WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
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PALLAS- YLLASTUNTURI NATIONAL PARK
Northern Lights Ranch
DAYS 1–2 Embark on a beautiful forest walk, passing atmospheric usnea (hanging moss), mushrooms and berries • Breathe in the crisp arctic air and immerse yourself in the serenity of a Finnish forest • At our first summit, take in views of the River Ounasjoki and the charming villages of Ylikylä and Nivankylä • Witness an amazing display of autumn colors as a variety of plants turn to lovely shades of red • Hear the beautiful notes of a traditional Sámi singer before sitting down to a Nordic-style dinner • Walk from Vuontisjärvi Lake through the twisted trunks of an alpine birch forest • Climb to the historic Montell’s Hut • Walk the Hetta-Pallas, Finland’s oldest hiking trail. » Northern Lights Ranch - Premiere DAY 3 Journey through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, known for the most beautiful mountains in Finland • Joined by an expert local guide, hike through boreal forest and behold the colorful slopes of Ylläs fells. » Levin Iglut - Premiere shown bottom left DAYS 4–6 Climb through birch groves to Kätkä peak • Visit Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland • Stay in a tree house suite with the chance to see the northern lights through a panoramic glass wall • Explore the wetlands, rivers and forests near Vikaköngäs • Follow the rapids of the River Vaattunki to crystal-clear Olkkajarvi Lake and take in a kaleidoscope of autumn colors from Vaattunki Hill • Climb an observation tower for spectacular views of the aurora borealis (if luck is on our side!) • Get a glimpse into the daily life of huskies and their mushers at a family-run kennel and go on an exhilarating cart ride. » Arctic TreeHouse Hotel - Premiere Venture to the aurora zone and beyond the Arctic Circle, through the otherworldly dreamland of Finnish Lapland. Reindeer, mountain gorges, boreal forests and the magical northern lights await. Fall Colors & Landscapes beyond the Arctic Circle FINLAND NORTHERN LIGHTS
Helsinki
Levi
Levin Iglut
Yllas
BERLIN
FINLAND
Vikakongas
SWEDEN
Arctic TreeHouse
Olkka Lake
Rovaniemi
From/To Helsinki
6 Days Activity Levels 1-3 Premiere Hotels $6,399 to $6,899 / person double occ. Includes $900 internal air. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search LPDW on backroads.com
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