Tailor made holiday in Lapland
Highlights
Cosy cottage accommodation (with private sauna and fire) | Husky safari | Reindeer farm & sleigh experience | Torassieppi Winter Village ice restaurant | Christmas dinner | Snowmobiling | Northern lights watch | Outdoor camp fire
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This short break in Jeris operates with great care for the environment. This careful consideration runs through every aspect of the trip, including its activities and accommodation.Firstly, wherever possible, the activities aim to reduce harm to the environment. When the snowmobiles are in use, two people drive one snowmobile, limiting the number of harmful chemicals that would be emitted should each guest drive their own. For the duration of the trip, guests are given free access to snowshoes. This not only endorses participation in a healthy outdoors activity but also encourages environmentally-friendly exploration of the area.
Two animal-pulled sleigh rides are also included in the itinerary, during a reindeer and a husky experience. This, again, utilises completely natural resources that do not cause any harm to the environment. The animal centres used for this trip have been carefully selected due to their utmost care and consideration for the animals. The husky centre prides themselves on the welfare and health of their huskies, and all of the huskies are visited regularly by a vet. The centre also receives an annual inspection, as the huskies’ health is their highest priority.
The provided cottage accommodation also saves energy where it can. The cottages are warmed by a natural, log burning stove, rather than using a non-renewable energy source such as electricity. Each cottage is also within walking distance of the main, Jeris Hotel, which guests will visit for its many facilities. This eliminates the need for public transport during the trip, reducing the number of cars and buses driving in the area and therefore limiting the release of harmful chemicals.
The Impacts of this Trip
The accommodation is owned by a local, Finnish family, so every part of the itinerary remains close to the local community. For example, the reindeer farm is local, and the owners are extremely proud to share their farm and their knowledge with visitors, teaching them how to use a lasso and about other aspects of their lifestyle at the farm. The husky centre is also a local business, where visitors learn about the importance of the animals and their vitality to Finnish economy and lifestyle, historically and currently. It is of great benefit for the local community to share their unique and vibrant culture with foreign visitors, as knowledge and understanding of another culture breeds respect.
Guests can also learn about the community by enjoying a taste of Finnish cuisine in this locally-owned hotel, as all meals are included in the package and served in the hotel restaurant. Here, you can try the traditional buffet and a selection of delicacies such as salmon and reindeer. This allows guests to appreciate the culture and the typical food that is eaten in Finnish Lapland.
Not only do cultural experiences offer a rich and unforgettable experience, but they also benefit the locals in a monetary sense. For example, eating local produce during the trip supports local food suppliers, providing them with financial support. Visiting local farms and making the most of their activities also provides business and income for small, often family-run establishments. Travellers are vital in their trade and this, in turn, greatly benefits the community as a whole.
This short break in Jeris operates with great care for the environment. This careful consideration runs through every aspect of the trip, including its activities and accommodation.Firstly, wherever possible, the activities aim to reduce harm to the environment. When the snowmobiles are in use, two people drive one snowmobile, limiting the number of harmful chemicals that would be emitted should each guest drive their own. For the duration of the trip, guests are given free access to snowshoes. This not only endorses participation in a healthy outdoors activity but also encourages environmentally-friendly exploration of the area.
Two animal-pulled sleigh rides are also included in the itinerary, during a reindeer and a husky experience. This, again, utilises completely natural resources that do not cause any harm to the environment. The animal centres used for this trip have been carefully selected due to their utmost care and consideration for the animals. The husky centre prides themselves on the welfare and health of their huskies, and all of the huskies are visited regularly by a vet. The centre also receives an annual inspection, as the huskies’ health is their highest priority.
The provided cottage accommodation also saves energy where it can. The cottages are warmed by a natural, log burning stove, rather than using a non-renewable energy source such as electricity. Each cottage is also within walking distance of the main, Jeris Hotel, which guests will visit for its many facilities. This eliminates the need for public transport during the trip, reducing the number of cars and buses driving in the area and therefore limiting the release of harmful chemicals.
The Impacts of this Trip
The accommodation is owned by a local, Finnish family, so every part of the itinerary remains close to the local community. For example, the reindeer farm is local, and the owners are extremely proud to share their farm and their knowledge with visitors, teaching them how to use a lasso and about other aspects of their lifestyle at the farm. The husky centre is also a local business, where visitors learn about the importance of the animals and their vitality to Finnish economy and lifestyle, historically and currently. It is of great benefit for the local community to share their unique and vibrant culture with foreign visitors, as knowledge and understanding of another culture breeds respect.
Guests can also learn about the community by enjoying a taste of Finnish cuisine in this locally-owned hotel, as all meals are included in the package and served in the hotel restaurant. Here, you can try the traditional buffet and a selection of delicacies such as salmon and reindeer. This allows guests to appreciate the culture and the typical food that is eaten in Finnish Lapland.
Not only do cultural experiences offer a rich and unforgettable experience, but they also benefit the locals in a monetary sense. For example, eating local produce during the trip supports local food suppliers, providing them with financial support. Visiting local farms and making the most of their activities also provides business and income for small, often family-run establishments. Travellers are vital in their trade and this, in turn, greatly benefits the community as a whole.
7 Reviews of Tailor made holiday in Lapland
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2020 by Sian Skivens
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
That wasn’t the holiday
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2013 by Jane Beauchamp
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
This was a memorable holiday from beginning to end. Lots of winter activities that we took part in, with help and encouragement from an excellent guide. Saw the northern lights on two occasions - spectacular - and if we had had the inclination to get out of bed after midnight could have seen them on more occasions.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The operator provides lots of helpful information on what to take and what not to take - read it carefully - it is very useful. In addition to the balaclava provided we took "buffs" - thermal neckwarmers which were very good on the exceptionally cold nights aurora watching - down to minus 30 C on one occasion. The only part of you not protected by their thermal clothing is part of your face and it can get very cold, especially if you are traveling at speed in a snowmobile.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
The local guide was excellent, and we visited several locally run and operated attractions.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was excellent - far better than I had hoped for.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2011 by Karen Waller
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The husky sledging was amazing and we also got to see the northern lights we did something nearly everyday and enjoyed every minute, went to the ice hotel you can't really explain in words how pretty the scenery is you have to go and see it to believe it.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If thinking about taking kids especially aged 3 to 12 would only go for 3 to 4 days a week is to long for them especially as it is very cold and one day is not long enough. But would recommend go on your own if you can as it will be well worth it.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Definitely benefited local people as stayed around the same area and our guide was from Kittila in Finland.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10 out of 10 for the food, the hotel staff where excellent, Jaakko our guide and the tour company.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2011 by Lucy Thomson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Driving a snowmobile - 80 km journey to visit the Lainio Snow Village. Quite an exciting ride!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check the group's composition (nationalities) if you can. I didn't - we had 2 Dutch, 5 German and me. Fortunately the Dutch couple were very fluent in English. A German dictionary would have been useful - I had one at home.
The warm clothing supplied is very good quality, as is all the equipment. Unless you want to ski, you do only need thermals and the clothing supplied for the activities. The leader was very safety conscious and made sure everyone understood all precautions etc. You'll be safe.
Take goggles to wear if the forecast is lower than -5 - it's cold in the wind and sunglasses may not be enough eye protection.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes - used local people who bred Huskies and kept reindeer, the hotel was staffed by local people too.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good. I need to do another trip to see Northern Lights a bit better though!
Reviewed on 05 Jan 2010 by Danielle Briggs
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We thought really hard about what was the best part of our holiday and it was too tough to choose just one; husky sledging was top of my list and snow mobiling was my partners favourite (probably because he reckoned he was James Bond). But New Years eve was also amazing and unique, we went out with the rest of the hotel's guests to a frozen lake and sat around a bonfire and drank hot berry juice and champagne whilst watching fireworks, it was so magical.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Try as much of the local lappish food as possible. On a free day take the opportunity to visit Levi and go up the world cup gondola, the views are spectacular (even if you are not skiing it is still worth the trip up).
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
All the organised activities were with locally employed and family run businesses.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We will struggle to ever top this amazing holiday. The whole holiday was organised very well, the hotel was friendly and would go out of their way to help you with anything, they even noticed it was my Birthday. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The activities were excellent value for money and the food was always exciting and different every night. There was enough time to rest and relax in between the activities, but not so long you get bored! We could not have asked for a more perfect holiday.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2010 by Jane Macarthur
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All amazing.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Leave the stilettos at home! Comfy clothes - and don't expect luxury at the hotel - it is fantastic, and friendly, and I have no complaints at all at all at all, they are such a nice team - just, it's not a Hilton.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, definitely. It was superb.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was glorious. Unimprovable. Thank you.
Reviewed on 06 Jan 2010 by Amanda Richardson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
New Year's Eve celebrations by the river - fireworks and frozen champagne!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for a 5 hour snowmobile safari and take plenty of painkillers!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
9/10.
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