LUOSTO WINTER SAFARIS Just come as you are, we ll take care of the rest!

LUOSTO – WINTER SAFARIS 2016 – 2017 Just come as you are, we’ll take care of the rest! 1. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS (16:30-18:30) Tue, Wed, Fri...
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LUOSTO – WINTER SAFARIS 2016 – 2017

Just come as you are, we’ll take care of the rest! 1. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO WILDERNESS (16:30-18:30) Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun The best way to get to the heart of nature – and back. During this fun safari, you’ll learn how to snowmobile along frozen swamps and through forests covered with snow. Enjoy the beautiful views of Lappish nature. A break with hot beverages will keep your motor running. DURATION: 2 hours PRICE: €99 /person 2. LUOSTO SPECIAL (10:00-13:00) Mon, Tue, Fri If you want magnificent scenery, this is the safari for You! We drive around the edge of Luosto Fell to Keski-Luosto Fell. At Keski-Luosto a magnificent panorama of surrounding fells opens to us. The safari continues to Orresokka, where we will have some coffee and bun in a Kota by a campfire before return to safari house. (This safari is suitable for children of 15 or older.) DURATION 3 hours PRICE: €122 /person 3. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO AMETHYST MINE (13:30-15:30) Tue, Fri Find your lucky stone! This scenic safari takes you by snowmobile to famous amethyst mine. Visitors are invited in the wooden houses, covered with snow outside but warm inside! Here you will learn about this purple variation of quartz which was formed about 2000 million years ago, deep inside the ancient mountain. While sipping warm beverages, guide will lead you to the fascinating world of amethyst. At the mine you’ll dig your own lucky stone. Return by snowmobiles to Luosto. DURATION: 2 hours PRICE: €112 /person 4. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO REINDEER FARM (9:30-12:30) Tue, Thu Turn onto the snowmobile track and follow it through the snow-covered nature to a local reindeer farm. Reindeer husbandry is an important livelihood in Lapland. At the farm the reindeer owner has carefully selected group of reindeers trained for sledge-pulling. Enjoy a short try of the traditional way of travelling through snowy forests. Coffee or tea will be served at the farm. After the coffee break, you'll return back to the Safari Club House by snowmobile. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €143 /person

5. REINDEER SAFARI (14:00-15:45) Wed, Sat Memorable reindeer sleigh ride. Transportation by car to a reindeer farm to try this traditional way of travelling through snowy forests. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee with a bun around a campfire and learn about the life of reindeer herders. DURATION: 1 hour 45 min PRICE: €111 /person 6. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO HUSKY FARM (10.00-13:00) Wed, Sat If you like huskies and snowmobiles, this safari is for you! After a brisk snowmobile ride, you’ll come to the husky dog farm where the dogs will welcome you with friendly barking. Experience a thrilling 4 km ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies. Hot beverages are served around a campfire on the farm. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €155 /person 7. EXCITING RIDES WITH SNOWMOBILES AND HUSKIES (9:00 – 13:00) Mon, Fri If you would like to combine snowmobiles and a good 10km husky ride, this is the safari for you! Snowmobile safari to husky farm for a ride in a dog- drawn sled lasting 10 km, (2 persons / team). Afterwards, enjoy black pot coffee by the fire. Return back to Luosto by snowmobiles. DURATION 4 hours PRICE: €190 /person 8. HUSKY SAFARI 10km (13:30-15:45) Mon, Wed, Thu Wintertime safari with husky teams. After a short transfer by car, we’ll arrive at a husky ranch, where these friendly dogs will bark an enthusiastic welcome to you. Before departing on the safari, you will be given instruction on how to control the sleds, which you will ride in pairs. Enjoy some hot berry juice by an open fire and chat with the head musher about these amazing northern animals once you return to the ranch. DURATION WITH TRANSFERS 2-2,5 hours (husky ride 10 km) PRICE: €132 /person 9. AFTERNOON WITH THE HUSKIES (14:00-17:00) Tue, Fri, Sat If 10 km with the huskies is not enough for you, then try this one! Return transfer by car to husky farm. About 20 km ride drawn by a team of dogs (2 persons / team). Black pot coffee and snacks will be served during the safari in a Lappish “kota”. DURATION 3 hours PRICE: €192 /person

10. HUSKY ADVENTURE (10:00-15:00) Starting from 8th January 2017 Sun Full-day safari to forests with husky teams, 2 persons/team and guests can take turns in driving. Small picnic will be enjoyed during the trek. All equipment included, return transfers from Luosto to husky farm by car. DURATION 5 hours PRICE: €275 /person 11. OVERNIGHT HUSKY SAFARI (12:00-12:00) Starting from 16th January 2017 Mon, Wed Experience the ultimate Husky safari and overnight in a wilder- ness cabin with basic facilities. You will look after your own dog team, and help prepare the meals together. (Note: This safari is suitable only for adults and children 15 years and over) DURATION 24 hours PRICE: €648 /person (1 person / husky team) To find out more about our Overnight Adventures with huskies and snowmobiles visit: www.laplandsafaris.com/en/overnight-adventures

12. FISHING EXPERIENCE BY SNOWMOBILE (13:30-16:30) Mon, Thu, Sat Ice fishing safari to a wilderness. Head to wilderness on a snowmobile trail through snowy forests, where you can admire the beautiful surrounding countryside of Lapland. Follow the trail through white, snow-covered fields to arrive at suitable ice fishing spot. The silence will envelop you as you prepare to go fishing. Try your hand at traditional ice fishing and enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious bun over a campfire. Afterwards, return to Luosto for a well-earned rest. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €126 /person 13. TOUR OF THE FELLS (9:30-16:00) Starting from 11th January 2017 Wed, Sat The highlight for snowmobile lovers! Full day safari from Luosto to Pyhä fell. Lunch will be enjoyed in a restaurant. Driving distance is about 100 km. (This safari is suitable for children of 15 or older.) DURATION: 6-7 hours PRICE: €183 /person 14. DAY TOUR TO ROVANIEMI (9:30-17:30) Starting from 13th January 2017 Fri Return transfers by car to Rovaniemi to include visits to Arktikum Museum and Santa Claus village. DURATION: 8 hours PRICE: €142 /person

15. AURORA BOREALIS SAFARI BY SNOWMOBILES Dec, Jan, Feb (18:00-21:00) Thu & Sat March (19:00-22:00) (Not operated in April) Thu & Sat Experience the Arctic night by driving through the snow-covered forest and on the frozen swamps. With a little luck, you’ll travel under a bright sky lit by the moon and the stars. Perhaps the Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights – will appear to show you the way. Sip warm beverages and bun by a campfire and learn more about the Northern Lights and Lapland. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €126 /person 16. SEARCH FOR THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BY SNOWSHOES (20:00-22:30) Mon, Wed, Fri Guided snowshoe trek in the nocturnal countryside to find the best spot for admiring the Northern Lights. Hot drinks will be enjoyed during the trek. (This safari is suitable for children of 12 or older.) DURATION: 2,5 hours PRICE: €66 /person 17. VISIT TO AURORA KOTA BY CAR (17:30-19:30) Tue Visit to Aurora “kota” for an illustrated presentation on the Northern Lights. Return transfers by car. DURATION: 2 hours PRICE: €95 /person 18. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING TRIP (10:30-12:30) Wed, Fri Learn the basics of cross-country skiing and enjoy the great surroundings of Luosto. Includes instruction and necessary equipment. DURATION: 2 hours PRICE: €66 /person 19. SNOWSHOE HIKE IN NATIONAL PARK (12:30-15:30) Thu, Sun Guided snowshoe excursion to the ancient spruce forests of Luosto. During this trek you can enjoy the stillness of nature and beautiful scenery. Small snacks will be enjoyed in between hiking. (This safari is suitable for children of 12 or older.) DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €66 /person

20. NORTHERN LIGHTS TRAIL EXPERIENCE WITH INTRODUCTION TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS (20:00-23:00) Mon, Fri Before the hunt for northern lights we learn about them in a multimedia show. A local skilled Northern Lights guide will lead you through ancient beliefs and myths to the latest scientific truth. You will also be able to listen to real radio signals from the space, at the same time as you enjoy the Nature's most magnificent light show. The show partially / completely in English . Later in the evening we go to hunt for the northern lights in the sky. The guide will give us the current northern lights forecast and take us to the route leading to Ahvenlampi. On the route to Ahvenlampi we choose a suitable spot for looking at the sky and taking pictures( camera stands available) Hot drinks available by the campfire. DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €64 /person Note: Starting point for the program at Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi reception. Thermal overalls available if needed. 21. DINNER AT WILDERNESS KOTA (19:00–22:00) Wed Experience traditional Kota dinner by the open fire! The evening starts with an easy guided walk to the forest kota. Relax by the open fire and enjoy the flavour of Lapland! DURATION: 3 hours PRICE: €79 /person Note: Starting point for the program at Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi reception. Thermal overalls available if needed.

22. START AT SLOPES! (13:00–14:50) Mon, Wed, Fri Start safely at slopes with the Ski School. Are you a beginner in downhill skiing or just refreshing your skills after a long while? We help you to start skiing in guidance of a skiing instructor. Our start package includes 50 min lesson, a ski pass and equipment during instruction and you have one hour after guidance time to ski yourselves. DURATION: 1 hour 50 minutes PRICE: €99 /person Note: Starting point for the program at the main building of the ski slopes (Knööli). Note: Thermal clothing not included.

VALID: These safaris are operated in Luosto on 1 Dec 2016 – 14 Apr 2017. All safaris require the participation of at least 2 adults RESERVATIONS AND INQUIRIES: Lapland Safaris Luosto (Snow Games Ltd) Luppokeino 2 99555 LUOSTO FINLAND Tel: +358 (0) 16 624 336 E-mail: [email protected] www.laplandsafaris.com CHILDREN: Children (4-14-year-olds) receive a 25% discount during the period of 1st December 2016 – 8th January 2017 and a 50% discount at other times unless otherwise stated in the prices. This discount entitles children to a seat in a sled pulled by a snowmobile driven by the guide. Children over 140 cm in height are allowed to sit on the snowmobile when paying the adult price. SAFARI PRICES INCLUDE: All snowmobile safaris include thermal outfit, guide services in English, each snowmobile shared by two guests taking turns in driving, fuel, traffic insurance (maximum personal liability €980), maintenance and VAT. The driver of a snowmobile has to be at least 18 years of age with a driver’s licence valid in Europe. Note: Self liability can be reduced to €150 by paying waiver supplement €15 per driver per safari. Solo driving possibility, cost varies depending on the safari, between 1-4 h €45/per person 4- h €85/per person GENERAL TERMS: Snowmobile safaris are subject to change due to weather conditions. As a responsible safari organiser, Snow Games Ltd reserves the right to change the routing, pricing and the duration of the excursions without prior notice. Snow Games Ltd reserves the right to interrupt a safari if a participant is seen as a potential danger to him/herself or to others or is in poor health. Prepaid safaris will not be refunded. The driver of the snowmobile is held liable for damages caused to the vehicle. The maximum personal liability is € 980 per person/snowmobile/accident case. Pregnant women should not use snowmobiles or sledges pulled by snowmobiles as the vibrations and exhaust fumes may be harmful. If the programme requires special arrangements (e.g. additional transport), the extra costs will not be covered by Snow Games Ltd

PROGRAMMES Snowmobile safari to Wilderness 2h € 99 per person Luosto Special 3h € 122 per person

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Snowmobile safari to Amethyst mine 2h € 112 per person Snowmobile safari to reindeer farm 3,5h € 143 per person Reindeer safari 1h45 € 111 per person

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Husky safari 10 km 2h30 € 132 per person

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Husky adventure 5 hours € 275 per person Overnight husky safari 24 hours € 648 per person

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Fishing experience by snowmobile 3h € 126 per person

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Visit to Aurora kota by car 2 hours € 95 per person Cross-country skiing trip 2 hours € 66 per person

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Snowshoe hike in to national park 3 hours € 66 per person l

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Dinner at wilderness kota 2,5-3h € 79 per person Start at slopes! € 99 per person

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Aurora Borealis safari by snowmobile 3h € 126 per person

Multimedia show and hunt for northern lights € 64 per person

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Tour of the fells 6 hours € 183 per person Day tour to Rovaniemi 8 hours € 142 per person

Search for the northern lights by snowshoes 2h30 € 66 per person

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Afternoon with the huskies 3 hours € 192 per person

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Snowmobile safari to husky farm 3h € 155 per person l

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Exciting rides with snowmobiles and huskies 4h € 190 per person

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