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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
Aurora Hunting
Pass ion f or Lapland

                                                                                Siberian Husky Experience

                                 ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 - 2021

                                     Snowmobile experience

                                                                          Reindeer experience

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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
Starting point: All husky-, reindeer- & ice-fishing tours
                                                                                 Location: 20 min drive from hotel

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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
BRAND NEW

WILDERNESS CENTER
w ith Re staurant

B
        uilt in 2019, our brand new Wilderness Center is the
        starting point of all our husky-, reindeer- and ice-fish-
        ing tours. Our Wilderness Center offers a peaceful
setting in a genuine wilderness atmosphere within a short
driving distance from Saariselkä. The drive from Star Arctic
Hotel is just under 20 minutes, and our activities include the
pick-up and drop-off between the centre of Saariselkä village,
Star Arctic Hotel and the Wilderness Center.

The Star Arctic Wilderness Restaurant serves delicious meals
made of local ingredients, and the meals are included in our
longer tours. The restaurant has 80 seats and is perfect for
group dinners and other private arrangements. Bookings on
request.

                                                                                                             Our restaurant is
                                                                                                    perfect for group dinners,
                                                                                                     equipped with 80 seats.
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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
Snowmobile Experience   Departures: Daily at 09:30
                                                                                 (2H)                    Start: Hotel Reception

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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
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        nowmobiling is an important form of transportation
                                                                                                 The tour makes stops at
        in the vast wilderness. Locals use snowmobiles for
        commuting, reindeer herding and for recreational trips
                                                                                             picturesque fells and forests
in their everyday lives. Experience the thrill of snowmobiling                                        in Saariselkä area.
safely with our skilled guides and explore the fells and Arctic
forests surrounding Saariselkä area.

The tour makes stops at picturesque places where you can
capture the beauty of fells rolling into the horizon. With a bit
of luck, even reindeer and other wild animals can be spotted
along the way.

SAFARI INCLUDES

» Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
» Driving gear: balaclava and a helmet
» Snowmobile driving- and safety instructions
» Driving through forests and fells in Saariselkä area
» Chance of taking photos during breaks
» Warm drink

DETAILS

Price: 115€ / adult on a shared snowmobile. 155€ / adult on a
single snowmobile. Max. 2 persons per snowmobile.
Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
participant is 4 years. The minimum height to ride as a passen-
ger on a snowmobile for children is 140cm. Shorter children
must sit in a sleigh with an adult.
Duration: ~2 hours. The route and exact duration may vary
according to weather and the number of participants.
Departures: Daily at 09:30
Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
Marked snowmobile tracks are accessible from the hotel yard.
Requirements: Driving a snowmobile requires a valid driver’s
licence and 18 years of age.

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Snowmobile Experience     Departures: Mon, Wed, Fri at 12:00
                                                                                 + GOLD PROSPECTING (4H)   Start: Hotel Reception

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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
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       apland is one of the very few places in the world where
                                                                                                            All the gold you find
       gold nuggets can be found in wild rivers. The gold
       rush has brought many to come and settle in Lapland
                                                                                                            during gold panning
throughout the past centuries and now it is your chance to try                                                   is yours to keep
out your luck!

During this tour, you will get to drive your own snowmobile
through the snowy forests in Saariselkä area to meet an
authentic gold prospector. Listen to his stories of the golden
history and traditions of Lapland while enjoying hot drinks and
pancakes. You have a chance to test gold panning and all the
gold you find is yours to keep. With the gold rush on our minds,
we make our journey back to the hotel by snowmobile.

SAFARI INCLUDES

» Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
» Driving gear: balaclava and a helmet
» Snowmobile driving- and safety instructions
» Driving through variable nature tracks in Saariselkä area to
  the gold claim
» Chance of taking photos during breaks
» Visit to a gold claim and gold panning
» Warm drink and snacks

DETAILS

Price: 350€ / adult. 1 person per snowmobile.
Duration: ~4 hours. The route and exact duration may vary
according to weather and the number of participants.
Departures: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:00
Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
Marked snowmobile tracks are accessible from the hotel yard.
Requirements: Driving a snowmobile requires a valid driver’s
licence and 18 years of age.
Please note: Adults only

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                                                                                                                         eet our friendly reindeer and learn more of the Sámi
                                       Reindeer Experience                       Departures: Daily at 13:30
                                                                                                                         culture during this reindeer experience safari. During
                                       I N C LU D I N G LU N C H ( 3 . 5 H )     Start: Hotel Reception
                                                                                                                         the tour you will be welcomed at our Star Arctic
                                                                                                              Wilderness Center by a genuine reindeer herder, who will tell
                                                                                                              stories of reindeer herding and the Sámi culture in Lapland.

                                                                                                              The highlight of the tour is a magical sleigh ride through the
                                                                                                              snowy pine forest. This tour includes a delicious lunch at the
                                                                                                              Wilderness Center consisting of local ingredients.

                                                                                                              SAFARI INCLUDES

                                                                                                              » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
                                                                                                              » Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center rein-
                                                                                                                deer farm
                                                                                                              » Reindeer sleigh ride ~30 minutes
                                                                                                              » Possibility to feed our reindeer
                                                                                                              » Stories of Sami culture and reindeer herding
                                                                                                              » Lunch and warm drink

                                                                                                              DETAILS

                                                                                                              Price: 150€ / adult.
                                                                                                              Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
                                                                                                              participant is 4 years.
                                                                                                              Duration: ~3.5 hours. The exact duration may vary according to
                                                                                                              weather and the number of participants.
                                                                                                              Departures: Daily at 13:30
                                                                                                              Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
                                                                                                              Please note: The maximum capacity of one sleigh is 2 adults +
                                                                                                              1 child

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The highlight of the tour is a
magical sleigh ride through
the snowy pine forest.

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Passion for Lapland ACTIVITIES FOR SEASON 2020 2021 - Star Arctic Hotel
MEDIUM RIDE
                  Authentic Siberian Husky Experience                            Departures: Daily at 12:00
                                                                                 Start: Hotel Reception

                                                                                                              E
                  MEDIUM RIDE ~5 KM
                                                                                                                       xperience the dreamy husky sleigh ride in the wilder-
                                                                                                                       ness with our authentic Siberian huskies! Our Husky
                                                                                                                       Musher guides you through the Arctic pine forest while
                                                                                                              you can admire the changing wilderness sceneries comforta-
                                                                                                              bly from a husky sleigh. Sense the feeling of freedom as you
                                                                                                              breathe in the fresh winter air, leaving paw prints behind on the
                                                                                                              snowy trails. The 2-hour tour includes 5km husky ride.

                                                                                                              SAFARI INCLUDES

                                                                                                              » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
                                                                                                              » Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center husky
                                                                                                                farm
                                                                                                              » Husky sleigh driving- and safety instructions
                                                                                                              » Warm drink
                                                                                                              » Husky ride length: ~ 5 km

                                                                                                              DETAILS

                                                                                                              Price: 170€ / adult.
                                                                                                              Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
                                                                                                              participant is 4 years.
                                                                                                              Duration: ~2 hours. The exact duration may vary according to
                                                                                                              weather and the number of participants.
                                                                                                              Departures: Daily at 12:00
                                                                                                              Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
                                                                                                              Please note: 2 persons / sleigh. The maximum capacity of one
                                                                                                              sleigh is 2 adults + 1 child. One of the adults will be driving the
                                                                                                              sleigh. Driver can be changed during the experience.

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LONG RIDE
                                                                      Authentic Siberian Husky Experience                     Departures: Daily at 13:30
                                                                      LO N G R I D E ~ 1 5 K M                                Start: Hotel Reception

T
         he 3-hour tour includes a longer 15km husky ride,
         perfect for those who want to extend their time in the
         wilderness.

SAFARI INCLUDES

» Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
» Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center husky
  farm
» Husky sleigh driving- and safety instructions
» Warm drink
» Husky ride length: ~ 15 km

DETAILS

Price: 199€ / adult.
Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
participant is 4 years.
Duration: ~3 hours. The exact duration may vary according to
weather and the number of participants.
Departures: Daily at 13:30
Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
Please note: 2 persons / sleigh. The maximum capacity of one
sleigh is 2 adults + 1 child. One of the adults will be driving the
sleigh. Driver can be changed during the experience.

                                                                                                                                         Our Husky Musher
                                                                                                                                     guides you through the
                                                                                                                                          Arctic pine forest

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EXTRA LONG RIDE, INCLUDING LUNCH

                                                                                                               T
                                                                                                                        his tour is perfect for those who want to go on a longer

                 Authentic Siberian Husky Experience                              Departures: Daily at 09:00            husky ride (24km) in the wilderness. After the tour, a
                                                                                                                        delicious lunch will be served at our Star Arctic Wilder-
                 E X T R A - LO N G R I D E ~ 2 4 K M I N C LU D I N G LU N C H   Start: Hotel Reception
                                                                                                               ness Center restaurant.

                                                                                                               SAFARI INCLUDES

                                                                                                               » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
                                                                                                               » Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center husky
                                                                                                                 farm
                                                                                                               » Husky sleigh driving- and safety instructions
                                                                                                               » Lunch and a warm drink
                                                                                                               » Husky ride length: ~24 km

                                                                                                               DETAILS

                                                                                                               Price: 279€ / adult.
                                                                                                               Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
                                                                                                               participant is 4 years.
                                                                                                               Duration: ~4 hours. The exact duration may vary according to
                                                                                                               weather and the number of participants.
                                                                                                               Departures: Daily at 09:00
                                                                                                               Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
                                                                                                               Please note: 2 persons / sleigh. The maximum capacity of one
                                                                                                               sleigh is 2 adults + 1 child. One of the adults will be driving the
                                                                                                               sleigh. Driver can be changed during the experience.

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                                                                                                                 dmire the changing wilderness sceneries and the
With a bit of luck, you
                                                                                                                 northern night sky from the comfort of a husky sleigh.
may see aurora borealis                                                                                          On a clear night, the tour will be done under millions
dancing in the sky                                                                                      of stars and with a bit of luck, it may be possible to see the
                                                                                                        magical aurora borealis dancing above you.

                                                                                                        This tour is perfect for those who want to combine a longer
                                                                                                        husky experience with the excitement of aurora hunting.

                                                                                                        SAFARI INCLUDES

                                                                                                        » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
                                                                                                        » Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center husky
                                                                                                          farm
                                                                                                        » Husky sleigh driving- and safety instructions
                                                                                                        » Snack and warm drink
                                                                                                        » Husky ride length: ~15-30 km. The exact length may vary
                                                                                                          according to aurora activity, weather conditions and the
                                                                                                          number of participants.

                                                                                                        DETAILS

                                                                                                        Price: 279€ / adult.
                                                                                                        Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
                                                                                                        participant is 4 years.
                                                                                                        Duration: ~4 hours. The exact duration may vary according to
                                                                                                        weather and the number of participants.
                                                                                                        Departures: Daily at 20:00
                                                                                                        Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
                                                                                                        Please note: 2 persons / sleigh. The maximum capacity of one
                                                                                                        sleigh is 2 adults + 1 child. One of the adults will be driving the
                                                                                                        sleigh. Driver can be changed during the experience.

        Aurora Hunting With Siberian Huskies                               Departures: Daily at 20:00
        H U S K Y E X P E R I E N C E + AU R O R A H U N T I N G ( 4 H )   Start: Hotel Reception
I
                                                                                                                            ce-fishing is a must do for many of our visitors. As most of
                                      Ice-Fishing Experience                       Departures: Mon, Wed, Fri at 12.00
                                                                                                                            the lakes and rivers remain frozen for up to 7 months each
                                      I N C LU D I N G LU N C H ( 3 H )            Start: Hotel Reception
                                                                                                                            year in the Arctic north, ice-fishing has deep traditions and
                                                                                                                        is a passion of many locals. On the tour you can try tradition-
                                                                                                                        al ice-fishing on our private wilderness lake and relax in the
                                                                                                                        calming nature.

                                                                                                                        Try your luck catching our lake’s native fish, bass, and enjoy
                                                                                                                        warm drinks as the feeling of stress escapes your body. After
                                                                                                                        the tour, a delicious lunch will be served at our Star Arctic Wil-
                                                                                                                        derness Center restaurant.

                                                                                                                        SAFARI INCLUDES

                                                                                                                        » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
                                                                                                                        » Ice-fishing- and safety instructions
                                                                                                                        » Ice-fishing on a wilderness lake
                                                                                                                        » Lunch and warm drink

                                                                                                                        DETAILS

                                                                                                                        Price: 95€ / adult.
                                                                                                                        Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
                                                                                                                        participant is 4 years.
                                                                                                                        Duration: ~3 hours. The exact duration may vary according to
                                                                                                                        weather and the number of participants.
                                                                                                                        Departures: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:00
                                                                                                                        Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.

                                                                                  Relax and try traditional
                                                                                 ice-fishing on our private
                                                                                           wilderness lake

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Breathe the cleanest
                                                                                                                                                    air in the world and
                                                                                                                                                 experience true silence

          Snowshoe Experience                       Departures: Tue, Thu, Sat at 12.00
          (2H)                                      Start: Hotel Reception

S
        nowshoeing in the untouched Arctic wilderness is a      SAFARI INCLUDES                                        DETAILS
        truly magical experience. Snowshoeing in the beau-
                                                                » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves   Price: 65€ / adult.
        tiful landscapes on our fells and forests combines
                                                                » Snowshoeing- and safety instructions                 Children: -30% of the price. Minimum age for participant is
exercise with the nurturing effects of the nature around you.
                                                                » Snowshoeing in the middle of Lappish nature          12 years.
Breathe in the cleanest air in the world and experience true
                                                                » Warm drinks                                          Duration: ~2 hours. The exact duration may vary according
silence as we walk in the middle of fells and untouched
                                                                                                                       to weather and the number of participants.
snow.
                                                                                                                       Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 12:00
                                                                                                                       Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
You can enjoy warm drinks as our guide tells you stories
about our unique nature and culture in Lapland.
On a clear night, the tour
will be done under
millions of stars

                                                                                 Aurora Hunting                  Departures: Tue, Thu, Sat at 20:00
                                                                                 BY S N OW M O B I L E ( 3 H )   Start: Hotel Reception

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E
       xperience the thrill of snowmobiling safely with our
                                                                    If we are lucky, we may
       skilled guides and explore the fells and Arctic forests
       surrounding Saariselkä area. We will make stops on pic-
                                                                    see northern lights
turesque places with best views of the Arctic night sky.            dancing above us

On a clear night, the tour will be done under millions of stars
and with a little bit of luck, it may even be possible to see the
northern lights dancing above you. You can enjoy warm drinks
as our guide tells you stories about our unique nature and
culture in Lapland.

SAFARI INCLUDES

» Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
» Driving gear: balaclava and a helmet
» Visiting Aurora spotting areas by Snowmobile
» Photo stops
» Warm drink

DETAILS

Price: 150€ / adult on a shared snowmobile. 190€ / adult on a
single snowmobile. Max 2 persons per snowmobile.
Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age for
participant is 4 years. The minimum height to ride as a passen-
ger on a snowmobile for children is 140cm. Shorter children
must sit in a sleigh with an adult.
Duration: ~3 hours. The exact duration and routes can vary
depending on aurora activity, weather conditions and the
number of participants. The guide may choose to use his / her
discretion associated with the situation.
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 20:00
Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.
Marked snowmobile tracks are accessible from the hotel yard.
Requirements: Driving a snowmobile requires a valid driver’s
licence and 18 years of age.

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Our driver picks places with                                                                                   BY CAR (3H)
the best chances of seeing

                                                                                                              J
                                                                                                                   oin an evening filled with excitement as we search for
the northern lights
                                                                                                                   auroras comfortably by car. On this tour our skilled driver
                                                                                                                   does the work for you and picks places with the best
                                                                                                              chances of seeing the northern lights.

                                                                                                              During the safari you will be inside the warmth of our minibus,
                                                                                                              searching for Auroras on the road and making stops to take
                                                                                                              pictures of the Arctic night sky.

                                                                                                              SAFARI INCLUDES

                                                                                                              » Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
                                                                                                              » Visiting Aurora spotting areas by minibus or bus
                                                                                                              » Chance of taking photos of the Auroras
                                                                                                              » Warm drink

                                                                                                              DETAILS

                                                                                                              Price: 97€ / adult.
                                                                                                              Children (11y or under): -30% of the price.
                                                                                                              Duration: ~3 hours. The exact duration and routes can vary
                                                                                                              depending on aurora activity, weather conditions and the
                                                                                                              number of participants. The guide may choose to use his / her
                                                                                                              discretion associated with the situation.
                                                                                                              Departures: Daily at 20:00
                                                                                                              Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.

                                                        Aurora Hunting           Departures: Daily at 20:00
                                                        BY C A R ( 3 H )         Start: Hotel Reception

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BY CAR WITH WILDERNESS DINNER (5H)
                                                                  Aurora Hunting                                                 Departures: Mon, Wed, Fri at 18:00
                                                                  BY C A R W I T H W I L D E R N E S S D I N N E R ( 5 H )       Start: Hotel Reception

T
       The tour begins with Wilderness Dinner – local delica-
       cies will be served in a relaxed wilderness atmosphere.
       After the meal, our skilled driver takes you to places
with the best chances of seeing the northern lights.

During the safari you will be inside the warmth of our minibus,
searching for Auroras on the road and making stops to take
pictures of the Arctic night sky.

SAFARI INCLUDES

» Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
» Visiting Aurora spotting areas by minibus or bus
» Chance of taking photos of the Auroras
» Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center
  restaurant
» Wilderness Dinner menu:
  Starter: seasonal soup.
  Main course: reindeer / salmon.
  Dessert: berry cake + coffee / tea
» Warm drink

DETAILS

Price: 149€ / adult.
Children (11y or under): -30% of the price.
Duration: ~5 hours. The exact duration and routes can vary
depending on aurora activity, weather conditions and the
number of participants. The guide may choose to use his / her
discretion associated with the situation.
                                                                                                                                                            Enjoy delicious salmon
Departures: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 18:00                                                                                                                   or reindeer in the
Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.                                                                                                   Wilderness Dinner

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                                                                                                                                ocal delicacies in a relaxed wilderness atmosphere.
                                        Wilderness Dinner                            Available: Mon, Wed, Fri at 18:00
                                                                                                                                Welcome to try our Lapland’s local delicacies at our
                                        AT W I L D E R N E S S C E N T E R ( 2 H )   Start: Hotel Reception
                                                                                                                                Wilderness Center restaurant.

                                                                                                                         INCLUDED

                                                                                                                         » Wilderness Dinner menu:
                                                                                                                           Starter: seasonal soup.
                                                                                                                           Main course: reindeer / salmon.
                                                                                                                           Dessert: berry cake + coffee / tea
                                                                                                                         » Transportation by car to and from Wilderness Center

                                                                                                                         DETAILS

                                                                                                                         Price: 60€ / adult.
                                                                                                                         Children (11y or under): -50% of the price.
                                                                                                                         Children (4y or under): free of charge
                                                                                                                         Available: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 18:00
                                                                                                                         Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception.

Local delicacies in
relaxed wilderness
atmosphere

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Private Sauna & Jacuzzi                  Available: Daily 12:00-22:00
                                         Price: 100€ / hour
B O O K W H E N E V E R YO U L I K E

                                                                        R
                                                                               estore your energy during a relaxing Sauna & Jacuzzi
                                                                               session. Book our traditional Finnish Sauna and outdoor
                                                                               jacuzzi for private use and enjoy an unforgettable mo-
                                                                        ment under the stars.

                                                                        DETAILS

                                                                        Price: 100€ / hour for 1-4 persons.
                                                                        Duration: Minimum 1 hour
                                                                        Available: Daily between 12:00-22:00.
                                                                        Group size: Maximum 4 persons

                                        Enjoy the view over
                                       Saariselkä from our
                                            private sauna.
C
        ombine our most popular activities in one day!
        Experience the thrill of snowmobiling safely with        Multitaster Lapland                     Departures: Daily at 09:30
                                                                 I N C LU D I N G LU N C H ( 6 - 8 H )   Start: Hotel Reception
        our skilled guides and explore the fells and Arctic
forests surrounding Saariselkä area, admire the changing
wilderness sceneries from the comfort of a husky sleigh,
listen to the stories of reindeer herding and the Sámi culture
and join us for a magical reindeer sleigh ride through the
snowy pine forest.

A delicious lunch will be served at our Star Arctic Wilder-
ness Center restaurant between the activities.

SAFARI INCLUDES

» Thermal clothing: overall, boots, socks and gloves
» Driving gear: balaclava and a helmet
» Safety- and driving instructions of snowmobiles, husky
  sleighs and reindeer sleighs
» Transportation to and from Wilderness Center
» Snowmobile safari in Saariselkä area
» Authentic Siberian husky sleigh ride ~ 5 km
» Stories of reindeer farm life and Sámi culture
» Possibility to feed our reindeer
» Reindeer sleigh ride ~ 30 min
» Lunch and warm drink

                                                                                                                                            Experience all
                                                                                                                                        our most popular
                                                                                                                                      activities in one day
Magical reindeer                                 DETAILS
sledge ride
                                                 Price: 400€ / person.
                                                 Children (11y or under): -30% of the price. Minimum age
                                                 for participant is 4 years. The minimum height to ride as a
                                                 passenger on a snowmobile for children is 140cm. Shorter
                                                 children must sit in a sleigh with an adult.
                                                 Duration: ~6-8 hours the exact duration and length of pro-
                                                 grams may vary according to weather and the number of
                                                 participants.
                                                 Departures: Daily at 09:30
                                                 Start: Safari starts and ends at Star Arctic Hotel reception,
                                                 marked snowmobile tracks are directly accessible from the
                                                 hotel yard.
                                                 Requirements: Driving a snowmobile requires a valid driv-
                                                 er’s licence and 18 years of age.
                                                 Maximum capacity: 2 persons / snowmobile, 2 adults + 1
                                                 child / husky- or reindeer sleigh.
                                                 Please note: One of the adults will be driving the snowmo-
                                                 bile or the husky sleigh. Driver can be changed during the
                                                 break.

                               Explore forests
                   and fells with snowmobile
TIMETABLE
                                                                           Activities - weekly schedule

Time    Mon                      Tue                         Wed                       Thu                         Fri                     Sat                         Sun

09:00   Siberian Husky 4H        Siberian Husky 4H           Siberian Husky 4H         Siberian Husky 4H           Siberian Husky 4H       Siberian Husky 4H           Siberian Husky 4H

                                                                                                                   Snowmobile exp. 2H,
        Snowmobile exp. 2H,      Snowmobile exp. 2H,         Snowmobile exp. 2H,       Snowmobile exp. 2H,                                 Snowmobile exp. 2H,         Snowmobile exp. 2H,
09:30   Multitaster Lapland 8H   Multitaster Lapland 8H      Multitaster Lapland 8H    Multitaster Lapland 8H
                                                                                                                   Multitaster Lapland
                                                                                                                                           Multitaster Lapland 8H      Multitaster Lapland 8H
                                                                                                                   8H

        Ice-fishing 2H ,                                     Ice-fishing 2H ,                                      Ice-fishing 2H ,
        Snowmobile + Gold        Snowshoeing 2H,             Snowmobile + Gold         Snowshoeing 2H,             Snowmobile + Gold       Snowshoeing 2H,
12:00   Prospecting 4H,          Siberian Husky 2H           Prospecting 4H,           Siberian Husky 2H           Prospecting 4H,         Siberian Husky 2H
                                                                                                                                                                       Siberian Husky 2H

        Siberian Husky 2H                                    Siberian Husky 2H                                     Siberian Husky 2H

        Private Sauna &          Private Sauna &                                       Private Sauna &             Private Sauna &         Private Sauna &             Private Sauna &
12-22   Jacuzzi                  Jacuzzi
                                                             Private Sauna & Jacuzzi
                                                                                       Jacuzzi                     Jacuzzi                 Jacuzzi                     Jacuzzi

        Reindeer exp. 3,5H,      Reindeer exp. 3,5H,         Reindeer exp. 3,5H,       Reindeer exp. 3,5H,         Reindeer exp. 3,5H,     Reindeer exp. 3,5H,         Reindeer exp. 3,5H,
13:30   Siberian Husky 3H        Siberian Husky 3H           Siberian Husky 3H         Siberian Husky 3H           Siberian Husky 3H       Siberian Husky 3H           Siberian Husky 3H

        Wilderness Dinner 2H,                                Wilderness Dinner 2H,                                 Wilderness Dinner 2H,
18:00   Aurora Hunting by Car                                Aurora Hunting by Car                                 Aurora Hunting by Car
        (with dinner) 5H                                     (with dinner) 5H                                      (with dinner) 5H

                                 Aurora Hunting by Car 3H,                             Aurora Hunting by Car 3H,                           Aurora Hunting by Car 3H,
        Aurora Hunting                                       Aurora Hunting                                        Aurora Hunting                                      Aurora Hunting
                                 Aurora Hunting with                                   Aurora Hunting with                                 Aurora Hunting with
        by Car 3H,                                           by Car 3H,                                            by Car 3H,                                          by Car 3H,
20:00   Aurora hunting with
                                 Siberian Huskies 4H,
                                                             Aurora hunting with
                                                                                       Siberian Huskies 4H,
                                                                                                                   Aurora hunting with
                                                                                                                                           Siberian Huskies 4H,
                                                                                                                                                                       Aurora hunting with
                                 Aurora Hunting                                        Aurora Hunting                                      Aurora Hunting
        Siberian Huskies 4H                                  Siberian Huskies 4H                                   Siberian Huskies 4H                                 Siberian Huskies 4H
                                 by Snowmobile 3H                                      by Snowmobile 3H                                    by Snowmobile 3H
RESERVATIONS & INQUIRIES
O N L I N E B O O K I N G : W W W. S TA R A R C T I C H OT E L . C O M /A C T I V I T I E S
TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. GENERAL TERMS                                                   2. SNOWMOBILE EXCURSIONS                                          3. HUSKY EXCURSIONS

» All listed excursions are subject to changes due to              » The driver must have a valid driving license. The informa-      » Minimum age for husky excursion participant is 4 years
  weather conditions or any other conditions cause by force          tion in the foreign driving licence must be written in a Lat-     old
  majeure. Star Arctic Hotel reserves the right to make              in alphabet or accompanied by a translation into Finnish,       » As a base rule, minors are not allowed to drive a husky
  changes to the excursions without prior notice.                    Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French             sledge. The contractor responsible of the production for
» Star Arctic Hotel reserves the right to stop the excursions        by a reliable source or an international driving licence.         the excursion will use his / her own discretion associated
  due to sudden change of weather conditions or by the             » The passenger (adult or child) must be at least 140 cm in         with the situation.
  dangerous behaviour of any participant.                            height and physically fit to be a snowmobile passenger,         » The participation of pregnant women in husky activities is
» All activities include the participant’s own liability for in-     e.g. hand or foot prosthesis can cause inability.                 not permitted.
  demnity if he or she neglects or deliberately fails to follow    » The child in the snowmobile’s sledge must be able to            » The driver of the Husky sledge is held responsible for the
  the instructions given and leads to events that causes             communicate with his / her parents or guardian (e.g. if he        damages caused to the Husky dogs or the sledge during
  property or personal injuries.                                     is cold or hurt). In addition, one of the parents must be in      the excursions. Self-liability for any accident is 2000.00€
» All excursions are non-refundable and non-changeable               the sledge to control the child / children; Here the guide        / accident case.
  inside 7 days prior to starting time.                              may choose to use his / her discretion associated with
» All weekly excursions must be booked at least 24 hours in          the situation.                                                  4. OTHER EXCURSIONS
  advance prior to starting time.                                  » The participation of pregnant women in snowmobile /
                                                                                                                                     » The participation of the very youngest children or persons
» All on request excursions must be booked at least 48               snowmobile activities is not recommended due to the
                                                                                                                                       with disabilities are not recommended for winter activi-
  hours in advance prior to starting time. All on request ex-        potential risk of complications from exhaust gases and
                                                                                                                                       ties.
  cursions are subject to changes and based on availability.         vibrations.
                                                                                                                                     » The child should be of an age that is able to move (walk)
» Star Arctic Oy reserves the right for any changes in terms       » The driver of the snowmobile is held responsible for the
                                                                                                                                       independently and thus produce body heat.
  and conditions.                                                    damages caused to the snowmobile during the excur-
                                                                     sions. Self-liability is up to 1000.00€ / accident case.
5. PRIVATE EXCURSION FEE

» In case the guests want to book one or more programs as private excursions, the extra private fee is 400€ per program.
  In this case the guests will be assigned a private guide who will be with them for the whole duration of the program.
Pass ion f or Lapland

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