Family winter sports holiday in Finland
| country: | Finland |
| departures: | 2008: 22 Dec, 28 Dec 2009: 4 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 22 Dec, 26 Dec |
| price: | From £1169 - £1299 (7 days) per adult and £899 - £1039 per child including flights from UK, from £879 - £979 excluding flights |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Deep in snow throughout winter, Finnish Karelia is at its best when the days lengthen and the temperature starts to rise. Its incomparable scenery of pristine lakes, endless forests and hills are the perfect setting for an active and exciting winter break.
Winter Wilderness:: Finnish Karelia is a vast area of pristine lakes, endless forests and mountains. By February the winter days are a bit warmer and longer – it’s a wonderful time to explore the snowy landscape. From a cosy base you’ll head out for your first exciting activity – snowshoeing across this beautiful white wilderness!
Fun in the Snow: Next you set off by snowmobile – it’s a real thrill whizzing through the snow! During your stay you’ll have plenty of time to build igloos and have snowball fights. You’ll also have the opportunity to walk to the summit of Ukko Koli, for the most famous view in Finland over icy Lake Pielinen, and for some downhill skiing (optional). After trying cross-country skiing and fishing through a hole cut in the ice, finally there’s a day to drive real husky sleds – an adventure to end all adventures!
Winter Wilderness:: Finnish Karelia is a vast area of pristine lakes, endless forests and mountains. By February the winter days are a bit warmer and longer – it’s a wonderful time to explore the snowy landscape. From a cosy base you’ll head out for your first exciting activity – snowshoeing across this beautiful white wilderness!
Fun in the Snow: Next you set off by snowmobile – it’s a real thrill whizzing through the snow! During your stay you’ll have plenty of time to build igloos and have snowball fights. You’ll also have the opportunity to walk to the summit of Ukko Koli, for the most famous view in Finland over icy Lake Pielinen, and for some downhill skiing (optional). After trying cross-country skiing and fishing through a hole cut in the ice, finally there’s a day to drive real husky sleds – an adventure to end all adventures!
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Joensuu via Helsinki; transfer to Vuonislahti |
| Day 2: | Snowshoeing |
| Day 3: | Snowmobiling excursion; overnight Vuonislahti |
| Day 4: | Walk & toboggan at Koli |
| Day 5: | Cross-country skiing & ice fishing |
| Day 6: | Dog-sledding |
| Day 7: | Fly to London via Helsinki |
travellers' tales
Excellent. We didn`t want to leave Karelia! (more)
small group family holiday
This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip how this holiday makes a difference
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Our policy of staying in locally owned hotels and having local guides and group leaders wherever possible is continued in Finland. Our Finnish local agent books our accommodation and provides us with our transportation. We also use other Finnish specialists to provide us with the various activities. This all means our money stays in Finland and directly provides employment for our contacts, their staff (and dogs!). Our small groups (approx. 16 people) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment. All group leaders are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have.
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