Safaris & Adventures

Winter 2010/2011

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In Search of Nature's Greatest Spectacle

Northern Lights - 3 night breaks - from £699pp

Features Include:

  • Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
  • Northern Lights Forest Trek
  • Call Of The Wild Husky Safari
  • Reindeer Camp
  • Thermal suit and boots
  • Half board
  • All taxes and government air passenger duty

ON THIS SHORT three-night break you will experience some exhilarating activities that take you into the beautiful natural surroundings of Northern Lapland. And the highlight of your break will be the two occasions when you set off beneath an Arctic night sky in the hope of encountering the fabled Northern Lights. We cannot guarantee that you’ll see this spectacular natural phenomenon, of course, but you’ll certainly have every chance of an unforgettable encounter.

Your Northern Lights break begins with a Saturday flight from Gatwick to Tromsø in Norway, the Gateway to the Arctic. From Tromsø, you make the three-and-a-half hour transfer to the Davvi Arctic Lodge in Karesuando, Finnish Lapland, a spectacular journey, travelling through the majestic fjords before passing over the Finmark plateau into Finland. As well as three nights’ full-board accommodation in the delightful surroundings of the Davvi Arctic Lodge and loan of an all-in-one thermal suit and boots, your break includes the following activities for you to enjoy before your return fl ight on Tuesday:

Departures: From East Midlands, Gatwick & Manchester
Dates: January 2011 to March 2011

Accommodation:

Davvi Arctic Lodge

A unique winter retreat... warmth within the wildernes. Davvi offers you three choices of accommodation - hotel rooms, timber cabins or apartments within The Fell House. More

 

3 Night Itinerary includes:

Nothern Lights Snowmobile Safari

Duration: Two hours

An evening excursion when, with the night sky overhead, you head out through the wintry wilderness to a vantage point in the hope of seeing the fabled and magical Northern Lights. Two adults share a snowmobile. Includes hot drink.

Northern Lights Forest Trek

Duration: One hour minimum

You will be guided on a walk through the forest to a spectacular viewpoint, overlooking the divided village of Karesuando. From here, you may be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights unfold above the village before returning to the warmth of the Davvi Arctic Lodge. Includes hot drink.

Call Of The Wild Husky Safari

Duration: Two hours

An unforgettable adventure into the wilderness, pulled by your own team of beautiful huskies. Two adults share a sled and dog team. Includes hot drink.

Reindeer Camp

Duration: Three hours

Learn about herding and lassoing reindeer from authentic reindeer farmers. Then venture into the wilderness on a reindeer sleigh safari. Includes hot drink.

Tailormade Durations :

Subject to scheduled flight availability and costings it may be possible to tailormake any required duration, however, please note that for smaller parties programmes go on set days and are subject to minimum numbers (sometimes only 2).

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DATES FOR 2010/2011 for Northern Lights

Departure Arrival Week Day Depart Date Nights Price
per person 		 
East Midlands Enontekio Sun 02-Jan-11 3nts £699
Gatwick Tromso Sat 08-Jan-11 3nts £749
Gatwick Tromso Sat 15-Jan-11 3nts £799
Gatwick Tromso Sat 22-Jan-11 3nts £749
Gatwick Tromso Sat 29-Jan-11 3nts £799
Gatwick Tromso Sat 05-Feb-11 3nts £899
Gatwick Tromso Sat 12-Feb-11 3nts £799
Gatwick Tromso Sat 19-Feb-11 3nts £999
Gatwick Tromso Sat 26-Feb-11 3nts £799
Gatwick Tromso Sat 05-Mar-11 3nts £899
Gatwick Tromso Sat 12-Mar-11 3nts £799
Gatwick Tromso Sat 19-Mar-11 3nts £699
Gatwick Tromso Sat 26-Mar-11 3nts £699
Manchester Enontekio Wed 05-Jan-11 3nts £749

 


Holiday Extras for Airport Hotels

Start your holiday a day earlier and enjoy a lay-in! No worries about traffic delays or bad weather conditions. Arrive fresh and free of stress at the airport after a relaxing evening.Choose from on and off airport hotels (dependant on airport). Reserved rooms guaranteed for customers who arrive late. Option to book non-smoking rooms at most hotels.
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