Day 1.
Arrival
Wooden heated log sauna & relax in a hole in the ice, in the frozen lake. Feel the Finnish cleansing ritual for body and mind, we´ll introduce the right way!
Get-together & information, chat with the Boss
Day 2.
Visit to Reindeer Farm next door; you may feed Rudolpg & co, take some pics and be happy! Chat with the typical finish reindeerman Miikka, about his life and job, about the seasons and nature. His family runs a cow farm, owns forest, and Tiina produces regional and ecological natural cosmetics and wellbeing products.
To get there: by snow shoes, forest skis or car (transfer also possible), just round the ... forest
Duration: 2 h, incl. lovely lunch at fire, with home made food and warm drink, best meat of reindeer, cake. Get to know the local people!
Free activities in Metsä Kolo, time to relax and reed a good book
Evening sauna & bath in the snow
Northern Lights Ski tour, guided, 1,5 hrs. We take you out in the darkness, or in the moon light. With ski. So romatic!
Day 3.
The world innovation from Finland, eLyly, electric snow scooter is at your disposal today! Surf on the frozen lakes, white forest and on the romantic swamps. You get firewood from us for your lunch break at fire. Possibility also to warm yourself by the fire in Metsä Kolo's own barbecue shed.
Net fishing under ice – set the net – or check the cath of the day. Fetching the catch afterwards, heating the smoker, taking the fish out etc. You can prepare and eat the catch yourself!
Free activities in Metsä Kolo, time to relax and dance
Evening sauna & take a bath in the ice hole
Day 4.
Wilderness adventure on your own: fasten the approx 2.5 m long finish forest skis! Have a picknick in the kota-hut at the village, there is plenty of fire wood.
Find the tracks of wild animals, do you know the typical trees in Lapland, spruce and pine, where are the birches?
OR we book you on a 2 hrs HUSKY TOUR in Ranua! Additonal fee per adult EUR 126,00 / 4-14 yrs child EUR 70,00
Free activities in Metsä Kolo, time to relax and reed a good book
Evening sauna & bath in the snow
Day 5.
Departure & goodbye by the host family
4 nights EUR 809,00 per person - minimum of 2 person
Included activities according to weather conditions: skating on the frozen lake, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, bobsledging, snow shoeing, ride the napa-ice-sledge on the lake, campfire moments, kicksledding, cutting a swimming hole in the ice as well as becoming a Sauna Master.
In Metsä Kolo you can try living like a local - meet local peolpe and talk to them!
This schedule can be modified according to the needs and the number of the guests. We are flexible - we will check the weather conditions and your ideas. After your arrival, we'll get together and plan the best program for you.
Extra service:
- we can do the shopping for you - a full fridge would then be waiting for you in your cottage
- breakfast, lunch and dinner can be booked at least three days in advance
- we pick you up at the airport (Rovaniemi/Oulu/Kuusamo) or in Ranua. All transfers on the spot can also be booked.
- extra nights and activities according to availability
- tell your wildest ideas, we will be happy to help you to implement them
- small groups are also very welcome, also in summer or for hunting...
- plan your own package and send your request to us:
Bookings and requests: alexandra@lapinmetsalainen.fi / +358 45 2309 309
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