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GUNTER GRAFENHAIN
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Winter fun, WT style! We’ve chosen the pristine, snowy wilds of Lapland, stretching across
Finland’s northern realm, for this action-packed journey. We’ll take an icebreaker into the
pack ice (with an optional polar plunge, dry suit provided), snowshoe in deep
winter forests, ride a sleigh pulled by reindeer, pan for gold, and race across
the snowscapes in our husky-powered dogsled. Our journey gives us a true
insider’s look into Lapland’s culture as we meet Sámi reindeer herders, taste
traditional specialties, spend a night in a glass-ceiling “igloo” cabin, and with
luck, see the surreal northern lights dance across the night sky. Our hotels
keep us warm and comfy, and at day’s end, we can unwind with a sauna.
Days 1-2 Rovaniemi / SnowCastle /
Icebreaker Expedition Getting right into the
winter spirit of Lapland, we head to the
spectacular SnowCastle, rebuilt from fresh snow
and ice each winter in a new style. After a sip of
hot cocoa or a cocktail at the castle’s Ice Bar, we
board the icebreaker Sampo to navigate through
the pack ice that separates Finland and Sweden.
We can walk out on the ice, or for the brave,
take a dip in the bracing waters!
Days 3-4 Pyhä-Luosto /
Snowshoeing / Reindeer Sleigh In
the fells and rugged hills of Pyhä-
Luosto National Park, we strap on
snowshoes for a hike with sweeping
mountain views. We also travel
these Arctic landscapes the age-old
way—on sleighs pulled by reindeer.
Days 5-7 Cooking Class / Ice
Fishing / Nordic Skiing These days
are for ice fishing, sampling Finnish
specialties cooked over a wood
fire, and Nordic skiing, all authentic
traditions of Lapland.
Days 8-12 Sámi Culture / Husky
Sledding / Glass Igloo The only
indigenous population of Finland,
the Sámi embrace their traditional
“AMAZING! An
incredible itinerary
that showcased the
Lapland culture,
cuisine, and landscape
beautifully. So
very fortunate to
experience this trip!”
Dianne B., Evanston IL
NORTHERN LIGHTS AND REINDEER HERDERS
way of life, continuing
reindeer husbandry and
dogsledding. With their help,
we learn to work their dogsleds and take a
ride on their sturdy horses. One evening, we
set off by husky-drawn sled in hopes of seeing
the northern lights, with an overnight in “glass
igloos” that give us a planetarium feeling from
our beds. Depart from Rovaniemi on Day 12.
Laplanders really knowhow tomake winter fun—we’ll join them in the adventure! PHOTO:MIKKOKARJALAINEN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the spectacular SnowCastle, take a
ride by icebreaker
• Meet traditional Sámi reindeer herders
and dogsledders
• Look for the elusive northern lights
flickering across the heavens
• Experience Finnish and Lappish culture,
enjoy relaxing saunas
• Try Nordic skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing,
and other winter adventures
DETAILS
• 12-day trip begins and ends in Rovaniemi
• 11 nights hotels
• All meals included except 1 dinner
DATES
Feb 21-Mar 4, 2018
Mar 6-17
Mar 14-25 Alternative itinerary
TRIP COST
$6995 (10-12 members)
$7395 (7-9 members)
Single supplement: $1195
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A mix of moderate to strenuous hiking
and snowshoeing, 1-3 hours most days