reindeer, moose, brown Bear and otter. From Aakenus Haavepalo Trail: 4 h walk where Tunturintie 54, 95970 Äkäslompolo
kellokas@metsa.fi
various bird species the Siberian Jay is a com- you hear the wilderness. Scenic trail with view
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre
mon guest all around the National Park. One of broad mires and Yllästunturi fell. From Levi: pallastunturi@metsa.fi
tip for you: During long lasting summer days 31 km. Hetta, Fell Lapland Visitor Centre
and nightless night Pallas is the best place to Ylläs-Levi Mountain Biking Trail: Rent a bike tunturi-lappi@metsa.fi
take photos of reindeer and blossoming arctic and a guide if you like and challenge yourself www.nationalparks.fi/pallas-yllastunturi
fell plants in open fell landscape. on a 5-7 h bike trip! Trail connects the two re- facebook.com/PallasYllastunturinKansal-
sorts with each other. From Levi: 0 km. lispuisto
instagram.com/finnishparks
LEVI Attraction - National Park 9
Summer Weekly Activty Programme SUMMER-WEEKLY ACTIVITY PROGRAMME
Season
The Summer Weekly Activity Programme SUNRISE.BLINK.SUNSET. HOP ON A BICYCLE
is available from 01.06.-25.08. In the summer, sunlight paints the top of Levi At the Levi Activity Park, you can try down-
Languages fell and wakes you up gently in the morning — hill mountain biking on the west side of the
English or even in the middle of the night. The midnight fell. All the equipment you need is available
Participants sun never sleeps. It shines around the clock for rent. Beginners are also welcome to join
Minimum amount of participants is 2 per- for 45 days. This is the perfect time for canoe for the adventure. If you enjoy more peaceful
sons unless otherwise stated in the pro- trips, sauna in the early hours of the morning or activities, you can take part in a fat bike trip.
gramme description. for picking flowers to cast Midsummer spells. Around Levi, there are many kinds of different
Booking information routes to go biking and explore the nature. The
Programmes can be booked online on the The Summer Weekly Activity Programme of- experienced and locally knowledgeable gui-
Visit Levi web page www.levi.fi or by email fers entertainment for the whole family! Take des know where to take you and will show you
levi.info@levi.fi by 4 pm the day before. advantage of 24 hours of daylight, breathe Levi's best angles.
in the purest air of the inhabited world, relax
yourself and enjoy the stunning unspoilt Lapp-
ish nature. There is something to do for every MEET THE CHARMING ANIMALS
day of the week. Experience the Lappish nature on horseback,
see how the sled dogs spend their summer
SPLASH OF ARCTIC WATERS holidays during a visit to a Husky farm or see
How about a canoe trip during the midnight the cute animals at the Elves Village. There are
sun? Or a fishing trip with friends amidst horseback riding excursions available either on
Contact beautiful Lappish scenery? There are over 700 Finn horses or Icelandic horses, length rang-
Visit Levi lakes in and around Levi to choose from. Enjoy ing from one hour to a few days. At the Elves
Enna Paavola the scenery from the water or go for example village you can enjoy a round of Miniature Golf
Myllyjoentie 2, 99130 Levi on a comfortable pontoon ferry cruise on the or Disc Golf, go on a guided tour with the Elf in
Tel. +358 (0) 50 511 0107 lake. For the adventurer there is also a thrilling the Yellow Dress and hear the story about the
enna.paavola@levi.fi ride in a car inner tube down the river rapids. Elves and their lives.
www.levi.fi After an exciting day out there is nothing bet-
facebook.com/levilapland ter than the relaxing heath of a Finnish sauna,
twitter.com/VisitLevi refreshing swim in the Arctic waters and the
instagram.com/levilapland absolute silence around you.
youtube.com/user/VisitLevi
10 Summer Weekly Activities LEVIEXPERIENCE THE ARCTIC OCEAN, LOCAL The works of Reidar Särestöniemi are display-
NATIONAL PARK AND ARCTIC SUPER- ed in the clothes of the Finnish Clothing Brand
FOOD- LEARN TO PHOTOGRAPH THE halo.
BREATHTAKING NATURE
Why not combine your visit in Levi with a visit Kalervo Palsas critical works are shown in the
to beautiful Norway and the Arctic Ocean? Palsa Museum in the Centre of Kittilä. The
Visit Levi’s weekly programme offers a day trip artist worked with a variety of techniques and
to the Arctic Ocean in the town of Skibottn materials. His works have been compared to
in Norway with a stop in Kilpisjärvi to visit the those of Frida Kahlo.
famous Saana fell.For those wanting to learn
more about the Lappish Nature, there are Einari Junttila born in Kittilä, was an intern-
guided tours offered where the guide will tell ationally known and acknowledged lyrical re-
you about the flora and fauna of Lapland, alist, who was especially known as a water-
show you eadible berries and mushrooms colour artist. He also worked with oil paint and
depending on the season and how to cook in pastel. Junttila is the earliest known artist
of the foraged ingredients. The amazing and from Kittilä and he was true to his calling in
peaceful nature offers many opportunities for interpreting the Lappish nature. The Einari
photography lovers. Go on a guided tour and Junttila Art Museum is open on Thursdays.
learn how to capture the best shot for your
Instagram! THE SAMILAND EXHIBITION CENTRE AT
LEVI SUMMIT
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Samiland is part of the UNESCO Observatory
Kittilä and Levi have a lot to offer for culture Cultural Village Programme.
lovers. Near Levi there is the chance to get to The Centre tells the story of the Sami peo-
know the life works of many well-known local ple’s thousands of years old history, culture
artists like Reidar Särestöniemi, Kalervo Palsa and mythology. At the indoor exhibit the differ-
and Einari Junttila. The Studio and Art Gallery ences between the Skolt Sami and the Moun-
of Reidar Särestöniemi is in the village of tain Sami are explained, the traditional sources
Kaukonen in Kittilä. The exhibitions in the of livelihood of the Sami people are shown and
unique museum area changed yearly and there the ancient mythical creatures of Sami culture
are many of his works on display. In addition to are presented. The exhibit outdoors shows
the Art Gallery many events and concerts take Sami buildings and tells about reindeer herd-
place at the Museum. ing.
LEVI Summer Weekly Activities 11Northern Lights Season Activity NORTHERN LIGHTS SEASON PROGRAMME
Programme
Season NORTHERN LIGHTS SEASON ACTIVITY DOUBLE AURORAS - ONCE IN A LIFETIME
The Northern Lights Season Activity PROGRAMME EXPERIENCE
Programme is available from 26.08.- What do the Northern Lights sound like? What Did you know, in Lapland, you can see the
30.11. does the rich spectrum of autumn colours look Northern Lights as early as late August? Visit
Season like on fells and in the forests in the North? Levi offers a wide selection of excursions, for
English When winter nears, nature dresses in its most you to catch this magnificent natural phenom-
Participants vibrant colours. Autumn colours paint the fells. enon. How about a cruise on a pontoon ferry
Minimum amount of participants is 2 per- As far as the eye can see, the forests turn under the Auroras? Enjoy the view from the
sons unless otherwise stated in the pro- beautiful shades of orange and red. It is time ferry over the quiet lake, only trees and fells
gramme description. to slow down, meditate, walk in a forest and around you. If you wish to taste Lappish Food,
Booking information breathe the fresh autumn air. enjoy nature’s silence and an impressive view
Programmes can be booked online on the over the lake, then take part in an excursion
Visit Levi web page www.levi.fi or by email TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR EXPERIENCE to a private lake with dinner served in a tra-
levi.info@levi.fi by 4 pm the day before. The autumn colours in Lapland are breath- ditional hut by the shore. With a bit of luck
takingly beautiful. Make memories of a lifetime even Northern Lights will dance in the sky. The
and take pictures of the playful colours, the adventurer can go on a canoe trip in the late
falling leaves and the Northern Lights. On our evening to go search for the lights or go on a
guided trips, professionals will give you tips horseback ride and see the Arctic nature and
for nature photography and show the best Northern Lights from yet another perspective.
angles. Find out more about Levi with various
Contact guided trips that will take you by foot, on bike
Visit Levi or in a canoe to the most beautiful places that
Enna Paavola Lapland has to offer.
Myllyjoentie 2, 99130 Levi
Tel. +358 (0) 50 511 0107
enna.paavola@levi.fi
www.levi.fi
facebook.com/levilapland
twitter.com/VisitLevi
instagram.com/levilapland
youtube.com/user/VisitLevi
12 Northern Lights Season Activities LEVIHARVEST TIME AND ARCTIC SUPER day life on a husky farm, of the history of sled ous ones can borrow a village bike or rent a
FOODS dogs and the history and practices involving fat bike and go explore by themselves or go
When the summer days get shorter and mushing – the driving of a sled dog team. on a guided tour around the beautiful scenery
autumn is on its way, it is time for harvesting. of Levi. After an eventful day spent outside
This is the best time to explore more remote During a visit at the Elves Village in Köngäs there’s nothing more relaxing than going to the
ares of Levi and the superfoods there! You can remember to say hello to the many animals. sauna or spend an afternoon at the Levi Spa in
pick cloudberries and many other delicacies Some of the inhabitants of the Village are rein- a jacuzzi or in one of the sauna’s comfortable
straight into your mouth. Take part in a guid- deer, sheep, chicken and horses. During a warmth.
ed trip and see for yourself! Go and explore guided Walk with the Elf in the Yellow Dress
the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park with a you will hear many interesting things of the dif- Learn about the forest, its inhabitants and
knowledgeable guide, learn how to cook your ferent inhabitants of the nearby forests, river edible plants on a guided tour for the whole
meal from ingredients found in nature, or go on and barns. family or spend a day on the water paddling or
a guided hike in Levi to find out more about the fishing. Levi has a lot to offer, come and let Levi
Lappish nature. THINGS TO DO FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Spark Your Soul!
During the crisp autumn days, the Levi village is
SPEND SOME TIME WITH ANIMALS full of things to experience and explore. A ride
During the autumn times nature shows its up the Levi fell with either the Express Gondola
most beautiful side with its brilliant colours. lift or the Gondola2000 lift to the top of the fell
Seeing the Lappish scenery from horse back gives you an amazing view on a clear day over
during a ride is most of the most calming the whole Centre of Levi and the surrounding
experiences you can have in nature. Experi- fells and lakes. Go hike around the fell on the
ence the charming fourth gait tölt of Icelandic marked trails or all the way down, go down
horses and listen to the silence around you. with a Summer Sled or take the stairs from
Whether you go during the daytime to admire the Hotel Panorama. Keep your eyes open
fell scenery around you or in the evenings to and search for the famous Santa’s Cabin from
search for the Northern Lights, a horseback the Christmas Story Movie. By the foot of the
ride is always exciting. fell by the Gondola200o station is the Activity
Park area with its many possibilities to spend
A visit to a husky farm is something not to miss the day for both young and old. The Children’s
during visit to Levi! During the autumn times Traffic Park, Miniature Golf Course, Disc Golf
the dogs are still on their holiday, enjoying the course and of course the Adventure Park with
down time before the winter season. The guid- its many Adventure Courses will make sure
ed visit gives a lot of information of the day-to- there’s not a dull moment. The more adventur-
LEVI Northern Lights Season Activities 13Example activities for tailor-made EXAMPLE: HIGH-END ACCOMMODATION
packages:
SILVER PINE VILLA toilets: four separate toilets: two on each floor,
Summer: Trekking, canoeing, biking (en-
This 500 m² luxurious log cabin is located on saunas: two electric saunas and two showers
duro, down hill, fat and mountain biking),
top of the Utsuvaara fell and offers traditional in both bathrooms.
husky park visits, tours, cooking courses,
Lappish comfort in a very modern stylish All bedrooms and the two saunas have their
18-whole golf course, Gondola cabin lift
design. Suitable for 14 people. own balcony. The apartment is suitable for
sightseeing, Finnish sauna experience
Facilities: 7 bedrooms and 14 single beds. On disabled. Bar kitchen upstairs.
and swimming, Pontoon cruise on the
the first floor (entrance floor) a lobby, separate
LUXURY VILLA
lake , jet ski safaris.
toilet and one bedroom with two single beds, These 236 m² Villas blend subtly into the back-
Winter: Northern Lights programmes, vis-
maintenance room, sauna department with fire- ground. All villas are similar in appearance, yet
its to ice hotels, ice sculpting, photogra-
place room, dressing room, spacious sauna, individual in their interior decoration. Stone,
phy tours, winter rally driving, ice karting
bathroom with three showers and a toilet. wood and glass – the best of nature’s materials
and snow cat trip, reindeer safaris, kick
On the second floor there is a living room, – make up the elements of this modern archi-
sledging, skiing, visits to Lappish shaman
dinner table for 18 persons, kitchen, three tectural design. The exquisite décor is finished
and Elves Village, helicopter flights, winter
bedrooms with two single beds/ bedroom. off with the finest fabrics and furnishings. A spe-
laser world -games, wilderness skills pro-
Two of the bedrooms have an en suite with a cialty of the villas is an atmospheric "kammi",
gramme, wine tasting, wilderness cook-
shower and a bathtub. On the third floor there which is a traditional Sami earth lodge, with an
ing course, Lappish ceremony and kota
are two bedrooms with two single beds per open fire. Suitable for ten persons.
dinners.
bedroom and an en suite with a shower and a Facilities: four bedrooms with ensuite bath-
bathtub and one bedroom with a mini kitchen, rooms and a loft bedroom with twin or double
sauna, en suite and two single beds. beds. A large living room with a fire place, din-
Contact
Visit Levi LUXURY ALPINE CHALET APARTMENT ing room, open kitchen, two balconies and on
Enna Paavola A magnificent high quality 250 m² alpine style the 1st floor there is also a unique, large non-
Myllyjoentie 2, 99130 Levi chalet apartment with balconies facing the heated room kammi with an open fire place,
Tel. +358 (0) 50 511 0107 skiing slopes. This high-class accommoda- a bar where simple meals can be served.
enna.paavola@levi.fi tion offers top level equipment and finest DESIGN LOG CABIN
www.levi.fi décor with high quality modern textiles and This 300 m² design log cabin is located near all
facebook.com/levilapland furniture. Suitable for ten people. the services of Levi. It is made of high-quality
twitter.com/VisitLevi Facilities: five bedrooms and ten single beds. materials and is a combination of good design
instagram.com/levilapland Apartment in an alpine style house on two and beauty. This log cabin is filled with Finnish
youtube.com/user/VisitLevi floors. Downstairs two bedrooms, upstairs design. Suitable for 12 people.
three bedrooms (two single beds/ bedroom),
14 High-End Accommodation & Activities LEVIAND ACTIVITIES Facilities: six bedrooms and 12 single beds. PRIVATE MEETING WITH FATHER DISCOVER LAPPISH NATURE PRIVATELY Four bedrooms with an en suite, two bed- CHRISTMAS ON A SNOWMOBILE rooms on every floor and two separate toilets In Finland Christmas means peace and tran- Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to ex- downstairs, a big electric sauna, a steam sauna, quility, cozy white surroundings and the magi- perience the beautiful arctic nature and ex- a bathroom with three showers, dressing room cal excitement of meeting Father Christmas! plore the more remote areas of Levi. The and a spacious room with a fireplace. Option 1: This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance snowmobile routes may lead you to the top of Ski maintenance room, terraces towards the to invite Father Christmas to your own accom- a charming fell, where a whole new landscape south and north. A roomy yard. modation! Spend a joyful time with him, opens up in front of your eyes. You are on the PRIVATE HUSKY SAFARI listen to his fascinating stories about Christ- top of the world! Find the real nature of Lapland and experience mas times and the elves and take memorable Besides the thrilling drive and breath-taking a snowy adventure with the racing sled dogs. pictures with him. nature around you, imagine enjoying a cup of A sled dog team will take you on an about 15 Option 2: You may otherwise prefer to dis- hot coffee in the middle of nowhere. Take a to 20 km ride through the snowy land of the cover Santa’s secret nest, meet Him privately break and delight in pure Lappish nature by Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park (two persons and see his elves at their workshop. Playing an open fire. Coffee is prepared the traditional in the sled, self-driven). On the way, we will with the elves, baking ginger biscuits and a way and served in a kuksa, a wooden cup. have a break in a forest teepee “kota”. During short reindeer ride with Santa are some of the This drive will take you as close to the wild the lunch of creamy salmon soup and while magical delights awaiting you! An experience arctic nature as you can get. drinking hot juice you will find out more about not to miss! Season: end of November until mid April, de- a sled dog’s life. During the trip, you can spend Season: beginning of November-end of March pending on the weather. time with the dogs and take photos. Duration: depending on the programme, 30 Duration: several different options from a one- Season: 1st of December until middle of April. min. to 2 hours. hour safari up to several days Weather dependent. Languages: English Languages: English Duration: approx. 3 h Participants: depending on the programme Participants: min. 2 pax Languages: English min. 2 pax - max. up to 500 pax Services included: guided tour, equipment Participants: 2-10 pax Services included: depending on the pro- (thermal overalls, winter boots, gloves and Services included: guided husky tour (2 gramme mittens). Meals, transfer, accommodation and pers./ sled; both steering in turns), creamy sal- Optional services: depending on the pro- other services included vary depending on the mon soup, warm cheese bread, warm juice/ gramme programme. coffee/tea and Finnish bun Optional services: transfers, private cook, Santa Claus, clothing LEVI High-End Accommodation & Activities 15
Arctic Frontier
Arctic Frontier specialises in creating inter-
esting experiences for interesting people
in our own backyard of Lapland. We share
our passion for light, photography and
wild food with your guests on our tours.
Capture the wonders of the aurora and
experience the best of local Arctic wild
foods. Our local knowledge of the area,
wheather watching skills and our ability in
finding the Northern Lights make us one
of the most successful Aurora experi-
ences in the Arctic. Join us and disco-
ver the unique colours and favours of the
Arctic.
Founded: 2016
Sustainability: Local company, local
guides, professionally trained guides, be-
longing to local business and social net-
ARCTIC FRONTIER
works, strong connection to the environ- AURORA CHASE™ FORAGE, FIRE & FEAST
ment, low waste, minimal use of plastic, Arctic Frontier can help make your guests' Discover what you can eat in the forests in Lap-
minimal use of single use products, use Aurora dreams come true. Last season, 85% land! Taste the wild foods growing in the pure
of recycled products where possible, of our guests captured their own moments un- environment of the Arctic's sun filled months.
use of reusable products, locally sourced der the Northern Lights. Join us on a guided foraging tour and share
food from ethical and environmentally re- All photography equipment is provided and the ultimate fireside picnic, made with rare and
sponsible companies, use of sustainably no prior photography experience is needed. unique Arctic ingredients.
sourced local wild food, use of organic We will show you how the rhythms of the We take you to our special places where we
products where possible, use of locally Aurora are enhanced with a few simple cam- can collect wild food. We share our knowledge
sourced products where possible, low im- era techniques. The photographs and memory on how to identify edible foods and collect your
pact on environment with activities, guide- card are yours to keep. own super forest foods. During the season we
lines of National Parks both environmental We 'chase' the aurora in comfort and take can find lingonberries, cranberries, juniper ber-
and cultural are followed and shared with you to our secret places, and go where others ries, herbs and some varieties of mushrooms.
our guests. can't! The chase includes warm clothing, our Wake up your taste buds with a chagga mush-
Season: year-round famous home made cloudberry brownies and room coffee! Try our home made berry drink,
Languages: English
warm berry drinks made with local wild foods made with 4 different berries that we've picked
Offered activities: Northern Light photo-
we have collected during the growing season. for you. Our wild food based lunch is cooked
graphy tours, cooking workshops,
We share our love of light and the Arctic with by the fire using locally sourced and foraged
wild food and foraging activities, winter
you and your guests. ingredients. Including local breads, wild mush-
picnics, photography tours and 'how to
Season: September until mid-April rooms and nettles. Followed by our famous
photograph' lectures.
Duration: 4-5 h warm dark chocolate brownies with Arctic
Languages: English berries.
Contact Participants: max. 8 pax/ group Season: June until November
Arctic Frontier Minimum age: 12 years Duration: 4-5 h
Kate de Bruin & Juha Tolonen Starting point/ time: Zero Point, Sept. 21h, Languages: English
Levi Oct.-March 20h Participants: max. 8 pax
Tel. +358 (0) 46 659 6443 Services included: Transfer, all photography Minimum age: suitable for all ages
mail@arcticfrontier.fi equipment, arctic winter suits and winter wool Starting point/ time: Zero Point, 10h
www.arcticfrontier.fi lined boots, famous warm dark chocolate Services included: Berry and mushroom
facebook.com/arcticfrontier brownies with wild Arctic berries and hot home- picking equipment, baskets and rubber boots
instagram.com/arcticfrontier made berry juice, professional guides if required, fireside picnic lunch, guide
16 Activities & Safaris LEVIARCTIC HOSPITALITY Founded
2018
EXPERIENCES FOR SMALL GROUPS PROGRAMMES FOR EVERYONE
Sustainability
Arctic Hospitality provides whole day experi- Our target groups vary. Some of our whole
Our company takes sustainability very se-
ence packages in Levi for small groups with day experiences are made for families such
riously as we are surrounded by national
a maximum of 8 people. Our goal is to offer as meeting Santa or reindeer rides. Others are
parks and pure nature. We recycle every-
our clients individual service, unforgettable for the explorers such as Sami museum visits,
thing, do not use plastic or paper cups
wow-experiences and authentic adventures in visiting the local Sami family, etc. Others focus
or plates, etc. We are always looking for
Finnish Lapland. on sport- and extreme seekers such as white
ways to improve a sustainable way to pro-
river rafting or snowshoeing/ skiing on fells.
vide services to our customers and only
YEAR-ROUND OFFER
work together with companies that are
We in Arctic Hospitality provide all types of
same minded as Arctic Hospitality.
summer, autumn and winter experiences such
Season
as meeting Santa, husky rides, reindeer rides,
year-round
traditional sauna experiences, making food in
Languages
wilderness, hunting for Northern Lights, con-
English, Estonian, Russian, German (ba-
quering the fells, etc.
sics)
We focus on whole day packages instead of
one activity experiences. We also focus on in-
dividual guiding and group hosting in Levi area.
Contact
Arctic Hospitality
Mait Kivisaari
Sompiontie 37
99130 Sirkka
Tel. +358 (0) 40 501 5229
mait@arctichospitality.com
sales@arctichospitality.com
www.arctichospitality.com
facebook.com/arctichospitality
instagram.com/arctichospitality
LEVI Safaris & Activities 17Halipuu & Campfire Barista
HaliPuu is an award-winning, family-run,
sustainable activity company, dedicated
to sharing our beautiful, peaceful forest
with our visitors. We operate with small
groups to give our guests personal atten-
tion and life changing nature experiences
with the highest standards. Welcome -
our forest is your forest.
Founded: 2015
Sustainability
HaliPuu was established to save a forest
from felling. Carbon-negative, creating
new ways of bringing sustainable income
from a forest. All our guides are locals,
we use self-foraged berries and home-
made, local foods. Our ctivities do not
harm the eco-system, using renewable
energy sources and reusable ecological HALIPUU & CAMPFIRE BARISTA
picnic-ware etc. COCOONING IN THE HALIPUU-FOREST CAMPFIRE BARISTA'S FIRESIDE
Season: year-round Welcome to the peaceful world of HaliPuu. EXPERIENCE
Languages: English, German, Dutch, Forget your worries and experience the forest HaliPuu’s Campfire Barista brings you the
Swedish, Spanish on request from a new perspective - snuggled in a cozy flavours of Lapland with a modern twist. The
Offered activities: hammock, breathing the purest air on the plan- intriguing tales of coffee, the artisan beans
Hammocking & forest experiences, cof- et and listening to the sounds of the Arctic. from a local roastery, crystal clear well water
fee and campfire experiences, art experi- This is what Lapland is about! and the smoky heat of a campfire combine to
ences and artist visits. Award winning peaceful forest trip to the Hali- make the best lattes north of the Arctic Circle.
Puu-family's forest, including guided walk filled Campfire Barista's coffee drinks and other
with stories and interesting information, ham- beverages are served with home-made sweet
mock cocooning experience and a campfire treats. Additional foods and drinks can be or-
moment with a home-made snack. dered as an extra.
Season: year-round. Duration: approx. 2 h The Campfire Barista brings his coffee magic
Languages: English, German, Dutch, Swe- to any campfire place (guest's cottage, public
dish, Spanish on request campfire hut etc.).
Participants: 2-20 pax Season: year-round. Duration: approx. 1 h
Starting point/ time: Muoniontie 952, Veitser- Languages: English, German, Dutch, Swedish
vasa, Kittilä (10km from Levi); week program- Participants: max. 20 pax. (bigger groups per
Contact me Thu./Fri. at 11 h, private groups as agreed arrangement)
Halipuu Services included: A guided walk to the for- Starting point/ time: as agreed
Riitta Raekallio-Wunderink est and back with calming exercises. Ham- Services included: Guide, specialty cof-
Ounasjoentie 17 mock cocooning. Campfire experience. Small fees, teas, Chaga-Chai-Lattes and other
99130 Sirkka groups with personal attention. Hammocks hot drinks prepared on a campfire, home-
Tel. +358 (0) 44 236 3745 and blankets, warm black currant juice and a made lingonberry marshmallows and cookies.
riitta@halipuu.com snack. Optional services: Savoury snacks, camp-
info@halipuu.com Optional services: Campfire barista's Arctic fire pancakes, bun-on-a-stick & other options
www.halipuu.com latte with home-made lingonberry marshmal- available as pre-bookable extras.
facebook.com/halipuu lows & cookies Note: A campfire place and the firewood can
instagram.com/halipuu Note: During snowless seasons, please bring be provided by the customer or brought on-
youtube.com/channel/UCgVcuOYgq3tb- your own insect protection and wear sturdy site by Campfire Barista for an extra charge.
re_xI7znvTw walking shoes/ rubber boots.
18 Safaris & Activities LEVIImmelkartano
Immelkartano by the lake Immel offers ac-
tivities for groups of 4-60 people around
the year. Finnish sauna and swimming in
the fresh lake water is a true Arctic ex-
perience.
Founded
1996
Sustainability
Geothermal heating is used. Only reus-
able goods are used.
Restaurant uses local ingredients. Recy-
cling for glass, metal, cardboard and elec-
tronic waste.
Partnerships with local entrepreneurs, pri-
ority use of local and fair trade suppliers.
Languages
IMMELKARTANO English
Season
FLOATING SAUNA BOAT ACCOMMODATION 01.01.2020-31.12.2022, around the year
Enjoy a memorable sauna safari on the wa- Two story log house Kartano Chalet with 280 m² on request.
ters of Lake Immeljärvi on our floating sauna can accommodate up to twenty people. There Accommodation
boat. Gaze over the land while bathing under are three double rooms on the first floor and Log house (280 m²) with eight double
the midnight sun or during the autumn while five double rooms (four of them with an extra rooms
the forests are covered with the vivid Arctic fall
bed) on the second floor. Offered activities
colors. The log house is surrounded by Kätkä fell and Floating sauna, traditional smoke sau-
TRADITIONAL SMOKE SAUNA is on the shores of lake Immeljärvi. The scen- na with hot bath, sauna with hot tub,
Traditional smoke sauna on the lakeshore of ery is impressive and ever changing. Restaurant Riihi, conference room, Kartano
Immelkartano provides a mystical “löyly” – a RESTAURANT RIIHI Chalet, snowmobile safaris, snowmobile
combination of heat, steam and atmosphere, The handsome Riihi is a rustic restaurant rental
which is highly prized by sauna aficionados lodge that provides an authentic Lapland at-
because of the deep relaxation it delivers. mosphere for its guests. The menu at restau-
Complete the sauna experience by cooling off rant Riihi is based on traditional Lappish speci-
in the lake Immeljärvi and admire the Northern alties. The lodge restaurant is open around the
Lights or the midnight sun in the outdoor hot year on request.
bath.
SAUNA EXPERIENCE
Saunas are suitable for 30 persons at the time
(=1.5 h), so 60 persons will take 2x 1.5 h = 3 h.
The price includes towels, shampoo & soap. Contact
Beverages available as agreed. Refreshments Immelkaratno
are served also at the restaurant Riihi before Saija Rantakokko
and after the sauna. Tuomikuruntie 136
Optional: Arctic ceremony where mind and 99130 Levi
body pures in a Sami lake and participant gets Tel. +358 40 741 0071
a wooden Lappish cup, schnaps – kuksa, as info@immelkartano.fi
a souvenir. www.immelkartano.fi
Dinner at handsome restaurant Riihi with facebook.com/immelkartano
Lappish delicacies according to your choice. instagram.com/immelkartano
LEVI Sauna
NordicMarketing
& Accommodation 19Kinos Safaris
Kinos Safaris offers a wide selection of
unforgettable all-year-around excursions,
including snowmobile safaris, ferry crui-
ses, ATV safaris and canoeing, fishing and
SUP-boarding trips. We also have a wide
rental services for different kinds of equip-
ment, such as snowmobiles, snowshoes,
e-bikes, canoes, rowboats, SUP boards,
and fishing gear. We have a weekly pro-
gramme that consists of shorter trips from
2 to 3 hours, but we also arrange tailored
trips up to several days of length.
We are located in the central Finnish Lap-
land near the Kittilä airport.
Founded: 2003
Sustainability
We offer local food and use local compa- KINOS SAFARIS
nies as our safari visits, we try to protect
our environment as well as we can, we FERRY CRUISE CANOEING TRIP
always take care that we never leave any During this trip we will enjoy the beautiful scen- Canoeing is a perfect way to enjoy the clean
trash into the nature, and we try not to eries while cruising around the lake Sirkkajärvi waters and the beautiful sceneries of Lapland.
disturb wild animals. We also advice our and Levijärvi. We will also bake sweet crepes In Levi area we have several types of wilder-
customers to behave the same way when and drink some hot coffee by the fire. It is also ness rivers that offer canoeing experiences of
they go out into the nature. possible to go for a swim in the lake and af- different length and level of difficulty. Shorter
Season ter that warm up in the sauna. During autumn canoeing trips can also be arranged at the
year-round time we might also get to admire the Northern beautiful and calm lakes of Levi area where it
Languages: English, German Lights in the sky, and enjoy the cozy and dark is possible to just relax and enjoy the day with
Offered activities: Snowmobile safaris fall atmosphere by the fire. This trip is offered in the whole family.
and snowmobile rental, canoeing safaris our weekly programme, but by request we can
and canoe rental, fishing trips, ferry trips, also arrange tailored trips for private groups. Season: 01.06.-30.09. every year
SUP-boarding trips, ATV safaris and rent- Food can also be arranged by request. Duration: From 2-3 hours to several days de-
al, e-bike rental, jet ski rental depending pending on the trip of choice.
on the water situation Season: 01.06.-10.10. every year Languages: English
Duration: 2-3 h Participants: 4-40 pax
Languages: English Minimum age: No minimum age is required,
Participants: 4-40 pax depending on the chosen location/ river.
Starting point: The meeting point is at the Starting point: Several different rivers and
Kinos Safaris office in Myllyjoentie 4, 99130 lakes, depending on the possibilities and the
Sirkka. Customers will be transported to the customer's request.
Contact lake Sirkkajärvi where the trip starts. Services included: Transfer to the starting
Oy Kinos Safaris Ltd Services included: Transfer from Kinos Safa- point of the chosen trip, guide
Mika Kuusela ris'office to the lake Sirkkajärvi. Note: Included meals and overnight stays are
Myllyjoentie 4 Optional services: Sweet crepes + coffee or depending on the length of the trip
99130 Sirkka juice, sausage or other meals.
Tel. +358 (0) 50 403 2000 Note: No meals are included in our weekly
info@kinossafaris.com programme cruises. In tailored packages the
www.kinossafaris.com meals can also be included, and the price of
facebook.com/kinossafaris the trip will depend on this.
instagram.com/kinossafaris
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