2-Day Trip to Saariselkä and Inari in Summer
2-Day Trip to Saariselkä and Inari in Summer
3 Days Starting and ending in Rovaniemi, Finland
Visiting: Saariselkä, Inari
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
To begin our 2-day trip, we’ll pick you up in Rovaniemi and will drive you up North to Inari and Saariselkä. On the way to explore Lappish nature and Sami culture in Inari, we will have a short stop in Saariselkä, where you can experience hiking in beautiful Finnish forests and enjoy Midnight Sun from the top hill! Spend a night in a traditional wooden cabin surrounded by trees and complete silence. After that, we will go to learn more about indigenous Finno-Ugric people, known around the world as Sami!
Itinerary
Day 1 : Saariselkä
Location: Saariselkä
Accommodation: Wooden Cabin
Meals Included: Lunch
Take the chance to visit Saariselkä, once an important enclave for gold mining, is today a beautiful refuge of civilization between two of the wildest natural parks in Europe. It offers a multitude of outdoor activities and houses an enviable ski resort.
Once we will arive there, join the tour to try authentic way to go hiking on rolling to steep hills. The expert guide will guide you through beautifull Arctic forest, where you will experience berry and mushroom picking . Even for little kids and for non-sporting people it is a joyful experience.
Embark on an unforgettable hiking journey into the forest in the Arctic Circle, where you will pass through amazing nature trails between woods. Also, a forest campfire BBQ will be provided with warm tea.
By the end of the day, we will enjoy beautiful Midnight Sun from the top hill.
Day 2 : Inari
Location: Inari
Accommodation: Hotel
Today we will travel to the capital Sami, Inari. One of the northernmost points of Finland is home to the Sami culture, the last indigenous people in Europe. Despite preserving their traditional way of life, based on reindeer husbandry, they are a modern and hospitable town. In Inari we will visit the impressive Sami museum.
What's Included
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Pick-up/drop-off to your hotel/accommodation within a 20 km radius of Rovaniemi city center
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Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
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All the activities
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1 night in wooden cabin
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BBQ Lunch
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Lunch buffet
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees are included.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, we can provide transfer with the airports or train station. Arrival and departure information will have to be provided beforehand.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
EUR.
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What is the maximum group size?
8 people.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
The minimum departure will be full payments for two adults.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children are permitted. However, please take care of young children since the temperature might sometimes be too cold for them.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We will confirm bookings only when it reached the minimum departure which is two adults.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, there are not.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, but other languages can be provided on request.
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What is the tipping policy?
It's not obligatory, but of course please feel free to tip if you are satisfied with our services.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, but please kindly note that the availability is not guaranteed.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes.
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Where are we located?
Nordic Unique Travels LTD located in the door to the Arctic: Rovaniemi, Lapland. Our office is approachable by walking distance from the major hotels in the city area (Maakuntakatu 29-31 96200 Rovaniemi Finland). We are in the middle of the city centre, next to Subway and in front of Sale Market. Come make us a visit!
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When to travel to Lapland?
There are four distinctly different seasons as far up north as Rovaniemi. However, locals think the conditions are in a constant state of change and say there are up to eight seasons in the year: midwinter, snowy spring, spring, summer, harvest season, autumn leaf colour, first snowfall, and Christmas. Please bear in mind that there is annual fluctuation in weather. Lapland is in the continental climate zone. The winters are cold and rich in snow, but thanks to the Gulf Stream, the summers are relatively warm. Rovaniemi is part of the arctic region; its climate, however, is subarctic and temperate, characterised by strong seasonal contrasts of dark versus bright and cold versus warm.
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Summer in Lapland
The Midnight Sun and white nights in June and July The Midnight Sun period officially lasts from early June until early July, but nights are white throughout the summer in Rovaniemi. The summer in Lapland can offer an interesting variety of weather conditions, with a longer warm spell expected in July. The warmest time of year brings people out in masses, and various events take place in summery Rovaniemi. Prepare to celebrate until the wee hours, as the sun never goes down. There are plenty of things to do in Rovaniemi in the summer, and with 24 hours of light, there’s no limits to time of action.
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Spring in Lapland
The snow melts, the ice breaks and nature is reborn in April and May April is still considered a snowy month in Rovaniemi and Lapland, but the snow gradually disappears as May approaches. The ice on rivers and lakes starts melting, and big chunks of ice can be seen flowing downstream. In early April, the last of the Northern Lights displays can be seen. Towards the end of April, nights are too light for the Auroras to be spotted. In May, northern nature starts getting ready to blossom once again after a harsh winter. At the end of May, nights are white. In Rovaniemi, winter activities still run in early April, after which it’s time for non-snow stuff.
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Winter in Lapland
Christmas, the Polar Night and snowy spring from December to March December and January are snowy months shrouded in the darkness of the Polar Night. The sun comes out in February and marks the start of the snowy, light-filled spring. March is often terrific for Northern Lights viewing. In Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, Christmas is a special time, as many flock to the arctic town to meet Santa in person and experience the festive season in magical wintery surroundings. The winter is a great time for a number of activities both in the snow outside and experiencing local culture inside.
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Autumn in Lapland
First Auroras and first snowfall from August to November Early August is still considered summer by many, but by the end of the month, it’s definitely autumn. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August, and September and October are ideal Aurora viewing months. Temperatures start dropping below zero in October, and first snow usually falls at around the same time period. A permanent snow cover is expected in late November. Autumn leaf colour paints the landscapes in earthy shades, and days are perfect for hiking and other nature related activities, as nights are best reserved for Aurora spotting.
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