DAY 1 Ivalo
Fly into Ivalo (via Helsinki). Transfer to Korpikartano, where a warm welcome awaits from your hosts, Anne and Timo, along with a hearty evening meal in the former school gym.
DAY 2 A Day in the Life of a Reindeer Herder & Aurora Hunt
After breakfast,a local reindeer herder will take you in search of his herd via snowmobile sled. Once found, feed and observe these animals in their natural habitat. Tall tales and coffee are served in the remote surroundings around an open fire. Return to Korpikartano for lunch. Your afternoon is free to enjoy snow fun activities such as kick sledding, snow shoeing or tobogganing. Alternatively, choose one of the additional excursions detailed opposite. Later that afternoon there is an hour Aurora photography workshop and, after dinner, you will venture out on a guided snow shoe trek into the wilderness. Timo is on hand to offer further photography assistance in capturing the Arctic sky and hopefully the Aurora.
DAY 3 Husky Safari, Sami & Snowmobile
Today you head to a husky homestead. After being introduced to your pack, take control of your sled. Travelling in pairs, you both have the chance to enjoy the wonderful Arctic
landscape as you slip silently through the forest and across frozen lakes. After this thrilling adventure, visit Siida, the Sami Museum, a fascinating interactive exhibition of Sami history and culture. Lunch at the museum (own expense). Later, after dinner and instruction, head out (in pairs) on a guided snowmobile mission into the Lappish nature and a final opportunity to observe the Aurora.
DAY 4 UK
Enjoy a final hearty breakfast before returning to the airport for your flight home (via Helsinki).
