New Years Iso Syöte
Situated high on the hill, there are panoramic views of the surrounding forests, lakes and natural areas. Heavy snow covers the trees in a great place to explore, any way you like: snowmobiling, husky sledding, reindeer...
At the end of the year, travel to Lapland and you will be able to meet Santa Claus in person and enjoy the most complete program with a guide, specially designed for family travel. We bring you closer to one of the most natural and exotic destinations in Europe and undoubtedly magical: Finnish Lapland. In just over 4 hours you will reach the Arctic Circle and you will be able to enjoy incredible experiences such as walking through the snowy Lappish forests on husky dog sleds or driving powerful snowmobiles. A very special end of the year!
Situated high on the hill, there are panoramic views from all directions to the surrounding forests, lakes and natural areas. Heavy snow covers the trees transforming them into precious statues, each with a different shape. A great place to explore, any way you like: snowmobiling, husky sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, or just relaxing in your cabin near the fireplace or revitalizing in a sauna. Come and enjoy a “Winter Wonderland Adventure”! Welcome to Iso Syöte!
Day 1 Madrid/Barcelona - Rovaniemi - Iso Syöte
At the indicated time, arrive at the airport with the assistance of our staff for the invoicing of the direct flight to Rovaniemi (Finland). Start your trip to Lapland here! Direct flight times (local times): Barcelona – Rovaniemi 09:00 – 14:50 Madrid – Rovaniemi 09:00 – 15:00 Lunch on board. Arrival at Rovaniemi airport. Assistance and transfer in the direction of Iso Syöte. After two and a half hours of travel (approx.) arrival at this white paradise. Once settled, dinner at the Iso Syöte hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2 Iso Syöte - Snowmobile Safari and Reindeer Sleigh
We have spent our first night in Lapland. Buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Participants staying in Kelo or Fjell cabins must walk to the restaurant for breakfast. Collection of thermal equipment that we can use during our stay in Lapland (thermal overalls, boots, gloves or mittens and helmet for snowmobile activities). The safari guides will then meet the group members in the lobby. It will be checked that all the participants are correctly equipped with the appropriate thermal clothing and ready to go outside, where the snowmobiles are lined up. The guides explain and give driving instructions. Then the engines are started and the guide is followed on a snowmobile tour. You descend slowly on curved tracks through the snowy forest coming down from the top of the hill. It speeds up more in swamps or frozen lakes that are flat. This is a true winter adventure in Lapland. We drive to a Lappish cabin, in the depths of nature, in the middle of the forest. Huts shaped like an Indian teepee are known in Lapland as “kotas”. Near the Lappish kota, the reindeer herder awaits us with his reindeer and sleighs to take you on a beautiful reindeer sleigh tour. In the kota, on the shores of the lake, the bonfire burns and lunch is prepared. Lunch in the kota, around the fire. After lunch and after enjoying a day outdoors in this marvelous environment, we start our return on snowmobiles, this time up the hill towards the Hotel Iso Syöte. Free afternoon to enjoy the arctic spa that is free for our passengers. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3 Iso Syöte - Snowshoe Safari
We continue to enjoy the destination and unique activities. After a powerful and necessary breakfast buffet, we will embark on a new adventure, snowshoeing on the top of Iso Syöte. After our guide's explanations on how to use snowshoes, we will start the activity. The journey takes place through the deep snow that covers the hill. Enjoy the views and the beautiful snow sculptures made by nature. During a short break, the guide will give you a hot drink and snack to regain strength. Return to the accommodation and rest of the day free to rest and enjoy at your leisure. Free lunch. Dinner and accommodation. It's time to replenish energy for the next day.
Day 4 Iso Syöte - Husky farm.
We continue to enjoy the destination and unique activities. After a powerful and necessary buffet breakfast, served in the complex's restaurant, we will begin one of the activities that will remain in our memory for the longest time; a dog sled ride. For this we will go to the Huskies farm, to learn more in detail about life in Lapland for these noble animals. Although most of the dogs are of this breed, you can also find other experts and trained to pull the sleds, which they do with great pleasure. We will be able to see the puppies and consult some doubts with their breeders. When the time comes and after receiving the advice to enjoy the experience safely, we will become master mushers of an authentic husky dog sled. Of course, driving a husky sled through the snowy forests is one of the best experiences you can have on a trip to Lapland. Today we will have lunch like authentic Sami around the fireplace at the dog farm. After a day of new experiences, we will return to our accommodation where we can rest and enjoy an authentic Finnish sauna or the hotel's arctic spa. Accommodation.
Day 5 Iso Syöte - Ice fishing
Buffet breakfast in the morning. We put our safari clothes back on. We headed to a beautiful frozen lake in the middle of the forest. There you can try your luck at ice fishing following the same technique that has been used in Lapland since ancient times, with small fishing rods. The guide will carry all the equipment and will give instructions on how to first pierce the ice and the most suitable movements of the rod. Who will get the best fish? Lunch is served in the hotel restaurant on the hill of Iso Syöte. Rest of the afternoon free to rest or enjoy the Arctic Spa after the day outdoors. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 Iso Syöte - Rovaniemi (Santa Claus Village) - Madrid/Barcelona
Last day in Lappish lands. After enjoying the buffet breakfast at the restaurant, we will head to Rovaniemi to visit Santa Claus Village in the Arctic Circle. Santa Claus Village is a large complex located about 8 km from the center of the town of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, full of souvenir shops and Lappish crafts, restaurants, some typical local attractions such as reindeer sleigh rides and the office Santa Claus postcard. Private meeting with Santa Claus, family by family. Santa Claus will deliver a small gift to each child. With this visit we will be able to put the finishing touch to this dream trip. At the indicated time, continue to the airport, located less than 3 km from the Village. Billing procedures for our direct flight to the city of origin. Direct flight times (local times): Rovaniemi – Barcelona 16:00 - 19:40 Rovaniemi – Madrid 18:00 – 22:05 During the flight we will enjoy a snack-dinner on board with a drink included. Arrival and end of the trip
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