Ranua – Arctic Adventure for Teenagers
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Ranua is one of our favourite family locations as it combines comfy accommodation with welcoming hospitality and knowledgeable guides. A cosy and modern villa will be your home for the holiday, each with their own wonderfully equipped kitchenette which are perfect for shared family meals. The Holiday Village is also conveniently located next to the Wildlife Park and the starting point for activities, so you won't have to go far.
This exciting three-night itinerary is designed with teens in mind and showcases the best of Lapland with a thrilling dog sledding experience, an exhilarating snowmobile safari and a visit to a traditional reindeer farm. Each activity will enable you and your family to explore the snowy wilderness around Ranua at wonderful speed. Kids will particularly love the husky safari, quickly making friends with the enthusiastic dogs that pull their sleds through the great outdoors.
While breakfast is included as standard, we've left lunch and dinner up to you. There is a nearby supermarket, accessible by taxi which can be prebooked or arranged locally, to stock up on supplies for meals in. Or, for those days youd prefer to eat out, Ranua Resort has its own buffet restaurant (with a la carte options too) on site. Alternatively, the wildlife park is home to a small Kota selling light meals and hot drinks, plus Bubo Bistro so there are plenty of options during your stay.
Experience the magic of winter in Ranua with exhilarating activities, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable memories to be made!
Itinerary
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation at Ranua, where you can settle into your cosy apartment.
You’ll receive your cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay and this evening is kept free to allow you some time to explore your surroundings.
Included Meals: None
Breakfast leads into an all-round favourite of ours: the sensational husky safari. An introduction to dog sledding will open the session and shortly after, a flurry of fur and paws rockets you across the snowy landscape. The experience thrills from start to finish and is impossible to forget.
Prior to setting off, adults will be given full instructions on how to handle a team of huskies before hitting the trails travelling two people per sled. The adventure will last around an hour but you can also upgrade to a longer safari should you wish (see the ‘Personalise’ section for details).
All decisions are made on the day of the safari by the lead guide as to any guest’s suitability to drive their own dogsled. As a general rule, those aged 15 and over are normally able to drive their own team of huskies but the guide’s decision on the day will be final and in the interest of safety. Kids under the age of 15 will either travel in a sledge driven by the guide or an accompanying adult.
This evening, you will be taken on a snowmobile search for the Northern Lights, driving two per vehicle with a guide to lead you. Stopping off halfway, you will be served hot berry juice by an open fire.
Anyone wishing to drive a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a full driving licence. Kids usually travel in a sled pulled by the guides snowmobile but for the thrill seekers, teens can upgrade to ride pillion passenger behind an adult (and must be taller than 140cm).
Hopefully, a campfire won’t be the only natural light source this evening – with luck, the Aurora should make an appearance too!
Included Meals: Breakfast
This route will take you towards Laivala, a small authentic reindeer farm, which is approximately 15km from the Holiday Village. Here you will be welcomed by the herder and taken to see his reindeer, before enjoying a short reindeer sled ride (approximately 15 minutes).
Back at the farm you will enjoy a hot snack and learn more about the life of the reindeer herders and their long history in this region. The activity will end with a snowmobile trip back to the hotel.
You will then have the afternoon free to enjoy Ranua at your own pace. Why not make the most of your unlimited entry tickets and visit to the Wildlife Park?
Included Meals: Breakfast
Today, your stay at Ranua draws to a close. Savour a farewell breakfast before being transferred to the airport for your flights home.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Transfers: return airport transfers
- Accommodation: 3 nights’ villa accommodation
- 3 breakfasts (If you are travelling between 12th December and 6th January, you will also have 3 dinners included in the price of your holiday)
- Unlimited entries to Ranua Wildlife park
- Husky safari
- Aurora Snowmobiling
- Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
- Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors for all activities
Accommodation
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| Located around 4km from the small town centre, Ranua Holiday Village boasts proximity to the Ranua Wildlife Park which guests have unlimited access to throughout their stay. The holiday village offers guests modern comfortable apartments which are very well equipped. HOTEL FACILITIES
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Personalise This Tour
Cross-country skiing is a hugely popular activity in Finland and the trails criss-cross the countryside pretty much wherever there is snow.
Your guide will give you instruction on how to succeed in cross-country skiing before you head onto the trails to put your skills into practice. The ski tracks begin close to Ranua Wildlife Park and you will cover around 3km in total.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours in total
Go on the hunt for the Northern Lights during a horse-drawn sleigh ride (6-8 people per sleigh) with Finn horses. You'll be wrapped up warm in your sleigh as you listen to stories about Lapland. Take in the magic of the wintry surroundings at night and if conditions are favourable, the magic will extend into the skies as the Northern Lights make their appearances.
Duration: approximately 2 hours in total
One of the most memorable and enchanting ways in which to explore the Arctic is on a husky safari, they provide an unforgettable experience.
The huskies epitomise enthusiasm when you meet them and are always eager for the trail. Full instruction and safety briefing is always provided prior to setting off on the snowy trails, travelling two people per sled. After the tour, you can meet the dogs and take pictures as well as ask any questions you may have.
Duration: 2 hours
| Tour Loaction: | Ranua,Finland |
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| Tour Loaction: | Ranua,Finland |
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| Tour Loaction: | Ranua,Finland |
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