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Journey beginning and ending at Ivalo, Finland
Available: 2024-06-01 to 2024-07-21 starting from $2289 AUD
Do you enjoy nature, honest food, and good hiking routes nearby? Perhaps a cosy, friendly, newly renovated hotel, long summer nights and then some fly fishing thrown in for good measure?
During this leisurely stay, learn about the different Sami cultures of Finland, and enjoy the beautiful nature by hiking or cruising on the lakes.
If you are travelling up the Norwegian coast on one of our Kystruten voyages, you can easily combine this stay at either side of your voyage.
After your arrival to Ivalo airport, transfer to your hotel in Inari.
Your first night is for you leisure – why don’t you try the sauna in your room, go for a walk by the river and rapids, or just enjoy the nature and silence.
After your breakfast, you will visit the Sami Siida museum where you will learn about Sámi culture and the diverse nature of Northern Lapland.
After your visit to the Sami Siida museum, you will get a chance to meet and feed a reindeer. You will visit a real Lappish home where you will learn more about the essential role reindeers have in Lappish life.
At the Hostess’ house, you will find out about the process of how traditional Sámi fur boots are made from reindeer hide and hear a personal and authentic account of what life is really like in the far north.
Have a rest this afternoon and, after dinner, get ready for a night hike commencing at 10pm. The midnight sun might keep you awake as it will be full daylight outside all night. With this midnight sun hike, the guide will take you to the top of Otsamo fell, where you can experience breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding lakes and highlands. The 6km round-trip route is relatively easy but requires good basic physical fitness.
Remember to bring your own water bottles although your guide will offer you coffee or tea and a small snack in the wilderness hut at the summit.
Today you will visit a husky farm where you will meet 50 Arctic sled dogs, including Siberian Huskies, Greenland dogs and wolf dogs. Every dog has a special story, which the musher will be happy to share with you. Tea and coffee will be provided around the campfire.
Afternoon for your leisure.
After your breakfast, you will have couple hours to explore the area before your Lake Inari Cruise at 1pm.
You will take a cruise around Lake Inari and Ukko Island. The island was used as a Sami sacrificial site until 19th century. You will also learn little bit about Sami culture and the life in the north. Duration of the cruise is 2-3 hours.
After breakfast, head to Ivalo airport.
International flight tickets, meals other than described, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.
Fly fishing, fjord horse riding, additional river and hiking trips can be added to your itinerary.
To find out more or to book this incredible tour, contact Globetrotter Lifestyle today!