Powder Pro Snowmobile Tour

Whilst shorter snowmobile excursions are ideal for many people there are those who would like something a little more challenging.

This super tour begins at Harriniva Holiday Centre and then travels to the border with Norway exploring the beautiful wilderness and learning skills and tricks of snowmobile driving in slightly more challenging territory but still at a relatively relaxed pace.

Wilderness accommodation is in rustic, traiditional log cabins where a hot sauna is always waiting at the end of the day......

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Day 1

Fly from the UK to Kittilä Airport via Helsinki with SAS. Transfer by bus to Muonio Harriniva Holiday Centre and check-in.

Overnight MUONIO - Harriniva Holiday Centre (HB)

Day 2

After breakfast you meet your safari guide and receive information about the programme as well as the safari equipment (warm snowmobile jacket & trousers, boots, socks, mittens, hat, gloves, balaclava and helmet). Pack your personal items in your back pack which will be transported with you on the snowmobile. Other luggage may be stored in Harriniva. You will receive safety instructions and driving training and then it is time to start the engines! Driving distance today is approximately 100 kms over frozen lakes and snow-covered forests. During late afternoon we arrive at Galdotieva wilderness centre in Palojärvi, on the border with Norway, where a warm sauna and dinner are waiting.

Overnight PALOJÄRVI - Galdotieva Wilderness Centre (FB)

Day 3

After breakfast it is time to discover the surrounding treeless fell region and learn the first hand tricks of deep snow driving! Lunch is prepared during the safari. Driving distance today is between 80-100 kms depending on the weather conditions and the skills of the participants. Return to Galdotieva for sauna and dinner.

Overnight PALOJÄRVI - Galdotieva Wilderness Centre (FB)

Day 4

The snowmobile safari continues back to Muonio and Harriniva. Driving distance today is approximately 100 kms. Time for sauna and why not treat yourself and book a massage to relieve those tired muscles...? Time to recall once more the action of the last days of the safari with your group during a delicious farewell dinner.

Overnight MUONIO - Harriniva Holiday Centre (FB)

Day 5

Transfer to Kittilä Airport for return flight to the UK.

Departure Day:  Sundays
Departure Dates:
9 & 23 January 2011
6 & 20 February 2011
6 & 20 March 2011
3 & 10 April 2011
Duration:  4 nights

Please Note:  Alternative departure airports are available with Finnair however these flights will be quoted for upon enquiry.

Harriniva Holiday Centre

A family run business established in 1973 and providing versatile accommodation and restaurant services. 46 rooms for 2-3 guests with shower and WC, 6 spacious rooms for 2-6 guests with sauna, shower and WC - all non-smoking and decorated in a wilderness style. 12 two storey apartment rooms with shower, WC, kitchenette, TV and drying cupboard for clothes. Cabins available on request. The hotel has three cosy restaurants including one with a fireplace and a new Pub providing the ideal place for pre-dinner drinks or to relax after a safari. 'Aurora Wellness' - the sauna and wellness area of Harriniva offers well-being services in natural surroundings, using natural treatments and products. Well-being treatments such as massage, dry cupping, peat treatments and a variety of facial treatments. By the river there are two hot tubs and two steam baths an ice hole and a newly renovated sauna department with two saunas and a room for relaxation. There are two large shared saunas and one sauna for families in the main building.

Galdotieva Wilderness Centre

Situated next to the Norwegian border. Has a restaurant, a small shop, a petrol station and 10 cabins (6 simple wilderness style log cabins with 4 bunk beds and 4 cabins for 4-8 guests with a shower, WC, sauna, TV and kitchenette).

 

It's a Husky Day (Husky Tour)

Description:  Spend a full day with the huskies on this 25 kms long tour through the amazing Lappish landscape. Picnic lunch is prepared on a fire. Each person drives his/her own sled.
Operates:  Wed, 17 Nov - 15 Dec & 5 Jan - 13 Apr.
Duration:  5 hours.
Price:  £189 per person. Tour not suitable for children.

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Local Culture

Description:  Visit an Old Lappish Manor House and learn about the way of the old days. The reindeer herding has been practised in the family for over a century. Programme includes lunch in a Lappish tepee 'kota'.
Operates:   Wed & Fri, 14 Nov - 17 Dec & 2 Jan - 17 Apr
Duration:   4 hours.
Price:  £140 per person.

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Snowshoes On!

Description:  Experience the old way of travelling over thick snow. The trek takes place in the surrounding areas of the wild river Muonio and Harriniva.
Operates:  Tue, Thu, Fri & Sun, 14 Nov - 17 Dec & 2 Jan - 17 Apr.
Duration:  2 hours.
Price:  £38 per person.

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Horseride in a Snowcovered Forest

Description:  Enjoy riding genuine Finnish horses on small paths through forests.
Operates:  Sat & Sun, 14 Nov - 17 Dec & 2 Jan - 17 Apr.
Duration:  2 hours.
Price:  £69 per person.

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Ice Fishing Harriniva

Description:  Try your luck with ice fishing! Transfer to the best spots in a snowmobile sled.
Operates:  14 November - 17 December & 2 January - 17 April.
Duration:  2 hours
Price:  £38 per person

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Aurora Wellness Harriniva

A full range of spa facial and body treatments is available in Harriniva Holiday Centre's lovely spa facility. For full details click here.

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