1. Spend an unforgettable adventure holiday in wintry Vuokatti
2. Explore the winter nature with Huskys during a dog sledding
3. Enjoy the beautiful winter scenery of Vuokatti on a snowmobile safari to the Vuokatti Hills
4. Taste local food in a warm and friendly atmosphere in traditional Restaurant Kippo
5. Experience the magic of Northern Lights during a snowshoe adventure
2. Explore the winter nature with Huskys during a dog sledding
3. Enjoy the beautiful winter scenery of Vuokatti on a snowmobile safari to the Vuokatti Hills
4. Taste local food in a warm and friendly atmosphere in traditional Restaurant Kippo
5. Experience the magic of Northern Lights during a snowshoe adventure
Holidays are about having fun and spending time together; they are often one of the highlights of the year! Do you see yourself downhill skiing or riding snowmobile in the forests? Or maybe you prefer cross-country skiing, in the most spectacular views. Explore Vuokatti Hill during a snowmobile trip and have a magical snowshoeing tour, with a bit of luck you might see beautiful show of Aurora Borealis. Would you like to meet some furry friends on your holiday? If your answer is yes, we recommend visiting husky farm or an Icelandic horse farm! At the end of the day, no matter what you choose to do, we are sure you will make memories of a lifetime here!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Vuokatti and check in to the hotel.
Day 2: Alfons’ Forest Trail
After breakfast your first programme in Vuokatti starts – today you will meet huskies and
experience dog sledding! Be swept from the excitement of the arena out into the peaceful and surreal winter forests. Learn how to harness the sled dogs and practice the skill of driving over a long distance. This trail is 6 km long and you’ll drive it with traditional Björkis 2-person sled. You will be inspired by the peaceful motion and the beautiful scenery. Introduction to our huskies' day to day lives and hot drinks included.
Day 3: Safari to the Vuokatti Hills
Breakfast and departure to Safari Centre – guide will pick you up from the accommodation place. This snowmobile safari takes you up to the Vuokatti hills where beautiful winter scenery will open up. We drive this safari with brand new 2016 Touring model snowmobiles – due to new technology it’s safer and more environmentally friendly as it produces lower emissions. On our way back we’ll stop for a break and enjoy hot drinks & snacks. This safari suits well for beginners too.
Day 4: Free choice activity day
Spend the day as you want to! Go to downhill skiing or cross country skiing. In addition, you can rent a fatbike and have a tour in Vuokatti on your own. Or if you need a relaxing day, go to enjoy in spa. There are activities for everyone in Vuokatti! Check our tips to spend time in Vuokatti.
In the evening dinner at the traditional restaurant of Kainuu region KIPPO. The traditional restaurant of Kainuu region KIPPO serves local food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Bountiful treats from the lakes, fields and forests of Kainuu and the neighbouring regions, help to produce themed menus, banquets and the best steaks in the area. Stepping into the candle light, smell and feel of a modern hotel environment is an experience in itself.
Day 5: Snowshoe Adventure
Today your snowshoe adventure starts at the evening, so after breakfast you have free time
to explore the resort.
Magic of the Northern Lights:
When the nature is covered by the dusk the magical Northern Lights will appear on the sky.
This snowshoe adventure is the perfect way to explore winter landscape authentically and
with a bit of luck, you might see the amazing show of Aurora borealis. This trip starts from Safari Center where from you’ll head up to the Vuokatti hills enjoying amazing snowy forest and peaceful nature. From the top of the hill view is amazing with all the lights shining from the village. After the walk you’ll enjoy some hot drinks and snacks by open fire while listening to guides stories of the nature. Perfect for families and groups!
Day 6: Leisure Time
Today you have an opportunity to do whatever you like - look for our tips and enjoy the time
in Vuokatti.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Vuokatti.
Tips how to spend time in Vuokatti:
Vuokatti Slopes:
Vuokatti slope´s diversity and comfortable conditions makes them an excellent destination for the entire family.
The 13 slopes with modern lifts guarantee fun for both, beginners and experienced sportsmen.
Vuokatti Ski School:
Finland’s second oldest ski school has provided quality teaching since 1958. Our ski school offers a wide variety of different ski and snowboard courses for all ages and levels so the whole family can enjoy being on snow with us.
Cross-country skiing:
We have 150 km of various ski trails, such as traditional ones, or tracks for freestyle skiing. About 32 km of trail network is illuminated.
Skating:
Vuokatti Ice Arena is open for skaters and hockey players all year round.
IceWay skating track is in operation during winter. Two-way track is 1,5-3 km long and runs along Katinkulta and Vuokatinmaa shores, free for public use. It’s open daily during the winter season, if weather and ice conditions allow.
Horseback riding:
Icelandic horse riding in the beautiful nature of Kainuu
Ice-Fishing
Holiday Club Katinkulta Spa:
The spa has more than 20 pools: an outdoor pool, jacuzzis, counter-currents, massaging showers, a fountain, and, of course, a waterslide. The little ones in the family will enjoy the kiddy pool and swimming mats, and there are swimmies available to use for their safety.
Bowling:
BowlCircus Vuokatti is truly a versatile entertainment center, located near the spa hotel Holiday Club Katinkulta. There are 16 lanes for bowling, cafe/bar that serves both sweet and salty snacks with refreshing drinks, big screen for sports, pool tables, play room for children and facilities for small meetings.
Fitness & gyms
Group sport activities inspire participants and encourage for new achievements. In Katinkulta and Vuokatti Sports Institute you can participate in weekly sport and fitness group activities, choosing the one according to your mood and abilities, from various range of options, such as LesMills course, stretching, indoor cycling, Zumba, dancing and many others.
In Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti and in Angry Birds Activity Park you can find everything for a perfect workout in the gym.
Shopping in the nearest village Sotkamor or in Kajaani!
Accommodation:
For your stay in Vuokatti you can choose, if you want stay in hotel, apartment or in cottage:
Additional information:
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Vuokatti and check in to the hotel.
Day 2: Alfons’ Forest Trail
After breakfast your first programme in Vuokatti starts – today you will meet huskies and
experience dog sledding! Be swept from the excitement of the arena out into the peaceful and surreal winter forests. Learn how to harness the sled dogs and practice the skill of driving over a long distance. This trail is 6 km long and you’ll drive it with traditional Björkis 2-person sled. You will be inspired by the peaceful motion and the beautiful scenery. Introduction to our huskies' day to day lives and hot drinks included.
- Incl. safari outfit and driving & safety instructions. Duration 2 hrs.
Day 3: Safari to the Vuokatti Hills
Breakfast and departure to Safari Centre – guide will pick you up from the accommodation place. This snowmobile safari takes you up to the Vuokatti hills where beautiful winter scenery will open up. We drive this safari with brand new 2016 Touring model snowmobiles – due to new technology it’s safer and more environmentally friendly as it produces lower emissions. On our way back we’ll stop for a break and enjoy hot drinks & snacks. This safari suits well for beginners too.
- Incl. safari outfit and driving & safety instructions. Duration 2 hrs.
Day 4: Free choice activity day
Spend the day as you want to! Go to downhill skiing or cross country skiing. In addition, you can rent a fatbike and have a tour in Vuokatti on your own. Or if you need a relaxing day, go to enjoy in spa. There are activities for everyone in Vuokatti! Check our tips to spend time in Vuokatti.
In the evening dinner at the traditional restaurant of Kainuu region KIPPO. The traditional restaurant of Kainuu region KIPPO serves local food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Bountiful treats from the lakes, fields and forests of Kainuu and the neighbouring regions, help to produce themed menus, banquets and the best steaks in the area. Stepping into the candle light, smell and feel of a modern hotel environment is an experience in itself.
Day 5: Snowshoe Adventure
Today your snowshoe adventure starts at the evening, so after breakfast you have free time
to explore the resort.
Magic of the Northern Lights:
When the nature is covered by the dusk the magical Northern Lights will appear on the sky.
This snowshoe adventure is the perfect way to explore winter landscape authentically and
with a bit of luck, you might see the amazing show of Aurora borealis. This trip starts from Safari Center where from you’ll head up to the Vuokatti hills enjoying amazing snowy forest and peaceful nature. From the top of the hill view is amazing with all the lights shining from the village. After the walk you’ll enjoy some hot drinks and snacks by open fire while listening to guides stories of the nature. Perfect for families and groups!
- Incl. needed gear & safety instructions. Duration 2.5 hrs.
Day 6: Leisure Time
Today you have an opportunity to do whatever you like - look for our tips and enjoy the time
in Vuokatti.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Vuokatti.
Tips how to spend time in Vuokatti:
Vuokatti Slopes:
Vuokatti slope´s diversity and comfortable conditions makes them an excellent destination for the entire family.
The 13 slopes with modern lifts guarantee fun for both, beginners and experienced sportsmen.
Vuokatti Ski School:
Finland’s second oldest ski school has provided quality teaching since 1958. Our ski school offers a wide variety of different ski and snowboard courses for all ages and levels so the whole family can enjoy being on snow with us.
Cross-country skiing:
We have 150 km of various ski trails, such as traditional ones, or tracks for freestyle skiing. About 32 km of trail network is illuminated.
Skating:
Vuokatti Ice Arena is open for skaters and hockey players all year round.
IceWay skating track is in operation during winter. Two-way track is 1,5-3 km long and runs along Katinkulta and Vuokatinmaa shores, free for public use. It’s open daily during the winter season, if weather and ice conditions allow.
Horseback riding:
Icelandic horse riding in the beautiful nature of Kainuu
Ice-Fishing
Holiday Club Katinkulta Spa:
The spa has more than 20 pools: an outdoor pool, jacuzzis, counter-currents, massaging showers, a fountain, and, of course, a waterslide. The little ones in the family will enjoy the kiddy pool and swimming mats, and there are swimmies available to use for their safety.
Bowling:
BowlCircus Vuokatti is truly a versatile entertainment center, located near the spa hotel Holiday Club Katinkulta. There are 16 lanes for bowling, cafe/bar that serves both sweet and salty snacks with refreshing drinks, big screen for sports, pool tables, play room for children and facilities for small meetings.
Fitness & gyms
Group sport activities inspire participants and encourage for new achievements. In Katinkulta and Vuokatti Sports Institute you can participate in weekly sport and fitness group activities, choosing the one according to your mood and abilities, from various range of options, such as LesMills course, stretching, indoor cycling, Zumba, dancing and many others.
In Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti and in Angry Birds Activity Park you can find everything for a perfect workout in the gym.
Shopping in the nearest village Sotkamor or in Kajaani!
Accommodation:
For your stay in Vuokatti you can choose, if you want stay in hotel, apartment or in cottage:
- Hotel accommodation:
- Holiday Club Katinkulta Hotel
- Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti
- Accommodation in Apartment:
- Holiday Club Villa-apartment
- Accommodation in cottage:
- Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti's Vuokatinhovi cottage
- Aurinkokunta cottage
- Larus cottage
- Hauki holiday villa
Additional information:
- Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
- Group size: min. 4 persons
- Minimum age: 15 years
- Languages: English
Price, departure, general information and bookings
Includes:
Season for 2018:
Vuokatti Travel
Olga Morozova
Vuokatinhovintie 15
88610 Vuokatti
Tel. +358 (0) 10 423 2522
olga.morozova@vuokattitravel.fi
info@vuokattitravel.fi
Homepage: www.vuokattitravel.fi
We hold the right to make adjustments and ask you to kindly reconfirm the specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
Includes:
- 6 nights’ in hotel/ apartment/ cottage
- Special dinner in Kippo restaurant
- 3 activity programmes (Alfons’ Forest Trail - hot drinks included, Safari to the Vuokatti Hills - hot drinks & snacks, Snowshoe adventure - hot drinks and snacks by open fire)
- Free use of sauna and gym, if accommodation in the hotel room
- Breakfast, if accommodation in hotels, Holiday Club Villas or in Vuokatinhovi cottages
- Safari clothing and gear are included
- Transfer from accommodation place to safari starting point are included
- Transfers from the Kajaani Airport/ Railway station to Vuokatti and back 50 €/ person
- Half Board 169 €/ person (possible only in hotels and Holiday Club Villas/ Vuokatinhovi cottages)
- Hotel accommodation in Holiday Club Katinkulta or in Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti:
- 765 €/ person in double room incl. breakfast
- Accommodation in Apartment:
- 835 €/ person in Holiday Club Villas 2-bedroom apartment (min. 4 persons) incl. Breakfast
- Accommodation in cottage:
- 780 €/ person in Vuokatinhovi 2-bedroom cottage (min. 4 persons) incl. breakfast
- 765 €/ person in Aurinkokunta cottage (min. 4 persons)
- 790 €/ person in Larus cottage (min. 4 persons)
- 895 €/ person in Hauki cottage (min. 4 persons)
Season for 2018:
- Season: 09.01.2018-15.02.2018
Vuokatti Travel
Olga Morozova
Vuokatinhovintie 15
88610 Vuokatti
Tel. +358 (0) 10 423 2522
olga.morozova@vuokattitravel.fi
info@vuokattitravel.fi
Homepage: www.vuokattitravel.fi
We hold the right to make adjustments and ask you to kindly reconfirm the specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
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Getting there:
The easiest way to reach Vuokatti is by flight via Helsinki. Helsinki is easily accessible, no matter from where you are travelling from, and is served by many international flights. If you want to travel with your own car, you can reach Helsinki via ferry from Tallinn, Stockholm, Travemünde and Rostock. Flybe flights from Helsinki to Kajaani take around 1 hour 20 min. The airport is 40 km away and there is a bus connection from the airport direct to Vuokatti. The nearest train station is located in Kajaani. There are several daily trains from different destination, most of them conveniently link in with the local bus timetables. Long-distance and city buses bring passengers straight to Vuokatti. Train: timetables and prices Bus: timetables and prices Guests can also use rent-a-car or taxi services. The taxi number for the area is +358 600 398 200. Links Text & Pictures in Dropbox |
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