Magical Adventure in Salla 23[COMPLETO]
The month of December is one of the best times to travel to Lapland. This year spend your winter vacation in a winter wonderland. With comfortable cabins, snowmobiles, huskies, reindeer... but, above all else, a meeting Santa Claus himself in person. Are you ready to discover Lapland? Come to Salla from December 6 to 10 and feel the magic!
When planning your trip to Lapland, Salla is always one of the best options. One of the many reasons why is because it's located in the northeast of Finland, a few kilometers from the Oulanka National Park and its almost untouched natural environment, make it a spectacular destination. Thanks to its latitude, Lapland is one of the first places to see snow every year. According to a study of the last 30 years, there is usually snow from mid-October to mid-May, approximately 200 days. A magical destination with a complete and varied program of arctic activities that will make this the best vacation for you and your family.
Magical adventure in Salla - December 6 -10, 2023
Day 1. Madrid or Barcelona - Rovaniemi - Salla.
Arrive at the airport with enough time to check in for your flight. Lunch will be served on your flight. Once you arrive to Rovaniemi, you will meet your guide and will set off by bus to Salla. This trip will take about an hour and will allow you to see the beautiful views of Lapland. As you arrive, you will be entering into the most recently created national park of Finland, established in 2021. This pure and natural, untouched environment is one of the least populated areas in all of Europe, which receives some of the first and heaviest snowfalls in Lapland. Once you arrive at your cabin, you will find thermal suits perfect for you and a welcome gift pack for you to use throughout your stay. All the cabins are fully equipped to make your vacation unforgettable; clean linens, bathrooms with showers, heating, your own sauna, one or more rooms (see descriptions according to size and capacity at the end of the itinerary), fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. In addition, you will have at your disposal, free of charge, unlimited firewood for the fireplace and sleds for the kids. All the cabins are located near the reception area and restaurant of the complex. A few minutes’ walk from your private cabin is a small alpine ski resort, ideal for skiers of all levels or for families just looking for fun sliding down the hills on sleds. Once you have settled in, head over to dinner at the Kiela restaurant in the Salla Tuvat complex.
Day 2. Salla. Snowmobile Safari and Spa
A new day dawns in Lapland full of unique moments and activities. After having a full buffet breakfast at the Kiela restaurant in the Salla Tuvat complex, you will head over to your exciting excursion. Today you will be riding through snowy forests and frozen lakes on powerful snowmobiles. After being given equipment to protect you from the cold, you will receive safety instructions and information on how to handle the snowmobile. For the peace of mind of the parents, the little ones will enjoy the snowmobile safari in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. At one point during the ride and you will take a break to have a hot drink around a bonfire. After this unforgettable experience it’s time for lunch at the Kiela restaurant. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. If you would like to spend a traditional Lappish afternoon, we recommend that you head over to the Salla ski resort that is only a few minutes away from the complex. You can buy a ski pass for the afternoon, as well as renting anything you may need. You will make the most out of your pass since there are never any lines for the ski lifts. After such an exciting day we recommend that enjoy the spa at the hotel which is next to the cabin complex. Enjoy its jacuzzies, heated pools with water jets and saunas. It is ideal for the whole family to relax and have fun, since the entrance is included, for both adults and children, and it's just a quick walk from the cabin. Please make sure to bring a swimsuit and slippers, although if you forget with the excitement of the day, don't worry you can rent your swimsuit there. Today's dinner will be at the Kiela restaurant. The restaurant is a member of "Chaîne des Rôtisseurs", a renowned French gastronomic society that nurtures and supports the local food culture and pays homage to the national cuisine. In 2008 Kiela Restaurant was awarded its Seal of Excellence in recognition of the high quality of food and service. Perhaps on the way to your cabin you can see the Northern Lights…
Day 3. Salla. Sledding Lead by Huskies, Ice Fishing, Movies, and Dinner in Kota
The adventures continue today after a delicious buffet breakfast. Head out to the husky farm and meet all the excited huskies that will be taking you on a sled ride today. When the time comes and after receiving advice on how to enjoy this experience safely, you will become a master musher of a real husky dog sled. Of course, driving a husky sled through the snowy forests of Salla is one of the best experiences you can have on a trip to Lapland. Today you will have lunch like authentic Samis, enjoy a delicious hot soup and roasted sausages around a bonfire in the middle of the forest. Then continue with the traditions of the land by practicing ice fishing and Lappish lasso throwing. After a day of new experiences, you will return to your accommodation where you can rest and enjoy an authentic Finnish sauna in your private cabin. An afternoon of cinema and popcorn awaits us, which begins aboard a Lappish train, in which the wagons are sledges and the locomotive is a snowmobile, to lead us to the auditorium (about 3 miles from the Kiela restaurant), where a film will be played for all and will allow you to discover a magical world. Continuing with our Lappish day, at dinner time, we will move to a wooden kota to taste a very special dinner, based on rich local products. During the evening, our Sami hosts will tell us old stories and local traditions of shamans. An unforgettable dinner during which the Northern Lights may make an appearance. Return to your cabin to rest and replenish energy for the next day
Day 4. Reindeer Sleigh Ride, Snowshoes, Mini-Snowmobiles and Private Meeting with Santa Claus.
A new day dawns in Lapland full of unique moments and activities. After a delicious buffet breakfast, you will go to the nearby reindeer farm (5 minutes from your cabin) to learn in detail about the way of life of the reindeer from their Lappish herders. Then you will have a relaxing ride in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer through the beautiful snowy forest. During the activity, we will visit where the females that are pregnant during the winter are kept, as well as some calves that are not yet old enough to pull the sleds. We can feed them by hand and spend some time with them. Next, we will carry out a fun activity, which both adults and children will enjoy; a snowshoe trip through the snowy Lappish forest. After all that fun you will be able to enjoy lunch in a Sami kota, which is a typical Sami (Lapp) tents with a shape similar to teepees / American Indian tents. You will then have the opportunity to rest in your cabin and prepare for one of the best moments of the trip. Something that the kids have been waiting for. Each family will have a chance to have a one-on-one visit with Santa Claus. While you wait for your turn with Santa there will be plenty of activities at your disposal, such as sled and snow slides, small snowmobile rides on a safe circuit and more… A guide will lead you on a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile to a secret place in the middle of the forest where Santa Claus is waiting for you. He will receive you privately, family by family, and you will be able to spend some very special moments with him. Take as many photographs and videos as you want and at the end of your visit, every child will receive their first gift of the season from Santa Claus himself. With so many emotions, you are sure to have an appetite. Tonight, you will enjoy dinner at the Kiela restaurant in Salla Tuvat. Then return to your cabin after a day of magical experiences to rest and remember the moments lived. It is the ideal time to share the experience (all cabins have free Wi-Fi).
Day 5. Salla - Rovaniemi - Spain.
Last day in Lappish lands. After enjoying the buffet breakfast at the Kiela restaurant, we will head to Rovaniemi. Arrival at Santa Claus Village, located just above the imaginary and magical line of the Arctic Circle, where we can visit its craft and souvenir shops, send a letter or postcard from the official Santa Claus Post Office and visit the different attractions who are part of this magical world. With this visit we will be able to put the finishing touch to this dream trip. Continuation to the airport, located less than 1.5 miles from the Santa Claus Village. Billing procedures for our direct flight to Spain. During the flight we will enjoy a snack-dinner on board with a drink included. Arrival and end of the trip.
In the middle of the purest nature of Eastern Lapland is Salla, where you can experience a special way of life, under the motto “no nature, no wellness”. The belief in a better tomorrow, born from difficult experiences, is a trait that pushes local people forward. With determination and ingenuity in the arid landscapes of Eastern Lapland, the municipality has survived, drawing inspiration from the fact that it is not like others. Salla has something unique: space for thoughts and time to listen to oneself, the opportunity to live and be part of the most precious wealth in the world, pure nature. Because Salla is in the desert, in the middle of nowhere. Did you know that concrete conclusions have been drawn from the results of Värriö's research? Breathing the fresh air of Lapland prolongs life. There has been studies that show that the life expectancy growth after one week in Lapland: 3 hours 19 minutes Data: Kimmo Neitola - Värriö Research Station, University of Helsinki.
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