Metsähirvas – Authentic Finnish Retreat
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Itinerary
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only. Your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure), or upon arrival.
Itinerary
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll venture out into the wintry forest scenery where snow blankets the landscape and frost-kissed trees shimmer in the light. A morning of snowshoeing awaits! Your guide will lead you through the pristine trails and share with you their knowledge of the local nature and wildlife. Take a seat by the open fire with a mug of warm berry juice and campfire treats as your guide explains the basics of how to survive life in challenging Arctic conditions.
Back at the hotel, you can enjoy a soup lunch and take some time to relax. Curl up with a good book or visit the hotel’s sauna.
Prepare for an evening of adventure as you search for the Northern Lights whilst driving your own snowmobile. Your expert guide will deliver a safety briefing and instructions of how to drive your snowmobile before setting out through the forests and over the magical frozen river. Once everyone is confident how to navigate their vehicle, you will drive 30km into the darkness to escape the city’s light pollution. Along the way, there will be opportunities to stop and take photos (hopefully of a spectacular Aurora display!) The excursion will last approximately 4 hours.
Please note, you will travel two per snowmobile with the option to swap drivers however, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile. If you wish to drive solo, please speak with our Travel Experts as a supplement will be incurred.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Huskies are synonymous with Lapland and today, you’ll get to meet your very own team of dogs. For centuries, dog sleds have been a reliable method of transportation in the Arctic, used by hunters, fishermen, and later by the post office, police, and border guards in tough conditions. Before setting off, your guide will teach you how to steer the sled. On this exciting adventure, you’ll drive your own husky sled through untouched forests. Finnish treats and heartwarming stories about the endearing huskies by the open fire will make your day even more delightful. After meeting the huskies, you’ll understand why they’re among the most beloved animals of the north! Including transfers, the trip will last approximately 3.5 hours and will take place in either the morning or the afternoon leaving you free time throughout the day to spend as you please. A soup lunch will be served either before or after your husky safari.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, your Finnish getaway sadly comes to an end. We hope you’ve had a wonderful time embracing all this beautiful location has to offer and experiencing a real taste for Arctic life. Following breakfast, you will transfer to Rovaniemi Airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Return transfers to Rovaniemi Airport
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a standard en-suite double room within Hotel Metsähirvas
- Full Board Meals
- Aurora Snowmobiling
- Husky Safari
- Aurora Hunt by Car or Minibus
- Snowshoeing
- Cold weather clothing is provided for the duration of your stay including down jackets, trousers, and winter boots
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
Excluded
- Flights are not included – please speak to our Travel Experts for a quote if you wish to include these
Accommodation
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- Restaurant Saihu and Lounge Bar: Enjoy a wide variety of local and international dishes including deer from the local hunting club, berries foraged by the staff and homemade spruce tree syrup
- Sauna and Spa: Experience the authentic Finnish sauna, a must-try during your stay. The spa area may also offer additional wellness treatments.
- Lounge and Common Areas: Relax in the cosy lounge areas, where you can socialise with other guests or simply enjoy some quiet time.
- Laundry Services: Laundry facilities or services are available to help you keep your clothing clean during your stay.
- 24-Hour Reception: A round-the-clock reception desk ensures you receive support and assistance at any time.
Standard Double Room
The en-suite standard rooms here all come with a queen size bed (two single duvets on top), kettle, fridge, flat screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. They are tastefully decorated in muted greens and browns, reflecting the wilderness outside.
The Standard+ rooms offer space for an extra bed so can accommodate 3 people.
Suites
The Suites are around 30 square metres in size and offer a king size bed and can accommodate an additional 2 people on extra beds (potentially 3 children if two are happy sharing a sofa bed). They have a kitchenette and dining area as well as a kettle, fridge, flat screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Logger’s Holiday Home Apartments
These large apartments are around 80 metres walk from the main hotel facilities. They are 100 metres square in size and have three bedrooms (typically 2 doubles and 1 twin for up to 6 people). They can also sleep an extra two people on a sofa bed in the sitting room if needed.
They offer a kitchen, dining area, living area, private sauna and two bathrooms. The have their own terrace, flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
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