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    6 days - Boutique Beana Laponia Hotel | Rovaniemi | Snowmobiling | Adults only

    Beana Laponia is a small boutique hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland, designed for adults only. Surrounded by a mesmerising snowy landscape, the Beana Laponia offers a wilderness hideaway with an abundance of winter activities on its doorstep.

    With just 11 bedrooms, you can enjoy a relaxing Northern Lights break, away from the crowds. Locally sourced produce is served in the hotel's restaurant - enjoy reindeer dishes, freshly caught salmon seasoned with a variety of local berries.

    Beana Laponia translates as 'Dog Lapland' and with their own pack of dogs on the land near the hotel, you can get to know the dogs before going on your sledding adventure. You also get the use of private tracks for the dogsledding safari.

    Day 1
    Arrive Rovaniemi and transfer to Beana Laponia
    Day 2
    Dogsledding in the Meltaus region on private trails
    Day 3
    Snowmobiling and Aurora Borealis evening adventure
    Day 4
    Optional day tour to Rovaniemi
    Day 5
    Reindeer farm visit with short sleigh ride
    Day 6
    Departure day
    Start/End Place
    Rovaniemi, Finland
    Country Visited
    Finland
    Duration
    6 Days
    Start Date
    Flexible
    Travel Style
    Independent
    Suitability
    Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
    Code
    50DN0090

    As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

    The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

    Details

    Transportation

    Airport transfers from Rovaniemi to Beana Laponia (45 mins), transfers can be arranged to visit Rovaniemi.

    Included
    • Winter clothing set during your stay at Beana Laponia
    • Free use of toboggans, snowshoes & kicksleds
    • Sauna daily between 4pm - 6.30pm & one private evening sauna which includes sauna, jacuzzi, cooling room & outdoor hot tub.
    • Full board at Beana Laponia from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 6 (drinks and alcohol is not included).
    • Winter activities - 3 hour Husky Safari on private tracks, 3 hour snow mobile safari, reindeer farm visit with 3km sleigh ride and Aurora evening.
    • Nordic + include 5 nights in Jr Suite
    • 24-hour emergency service
    • Taxes and service fees
    Not Included

    International flight tickets, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature.

    Itinerary

    Day 1 - Arrive Rovaniemi and transfer to Beana Laponia

    Beana Laponia is located by the Ounasjoki river in the area of Meltaus in Finnish Lapland. Rovaniemi airport is south 45 minutes away. Alternatively Kittilä is 1 hour 30 minutes drive to the North.

    Check in, relax and get to know your fellow travellers over a cup of tea or a glass of wine. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner of local produce.

    Meals
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Beana Laponia

    Day 2 - Dogsledding in the Meltaus region on private trails

    Today, you will have the opportunity to mush your own team of 5-6 dogs under the full guidance and instruction of our professional sled guides. The sleds hold one musher and one passenger; the dogs are friendly, nimble and extremely strong.

    Our dog farm is next door to our hotel so we can leave directly into the beautiful snowy forests, skirt lakes and rivers, climb hills and explore fells. All on private tracks! Before the tour begins you'll meet the dogs, help prepare the sleds and be briefed on safety. This safari will deliver you back to the hotel for a buffet lunch. The afternoon is yours.

    Note: Husky safaris require reasonable good physical condition and are not suitable for guests suffering back/knee or leg problems and not suitable during pregnancy.

    There is also a longer safari (40km) available.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Lunch
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Beana Laponia

    Day 3 - Snowmobiling and Aurora Borealis evening adventure

    Experience the Arctic beauty by snowmobiling today. This 3-hour snowmobile safari will take you through the wilderness of Northern Finland. Driving along the snowmobile tracks, two people share a snowmobile. The distance driven depends on the weather conditions and the skills of the participants. Stop for hot beverages along the way.

    Depending on the program and the weather, head out tonight for a late night program of Aurora viewing. Rug up for a campfire, hot drinks and story telling about the Northern Lights.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Lunch
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Beana Laponia

    Day 4 - Optional day tour to Rovaniemi

    Fancy meeting Santa? Perhaps you are interested in venturing into the city of Rovaniemi. The capital of Lapland is a little less than one hour’s drive away. The first stop is the Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle where you can experience the wonders of the Christmas spirit. The highlights of the day are meeting Santa Claus and souvenir shopping from the wide range of local products from Lapland.

    You can then head towards Arktikum, a wonderful modern museum exhibiting the unique flora, fauna, weather and culture of the Arctic in an illustrative way.

    Head back to Beana Laponia and enjoy the peace & quiet of your wilderness hotel. This is an optional day tour. If you would prefer to stay at the hotel, you are more than welcome.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Lunch
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Beana Laponia

    Day 5 - Reindeer farm visit with short sleigh ride

    Today, enjoy a more peaceful day with a reindeer safari. Take the time to savor the snow-covered landscape during a wonderfully peaceful 3km sleigh ride. We will get close to these beautiful creatures. Your guide will tell you about reindeers, their indigenous Sami culture and life in the Arctic.

    If you successfully complete your 3km ride,  participants will receive their reindeer driving licence! Duration approx 2.5 hours including transfers by car.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Lunch
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Beana Laponia

    Day 6 - Departure day

    After breakfast, return to the airport. Be sure to talk to us regarding visiting some of the other unique areas of Northern Finland.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Dates & Prices

    All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs. 'Standard' price per person based on sharing a standard room. Accommodation options for other room categories on request.

    2025 early indicative prices.

    Dates
    Valid From
    Valid To
    From Price
    Status
    Accommodation
    22 Nov 2024
    30 Nov 2024
    22 Nov 2024
    30 Nov 2024
    AUD 5,386
    On request
    Standard
    1 Dec 2024
    21 Dec 2024
    1 Dec 2024
    21 Dec 2024
    AUD 5,544
    On request
    Standard
    22 Dec 2024
    6 Jan 2025
    22 Dec 2024
    6 Jan 2025
    AUD 6,696
    On request
    Standard
    7 Jan 2025
    15 Mar 2025
    7 Jan 2025
    15 Mar 2025
    AUD 5,544
    On request
    Standard
    16 Mar 2025
    31 Mar 2025
    16 Mar 2025
    31 Mar 2025
    AUD 5,386
    On request
    Standard
    21 Nov 2025
    30 Nov 2025
    21 Nov 2025
    30 Nov 2025
    AUD 5,816
    On request
    Standard
    1 Dec 2025
    21 Dec 2025
    1 Dec 2025
    21 Dec 2025
    AUD 5,988
    On request
    Standard
    22 Dec 2025
    6 Jan 2026
    22 Dec 2025
    6 Jan 2026
    AUD 7,231
    On request
    Standard
    7 Jan 2026
    31 Mar 2026
    7 Jan 2026
    31 Mar 2026
    AUD 5,988
    On request
    Standard

    Important Information

    Daily program may change closer to the date but all activities outlined will be included. This hotel is not designed for children.

    This tour can be easily modified to include a stay at a similar lodge or unique accommodation option in the area. Or perhaps consider skiing afterwards at Levi Resort?

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