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Harriniva 5 day Husky Safari

prices from £1,775.00

overview agenda accommodation

Included in the price...
• Duration: 6 or 7 nights
• Group size: approximately 7 people
• Flights are included (Please see pricing notes) (Manchester & Bristol available on request)
• Return airport transfers
• 2 or 3 nights safari house/cabin, 4 nights wilderness cabin
• 6 nights: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
• 7 nights: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
• 5 day husky safari with your own team of dogs
• Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
• Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors

Departure dates between: 02 December 2012 and 07 April 2013

Situated 230kms north of the Arctic Circle, this wilderness hotel combines Scandinavian style accommodation, the warmest of welcomes and a great 5 day husky safari designed to take you to the very heart of Lapland's winter wilderness.

Duration: 6 or 7 nights

Day 1: Flights, arrival and introduction
On arrival at Kittila Airport you will be driven to the Wilderness Hotel for a welcome dinner.

Day 2 to 6: Five day husky safari
After breakfast you will meet with your guide for a full briefing on the days to come. Next you will meet with your huskies and will have full instruction on how to handle the sled, the dogs and all the equipment you will need.

After lunch it’s time to depart into one of Europe’s most pristine wildernesses. The huskies will pull your sled through the beautiful winter scenery close to the Pallas-Yllas National Park in North West Lapland. You will pass through forests, across fells and over frozen lakes and rivers covering between 25 and 40km per day depending on conditions and terrain.

The sound of paws on snow is the only noise to break the silence and you very quickly realise that you have well and truly left behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

You will stay in simple but cosy wilderness cabins with no showers, indoor WC or electricity. This is real wilderness accommodation, however, you can relax in some style. Hearty evening meals will be prepared on open fires by your guide. A wood heated sauna will be available - the Finns do wilderness well!

This far north there is a great chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis and with no light pollution in the sky we sometimes have to drag people back into the cabins if the Lights are showing.

Everybody takes care of their own dogs so you should be prepared to muck in and get your hands dirty. Breakfasts and dinners are prepared together and depending on local conditions, you will have lunches around warming fires out on the trail.

After lunch on Friday, the final leg of your wilderness journey takes you back to the relative civilisation of the Wilderness Hotel. It’s a sad farewell to the huskies but many clients find that the hot showers and saunas help them get over this quite quickly.

Day 7: Free day or departure (6 nights duration)
For those people travelling on dates which are 6 nights in duration it is time to say goodbye to Finland. For those staying 7 nights you can fill your free day with a range of additional activities (payable locally) or perhaps spend the night at Lainio Snow Village.

Day 8: Departure, transfer and flights (7 nights duration)

Harriniva Wilderness Hotel
Situated 230km north of the Arctic Circle this family run hotel has 64 Scandinavian style en suite bedrooms. Most of the rooms accommodate two or three people but there are some larger bedrooms suitable for families.

The hotel has three cosy dining rooms (including one with a log fire) and a basement pub, ideal for those pre-dinner drinks. Naturally, this being Finland, there are two large saunas and a family sauna within the main building. For a bit of pampering, the Aurora Wellness Centre offers therapies such as massages and a variety of facials. On the riverbank there are two Jacuzzis, two steam baths and an ice hole - for the very brave!

Spa Cabin

For a special evening we can arrange for you to stay in the spa cabin. It is set only a short walk from the main hotel and overlooks the beautiful frozen river. The cabin comes complete with fireplace, sauna and use of the private outdoor hot tub overlooking the frozen river.

Safari Houses and Cabins

On our longer overnight husky and snowmobile safaris you spend some nights in shared safari houses or cabins with full access to all the hotel’s facilities. Each safari house or cabin has its own shower, toilet and sauna and provides the perfect place to bond with your fellow adventurers before your safari. You will eat all your meals in the main building.

Wilderness Cabins

Any holiday that includes an overnight safari will include at least one night in a wilderness cabin.

Some of the cabins can be basic (no electricity or running water) but they are all comfortable and cosy, especially once the fire is burning and dinner is cooking. Sleeping arrangements are in dormitory style areas. Despite their far-flung locations, there is always a sauna in the cabins - after all, this is Finland!

The cabins are generally so remote that there is little or no light pollution creating the best possible chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis.

in our opinion...

"Every year without fail, Harriniva is our best selling winter destination and every year it earns rave reviews from counted clients. For me, the attraction lies in being safely cocooned in a warm, cosy and very friendly environment whilst being surrounded by Lapland's vast winter wilderness. Combine this homely setting with the thrill of venturing into the wild with Harriniva's expert guides and you really can say that you've experienced the best of both worlds."

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