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Beana Laponia
Beana Laponia
WILDERNESS BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH SAFARIS
Experience the luxury hotels and Christmas atmosphere in Lapland, Finland, known as the "homeland of Santa Claus" and the famous Christmas market in the capital Helsinki, enjoy a bowl of salmon soup cooked with hot Lohikeitto potatoes on a freezing winter day. Throughout the journey are unique and even rare winter activities in Lapland such as dog sledding with huskies, riding a sleigh pulled by reindeer that we often see Santa Claus use to move in movies, hunting for the aurora borealis at night and other cozy campfire activities.
Suggested itinerary (subject to change upon request):
- 2 nights in Helsinki, staying at one of two top luxury hotels, Hotel St. George Helsinki or Hotel Kämp with daily breakfast
- 3 - 4 nights in Santa's hometown of Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland staying at one of the two top luxury boutique hotels in the area, Hotel Beana Laponia or Arctic TreeHouse Hotel with daily breakfast
- 2 nights in Stockholms (Sweden) or Copenhagen (Denmark), staying at either Grand Hotel Stockholm or D'Angleterre Copenhagen with daily breakfast
- Reindeer sledding, husky sledding, aurora viewing,...
- International airport transfers by hotel private car
- Pick up and drop off at Santa Claus Village
* Additional benefits: other incentives exclusively for TJC guests, the first member in Vietnam of the VITA program by The Leading Hotel Of The World and Collective Design Hotels.
OUTSTANDING ACTIVITIES
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VISIT A REINFORCER FARM
Reindeer is the symbolic animal of Lapland. When you visit a reindeer farm, you will get acquainted with this Arctic animal and the traditional livelihood of reindeer herding. The tour includes transportation to the farm, a short reindeer ride (about 3 km).
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HUSKY SAFARIS or BEANA TRAIL or LAPONIA DAY
With 28 years of organizing husky safaris in Lapland, you will experience and see the best "four-legged athletes" firsthand when participating in these uniquely exciting journeys. The dogs have participated in the longest sled dog races in Europe and leader Aki Holck is one of the best long-distance mushers in Finland.
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AURORA NIGHT
The Northern Lights are a rare and magical phenomenon that we witness from late August to late March. Aurora Night begins after dark with a short sleigh ride through the forest to the burning site Nearby campfire with open views of the northern sky. In the light and warmth of the campfire, your guide will tell you more about the aurora borealis: scientifically proven facts and stories people have told each other over the centuries to try to explain them. like them. If the weather is favorable, the Northern Lights will "dance" in the sky.
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SNOW SHOE HIKING
Snowshoe hiking allows you to experience winter nature in complete silence. You can hear the snow falling off the branches as you walk through the forest. You can go on your own adventure on marked trails or join our guided snowshoeing tour.
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SNOWBIKE ADVENTURES
The snowmobiles used are four-stroke powered snowmobiles and have low emissions. Going on a snowmobile safari is almost like a private adventure to explore the world of snow. The journey usually only welcomes 8 participants at a time and goes along quiet routes. Come and enjoy the beauty of Arctic nature and the thrill of speed on the snow.
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THE SECRET OF REINDEER ANTLER
In Lapland, reindeer antler is an important raw material for making utensils and decorations. When you visit a local craft workshop, you'll learn more about traditional Lapish crafts and make your own souvenir.
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