New Year in Pyhä: Kultakero
Do you want a different way to celebrate New Year's Eve? Discover Pyhä, a small village located in the northernmost region of Finland. In this destination, you can enjoy outdoor activities, learn about the Sami culture, and indulge in local gastronomy in an incomparable natural environment. Special departure on December 28th from Barcelona on a direct flight.
Celebrate an unforgettable New Year's Eve in the extraordinary region of Lapland. Imagine spending the day immersed in a magical landscape of snow-covered forests and hills. Experience a reindeer or husky sleigh safari, take a fishing class on frozen lakes under the guidance of experts, or even visit an amethyst mine. At the end of your stay, you can't miss the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and live unique and unforgettable moments. And of course, there is no better way to welcome the New Year than with a New Year's Eve that will be etched in your memory forever. Join us and celebrate the arrival of the new year in Lapland!
Day 1. Barcelona / Rovaniemi / Pyhä
Arrival at the airport. Meet with Catai staff who will assist you with the simple check-in procedures. Departure on a special direct flight to Rovaniemi. Snack included onboard. Arrival. Meet with our guide and transfer to Pyhä (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes), where our accommodation is located. Arrival. Pick up the thermal suits that we can use throughout our stay in Lapland. Once settled, we will enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2. Pyhä - Amethyst Mine Visit and Ice Fishing
Breakfast at the hotel. We begin our adventure with a day in nature, starting with a bus transfer to Ukko-Luosto to visit the Amethyst Mine. We will use the Pendolino (a small carriage pulled by a snow removal machine), which takes us to the top of Lampivaara, in the middle of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. The visit will begin with information and stories about the mine. After the explanation, we will head to the excavation area where we will have the opportunity to dig and find our own lucky amethyst. Light lunch during the excursion. We then continue to a large frozen lake by bus, where a fisherman will teach us how to fish with nets under the ice. It is a complicated and fascinating technique to observe. He will also show us the fishing technique with small rods that the Sami people have used for generations in Lapland. Each participant will have time to try their luck with the fishing rod through the ice. First, everyone will have to make their own hole and then attempt to fish. In this lake, we can find perch, pike, and lake herring. The feeling of walking on top of the ice, imagining that in summer it is more than 10 meters deep, is something completely inexplicable and you have to try it. Return to the hotel. Special Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 3. Pyhä - Snowmobile Safari, Karting, and Mini Snowmobiles
Breakfast at the hotel. We put on our thermal suits again for one of the most spectacular excursions you can do in Lapland, a snowmobile safari. Local guides will explain how to drive them (in reality, it's very simple as they have no gears...) and the basic safety rules. During the journey, we will feel the power of these machines as we pass through the picturesque Lappish landscapes of snowy forests and frozen lakes. We will make a stop at a cabin by a frozen lake where we can admire the winter scenery and take photos of the Arctic forest. Light lunch in a Lappish kota. The kotas are the typical tents of the Sami people (Lapps), similar in shape to teepees or Native American tents. Afterwards, we will transfer to the karting track, where we will enjoy a completely new experience: driving special karts designed for snow or ice. Driving the karts is very easy, and this activity can be enjoyed by everyone (adults or children) with a minimum height of 150 cm (required to reach the accelerator and brake pedals). Children who are unable to drive the karts can take a ride in a special kart with a passenger seat driven by the guide and drive a snowmobiles, an experience they will undoubtedly not forget. Return to Pyhä and free time that can be used to enjoy a relaxing sauna or do some downhill skiing at the Pyhä alpine ski resort, located near the complex. The guide will inform you about the schedules, as you have a 3-hour lift pass and ski equipment included. Ask your guide about the lift ticket and ski equipment. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 4. Pyhä - Husky and Reindeer Safari
Breakfast at the hotel. We begin another day full of adventures. In the morning, we will transfer to a husky farm, where we will learn about the life of Arctic dogs and take a ride with these charming animals. Riding in a husky-drawn sled is one of the most thrilling Arctic activities. Well-trained huskies can pull up to seven times their own weight. Light lunch at a local restaurant before we move on to a nearby reindeer farm. We will learn many interesting facts about these animals and experience the most traditional form of transportation in Lapland: a reindeer sleigh ride. The reindeer herder will take us on a journey where we can enjoy the winter nature that surrounds us. This ride is ideal for appreciating the snowy landscape, taking photos, and capturing videos. Return to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 5. Pyhä - Snowshoeing Excursion and Meeting with Santa Claus
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we will engage in an activity that is enjoyed by both young and old: a snowshoeing hike through the forests near Pyhä. If we're lucky, we may come across some animal tracks, and perhaps even spot some of these animals. Our guide will talk to us about the nature of the Lapland region and share interesting facts about the area. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, the moment that all the children have been waiting for will arrive: the visit of our beloved friend, Santa Claus. While we wait to have a chat with him as a family, we can enjoy the hotel facilities or play games in the snow. We will have a great time with him, chatting, taking photos together, and each child will receive a gift from the most endearing character of Lapland and Christmas. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 6. Pyhä / Rovaniemi / Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to say goodbye to Lapland. Free time until the designated time for transfer to Rovaniemi airport. Check-in procedures and departure on a special direct flight to Barcelona. Arrival and end of our adventure in Lapland.
Majestic and delicate, silent and beautiful, this natural reserve called Lapland presents itself, offering the largest national parks in Finland, where the Sami people jealously guard their culture, language, and traditions. Traveling to Lapland means doing so without haste and with respect, ready to enjoy an exotic destination. Winter is an exceptional time to travel to Lapland, a paradise for nature lovers: lakes, forests, hills, rivers, and beautiful untouched landscapes welcome you covered in snow during the magical winter. Travel to Lapland and get ready to enjoy authentic snowmobile safaris, sled rides pulled by huskies or reindeer, and meet Santa Claus himself. After so many adventures, relax in a typical and essential sauna. This magical region is the most suitable place to, with luck, witness the spectacular Northern Lights, a fantastic phenomenon of Arctic nature that turns the sky into an impressive display of green, yellow, and red colors. We are Santa Claus in Lapland, we are trips to Lapland.
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