Oulu Region 2015 (EN)

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PRODUCT MANUAL FOR TOUR OPERATORS 5th version December 2014

NORDIC MARKETING

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Team Germany Jan Badur Managing Director Mechthild Schubert Executive Assistant Marline Geisler Marketing Manager Kristin Christmann Social Media Manager Amelie Grossek Digital Media Manager Team Finland Greta Tanskanen Managing Director Suvi Ahola Key Account Manager Russia Grigory Kharitidis Sales Manager

DESTINATION

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OULU - CAPITAL OF NORTHERN SCANDINAVIA The city of Oulu is located at the western coast of Finland. Being the sixth largest city in Finland, Oulu offers its visitors plenty of tourist attractions and year-round activities.

Oulu is the biggest urban centre in Northern Scandinavia and 250.000 citizens are living in the Oulu region. The center of Oulu is full of nice shopping opportunities with a great accommodation and activity services.

Oulu is also well known about number of cultural and music events and great restaurants.

In Oulu region you can admire the Rokua Geopark's landscape, moulded by the ice age, visit the fells of Syöte or take a trip to the gorgeous island of Hailuoto. The

Liminka Bay Visitor Centre is an excellent place for observing the birds.The activities of the Vuokatti and Kalajoki holiday resorts and foaming rapids of Kiiminki will be within your reach. The resorts in the region offer plenty to experience for several days.

Strengths of the destination: ★ largest city in Northern Scandinavia ★ vivid cultural offer ★ all year round touristic activities ★ attractive location Location at the northern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia

Number of hotels: 13

Ski tracks: 300 km

Airport

Number of cottages: ca. 100

Slopes: 6

Capacity: 3.440 beds

Summer activities: water sports, golf, disc golf, tennis, biking, swimming, nordic walking, skateboard, motor sports, stand-up paddling, sauna, bird watching

Oulu (approx.. 15 km to the city center)

Winter activities: ski, ice skating, snowboard, cross-country ski, snowshoe, husky safari, bird watching, sauna, etc.

Hiking trails: 100 km

Transfer: bus, taxi, rental car Railway station The railway station Oulu is centrally located. The pedestrian zone is in walking distance (approx. 900 m).

Contact Travel Marketing Oulu Ltd Janne Soini Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu janne.soini@ouluon.fi info@ouluon.fi www.visitoulu.fi

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RENTAL CAR | TRANSPORTATION

Location The car rental is directly located at the airport Oulu.

Season all year round Company Hertz – the biggest car rental company worldwide - in more than 150 countries at 8.100 service points.

Bookings Tel. +358 (0) 200 11 22 33 Optional Super insurance, children‘s seat, ski rack, automatic gearbox

ALL ROUND CAR PACKAGE BY HERTZ Rent a car directly at the airport of Oulu

C Category for 4 persons 3 days + optional extra days.

Including: - never lost navigation-system (27 languages, portable, easy to use) - tax, fees, free kilometers V Category for 5 persons 3 days + optional extra days.

Including: - never lost navigation-system (27 languages, portable, easy to use) - tax, fees, free kilometers

Contact Hertz Jari Mikkonen Äimätie 5, 90400 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 20 555 2800 mobile +358 (0) 40 7177940 Fax +358 (0) 20 555 2801 jari.mikkonen@hertz.fi www.hertz.fi

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L Category for 1 + 8 persons 3 days + optional extra days.

Including: - never lost navigation-system (27 languages, portable, easy to use) - tax, fees, free kilometers

TRANSPORTATION | BUS

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Location Our bus company Huiput is located in close proximity of the airport of Oulu.

Season all year round

HUIPUT TRANSFERS

Capacity

We are pleased to bring you or your customers to their destination in the Oulu region. Transport to Lapland is also possible.

5 - 65 people

The modern bus fleet makes traveling throughout the north of Finland easy and comfortable. Our well-trained drivers will bring you safely to your required destination and inform you about the regions highlights.

In cooperation with regional service providers we offer the perfect travel service for small and larger groups.

Ask for a bespoken program!

English, German on request

Our Vehicle Fleet Tourist Bus Volvo 9700, 53 + 1 seat Air conditioning, WC, radio, CD-/ Video-Player, fridge Minibuses MB Sprinter: 16 comfortable seats Air conditioning, radio, CD/DVD-Player, monitor with a PC connection, (suitable for conferences), microphone, table for 4 persons and fridge.

MB Sprinter: 9 comfortable seats, air conditioning DVD-/Radio-Player, table

Language

Quality We offer excellent transfer service to our clients.

Contact Huiput Oy Ville Pakarinen Pajakuja 1 90460 Oulunsalo Tel. +358 (0) 44 565 9500 info@huiput.fi www.huiput.fi

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MIN 1 PAX | PACKAGE | EVENT

Season 25. - 29.08.2015 (optional: 29. - 31.08.2015) Duration 4 days/ 3 nights (+ optional 2 nights in Rovaniemi) Participants

AIR GUITAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

min. 1 person

The Air Guitar World Championships rock the house again on the 25th to the 29th of August 2015 in Oulu.

Note FIT program. Packages also available for groups.

Party Pass: free entrance to the rock club 45 Special on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night and entrance to the Airientation Party.

VIP Pass: includes party food and snacks and the best spots to enjoy the Grand Final on Friday, no alcohol beverages included

The Air Guitar World Championships rock the house again on the 25th to the 29th of August 2013 in Oulu.

Apart from the world’s best air guitarist being chosen in the Grand Final, the Air Guitar World Championships offers people "airy" activities for several days when this international event takes over Oulu - the World Capital for Air Guitar. Make Air Not War! If you were not chosen to represent your country in the Air Guitar World Championships, you can still try your luck in the Dark Horses Qualifying Round.

Go Arctic! Air Guitar Championships 2015 Package

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

Tuesday 25.08.2015 Arrival in Oulu. Check in at your hotel.

Leisure time.Oulu by midnight sun canoeingThis night-time canoeing trip will give you an opportunity to get to know the city of Oulu and the river Oulujoki delta seen from the water.

Enjoy the silence and the beautiful light of the ending summer. Our journey in Indian canoes will be at a nice leisurely speed. Back at the shore around midnight. Walk over to the hotel or enjoying the stunning atmosphere of the Oulu market place and its many bars.

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Wednesday 26.08.2015 Breakfast at the hotel. Wednesday is the opening day for the long Air Guitar weekend with the official opening program in the afternoon and a great Airientation Party in the evening!

Transfer to the party by bikes, enjoy a traditional Finish sauna and good international company - the best to way to get in to the mood for the Air Guitar championships! For more activities check out the Oulu weekly summer program on www.goarctic.fi Thursday 27.08.2015 Breakfast at the hotel. Leisure time and fabulous Oulu sightseeing. Please check the Oulu weekly program to help plan your day www.goarctic.fi In the evening the Dark Horse Qualification Round will be held at 45 Special, the legendary rock club situated in the middle of Oulu city. Your party pass includes the ticket and no queuing - straight through to the party. The four best players will be granted a position for the Fridays finals.

EVENT | PACKAGE | MIN 1 PAX

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Options

Friday 28.08.2015 Breakfast at the hotel. Leisure time and marvelous Oulu sightseeing Air Guitar Championships Finals!

The Final Friday starts with the Declaration of AGWC Peace and the AGWC Parade for world peace. After the Peace declaration the parade walks through town ending at Rotuaari and the world final.

In the evening enjoy the Air Guitar World Championships finals from a VIP-Area. VIP-Service includes party food and snacks and the best spots to view and enjoy the nights show!

The spectacular Grand Final of AGWC 2013 will be held this year at Rotuaari, a famous pedestrian street area of Oulu, right in the city center. The evening event will present some of the best of the best air guitarists from over 20 countries plus the victorious Dark Horse winners. Only one can win and take home the first prize! It's a guaranteed rocking experience with or without guitars! The Grand Final also presents some of the most prevailing Finnish artists.

OPTIONAL: Lapland extension to the Air Guitar Travel Package Saturday 29.08.2015 Train/bus transfer from Oulu to Rovaniemi (tickets not included in the package). Check in to your hotel. Leisure time.

Sunday 30.08.2015 Breakfast at the hotel. Santa Claus Safari.

Come and experience the most important elements of the magical ambience of Lapland! Starting with a refreshing cruise on a traditional riverboat along the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers. Later on we will visit a Lappish family home and their workshop as well as a reindeer farm, where you can learn about the Lappish culture and reindeer rearing. Enjoy a delicious Lappish lunch and participate in a ceremonial crossing of the Arctic Circle. In the afternoon the tour continues to the Santa Claus Village for a meeting with Mr. Claus himself. After which you have a chance to do some shopping before returning to the city. Leisure time.

Monday 31.08.2015 Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.

Saturday 29.08.2015 Breakfast at the hotel Check out

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Air Guitar Bronze package (Fri - Sat) Air Guitar Silver package (Thu - Sat) incl. overnight in double room in Original Sokos Hotel Arina or Cumulus Oulu, Party Pass, VIP Pass for the final.

Air Guitar Gold package (Tue - Sat) incl. overnight in double room in S Original Sokos Hotel Arina or Cumulus Oulu, Party Pass, VIP Pass for the final,midnight canoeing program, the airientation party single room supplement possible Lapland Extension two nights in double room in Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Safari on Sunday single room supplement possible

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

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GROUPS | ROUND TRIP | SUMMER

Season 24.06 - 30.09.

Duration 14 days, of which 12 active program/ 13 nights Participants 10 - 25 people Language

14 DAYS: NATURE, CULTURE & HISTORY Tour to Oulu - Iso Syöte - Kuusamo - Rovaniemi - Hailuoto

English Services 13 overnight stays, in double rooms: 4 x Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu, 3 x Sokos Hotel Kuusamo, 2 x Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi 2 x Hotel Iso Syöte 2 x Hotel Luotsi located on the island Hailuoto; full board, transfer between the locations and from/ to airport, Finnature guide Note Route can be changed on request

Contact Finnature Oy Ltd Jari Peltomäki P.O.Box 42 91901 Liminka info@finnature.fi Buchungen per Telefon Tel. +358 (0)45 1294264 www.finnature.com

Day 1: journey & arrival in Oulu Meeting with Finnature guide at the Oulu airport. Transfer to the hotel and welcome dinner. Introduction to the tour itinerary and good rest.

Accommodation and dinner in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 2: Oulu Today we will visit the Oulu town and there will be some shopping opportunities as well as photography opportunities of traditional wooden buildings and architecture, landscapes and flora. Oulu Market Square is a popular meeting spot in the city. Pikisaari is an idyllic wooden district and industrial milieu awaits visitors who cross the river at Torinranta. Pikisaari is home to an active community of artists and artisans. The island of Turkansaari, situated on the Oulujoki river about 14 km east of Oulu, is an old trading center and place of salmon fishing. The history of Turkansaari as an open-air museum commences in 1922 when the old church, from the year 1694, was restored to its original site. Accommodation in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 3: Oulu (Liminka) Today we will visit Liminka (about 25 km from Oulu). There will be some photography opportunities of flora, birds and traditional wooden buildings and architecture. Step into

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the Visitor Centre’s exhibition and find yourself in the thrilling world of birds! Liminka is one of the oldest parishes of Northern Ostrobothnia; it became independent at the end of the 1400’s. Accommodation in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 4: Oulu (Liminka- Lumijoki- Siikajoki) Today we will visit Liminka- LumijokiSiikajoki areas south of Oulu. There will be some photography opportunities of flora, birds and traditional countryside landscapes.

Accommodation in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 5: Oulu - Iso Syöte - Kuusamo Today we will drive from Oulu to Kuusamo.

On the way we will stop in Syöte National Park for lunch and some hiking and photography. In Taivalkoski we will stop in old shop called Jalavan kauppa. Hiking in Syöte National Park. Accommodation in Sokos Hotel Kuusamo.

Day 6: Kuusamo Today we will have half day hike in beautiful Iivaara nature reserve. There we will have a great phot -opportunities for some nice old growth forest and flora photos. Also the landscape from the top of the fell is magnificent. After the lunch in Iivaara we will drive back to Kuusamo and visit the Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre.

Accommodation in Sokos Hotel Kuusamo.

SUMMER | ROUND TRIP | GROUPS

Day 7: Kuusamo Today we will have the whole day excursion to the Oulanka National Park and there we will have great photo opportunities for beautiful river and forest photos. Also flora and some birds are possible to photograph. In Oulanka Visitor Centre you will be stunned by the magnificent rapids of Kiutaköngäs. The Oulankajoki River falls, hemmed in by red granite walls, for about 600 meters. Over a distance of about a hundred meters, the river descends 14 meters. By the rapid of Myllykoski You will not only reach magnificent views to the fast flowing white water but also to a piece of local history. Accommodation in Sokos Hotel Kuusamo.

Day 8: Kuusamo - Rovaniemi Today we will drive from Kuusamo to Rovaniemi (192 km). We will stop on the way at Posio Pentik-mäki centre for some shopping and in Korouoma nature reserve for some hiking and photography. The Pentikmäki Centre in Posio is an innovative visitor attraction and shopping destination. It provides visitors with a fascinating insight into the past and present of the Pentik brand.

Korouoma Canyon is located on the border of Northern Ostrobothnia and the Region of Koillismaa in Southern Lapland. The area’s landscape is exceptionally rugged and grand.

The aim of this nature reserve is to protect species of old-growth forests, of herb-rich forests and of cliffs.

Accommodation in Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi.

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Day 9: Rovaniemi Today we will spend the whole day in Rovaniemi area and we will visit the Arktikum museum, Arctic Circle and Santa Claus village.

The visit to the local reindeer family gives good photo opportunities and activities.

Arktikum exhibitions lead guests on an adventure to Finnish Lapland and the Arctic region. You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the Santa Claus Village in Lapland. Sirmakko is cozy and warm, genuine reindeer farm set amidst nature. Reindeers and the reindeer farm life tell a fascinating story of human life in the north now, and in the past, the livelihood of our families operate within the indigenous reindeer herding tradition of several generations. Accommodation in Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi.

Day 10: Rovaniemi - Ranua - Iso Syöte Today we will drive from Rovaniemi to IsoSyöte. On the way we will visit at Ranua Wildlife Park, where we have good photo opportunities with many northern mammal species e.g. Elk, Otter and Lynx.

Accommodation in Hotel Iso Syöte.

Day 11: Iso Syöte Today we will spend the whole day exploring the Syöte national park. Hiking and photography in beautiful northern forest.

Syöte National Park is a chain of old-growth forests, part of which is high altitude forest.

One fourth of the area of the Park is mires of different types. Most of these are Northern Ostrobothnia aapa bogs, but some are

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hanging bogs on the hill slopes at altitude of even 300 meters. Accommodation in Hotel Iso Syöte.

Day 12: Iso Syöte - Hailuoto Today we will drive from Iso Syöte to Oulu, Hailuoto. On the way we will visit at Kierikki Centre reconstructed Stone Age village and Koitelinkoski rapids. There will be good photography opportunities for history, culture, landscape and nature.

Accommodation at Hotel Luotsi on Hailuoto.

Day 13: Hailuoto Today we will spend the whole day in Hailuoto island and we will have some good photography opportunities of typical landscapes of this beautiful island, traditional fisherman buildings, architecture and birds.

The Island of Hailuoto is also called as The Pearl of the Gulf of Bothnia. This Nordic Island welcomes you to enjoy its clean and fresh nature, tasty food, sandy beaches and friendly people. Coming to Hailuoto by ferry is easy and the sea trip is unforgettable.

Accommodation at Hotel Luotsi on Hailuoto.

Day 14: departure After the breakfast it is time to say goodbye to Finland!

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MIN 6 PAX | BIRD WATCHING

Season: 15.05. - 15.06.

Duration 7 days/ 6 nights Participants 6 - 10 people Language

7 DAYS: BIRD WATCHING

English

Bird watching in Oulu, Liminganlathi and Kuusamo. 7-days tour with the Finnature guides.

Services 6 overnight stays in double/ twin rooms: 3 x Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu, 3 x Sokos Hotel Kuusamo, full board, transfers with minivan (4-7 paying participants), FinnatureGuide drives during the whole tour, transfers with two minivans (8-14 paying participants), guidance by Finnature during the whole tour.

Note Route can be changed on request

Contact Finnature Oy Ltd Jari Peltomäki P.O.Box 42 91901 Liminka info@finnature.fi Buchungen per Telefon Tel. +358 (0)45 1294264 www.finnature.com

Day 1: arrival & Oulu Arrival to Oulu where Finnature’s guide will be waiting to welcome us. Oulu is a port on the northeast shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is situated barely 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle in the ‘armpit’ of Miss-Finland. Oulu is the place for Owls. During these two days we are concentrating on finding the five most wanted birds: Pygmy, Tengmalm’s, Ural, Hawk and Great Grey Owl. We will have a try for our first Owl already at the first night. In deep taiga forest Crested Tits and other warning passerines might give away the male Pygmy Owl perching in a tree. Night in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 2: Liminganlahti We start the day with a special effort to find the Terek Sandpiper. Oulu is one of the last places in Finland where this rare bird still breeds. There are only few pairs breeding in Finland and this is one area where Finnature’s local knowledge really comes to the fore. Other waders in this morning might include Temminck’s Stint with its butterfly display as well as Ringed and Little Ringed Plovers. Around noon we will visit at Liminganlahti, an internationally important wetland that harbors thousands of waders and ducks.

Hundreds of young Whooper Swans and

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Common Cranes spend their summer in the bay area. Usual sightings here include White-tailed Eagle and Marsh Harrier and also Peregrine is a daily visitor from the nearby bog. The spectacular Ruff lek takes place here in Liminganlahti.

Different colored males are concentrated on winning the females’ attention sometimes it gets really exciting! After watching the tournament we will enjoy a lovely lunch at the Liminganlahti Visitor Centre. In the afternoon we will go for the notorious Ural Owl. This elusive Owl is the most difficult of them all to see – they have better eyes than we! With careful approach this beautiful pale colored bird can be seen. Although lying on the threshold of Lapland, some ‘night singers’ are found in Oulu area in most years. In the late evening excursion there might be a chance to find Thrush Nightingale and Blyth’s Reed Warbler – and perhaps even Corncrake. River and Marsh Warblers are not entirely excluded either. Short-eared Owls are present and in some years also Long-31 eared Owls come to these latitudes. All such excursions are always optional.

Night in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

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Day 3: Oulu Today we will head to the forests to look for Eurasian Three-toed and Black Woodpeckers. Other possible forest species include such as Black Grouse which might be still lekking. With luck we might even come across with a lekking Capercaillie! We will stay in the forest landscape and have finally a try for the magnificent Great Grey Owl. No-one will be left cold in the presence of this large breath-taking bird. In the evening it is time to visit the most common Owl in Finland - Tengmalm’s Owl. Most years also the wandering-natured Northern Hawk Owl breeds in the area. Night in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 4: Oulu- Kuusamo From Oulu the tour continues towards north and east to Kuusamo. Along the way we will stop to scan some of the extensive forest bogs and lakes.

Kuusamo stands out as the top-level birding place in Finland where also the annual national ‘bird-race’ is run. In Kuusamo we can expect to encounter a real feast for eye in the expansive taiga forests. While Goldeneye, Wood Sandpiper and Brambling are common, the real draw here is the undisputed list of eastern and northern species: Redflanked Bluetail, Little and Rustic Bunting, Arctic Warbler, Siberian Tit, and Siberian Jay – just to name a few. Other species might include Bohemian

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Waxwing, Great Grey Shrike and Common Rosefinch. Night in Sokos Hotel Kuusamo.

Day 5: Kuusamo We will make an early morning excursion to see the Red-flanked Bluetail. The climb up to Valtavaara Hill for Redflanked Bluetail is steep and the birds are never guaranteed to be singing, though the view is magnificent. The terrain is mostly easy to walk but will involve one or two steep uphill climbs, so a reasonable level of fitness is required for this excursion.

During an afternoon trip to a dry pine forest our aim is to see Siberian Tit and Parrot Crossbill. The lakes nearby provide good birding sites with Smew, Rednecked Grebe and other waterfowl.

Beautiful bogs are home to waders such as Spotted Redshank, Broad-billed Sandpiper and Jack Snipe. In most years Hawk Owl breeds in Kuusamo region. Although being a diurnal bird, Hawk Owl is surprisingly hard to find.

Hopefully we will end our day with images of this wanderer of the wild in our minds. Night in Sokos Hotel Kuusamo.

Day 6: Kuusamo There is plenty room for Grouses in forests surrounding Kuusamo. This morning we will go for Grouses. We will head to the vast forests that extend around Kuusamo and look for the Capercaillie and Black and Willow

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Grouse. A moderate walk to the beautiful old forest area, Oulanka National Park, might give us sightings of the elusive Hazel Grouse and Siberian Jay. A natural preserve adjoining the Paanajärvi National Park on the Russian side of the border, Oulanka is the westernmost extreme of the taiga or boreal coniferous forest zone. In addition to the spruce forests with beard lichen and thick moss, lichenous upland pine forests, wild river valleys and watery aapa mires, Oulanka also preserves wild life’s innumerable rarities. Its river valley flora and fauna is a distinctive mix of northern, eastern and southern species and you can find e.g.

Calypso here. Narrow shouldered Siberian spruce forests, home of Brown Bears, Golden Eagles and Dippers create a strong sense of the boreal riverine wilds. Night in Sokos hotel Kuusamo.

Day 7: Kuusamo- Oulu - departure Optional pre-breakfast birdwatching in Kuusamo. After breakfast we will start our journey back to Oulu for afternoon flight.

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MIN 10 PAX | BIRD WATCHING

Season: 15.05. -30.06.

Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights Participants 10 - 12 people Language: English Services

12 DAYS: FINLAND & NORWAY

11 overnight stays in double/ twin rooms: 3 x Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu, 3 x Sokos Hotel Kuusamo, 1 x Hotel Ivalo, 2 x Vardö Hotel, 1 x Euro Polar Hotel Båtsfjord, 1x Hotel Ivalo, full board, transfers with 2 VW transporter (minivan), 10-12 paying participants+ guide, Finnature Guide and travel guide drive. Guidance by Finnature during the whole tour. Boat tour to the island Hornoya (weatherdependent)

Bird watching in Oulu, Liminka, Kuusamo, Ivalo, Värdö and Båtsfjord. 12-days tour with Finnature Guides.

Note Route can be changed on request

Contact Finnature Oy Ltd Jari Peltomäki P.O.Box 42 91901 Liminka info@finnature.fi Buchungen per Telefon Tel. +358 (0)45 1294264 www.finnature.com

Day 1: Oulu Arrival to Oulu where Finnature’s guide will be waiting to welcome us. Oulu is a port on the northeast shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. It is situated barely 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle. After checking in a short excursion for some of the local specialities. Night in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Days 2 - 3: Oulu and Liminganlahti The next two days are spent birding in the vicinity of Oulu. Oulu is the place for Owls. During these two days we are concentrating on finding the elusive Pygmy, Ural, Tengmalm’s and Eurasian Eagle Owls. Most years also the wandering-natured Northern Hawk Owl breeds in the area. Short-eared Owls are present and some years even Long-eared Owl can be found from vast fields that surround Oulu. In the deep taiga forest breeds the magnificent Great Grey Owl. Within these two days we will visit at Liminganlahti, an internationally important wetland that harbors thousands of waders and ducks. Usual sightings here include Whooper Swan, Common Crane, White-tailed Eagle and Marsh Harrier as well as Garganey and

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Smew along with few pairs of BlacktailedGodwit, a scarce bird up here.

After watching Little and Black-headed Gulls and Common Terns catching insects from the sky we will head to the forests to look for Eurasian Three-toed and Black Woodpeckers. Other possible forest species include e.g. Black and Hazel Grouse and Capercaillie.

Oulu is one of the last places in Finland where the rare Terek Sandpiper still breeds. There are only few pairs breeding in Finland and this is one area where Finnature’s local knowledge really comes to the fore.

Although lying on the threshold of Lapland, some ‘night singers’ are found in Oulu area in most years. There might be a chance to find Thrush Nightingale and Blyth’s Reed Warbler – and perhaps even Corncrake.

All such excursions are always optional.

Night in Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu.

Day 4: Oulu - Kuusamo From Oulu the journey continues toward north and east to Kuusamo. Along the way we will stop to scan some of the extensive forest bogs and lakes.

Kuusamo stands out as the top-level

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birding place in Finland where also the annual national ‘bird-race’ is run.

Days 5 – 6: Kuusamo After rest at our hotel, local birdwatching can produce a range of breeding and migrant species.

In Kuusamo we can expect to encounter a real feast for eye in the expansive taiga forests. While Goldeneye, Wood Sandpiper and Brambling are common, the real draw here is the undisputed list of eastern and northern species: Redflanked Blue-tail, Little and Rustic Buntings, Arctic and Greenish Warblers, Siberian Tit, Dipper and Siberian Jay. Other species might include Bohemian Waxwing, Great Grey Shrike, Rednecked Grebe, Common Rose finch and Parrot Crossbill.

The climb up to Valtavaara Hill for Redflanked Blue-tail is steep and the birds are never guaranteed to be singing, though the view is magnificent. The terrain is mostly easy to walk but will involve one or two steep uphill climbs, so a reasonable level of fitness is required for this excursion.

In forests surrounding Kuusamo is plenty room for Grouse. We will make early morning excursion for Grouse driving where we will head to the vast forests that extend around Kuusamo and look for the Capercaillie and Black and Willow

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Grouse. A moderate walk to the beautiful old forest area, Oulanka National Park, might give us sightings of the elusive Hazel Grouse. A natural preserve adjoining the Paanajärvi National Park on the Russian side of the border, Oulanka is the westernmost extreme of the taiga or boreal coniferous forest zone. In addition to the spruce forests with beard lichen and thick moss, lichenous upland pine forests, wild river valleys and watery aapa mires, Oulanka also preserves wild life’s innumerable rarities. Its river valley flora and fauna is a distinctive mix of northern, eastern and southern species. North and south join hands in Oulanka. Narrow shouldered Siberian spruce forests, home of Brown Bears, Siberian Jays, Golden Eagles and Dippers create a strong sense of the boreal riverine wilds. Night in Sokos Hotel Kuusamo.

Day 7:across the Arctic Circle to Lapland, Ivalo We will leave Kuusamo after breakfast and make our way to Ivalo, Lapland. On the way we will have one more chance to see Kuusamo specialities, if missed earlier. After stopping for the customary group photo at the Arctic Circle we continue towards north. Some Smew and Merlin are expected to be seen on the way up. Time allowing we may also

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check some of the higher hills for Rock Ptarmigan and Dotterel before reaching our next hotel. Night in Hotel Ivalo.

Days 8 – 9: Nlocationh to Norway, Varanger Fjord, Vardö We will leave Ivalo and drive until the forests give way to the vast open arctic landscape which is characterized by fells.

Before leaving the forested hills we will make a special effort to find the quiet and elusive Pine Grosbeak. On the way we will also stop to scan the beautiful bogs which are home to waders such as Spotted Redshank, Broad-billed Sandpiper and Jack Snipe.

The bogs and lakesides provide excellent birding sites with Black-throated Divers, Common Scoters and Bluethroats.

Rough-legged Buzzards can be seen soaring over the vast landscape.

We will drive over the fells and via the Teno delta and enter the Varanger Fjord itself. Already on the way, as well as during the next few days, we will search for Red and Black-throated Divers, Steller's and King Eiders, Velvet Scoter, Arctic and Long-tailed Skua, Glaucous

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and Iceland Gulls, Bluethroat, Arctic Redpoll, Red–throated Pipit, Shore Lark, Snow Bunting - just to mention some.

The butterfly display of Temminck’s Stint and Ruff’s pantomime show are worth to see while Red-necked Phalaropes entertain us by spinning around in small fjell lakes.

To the north and east the scenery beyond fishing port of Vardö is more dramatic. Here the landscape is dominated by stark sea-cliffs, stony fells and sift flowing rivers. The landscape is wild and calm – with a lot of variations.

Sometimes it even resembles the Moon!

We will take a boat trip from Vardö to the famous seabird colony in a small island of Hörnoya (weather-permitting).

The Hörnoya Nature Reserve is the easternmost of the protected bird colonies in Norway. Northern Alcids breed here along with Kittiwakes and Shags: Common and Brünnich’s Guillemots, Black Guillemots, Razorbills and Puffins make sure that we will have an unforgettable day! There are also great opportunity to photograph these birds. Nights in Hotel Vardö.

MIN 10 PAX | BIRD WATCHING

Day 10: Varanger Peninsula, Båtsfjord We will also do an excursion to Hamninberg - the end of Europe connected by a road with Vardö. The road to Hamninberg is something special.

The expression "the end of Europe" comes to mind when you travel here. The landscape is wild and calm - with a lot of variations. Sometimes it looks like you are on the moon, the next minute you mistake the beaches for those in the Mediterranean!

We can also make a short excursion on foot to the Tundra and to the bog lands.

Especially latter should be steaming with birdlife: breeding Red-throated Diver and arctic waders. We will do some sea watching from the Hamningberg, as well, hoping to see some Gannets, Fulmars, Skuas or even some whales!

Today we will drive back to the bottom of the Varanger fjord and continue along the Tana riverside and visit the delta area in Norway, which is famous for its molting Goosanders and breeding waders and its colony of Arctic Terns.

There we also have fair chances to see some seals. Furthermore, there is a traditional breeding site of Gyr Falcon on the nearby rocks!

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From the delta we will continue over to the high altitude tundra and to Båtsfjord, a small harbor town on the northern edge of Varanger peninsula. The tundra is the home of Ptarmigan and Gyr Falcon.

Also Long-tailed Skua and Dotterel are often seen just by the roadside. And, with luck, the magnificent Snowy Owl is sometimes seen on the fells.

Night in Båtsfjord hotel.

Day 11: back to Finland, Ivalo After breakfast it is time to head back south towards Finland. On the way back to Ivalo we will do some birding.

Night in Ivalo hotel.

Day 12: Ivalo Before noon we have still last chances to do some birding nearby Ivalo. With luck we can find some Bohemian Waxwings or even singing Arctic Warbler! But the time to say goodbye to the barren landscape is at hand...

WINTER | ACTIVE | CULTURE | GROUPS

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Fun Winter Olympics A program full of fun which will inspire your team. This program will guarantee some good laughs and a healthy face color.

Do you have any idea how much fun you can have in the snow? Inspiring fun tasks are waiting for you!

Despite this rather sportive program, everyone participating is bound to be a natural-born pro. This program will be an excellent addition to your meeting day, as part of your team building day or can even be offered as a ‘wild card’ at parties/ events.

Games Program: • Skiing relay • Snow shoe relay • Building problem • A guy missing?

• Ice golf • Team relay • Theme specific quiz tasks Season: beginning of December until the end of March. Duration: approx. 2 hrs.

Participants: 15 to 150 people. Language: English (German on request).

Minimum age: 18 years. Services: Services of the guide, required equipment, winter-overalls, gloves, shoes and protective cover. Location: Nallikari.

Insurance: Oulu Safarit has a liability insurance Contact: Eventours Oy, Ulla Anttila, Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 40 7611 466, sales@eventours.fi, www.eventours.fi

Finnish Evening The perfect opportunity to enjoy the traditional Finnish food in romantic old mansion. During the evening you’ll hear shortly about mansions long history, have opportunity to enjoy delicious and traditional Finnish food, e.g.. rye bread and Karelian stew, the hostess will also sing for you. During the evening there is also the opportunity to visit the mansion‘s own museum located in the 16th century Chimneyless smoke cabin. Here you feel the long history of generations, the same family has owned and cherish this farm over 200 years.

Present owners warmly welcome you to enjoy the Finnish evening!

Opportunity to add Finnish sauna to the program.

Season: year round Duration: 2 - 3 hrs.

Participants: 10 - 200 people Language: English Location: Helmen Pirtti - Pitojen Helmi Services: dinner in beautiful farmhouse setting, hostess singing and telling stories, visit the museum.

Contact: Finnature Oy Ltd Jari Peltomäki P.O.Box 42, 91901 Liminka Bookings via telephone: Tel. +358 (0) 45 1294264 info@finnature.fi www.finnature.com

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MIN 6 PAX | ACTIVE | SUMMER Cycling tour Cycling is an ideal way to move around in the nature or in an urban environment.

No matter what your experience level is, whether a beginner or a more advanced cyclist you will enjoy the versatility of the outdoors and its challenges. Our relaxed and low-key journey will lead you along a number of scenic routes and sitting in the saddle you may see the world as you have never seen it before.

Season: beginning of May until the end of September Duration: approx. 3 hrs. (about 15 km) Participants: 10 - 30 People Language: English (German and French on request) Services: services of the guides, disposable raincoats, bicycles, equipment needed Start point: city center Insurance: Oulu Safarit has a liability insurance Contact: Eventours Oy Ulla Anttila Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 40 7611 466 sales@eventours.fi www.eventours.fi

Nightless night canoeing White city- experience the delights of night time canoeing!

This night time canoeing trip will give you an opportunity to get to know the city of Oulu and the Oulujoki river delta seen from the water. Along the canoeing route you will see a number of interesting sights and may be surprised how close the wonders of the wilderness actually are to the city.

Enjoy the silence and the light nightless night! We set out on our journey in Indian canoes and will be canoeing at an easy pace. The tour distance will be about two to five kilometers. Our experienced and well-trained guide will be there for your safety throughout the whole trip. This canoeing trip is suitable for people who enjoy being outdoors, can swim to a competent level and who are fairly physically fit. Children are welcome to participate accompanied by their parents.

Season: 01.06. - 30.08. Duration: 2 - 3 hrs. Participants: 6 - 40 people.

Language: English (German on request). Minimum age: 6 years Services: guide, props needed for the program, disposable raincoats, open 2-person canoes, lifejackets Equipment: Take a warm, waterproof outfit and proper shoes for canoeing along.

Insurance: Oulu Safarit has a liability insurance Location: departure from the Kauppatori (Market Square) shore at 10 p.m.

Contact: Eventours Oy Ulla Anttila Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 40 7611 466 sales@eventours.fi www.eventours.fi

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SUMMER | ACTIVE | MIN 5 PAX

OULU Canoeing trip on river Kiiminkijoki The Kiiminki river offers a perfect playground for canoeing. At times strong currents carry you through swirls and foam at a high speed, however at other times still water spots allow you to look around and enjoy the local wildlife and nature. From your canoe you have a unique perspective of the Finnish wilderness, as well as the current day countryside.

Starting time and starting location of the program as agreed.

Season: 15.05. - 30.09. Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Participants: 5 - 30 people.

Language: English. Services: all necessary equipment (cap, coat, gloves, life vest), small snack, services of our guides. Surcharge: transfer Insurance: Go Arctic Oy / Ltd has an organizer´s liability insurance that covers the program activities.

Contact: Go Arctic!, Kirsi Eskola, Kasarmintie 13, Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60, Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335, kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi, www.goarctic.fi

Canoeing trip on river Oulujoki See the beautiful nature of Oulu while canoeing!

Take the opportunity and join for a relaxing canoeing trip on river Oulujoki. Journey begins from Maikkula estate, where our guide gives you necessary equipment and basic instructions. On our trip we will take a stop on a shore and enjoy a snack in a beautiful sceneries.

Season: 15.05. - 30.09. Duration: 2 hrs. Participants: 6 - 24 people. Language: English.

Services: all necessary equipment (cap, coat, gloves, life vest), small snack, services of our guides. Surcharge: transfer. Insurance: Go Arctic Oy / Ltd has an organizer´s liability insurance that covers the program activities.

Contact: Go Arctic!, Kirsi Eskola, Kasarmintie 13, 90130 Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60, Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335, kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi, www.goarctic.fi

Tar boat transfer to Maikkula Estate Smell the scent of tar and feel the fresh wind while enjoying the excellent views the Oulujoki River has to offer. The route to Maikkula has transported lots of people over the years. Tar rowers and log floaters, as well as foreign merchandisers used the river to transport their goods. On the country estate of Maikkula you will feel like you have been taken back into the past.

Season: 15.05. - 30.09. Duration: approx. 3,5 hrs. Participants: 6 - 24 people.

Language: English, German. Services: tar boat cruise from Maikkula to Värttö OR from Värttö to Maikkula, introduction and guided service, equipment. Equipment: jacket, fitted cap, life jacket. Location: Oulujoki. Surcharge: lunch or coffee in Maikkula.

Contact: Go Arctic!, Kirsi Eskola, Kasarmintie 13, 90130 Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60, Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335, kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi, www.goarctic.fi

Tar boat cruise to Turkansaari Open Air Museum Smell the scent of tar and feel the fresh wind while enjoying the excellent views that the Oulujoki river offers. The route to Turkansaari has transported lots of people over the years.

Tar rowers and log floaters as well as foreign merchandisers used the river to transport their goods. Turkansaari is a unique place full of Finnish national heritage. In the open air museum you can inform yourself about the traditions of the Finnish livelihood.

Season: 23.05. - 15.09. Duration: approx. 3,5 hrs. Participants: 6 - 24 people.

Language: English, German. Services: tar boat cruise back and forth to Turkansaari from Maikkula Manor or from Värttö, guided tour at the open air museum, coffee & a sweet bun, Introduction and guide service, equipment. Equipment: jacket, fitted cap, life jacket.

Location: Oulujoki Contact: Go Arctic!, Kirsi Eskola, Kasarmintie 13, 90130 Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60, Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335, kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi, www.goarctic.fi

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ACTIVE | SUMMER Oulu from top heights Would you like to test your limits? Maybe even win your fear?

Easiest way to do that, is to participate our guided Abseiling –program. After the basic instructions we are ready to go up, fasten your harness and defy the gravity.

Tower in Science Center Tietomaa is 45 meters. You will be on top of Oulu with great view!

Season: all year round. Duration: 1 - 2 hrs. Participants: max. 15 pax.

Language: English. Services: all necessary equipment, services and guidance of a professional guide. Insurance: Go Arctic Oy / Ltd has an organizer´s liability insurance that covers the program activities.

Contact: Go Arctic!, Kirsi Eskola, Kasarmintie 13, 90130 Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60, Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335, kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi, www.goarctic.fi

Swimming at the Koiteli rapids Fast flowing currents may feel a little scary at first, but the water carries the swimmer gently down the currents. After having come through swirls and waves you can't wait to have another go! With the help and guidance of professional guides this fierce looking swimming is safe and fun!

Season: 01.06. - 15.10. Duration: 1,5 - 2 hrs. Participants: 5 - 25 pax. Minimum age: 12 years.

Language: English. Services: guided swimming in the Koiteli rapids, wetsuit, gloves and footwear, life vest and helmet, safety equipment, hot drink. Surcharge: transfer, sauna, dinner. Note: all participants must be over 12 years old and be able to swim; under 18 year old participants must have permission to swim from their parents or a legal guardian.

It is prohibited to participate under the influence of alcohol. Location/ time: as agreed.

Insurance: Go Arctic Oy / Ltd has an organizer´s liability insurance that covers the program activities.

Contact: Go Arctic!, Kirsi Eskola, Kasarmintie 13, 90130 Oulu, Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60, Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335, kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi, www.goarctic.fi

White water rafting in Koiteli We will raft “Tulikurkku”, a short rapid as a practice and then head on to Koiteli - 300 meters of white water, big waves and a jumping ride. The skippers take you to have a close look at the rapids first and then you can choose the most interesting route, as the first time was just for practice. Then you can have another go - maybe this time taking the more challenging route ....

The rapids are class 3 by the international classification standard.

Season: 01.05. - 31.05. Duration: 2,5 hrs. Participants: 4 - 50 people. Language: English.

Minimum age: 12 years. Services: 2 rafts, lunch, coffee, sausage, soft drink and cookies, guided walking tour around the area, introduction and guided service, transportation during the program, equipment (rainwear, rain shelter, wool socks, gumboots, gloves, helmet, life jacket). Location: The Koiteli rapids are located in Kiiminki, a 25 minute drive from Oulu.

Insurance: Go Arctic Oy / Ltd has an organizer´s liability insurance that covers the program activities.

Contact: Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

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SUMMER | CRUISE | GROUPS

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Season Charter cruises from May until the end of October Bed & breakfast possible all year round if booked in advance Duration

SEE OULU FROM THE SEA

Cruises 1 - 9 hrs.

Coast sightseeing - organize meetings, weddings, a private event that every Guest will remember!

Participants: max. 44 people Language

Try swimming on the Sea wearing an immersion suit! Sauna, Dinner, or a barbecue on the Deck – Special Purpose Ship M.S Oulu is certified to organize marine courses or any events with overnight stay.

The Vessel with crew can be rented for a few hour round-trip in front of Oulu, or for several days. Operating since 1963, the M.S.Oulu has an interesting background: it even took part some secret operations during the Cold War, while it was sailing for the Finnish Navy near the border of the Soviet Union. The Vessel is unique and fully equipped.

The crew is happy to advance on organizing and serving the meals.

Clients are allowed to bring own meals and drinks, or hire a party service. Prices for longer journeys include full board.

1-2-hour charter cruise For private events one hour boat trip and two-hour stop in the port of Toppilanranta, time for your own picnic.

3-hour cruise to Hailuoto Three hours on the way to Hailuoto and back, then 2-hour stopover in the port of Toppilanranta. Optional barbecue / lunch / dinner on board.

3-hour cruise and swimming in immersion suits After three hours of driving you can swim in the sea with immersion suits. A true experience! Then 3hours stay in the port of Toppilanranta. Optional barbecue / lunch / dinner on board Service: immersion suits, bath towels, and sauna visit.

Karaoke.

9-hour cruise to Martin Niemi and swimming in immersion suits You can expect an extensive cruise to Martinniemi and an adventurous experience to swim with survival suits in the sea. Optional barbecue / lunch / dinner on board Service: immersion suits, bath towels and sauna visit

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English (Swedish & German on request) Facilities a total of 13 cabins available (overnight accommodation for 16 people), immersion suites available for 20 people New equipment on board: A new classroom for meetings or education purposes with the latest AV buildup for 22 person. Can be used during a cruise or at the port.

Contact Merellinen Oulu ry Pitkänmöljäntie 26 90510 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 46 524 8540 info.msoulu@gmail.com www.merellinenoulu.com

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MIN 2 PAX | ROUND TRIP | FLY & DRIVE

Season 01.05. - 30.09.

Duration 8 days/ 7 nights Participants min. 2 people

FLY & DRIVE – ARCTIC SUMMER

Start point

Round trip with a rental car through Northern Finland. Arctic cities Oulu, Rovaniemi, Levi!

Oulu Services 7 overnight stays in a double room in Original Sokos Hotel Arina, Oulu; Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Rovaniemi; Break Sokos Hotel Levi Note Meals and rental car are not included in the price.

Requirements driving license

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

Day 1: The Arctic Gateway Arrival in Oulu. Picking up the rental car.

Drive to the city centre. Check in at Original Sokos Hotel Arina.

Day 2: Arctic Culture in Oulu Day program proposals: Potnapekka train bus ride around Oulu: Choose a route that will take you to the sea shore or along the river to Hupisaaret, the green oasis of Oulu. Idyllic Pikisaari Island: the island is home to a closely-knit artist community of dozens of artists and craftsmen. Turkansaari Open-air museum: Take a look how people used to live around the Oulu River back in the days.

Science Centre Tietomaa: Spend a fun and exciting day in the world of science.

Day 3: Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi Visit Hailuoto Island, near Oulu, by ferry: Unique atmosphere and a beautiful beach on the island of Hailuoto. Trip to Rovaniemi, on the way a visit to the Ranua Zoo. Check in at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna.

Day 4: Santa Claus & Arktikum Visit to the Santa Claus Village and to Santapark, where Santa Claus has his own cave where the bustle of the elves continues all year round. Do some shopping in the shopping centers only walking distance from the hotel. Visit Rovaniemi Ethnographic Museum and

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Forestry Museum of Lapland. Visit Rovaniemi Art Museum.

Day 5: Arktikum Visit Arktikum where the exhibitions provide an insight into way of life of the the world's northernmost regions.

Continuation of the trip to Levi. On the way, you can visit the Särestöniemi Museum, 75 km north of Rovaniemi.

Check in at Break Sokos Hotel Levi.

Day 6: Levi Gold panning trip from Levi to Siitonen.

You can keep the gold you might find!

Cultural round trip to the museums nearby Levi.

Day 7: Reindeer park and back to Oulu Come and get to know reindeer life on top of Levi fell. Return trip to Oulu, taking the western route along the river Torniojoki, you can also visit Sweden and town Haaparanta. Check in at Original Sokos Hotel Arina.

Day 8: Goodbye Arctic Cities Transfer to the airport, return of the rental car and return flight.

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Season all year round, from Monday till Friday Duration 2/ 2,5/ 3/ 3,5/ 4/ 4,5/ 5/ 5,5 or 6 hrs.

GUIDED CITY TOURS IN OULU REGION Oulu Region Tourist Guides are at your service when you or your guests want to familiarize yourselves with the City of Oulu.

Excursions and site visits get new content and become much more rewarding when you have an expert guide telling you the hidden stories from the past and present!

The tours can be realized in ten different languages. Starting time and starting location of the tour as agreed. The program is available all year round.

Guided bus tour Today the people of Oulu design software, produce the finest paper in the world, do business all over the world and provide high quality services for each other and tourists.

This tour takes you to the river, seaside, marshlands and woods.

You will visit the old and new monumental centers of Oulu, the sites of culture and technology.

During the tour you will hear stories about tar merchants, ship builders, sea farers and salmon fishers during the history of Oulu.

Sightseeing tours by bus to neighboring municipalities are also available!

Guided walk Something old, something new, a little bit of blue. A walk of an hour and a half two hours takes you from the old monumental centre to the new one.

The guide will tell you about the persons and events of the past, show you where the long narrow boats full of tar barrels landed and lead you to the old storehouses and to the market hall guarded by the statue of a policeman.

You will be revealed the humorous stories behind this figure loved by everyone.

Participants guided walk: 1 - 30 people small bus: max. 18 people large bus: max. 50 people Language German, English 10 other languages are available on request.

Start time and location not fixed but on request Note Price does not include the bus, prices are available on request

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

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MIN 20 PAX | INCENTIVE

Season 01.06. - 15.09.

Duration 4 days/ 3 nights Participants min 20 people

ARCTIC INCENTIVE EXAMPLE OULU

Language

Oulu - the urban centre of the arctic region is beyond comparison in many respects.

English, German Accommodation 3 nights in a double room, hotel sauna, swimming pool, breakfast in Hotel Lasaretti, luggage handling Additional services local, English-speaking guide during the transfer, program and dinner

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

Day 1: welcome to Oulu: dinner cruise at the Baltic Sea Upon arrival at Oulu airport (OUL) meet & greet by Go Arctic! guide and board the waiting coach for transfer to your hotel, privately owned Hotel Lasaretti once nominated as the most artistic hotel in Finland. At Lasaretti, high quality paintings and sculptures are everywhere, including your hotel room. Pre-registered check-in and key envelopes are ready in alphabetical order. Your luggage will be taken to your room by hotel porters.

Welcoming dinner will be enjoyed at the Baltic sea. MS Oulu will take the guests to the Baltic and show another side of our city. Summer dinner will be enjoyed in one of the islands located in front of our city.

Traditional Finnish music will fulfill the feeling of the Finnish summer evening.

Return to the shore around midnight, coach transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: visit to Rokua Geopark Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant. After breakfast meet your safari guides in hotel lobby, short coach transfer to Go Arctic! dressing rooms to pick up the hiking gear. We recommend the guests to wear their own shoes, good for walking. Coach transfer to Rokua Geopark area for an interesting guided hiking and GPS orienteering in the worlds

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northernmost UNESCO Geopark. Lunch will be enjoyed by an open fire at the silence and freshness of the Finnish woods. Rokua, situated right next to Oulu, is a unique combination of geology, nature and culture on the Northern hemisphere. The characteristic features of the area are the landforms shaped by the Ice Age: glacial ridges, pine and lichen-clad heaths, kettle holes and small ponds filled with crystal clear water. In addition to the incomparable environment, the area tells the story of a prehistoric settlement of the human being and of the ever since flourishing culture.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Leisure time to enjoy the Park Ainola area/ Oulu river delta or to relax at the hotel pool.

In the afternoon a short walk over to the Oulu market place and canoes waiting.

Guests will be taken for a beautiful and relaxing canoeing trip to admire the nightless night. The beauty and silence of the Finnish summer evening is stunning.

Even though in the middle of the city, you get so close to the nature. Canoeing trip ends at Island Pikisaari and at the gates of Sokeri-Jussi whom with its old warehouse charm offers the perfect setting for tonights dinner. After dinner short walk over to the hotel.

INCENTIVE | MIN 20 PAX

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Services in detail Transfers: Day 1: from the airport Oulu to the hotel, to/from MS Oulu Day 2: to/ from Rokua Geopark Day 3: to the place the boat leaves for Turkansaari, to/from Maikkulan Kartano Day 4: to the airport Day 3: the story of the tar city Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant. After breakfast meet your safari guides in hotel lobby, coach transfer to the boats. Today we turn back in time to more than one hundred years ago, when Oulu lived from the tar and the Salmon the river provided. We take the bus to the Turkansaari outdoor museum, where our guides dressed in vintage clothing of the era are looking forward to meeting us. Also you and the other guests will have a suitable flannel shirt and felt hat. First, we will explore the history of tar in an exhibition, which takes you to a journey from the living tree into the barrel and then further down the river towards the world market. After a visit to the café we hop on to a long traditional tar boat and follow the old route towards the sea. Luckily, nowadays these boats have engines to guarantee a comfortable and secure cruise.

We disembark at one of the most magnificent estates along the River Oulu, Maikkula Estate, and our guides engage you to the colorful history of the house, which has been renovated to its former glory as well as to a restaurant. What better place to have a delicious lunch. After lunch our guests can have a go at the skills required in the old days in the not-soserious Tar Olympics. The activities follow the route of the tar. First we strip the tree using a barking tool, saw it into manageable pieces and finally we have to

chop them into a size that can be burned later on. Then we lay the chopped wood and light the funnel-shaped tar pit. As the smoke ascends, we get to load the barrel and learn how to use the finished product of tar. The pleasant smell of tar will follow you home, as each of our guests applies tar to a small wooden souvenir to take home with them. The day ends with a traditional Finnish evening at the wonderful Maikkulan Kartano. The menu for the evening consists of local delicacies, and there will be Finnish music and dancing as well. After the dinner coach transfer to the hotel.

Day 4: visit to OMA and science center Tietomaa and farewell to Oulu Finnish buffet breakfast is served in hotel restaurant. After breakfast meet the guides at the lobby of the hotel. Short walk over to the OMA – Oulu Museum of Art and Science Center Tietomaa. Guided tour in these leading attractions of the Oulu City.

Lunch will be enjoyed at Restaurant Lasaretti, afterwards coach transfer to the airport.

Meals: 2-course-lunch, coffee/tea, water, bread & spread, 3-course-dinner coffee/tea, water, bread & spread. full board from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 4 Program: Day 1: dinner cruise with MS Oulu Day 2: guided hiking and GPS orienteering in Rokua Geopark (4 hrs.), midnight canoeing (2 hrs.), dinner at restaurant Sokeri- Jussin Kievari.

Day 3: story of the tar city, tar boat cruise to Turkansaari, dinner at Maikkuln Kartano Day 4: visit OMA and Tietomaa

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

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ACTIVE | STONE AGE CENTER

Season/ opening hours 2014 (similar in 2015) May 2nd - June 21st : Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 16.00 h June 22nd – July 31st : Mon - Sat, 10.00 - 17.00 h Sun, 12.00 - 18.00 h August 1st – August 17th : Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 16.00 h Sat, 10.00 - 17.00 h August 18th – October 31st : Mon - Fri, 10.00 - 16.00 h Closed during winter months November - April but open on request Duration: 3 hrs.

Language: English, Swedish Meals Lunch is 12 € and the restaurant and café has the same opening hours as the museum.

Accommodation Hotel accommodation, gastronomic services and other program services on request

Contact Kierikki Stone Age Centre Leena Lehtinen, Lea Ruonakangas Pahkalantie 447 A, 91200 Yli-Ii customer service +358 (0)8 558 58265 Lehtinen: +358 (0) 8 5585 8219 info@kierikki.fi www.kierikki.fi

A DAY IN THE ARCTIC STONE AGE Kierikki Stone Age Centre is an archaeological exhibition and activity centre in Northern Finland.

Welcome to the Stone Age Kierikki Stone Age Centre is an archaeological exhibition and activity centre in Northern Finland. It is situated north-east from the city of Oulu (driving time ca. 45 minutes). Kierikki is an archaeological site, a former Stone Age settlement, which was inhabited as way back as 7000 years ago.

Now Kierikki is a modern archaeological centre with a beautiful wooden main building, a reconstructed Stone Age Village and a hotel. There is an archaeological exhibition and a restaurant. The centre is surrounded with clean Finnish nature. The reconstructions in the Stone Age Village are based on 40 years of research. In the village you will find lots of hands-on activities.

Program The program starts from the archaeological exhibition, where a film about the research history will be shown.

On the way to the Stone Age village the guide will tell you about the life 6000 years ago. How did the people live? What

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was their typical day like? How did they build their huts? The Stone Age village is only 500 meters away from the main building. You get to explore the dwellings of the Stone Age and have a chance to practice ancient bow shooting.

You can try grinding stone objects at the stone smith's lean-to. For example, test out if you can form an arrowhead from stone by using just sand and water! Your group will be guided back to the main building.

Note: Program is suitable for the whole family, handicapped accessible

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LOCAL FOOD | RESTAURANT

Founded: 2001 Language: English Capacity max. 150 pax for dinner in one cabinet total capacity: max. 250 pax Services

RESTAURANT UUSI SEURAHUONE

3 - 6-course-menus for 1 - 200 pax

Local and seasonal dishes or buffet menus in historical locality.

Buffet menus, min. 20 pax Soup of seasonal vegetables Two seasonal salads Main course of local ingredients (fish or meat) Dessert with coffee/tea

The historical Uusi Seurahuone building offers you suitable premises for more trivial occasions as well as special, ceremonial events. All of our facilities are restored and beautiful entities in which appropriate modern technology is utilized and available. Our premises are wonderfully suited also for smaller groups but work equally well as the venue for larger public events.

The restaurant is located in the city center at the marketplace next to the beautiful seashore. There are several hotels in walking distance and the restaurant is very easy to reach.

Specialities The kitchen is known for its use of local, fresh, quality ingredients.

Opening hours on request

Contact Restaurant Uusi Seurahuone Satu Hemmi Rantakatu 4, 90100 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 20 1432 200 myyntipalvelu@uusiseurahuone.com www.uusiseurahuone.com www.ravintolahugo.fi Facebook

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Our kitchen is known for its quality selection of foods. Our menus follow the changing seasons, combining the flavors of the pure Northern nature and traditional French cuisine in a modern way. The fresh, domestic flavors of spring and summer, the yield of the waters, fresh autumn berries, mushrooms and game all offer wonderful experiences worth trying. The dark winter complements our selection with deeper flavors brought out by longer cooking times and different seasonings. Each changing month and season brings something new onto our kitchen work boards, with an emphasis on our Northern flavors.

RESTAURANT | LOCAL FOOD

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Location Restaurant Sokeri-Jussin Kievari is located close to the heart of Oulu.

At a leisurely pace it takes about five minutes to walk from the market square to the Sokeri-Jussi Tavern. Parking spaces for busses and cars are also available.

SOKERI-JUSSIN KIEVARI The Sokeri-Jussi Tavern cooks unpretentious, delicious meals using local ingredients.

Contact Pikisaarentie 2, 90100 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 8 376 628

Our specialty "Grandma’s Kitchen" just like Grandma used to make, traditional Northern Ostrobothnian food at its best.

History It appears difficult to guess the true age of this wooden building. It was first mentioned in documents in 1850. It is known that the oldest part of the house used to be used to store big boat parts and motors. Today this traditional restaurant still radiates the worker charm of the former storehouse - high rooms with dark, sturdy wooden walls. The rooms were also previously used to store sugar and salt.

Pikisaari is a small island which was well known for its shipbuilding industry.

The restaurant was named after one of the last ships which was built on the island: Sokeri-Jussi (Sugar-Jack). This boat waited for years in the present-day Restaurant Sokeri-Jussi for its motor. It is said that a consultant from a Finnish

sugar firm had fallen into a sugar barrel during work. A while later he was building a boat in Oulu for the sugar export and gave it the name Sokeri-Jussi.

Unfortunately the boat was sold during the Second World War to Italy, where it supposedly melted away in the Mediterranean Sea.

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The Restaurant The Restaurant Sokeri-Jussin Kievari has pampered its guests since 2001. The restaurant has seating for 150 guests spread over two floors. During the bright Nordic summer the inviting outdoor terrace offers an additional 100 seats.

The Sokeri-Jussin Kievari serves local country inn dishes using the best Finnish ingredients. It is known for its traditional Finnish cuisine and its specialities from the Oulu region.

À-la-carte, special menus for groups and kids, Oulu Menu

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English Capacity 150 pax, during summer seats for additional 100 guests on the terrace Services

Opening hours Mon - Sat 11.00 - 22.00 h Sun 12.00 - 21.00 h

Contact Go Arctic!

Kirsi Eskola Kasarmintie 13 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 44 022 40 60 Fax +358 (0) 8 703 1335 kirsi.eskola@goarctic.fi www.goarctic.fi

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GROUPS | ACTIVE | KOTA | RESTAURANT

Season Summer: May - October Winter: November - April Duration 4 - 5 hrs.

Participants 15 - 40 people

BEFORE, DURING, AFTER THE SAFARI

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Welcome to “Kota-Hut Restaurant” in Vihiluoto where you can enjoy a sporting activity day!

English Services Guiding services, props and prize for the program, dining and venue rental Winter: overalls, winter caps and gloves Note The Kota Restaurant has a full license for alcoholic beverages.

Drinks will be charged separately.

Contact Eventours Oy Ulla Anttila 90130 Oulu Tel. +358 (0)40 7611 466 sales@eventours.fi www.eventours.fi

Our guide will welcome guests, who will be equipped with overalls and other appropriate gear they might need. The participants will then be divided into teams for a fun competition – let the games begin! This program includes multiple action-packed events.

Traditional Finnish summer events: Finnish darts, boot throwing, sling shooting, horseshoe pitching and a milking competition.

Winter events: snowshoe relay, kick sled race and a tri-skiing competition. Whose skis will be fastest? Will the snow hold or not? This outdoor program is suitable for everyone and there is always plenty to talk about afterwards!

The prize will be awarded after the competition at the Kota Restaurant in Vihiluoto. A perfect end to the day with a delicious dinner by campfire.

Our guests can use our karaoke equipment and even dance on benches if they want to!

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After Safari Menu: Summer: Lamb Stew at Kota Mashed Potatoes Vegetables ** French Toast Campfire Coffee Winter: Sautéed Reindeer Mashed Potatoes Lingonberry Jam and Pickles ** Pancakes with Jam Campfire Coffee Note: This program can also include a soup menu for dinner: salmon soup with bread and butter and pancakes with jam for dessert.

ACCOMMODATION | COTTAGES

NALLIKARI

Opening Hours all year round Opening hours of the reception are available on the website www.nallikari.fi Accommodation 28 cottages

COTTAGES IN NALLIKARI Nallikari Holiday Village offers year round holiday accommodation right beside the sea!

Welcome to Nallikari Holiday Village directly at the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia and enjoy Finnish way of spending free time in cottages!

Nallikari Holiday Village is directly located right beside the sea, approximately four kilometers from the city center of Oulu.

Nallikari Holiday Village offers a total of 28 holiday cottages with en-suite facilities. Guest can rent those cottages all year round.

The cottages have shower and toilet facilities, are equipped with kitchen- and tableware, hot plate and microwave oven, fridge, coffee maker, TV and bed and bath linen.

There are different kind and sized holiday cottages. The small holiday cottages have two beds and three mattresses on the loft, while large holiday cottages have a sofa bed, 3 mattresses on the loft and separate bedroom with two beds.

Welcome to Nallikari!

Facilities Bathroom with shower and toilet en suite, kitchenware, dishes, cooking plate, microwave oven, fridge, coffee maker, TV, bed linen, towels Small cottages: a total of 5 sleeping-places Large cottages: 7 sleeping-places Service Sauna, meeting room, café Note All cottages are nonsmoking, pets are welcome

Contact Nallikari Holiday VilLocation Leiritie 10, 90510 Oulu Tel.: +358 (0) 44 703 1352 Sales Department (Mo - Fr, 9 - 15 Uhr) sales@nallikari.fi www.nallikari.fi

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OULU

HOTEL | ACCOMMODATION

Founded: 2001 Language German, English, Swedish Accommodation 35 double rooms 10 single rooms 3 family rooms 1 suite Facilities Well equipped and renovated rooms with high quality air condition and high speed wireless internet connection Spa & Wellness swimming pool, sauna, wellness area, fitness center Ecological We are one of the first hotels in Finland that measures its climate effect by measuring the carbon footprint. We are committed to sustainable development.

Contact Hotel Lasaretti Kasarmintie 13, 90101 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 20 757 4700 Tel. +358 (0) 20 757 4701 (Sales) Fax +358 (0) 20 757 4702 lasaretti@lasaretti.com www.lasaretti.com facebook twitter

HOTEL LASARETTI Hotel Restaurant Lasaretti is situated on the beautiful island of Lasaretinsaari which is one of the famous islands of the Oulu river.

Hotel Lasaretti is located just a few minutes walk from downtown Oulu. The quiet hotel rooms are all nonsmoking rooms. The river and the jogging paths invite you to take part in outdoor activities. As our guest you are also free to enjoy our fully equipped fitness center, as well as the comfortable Spa and Sauna area with a view of the river.

Special culinary moments The high standards of La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs are respected and obligate us to serve you with only the best. Our highly skilled professional chefs prepare the food in their own kitchen using the best and purest local ingredients.

Conference and meeting services: Lasaretti offers facilities suitable for conferences and meetings.

Note: Rental of bicycles and nordic walking sticks.

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Ecological hotel We value local and organic food in our restaurant and the hotel breakfast buffet is a part of the "Steps to Organic Food Programme". When eating in our à la carte restaurant you can enjoy the local arctic food.

Historically interesting island Lasaretinsaari Lasaretinsaari has been a central part of Oulu for centuries. Presidents of Finland have lived here and Kings and Emperors have stayed overnight. The tastefully decorated hotel rooms have been renovated in a modern Scandinavian style, but at the same time pay respect to the past history. In Lasaretinsaari you can feel the historical atmosphere everywhere.

Attractions in the immediate vicinity The popular tourist attractions of Oulu Art Museum and Tietomaa Science Centre are situated only a stone's throw away.

ACCOMMODATION | RESTAURANT

OULU

Founded 2001 Language German, English, Swedish Restaurant Freshly made, regional dishes at the à la carte restaurant

RESTAURANT VIRTA In our restaurant, we value regional dishes mainly made of ecological ingredients.

Restaurant Virta is located on the island of Lasaretinsaari. The dam across the Oulu River is located right in front of Lasaretinsaari Island. Virta is located 1 km from the Centre of Oulu.

In our restaurant we value local and organic food. The hotel breakfast buffet is a part of the "Steps to Organic Food Programme" and when dining in our à la carte restaurant you can enjoy local arctic food.

Special culinary moments Delicious food is of absolute top priority in Virta. The high standards of La Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs are respected and obligate us to serve you with only the best. Our highly skilled professional chefs prepare the food in their own kitchen using the best and purest local ingredients. The Nordic specialities bring their own distinguished flavor to the menu, which has been designed with great care. You are always more than welcome to enjoy a delicious meal in Virta or try our delicious breakfast buffet where you can enjoy organic food.

The breakfast buffet being part of the "Steps to Organic Food Programme" offers delicious organic food.

Opening Hours Breakfast buffet: Mon - Fri 06.30 - 9.30 h Sat - Sun 07.30 - 10.00 h Lobby Bar: 08.00 - 22.30 h à la carte restaurant: Mon - Fri 15.00 - 22.30 h Sat 14.00 - 22.30 h (orders accepted no later than 22.00 h)

Contact Restaurant Virta Tel. +358 (0) 20 757 4700 Tel. +358 (0) 20 757 4701 (Sales) Fax +358 (0) 20 757 4702 lasaretti@lasaretti.com www.lasaretti.com

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OULU

HOTEL | ACCOMMODATION

Founded: 1985 Language: English Accommodation 28 nonsmoking rooms, of than 25 twin rooms 3 single rooms Most of the rooms have been renovated in 2014.

Facilities free Wi-Fi connection, TV, water kettle, an affordable minibar, hair dryer and private WC and shower.

In some rooms balcony, iron and ironing board.

Spa & Wellness 2 saunas Restaurants Spanish Restaurant El Sabor (Mon - Sat from 17.00 h, Sundays on request) Exotic kota- hut restaurant Vihiluoto (open on request), Lobbybar (09.00 - 00.00 h)

Contact Finlandia Hotel Airplocation Oulu Susanna Veijalainen Vihiluoto 10 90440 Kempele Tel. +358 (0) 8 5145 100 sales@airplocationhotel.fi www.airplocationhotel.fi

FINLANDIA HOTEL AIRPORT OULU Finlandia Hotel Airplocation Oulu is a perfect choice for an overnight stay on your way out to explore the world or on your way back home‌.

The cosy hotel is surrounded by a marine landscape, pure nature and plenty of possibilities for all year round outdoor activities. Why travel farther than the sea to enjoy the nature and stay comfortably overnight, when you can come to Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu that is situated on a beautiful Kempeleenlahti Bay – by the sea.

The Airport Hotel is a natural stopping place for leisure or corporate travelers who value their time. Also ideal for conference organizers who require efficiency and tradition-loving party planners.

Transfer Airport transfer can be arranged on request. Please contact the reception beforehand.

Conference services Modern facilities for meetings and conferences

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Leisure activities in the immediate vicinity A nature track starting from in front of the hotel and along it, a birdwatching tower by the sea.

Possibility to rent a boat, a canoe or a bicycle.

ACCOMMODATION | RESTAURANT | KOTA | GROUPS

OULU

Season all year round Duration about 2 hrs.

Participants

DINING AT KOTA-HUT VIHILUOTO

10 - 30 people

Welcome to enjoy a delicious meal with local delicacies in Lappish atmosphere at Kota restaurant in Vihiluoto.

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The restaurant offers you the opportunity to organize various events in a peaceful setting. The warm atmosphere at Kota, surrounding nature and local delicacies create genuine ambiance for your occasion and make it memorable.

Kota Menus Creamy salmon soup Reindeer stew Glow fried salmon

Kota restaurant has full license for alcoholic beverages. Drinks will be charged separately.

Same menu choice for the whole group.

Special diets are considered according to your order.

All menus are served with bread; Campfire coffee

Contact Finlandia Hotel Airplocation Oulu Susanna Veijalainen Vihiluoto 10 90440 Kempele Tel. +358 (0) 8 5145 100 sales@airplocationhotel.fi www.airplocationhotel.fi

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OULU

HOTEL | ACCOMMODATION

Founded: established in 1938 Language: German, English Accommodation a total of 260 rooms, of that 30 superior rooms, 3 suites Facilities All rooms are equipped with parquet floor, safe box, ironing equipment and air conditioning.

Additional equipment varies according to the room type Spa & Wellness guest saunas, 2 private saunas to rent for 10 - 12 people, gym room available to hotel guests free of charge Conference facilities versatile venues for casual and festive events, 15 meeting rooms for 10 - 100 people

Contact Original Sokos Hotel Arina Pakkahuoneenkatu 16 90100 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 8 3123 111 www.sokoshotels.fi Sales Office: Tel. +358 (0) 8 3123 255 sales.oulu@sokoshotels.fi

ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL ARINA Sokos Hotel Arina is a classy and comfortable hotel in the very centre of Oulu, situated on the pedestrian street of Rotuaari.

The seven-storey hotel has 260 cozy rooms including three suites and rooms with a private sauna. The hotel has stylish and modern meeting facilities and a private sauna. All meeting facilities boast modern, easy-to-use AV equipment.

The hotel has two restaurants: Southwestern-Style Amarillo and Provencal-Style Fransmanni. There is also a nice coffee-bar Coffee House and a special cafeteria Makia, located in a beautiful park nearby the hotel.

There is an Unique block of Vanha Paloasema (Old Fire station), just around the corner. Restaurant Grill-It! serves fresh Scandinavian food with local twist, and for a night-out there is a Sport-It! – bar down stairs. On the top of Vanha Paloasema, there is a beautiful area of Ullakko for high-class meetings and private celebrations. In the basement you will find two cabinets full of atmosphere; Basement Sauna and Wine Cellar are both historical, cozy cabinets to spend time with friends or to have meetings to remember.

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Restaurants & Cafés: Restaurant Amarillo – Tex Mex food Restaurant Fransmanni – French cuisine Restaurant Grill-It! – Scandinavian food Coffee House Cafeteria Makia Transfer: Airport transfer can be arranged on request Distance to airport: 15 km Note: 5 rooms for guests with disabilities, parking garage available for a fee, surcharge for pets, playing room for children available

ACCOMMODATION | HOTEL

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Founded: 1989 Language: English, Swedish Accommodation A total of 170 rooms: 129 standard rooms, 38 superior rooms with own air-condition & balcony, 3 suites Equipment

BREAK SOKOS HOTEL EDEN Sokos Hotel Eden is a versatile spa hotel set in the seaside landscape of Nallikari, Oulu – offering fun and excitement to guests of all ages.

Enjoy life at Break Sokos Hotel Eden! Always more than just a hotel, Break means a vibrant and refreshing interlude from everyday life.

Take a moment and solve a puzzle, or go on a spa holiday. Enjoy the steam sauna, or exercise at the gym. When was the last time you went hydro running or had a spoiling facial treatment? You can select all this, and much more. On a work trip or holiday. We want to inspire and surprise you. If you need advice, we will be happy to help you.

Spa & Wellnesss The Spa and Wellness area offers three different saunas: traditional Finnish sauna, exotic Turkish steam room and the Roman Irish communal sauna. Further an indoor pool, warm outdoor pool around the year, 3 jacuzzi, children´s pool, water massage, water falls, water walls, water slides, countercurrent river, waves.

Treatments and wellbeing Break Sokos Hotel Eden is the largest and most versatile wellness centre in the Oulu region. Our wellbeing centre provides different treatments, such as Indian head massage, mud treatments, and rose baths.

Treatments are also available at short notice.

Note: special service for children, dogs allowed, next supermarket at a distance of 6 km, the hotel has approx. 250 free parking spaces, approx. 100 of which have car-heating plug sockets.

Package: Christmas for the whole family Season: 23. - 26.12.2014. Duration: 3 nights.

Services: accommodation (double/single room), breakfast, free use of spa and gym, buffet dinner on 23.12., Christmas dinner and night snack on 24.12., Christmas dinner on 25.12., Christmas program Note: transfer is not included in the price Package: 2 day spa holiday Season: all year round. Duration: 2 nights.

Services: accommodation (double/ single room), breakfast, dinner, free use of spa and gym, broadband access Note: transfer is not included in the price Activities: rich program of activities for all ages making it an enjoyable destination for the whole family, e.g. aquarobics, baby swimming, play pool swimming, etc.

Winter activities: downhill skiing and snowboarding pistes are approx.150 km away.

Snowshoes, among other equipment, are available for hire.

Summer activities: golf, tennis, badminton, beach volleyball and floor ball can be enjoyed in the hotel's immediate vicinity. Nordic walking poles and pool running belts can be loaned from the hotel, and bikes can be hired from Nallikari camping area's reception desk.

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standard rooms: flat-screen TV, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and bathrobes for two. superior rooms: flat screen TV, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, hardwood floor, slippers and bathrobes for adults. suites: flat-screen TVs, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, slippers and bathrobes for adults Restaurants Restaurant Maisema: breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, à la carte menus with sea views Lobby Bar Ara: coffee, pastries, hamburgers, salads and various warm snacks Pool Bar: drinks, snacks, coffee, pastries, hamburgers, salads and various warm snacks

Contact Break Sokos Hotel Eden Holstinsalmentie 29 90510 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 8 884 2000 www.sokoshotels.fi Sales Department Tel. +358 (0)20 1234 603 sales.eden@sokoshotels.fi

HAUKIPUDAS

HOTEL | ACCOMMODATION

Founded 1972, renovated early 2000 Language English Accommodation 41 modern rooms: standard, superior and luxurious Junior Suite.

One of the new rooms is especially designed for people with disabilities.

Facilities all rooms: TV, with international news-channels, desktop, internet connection (WLAN), phone, shower & WC, hair dryer, cooling fan.

There's also a water kettle, an ironing board and an iron available for the rooms.

Conference facilities meeting room Julia: up to 70 participants, negotiation room Emilia: approx. 15 participants

Contact BEST WESTERN Hotel Samantta Marika Torro, Sales Manager Välitie 1, 90830 Haukipudas Tel. +358 (0) 8 8 343424 Mobil +358 (0) 40 0911 986 (Groupsn) Fax +358 (0) 8 5627110 hotel@samantta.fi www.samantta.fi

BEST WESTERN HOTEL SAMANTTA The hotel offers best premises for private events or business meetings, for families or leisure tourists.

The BEST WESTERN Hotel Samantta has 41 beautifully decorated and modern rooms. The rooms feature a shower/ toilet, phone, a free wireless high speed (100 mbit/s) internet connection and a flat TV with satellite channels.

Restaurants Our restaurant offers delicious food and is the perfect location for private occasions like weddings and birthday parties. The lunch buffet offers a large variety of different meals for you to choose from. The lunch buffet is prepared mainly using local products and the food is cooked in our own kitchen. In the evenings you can enjoy delicious meals from our dinner menu.

Business and Meetings The Best Western Hotel Samantta has modern meeting facilities for up to 70 participants and is specifically designed to offer the best facilities for successful meetings.

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Some distances: • 14 km Oulu University • 19 km Oulu City center • 27 km Oulu Airport (OUL) • 19 km Oulu Railway Station • 18 km Raati Stadium • 18 km Science Center Tietomaa • 47 km Kierikki Stone Age Centre • 86 km Kemi City Center

ACCOMMODATION | HOTEL

OULU

Founded: 2007 Language: English, Swedish Accommodation 214 eco rooms: standard, superior, superior extra, Junior Suite Facilities

SCANDIC OULU Scandic Oulu is located in the heart of the city and is close to everything the city has to offer.

The interior of Scandic Oulu has a fresh Nordic style. Modern, high quality rooms are decorated with environmentally friendly materials and at the same time do not compromise on comfort. There are parking facilities for 170 vehicles in the same building.

Recreational time We have noticed that exercise seems to be most effective just when you haven’t time for any, for this reason we have bicycles and Nordic walking sticks available for our guests. The reception can supply you with a map of the surrounding jogging tracks, in addition you are welcome to use the hotel’s gym and sauna.

Business and Meetings The hotel is equipped with ten modern meeting rooms with a capacity for 10 to 160 people – suitable for meetings as well as banquets. All meeting rooms have a wireless broadband connection at no extra charge. The Finnkino theaters next to the hotel also feature the latest modern meeting technology, which means they are ideal for meetings and congresses for up to 409 people.

Restaurants Restaurant Torilla at Scandic Oulu hotel prepare especially tasty tapas and grilled food, without forgetting our Scandic Classics. During weekdays the Torilla restaurant offers a popular business lunch and in the evenings and at weekends both hotel guests and local people enjoys the atmosphere

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bath or shower, TV with satellite channels, a wireless internet connection. In addition individual air conditioning, a safety deposit box, an iron and ironing board, hair dryer and minibar are standard.

For our younger guests extra beds and cots are available.

Conference facilities 10 moderne meeting rooms for 10 to 160 participants Transfer The local bus from airport to city stops just next to the hotel at the bus stop.

Contact Scandic Oulu Saaristonkatu 4 90100 Oulu Tel. +358 (0) 8 543 1000 Fax +358 (0) 8 543 2211 oulu@scandichotels.com www.scandichotels.com/oulu

YLI-II

HOTEL | ACCOMMODATION

Founded 2010 - Go Arctic! took over the hotel February 2014.

Season Open for individuals May-October.

Other times only on request.

Language: English, French

ARCTIC HOTEL KIERIKKI

Accommodation

Arctic Hotel Kierikki is directly located by the river Iijoki next to the Stone Age Center Kierikki in Yli-Ii.

16 spacious twin rooms with a balcony Facilities Sofa beds in all rooms. Shower, mini kitchen (cooking plate, no owen, water boiler, coffee machine, basic dish, refrigerator), TV. Spa & Wellness two saunas with cosy lounge and fireplace Transfer Transfer from the airport or railway station possible on request

Contact Arctic Hotel Kierikki (Go Arctic!)

Kirsi Eskola Pahkalantie 447, Yli-Ii Tel. +358 (0) 40 159 9580 info@arctichotelkierikki.fi info@goarctic.fi www.arctichotelkierikki.fi

Our hotel is located by the Kierikki Stone Age Centre in Yli-Ii Oulu, Finland. We are located approx. 160 km below the Arctic Circle and by the powerful River Iijoki.

The hotel includes four different wooden buildings, each of which has four rooms – your sleep at Kierikki will certainly be peaceful and calm, surrounded by the woods and the ancient history of our location.

Four of our rooms are also equipped for the handicapped and all rooms have a balcony opening to a small lake. The saunas with a balcony to the lake are located in a separate building next to the rooms.

All rooms have possibility for one/two extra beds, private entrance and a small kitchen unit.

All rooms have a balcony facing a small lake and four of our rooms are also suitable for the disabled.

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During summer there is a great opportunity to swim in the lake by our hotel. The sauna lounge is also available for enjoying the summer evenings.

Restaurants: Restaurant/cafe open according to the opening hours of the museum and on request.

Activities: Activities for groups on request, Stone Age Village and Kierikki center with archaeological exhibition open MayOctober, swimming, sauna lounge to rent Note: The Stone Age Center Kierikki offers many activities for children, dogs in four rooms allowed, distance to next supermarket is 5 km, free parking place Distance to airport: 68 km

DESTINATION

SYÖTE

SYÖTE REGION Syöte, the southernmost fell in Finland provides lapland-like scenery, attractive accommodation and a range of yea-round activities in Syöte National Park.

The two ski centers Iso-Syöte and PikkuSyöte are family friendly resorts with slopes that will challenge even the more experienced skiers.

Syöte is easily accessed by public transport. Oulu, the second busiest airport in Finland is relatively close and it enables easy traveling from all over the world.

Syöte offers 120 kilometers of wellmaintained, scenic tracks for crosscountry skiers. The designated campfire spots in Syöte National Park help the

Number of hotels: 2 Number of cottages: 250 - 350 Capacity: 2.500 - 3.000 beds Summer activities: biking, hiking, fishing, orienteering, canoeing, disc golf, wildlife observing and photographing ,sauna etc.

skiers enjoy their breaks. The skiing tracks of Syöte have plenty of room even in the busiest seasons. Syöte is a traditional skiing resort in the best possible sense.

In summer time, you can explore the region by bike, during a hike or by mountain bike. The Syöte visitor center offers you all relevant information about possible activities in the region.

Winter activities: downhill –skiing, cross- country skiing, snowshoeing, husky safaris, reindeer farms, icefishing, observatory, wall climbing, snowmobiling, arctic spa, sauna, northern lights Ski tracks: approx. 120 km Slopes: 24

Hiking trails: 120 km

Strengths of the destination: ★ wonderful nature and activities ★ two ski resorts ★ Syöte National Park ★ nature based tourism, fresh air and clean water ★ diverse, all year-round activities

Airport: Oulu (156 km/ 2 hrs.), Kuusamo (100 km/ 1.5 hrs.), Rovaniemi (173 km/ 2 hrs.)

Railway station: Oulu (143 km), Rovaniemi (166 km) Transfer: Bus: Nevakivi Oy (nevakivi@nevakivi.fi), Oulu Taxipalvelut Oy (tilaus@otptrvel.fi), Taxi: Syötteen Taksi Palvele ( Tel. + 358 (0) 8106 446)

Contact Hotelli Iso Syöte, Juha Kuukasjärvi Tel. +385 (0) 40 5123747 Booking Center Syötteen Keskusvaraamo Sari Ojala Romekievarintie 1, 93280 Syöte Tel. +358 (0) 8823400 keskusvaraamo@syote.fi www.syote.net

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SYÖTE

HOTEL | ACCOMMODATION

Language: English, German Accommodation 30 double rooms at the hotel, 20 Kelo cottages, 16 larger Fjell-Top cottages, Eagles View Suite Facilities hotel rooms: 2 separate beds, bathroom with shower and toilet en suite, TV, phone, side table, seats; space for an extra bed Spa & Wellness 2 spacious saunas, swimming pool, Arctic Spa service – massages, wellness treatments, traditional smoke sauna at the wilderness camp for groups Restaurants Panorama restaurant, Kota, Lobby Bar Activities various, year round week programs and day trips

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

HOTEL ISO SYÖTE & SAFARIS In Northern Finland, Iso Syöte is the country’s southernmost fell region.

With an ideal location on top of the 435m fell the Hotel Iso-Syöte offers a friendly and special atmosphere, where you can enjoy a comfortable stay, fantastic panorama views, unforgettable experiences and adventures in a serene unspoiled natural environment.We run this company – Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris as a DMC company where the whole concept of accommodation, hospitality, activities, restaurant services and our unique tailor made programs are combined to make the best use of the peace, space and possibilities of our natural surroundings and wild nature.

Accommodation & services at Iso Syöte Hotel iso Syöte offers 30 double rooms divided on two floors. From the hotel you have a splendid view towards the unspoiled nature, forests and hills around the Iso Syöte fjell. All rooms are with two separate beds and equipped with bathroom (shower and toilet), tv, telephone, side table and seats. In every room there is space for an extra bed.

Some rooms are suitable for handicapped persons using a wheelchair.

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All year round activities in the region With our safari company we can take you on adventurous trips to discover the surrounding area. In winter when everything is covered under a thick and heavy layer of glimmering snow, we can take you on snowmobile tours, ice rally drives, husky and reindeer sledge rides, snowshoe hikes, ice fishing trips or you can enjoy downhill and cross country skiing straight from the hotel or the cottages. In the summer we explore the nature by hiking, canoeing on lakes and rivers, quad bike tours through the forest, reindeer farm / husky farm visits and campfire dinners in the open air under the midnight sun.

Additional services: incentives, wellness, Venues for meetings, festive occasions and other events, state-of-the-art technical equipment, flexible service, wilderness camp „Hanhilampi“ with Lappish kota, smoke sauna and private lake, kelo ski restaurant „“Romekievari“ at the bottom of the slopes

ACCOMMODATION | COTTAGES

SYÖTE

Language: English, German Accommodation 20 Kelo Cottages for max. 4 people, 40 m² 16 Fjell-Top cottages for max. 8 people Equipment

COTTAGES ISO SYÖTE Two types of rustic cottages ideally located on the top of 435 m fell Iso Syöte.

Beside hotel rooms, Hotel Iso Syöte offers cosy, fully equipped cottages with own sauna and fire place.

Traditional Finnish Kelo Cottages 20 cottages built in traditional, Finnish kelo-style made of naturally matured full round pine-trees. Every cottage has a living room with fireplace, kitchen (with cooker, fridge, oven, microwave, coffeemaker and all needed dishes etc) , diner table , bed sofa, one bedroom with two beds, wardrobe closet, bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna.

Own veranda in front of the cottage. Up to 4 persons can be accommodated here.

In Summer 2014 all bathrooms and saunas have been renewed in all Kelo cottages.

Fjell-Top Cottages 16 cottages built as log houses on the very top of the Iso Syöte fjell with a wide view overlooking the entire area and magnificent natural surroundings. These cottages are built in two floors. Every cottage has on the ground floor a living room with fireplace, seats and bed sofa, fully equipped kitchen (with cooker, fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffeemaker and all needed dishes etc), diner table, one bedroom (with double bed) and bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna. There is also a drying closet for clothes and storage (for ski’s).

On the first floor there are two more bedrooms (with each two beds), a loft and a second bathroom with shower and toilet. Up to 8 persons can be accommodated here.

All cottages are in walking distance of the hotel, reception and restaurant.

Note: Every cottage has its own parking place

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Kelo Cottages: living room with fireplace, well equipped kitchen, diner table , bed sofa, one bedroom with two beds, wardrobe closet, bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna, own veranda Fjell-Top Cottages: living room with fireplace, seats and bed sofa, fully equipped kitchen,diner table, one bedroom (with double bed) and bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna, drying closet for clothes and storage (for ski’s). On the first floor there are two more bedrooms (with each two beds), a loft and a second bathroom with shower and toilet

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

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EAGLES VIEW SUITE | ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation luxurious suite for 2 people Facilities ground floor: living room, cosy fireplace, seats and sofa’s, luxury bathroom with own private sauna second floor: double bed, jacuzzi Services Breakfast buffet in the morning piccolo champagne with chocolates, fireplace and free firewood, basket with fresh fruits on the table, bathrobe and slippers (sauna/jacuzzi), coffee/ tea making facilities Suite specials for surcharge regular cold and/or breakfast served to the room, champagne breakfast, flower bouquet on the table, bottle of wine and assortment of nuts, bottle of champagne in cooler, reindeer skin in front of the fireplace, Lappish kuksa, massages can be ordered from our wellness program

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

LUXURIOUS EAGLES VIEW SUITE Unique, luxurious hotel suite with a splendid 360 degrees free view to all directions.

We are very proud to inform you that we here at Iso Syöte have built an EAGLES VIEW SUITE; a unique and luxurious hotel suite.

It is located on top of the south corner of the hotel wing. Walls and even the roof is made of glass. At any time there is the connection with the nature, a free view over surrounding hills and forest and into the sky. A unique chance to admire the midnight sun in summer or a million stars and the dance of the Northern Lights in the sky in winter. Even when you are lying in bed or relaxing in your private jacuzzi you will be able to get impressed by what you see!

A spacious suite divided in two floors. On the ground floor the living room with a cosy fireplace to share a drink and some special moments together, seats and sofa’s, luxury bathroom with own private sauna. A tree is growing in the middle going up to the second floor. The branches of the tree will hold the “nest” where the bed is placed. And on this floor is the jacuzzi situated as well. Lying on the bed or while enjoying a relaxing bath in the jacuzzi you can overlook the unspoiled nature all around you, like an

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eagle, admire the scenery and almost touch the sky….!

Staying overnight in the Eagles View Suite is a ‘once-in-a-life-time experience’.

We give you this as a new and unique opportunity to offer to your clients, vip’s, honeymooners or just everyone who is ready to be overwhelmed and surprised by this special stay at the Eagles View Suite in Iso Syöte!

The suite offers luxurious accommodation for two and includes living room with fireplace, comfortable seats, sofa and bistro dining set, bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna as well as a jacuzzi. The glass façade and roof will guarantee the splendid “Eagles View”!

ACCOMMODATION | ARCTIC SPA

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Services • body treatments and massages • hand and feet treatments • facial treatments • beauty treatments

NEW: ARCTIC SPA

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Hotel Iso Syöte offers a new Arctic Spa concept starting in winter 2014/2015.

The use of sauna, pool and Arctic Spa area is free of charge for our guests, You get prices for all Arctic Spa Body & Beauty treatments online or at the hotel reception.

At Hotel Iso Syöte we take care of the pleasure, satisfaction and well-being of our guests. We try to make a stay with us comfortable, expiring and relaxing in many ways. Therefore we invest in creating an “Arctic Spa”!

At the hotel two spacious sauna’s are at our guests convenience to relax and revitalize. The hotel swimming pool will be equipped with two hydro jets to enjoy the massage of the water stream on neck and shoulders.

And outside, next to the pool, on a terrace with a free view to the Syöte valley there are two jacuzzi’s. Taking a hot bath outside, enjoying the view, the snow-covered trees, a million stars in the sky and maybe even the dance of the Northern Lights will create an “Arctic Spa Experience” you won’t forget!!

All of this is offered to our guests, without any extra charges!

And on top of that we offer a full range of Arctic Spa Body & Beauty treatments.

To optimize the well-being of our guests a wide choice of treatments can be ordered from the reception. There are facial treatments, make-up beauty treatments, hand and feet treatments and various body treatments and massages available, like hot-stone and aromatic oil massages.

At our Arctic Spa a special room is designed and equipped for that purpose where a certified professional will provide these treatments.

Reservations can only be made here at the spot at the hotel reception.

A special brochure with the selection and rates of the Arctic Spa Body & Beauty treatments is available.

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

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RESTAURANT | ACCOMMODATION

Location Iso Syöte is located in the triangle of the three main airports of Lapland (Rovaniemi, Oulu and Kuusamo) which means it is always within easy reach.

Language English Capacity

PANORAMA RESTAURANT The Hotel Iso Syöte panorama restaurant lies on the very hilltop, which is the highest point in the area (435 m).

max. 150 pax Opening Hours all-day breakfast 08.00 - 10.00 h dinner starting 16.00 h

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The place is surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers of the Syöte National Park and therefore guarantees you not only excellent food but an excellent and unique view as well. The Hotel Iso Syöte panorama restaurant is known for its high quality.

High quality view While enjoying your meal you can admire the breathtaking view from the hill top in all directions over the surrounding snow covered forests in the winter and the green valleys and meadows in the summer.

High quality buffet choices Choose your food from the large selection during the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet.

Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

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High quality food The house chef Arto Posio is specialized in cooking the local delicacies so do not forget to try something from the à la carte menu.

High quality wines And to complete your dinner we have selected a wide range of good wines.

ACCOMMODATION | RESTAURANT | KOTA | MIN 8 PAX

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Season all year round Duration one evening Participants

DINNER IN LAPPISH KOTA

min. 8 people

In the serene, peaceful and natural beauty of a small lake, surrounded by trees and hills deep in the forest is a Lappish Kota

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The Lappish Kota is built in the tepee Different menu choices with local shape of the Sami people. delicacies: You are more than welcome to come Menu 1 in….

Reindeer-, fish- or meat soup In the centre there is a big open fireplace Menu 2 where the cook will prepare the food. You Traditional cream soup with smoked can enjoy a typical traditional Finnish reindeer and cheese wilderness dinner.

Menu 3 Candles provide the right atmosphere, Forest mushroom soup, reindeer the tables are set nicely and reindeer stew, dessert skins on the benches provide comfortable Menu 4 seats.

Forest mushroom soup, smoked salmon, dessert

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Kota, menu and wilderness cook Optional Transfer to Hanhilampi by minibus, snow scooter (in winter) or quad (in summer), traditional smoke sauna ice hole swimming (in the winter) or a swim in the lake (in the summer), entertainment, live music, troubadour, Lappish Shaman, Santa, special drinks and alcohol beverages, activity program in the wilderness camp around the Kota, tailor-made program or food

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

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WEEK PROGRAM | ACTIVE | WINTER

Season 01.12. - 30.04.

Good to know • registering for the weekly program the day before by 16.00 (at the reception) • children under 12 years: 50 % reduction • all snowmobile safaris include guide services, driving instructions, insurances and fuel • for snowmobile driving an insurance self liability is valid of € 800 per accident.

• all safaris include guide services, instructions and thermo clothing unless otherwise mentioned.

• the safaris do not require any previous experience.

• the mentioned durations are approximate times, depending on weather- and track conditions and (driving) capability of the participants • guaranteed departures unless otherwise mentioned

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

WEEKLY WINTER SAFARIS IN ISO SYÖTE Join us for some special snow fun and pleasure and make your choice from these exciting safaris. Unforgettable experiences in a splendid, breathtaking landscape.

Monday, Friday & Saturday: Snowmobile safari to wilderness The safari starts from the hotel where the snowmobiles are lined up. The track goes first down hill, and then onwards along fells, through the forest with heavy snow covered trees and over ice covered swamps or lakes. We stop to make a coffee near the campfire. After the break we start the snowmobiles again to drive back up the Iso Syöte hill.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 14.00 h.

Services: snowmobile safari, hot drink (coffee/ tea and buns) safari outfit Any day on request: overnight in a real snow igloo On top of the Iso Syöte hill a real snow igloo is built. Experience an Arctic overnight. Outside temperatures can drop down, but inside in the igloo it is just some minus degrees. In a special sleeping bag you will stay warm and cosy, admiring the snow igloo with beautiful covered snow trees around.

Services: one overnight in igloo, all sleeping equipment, breakfast, shower and sauna at the hotel.

Note: Igloo overnight can only be reserved additional to regular stay at hotel/ cottage.

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Tuesday: snowmobile & husky safari Safari starts from Hotel Iso Syöte by snowmobile to the place where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors.

After introduction to the huskies and instruction you take of with the huskies, strongly pulling your sledge. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered swamps in Syöte area. There are stops to switch drivers and to take pictures.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 10.00 h.

Services: snowmobile safari, husky safari, safari outfit.

Tuesday: kick sledge glides and rides A real Finnish way of moving around when snow covers the paths. Kick sledges are big fun to glide down the hill and ‘kicking’ them upwards again with one leg while the other is standing on one glider to hold the grip. It takes some energy and action from yourself but it gives big snow fun on the Iso Syöte hilltop. Your efforts are rewarded when reaching the kota where the campfire will be made and coffee and pulla will be served.

Duration: approx. 2 hrs. Start: 14.30 h.

Services: kick sledge, safari outfit, hot drink in kota near fire.

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Tuesday & Wednesday: Northern light safari A nighttime snowmobile safari has a special atmosphere when driving under twinkling stars on the fells and through the snowy forests. We stop to admire the stars in the sky. We’ll have a coffee break by an open campfire. When you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights!

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 20.00 h.

Services: snowmobile safari, coffee and buns, safari outfit Wednesday: snowmobile safari to a frozen lake & ice-fishing We start from the hotel by snowmobile to travel through the forest to go to a frozen lake. We bring the gear with us to drill the holes in the ice and go ice fishing on this beautiful lake. Coffee break by an open fire. By snowmobile again back to the hotel.

Duration: approx. 3 - 3,5 hrs.

Start: 10.00 h.

Services: snowmobile safari, ice fishing, coffee, safari outfits Wednesday: a full day husky safari including campfire lunch Transportation to the husky farm where the huskies are eagerly waiting for visitors to come. Introduction to team dogs and instructions upon arrival before husky sledge ride. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered lakes and swamps. Along the way a lunch will be served near the campfire. And

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other stops to switch drivers and to take pictures. The journey with the huskies is approx. 25/40km in total depending on track/weather conditions.

Duration: ca. 4/5 hrs. (incl. transfer).

Start: 10.30 h. Services: husky safari, transfer, lunch, safari outfit. Note: This safari will/can be carried out on other days of the week as well!

Wednesday: scooter safari with local art and adventure By snow scooter safari through the snowcovered forest and across the hills of Syöte area. Enjoy the nature and experience the adventure of driving with your snowmobile through this Arctic landscape. Heading towards a local blacksmith who knows the art and skills to make the lappish knife “puukko”, as all safari guides are using. Also other local handicrafts and pieces of art can be seen at his workshop and you can even try to be a blacksmith yourself.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 14.00 h.

Services: snowmobile safari, coffee and buns, safari outfit.

Thursday: visit by snowmobiles to a reindeer farm A snowmobile safari through snowy forests and over ice covered lakes to reindeer farm. Introduction by the reindeer man at the farm about the reindeer and reindeer herding. Visitors will have the chance to ride in a sledge

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pulled by a reindeer. Coffee and pulla at the kota.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 10.00 h.

Services: snowmobiles safari, reindeer ride and coffee with pulla.

Thursday: snowshoe hiking trip Our trip starts from the hotel after personal instructions how to use the snowshoes. The trip goes through the deep snow covering the hilltop of Iso Syöte. Enjoying the views and the beautiful snow sculptures made by nature. Discovering marks and tracks of animals and birds in the snow. During the break the guide will have hot drink and cookies for you.

Duration: approx. 2 - 2,5 hrs.

Start: 14.00 h. Services: snowshoes, hot drink, safari outfit Thursday: husky safari 12 km & visit to a husky farm by car Transportation to a husky farm where husky dogs are eagerly waiting for visitors. Introduction to team dogs and instructions upon arrival before husky sledge ride. The safari route goes through snowy forests and ice covered lakes surrounding the husky farm. En route stops to switch drivers and to take photos.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. (incl. transfer).

Start: 10.30 h. Services: transfer, husky safari (approx. 12 km), safari outfit.

Note:This safari will/can be carried out on other days of the week as well!

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WEEK PROGRAM | ACTIVE | WINTER

Season 01.12. - 30.04.

Good to know • registering for the weekly program the day before by 16.00 (at the reception) • children under 12 years: 50 % reduction • all snowmobile safaris include guide services, driving instructions, insurances and fuel • for snowmobile driving an insurance self liability is valid of € 800 per accident.

• all safaris include guide services, instructions and thermo clothing unless otherwise mentioned.

• the safaris do not require any previous experience.

• the mentioned durations are approximate times, depending on weather- and track conditions and (driving) capability of the participants • guaranteed departures unless otherwise mentioned

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

Friday & Saturday: ice fishing Ice fishing trip to beautiful frozen lake.

Coffee break by an open fire. Transfer to the lake by car. Drill the holes, lower the line and wait till you get lucky!

Campfire in kota.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 10.00 h.

Services: Ice fishing, transfer, coffee and snack, safari outfits.

Friday: reindeer safari in old fashioned way This is a pleasant way of traveling sitting in a reindeer sleigh watching reindeer “caravan” move when connected by a rope to each other. The old fashioned Lappish way. Coffee and snack served in a “kota”.

Duration: approx. 2,5 hrs. (3,5 - 4 km).

Start: 09.30 h.

Services: transfers, guided tour around the farm, reindeer program, coffee and sandwiches. Note: This safari will/can be carried out on other days of the week as well!

Saturday: Excursion to Ranua Zoo + Rovaniemi Santa village Departure by bus from Iso Syöte hotel to Ranua Wildlife Park. 2 hours visit in the park (approx. € 14 p.p. entrance fee to be paid on the spot). Onwards to Rovaniemi to the Polar Circle and visit to Santa’s village. There are many souvenir and

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Finnish design / handicraft shops. If you want you can meet Santa himself!

Duration: approx. 8 hrs. Start: 09.00 h.

Participants: A minimum of 6 paying adults is needed to be able to carry out this excursion.

Services: bus transportation.

Note: This is a non- guided excursion.

Saturday: Safari to a reindeer farm by car A real cultural experience where you can learn more about the culture and history of the area and reindeer breeding. We start from the hotel and drive towards Virkkunen’s traditional reindeer farm which is situated 18 km from the hotel. At the farm the owner tells about reindeer herding and the life at the farm, history, culture and traditions. He takes you to his herd of reindeer and afterwards welcomes you into his home for coffee, homemade cakes and reindeer sandwiches.

Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Start: 09.30 h.

Services: transfers, guided tour around the farm, reindeer, program, coffee and sandwiches

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Season 30.12.2015 - 17.04.2016 Duration Husky: 4 - 5 hrs.

Snowmobile: 2 days/ 1 night

1 DAY HUSKY, 2 DAYS SNOWMOBILE Explore the wild nature around the national park Syöte either by husky sledge or by snowmobile.

1- day husky safari After learning how to handle the husky sledge you will start a day tour with the huskies. You will drive own team of 5-6 huskies.

The route will take you through the forests and over frozen rivers in the beautiful winter landscape close to the National Park of Syöte. During the safari you will stop for a picnic lunch by campfire. Duration of the program is ca. 4-5 hours.

Snowmobile safari from Syöte to Ranua‘s holiday village Gulo and back The 2- days trip starts at the safari house Syöte. Starting from there, you drive with the snowmobiles to the wild park Ranua. The new holiday village Gulo Gulo welcomes you. After having dinner you will spend the night there.

Day 2: Breakfast and return to Syöte.

You will travel a distance of about 100 km each day.

Participants Husky: min. 6 people Snowmobile: 6 – 20 people (2 people/snowmobile, max. 10 people with 1 person/snowmobile) Language English Services Husky: instruction, guide, tour, picnic.

Snowmobile: accommodation, meals (dinner and breakfast in the holiday village), tour, guides, equipment (snowmobile incl. gasoline, warm overalls, gloves, boots, helmet and cap)

Contact Erä-Ohto Oy/ Syötteen Eräpalvelut Johanna Määttä Oksanperäntie 364 93280 Syöte Tel. +358 400-604772 johanna.maatta@syotteenerapalvelut.fi www.syotteenerapalvelut.fi www.gulo.fi

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EXCURSIONS | ACTIVE | SUMMER

Season 01.06. - 01.11.2015 Participants all excursions can be individually booked

SUMMER EXCURSIONS Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris offers a variety of summer activities in Syöte, Taivalkoski and Ruka-Kuusamo.

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

Nordic Walking around Kellarilampi Nordic walking finds its origin here in Finland and becomes more and more popular in Europe. Maybe you are experienced yourself…? An active way of walking with sticks; you will use about 90% of all the muscles in your body. A pretty healthy way, indeed! The guide will explain the basic techniques. Nordic Walking through the natural scenery of Syöte with a guide is an experience you really should try, while enjoying the splendid and unspoiled nature and flora and fauna around you. Along the way we will enjoy some coffee or refreshments and cake.

Duration: approx. 2,5 hrs. Services: guiding, instructions, material, transfers, coffee, cake.

Canoe safari on lake Naamanka The water of the lake is a mirror projecting the sky and the scenery around it. A perfect and peaceful place to paddle around. The guide will teach you the basics of canoeing.

The water is easy and calm so no experience is needed. The canoes are suitable for two persons, so pleasure for two! We will take care of all materials, clothing if needed, guidance and instructions. On the lakeshore we will have a break to make campfire and cook coffee and eat some cakes.

Duration: approx. 2,5 hrs. Services: Guide, instructions, material, transfer, coffee, cake.

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Canoeing on river Pärjänjoki in the national park The river Pärjänjoki finds is way peacefully through the Syöte national park. With two persons per canoe you will go, following the stream. The guide will give the needed materials and instructions and leads the way.

While paddling left and right of the canoe you will keep it in the right position. The calm stream will do the rest. Along the way, on the shore, we will stop to make lunch and coffee by the open fire!

Duration: approx. 4 - 5 hrs.

Services: guide service, instruction, materials, clothing, transfers, refreshments, campfire lunch and coffee.

Action and adventure by Quad You can join in on an exciting safari by Quad through the nature, forest and swamps of Iso Syöte. You will be the driver yourself, which is the nicest way of doing it of course! With the guide you will make a joyful trip in the surroundings of the Iso Syöte hill, up and down. Pleasure is assured! We supply you with a full set of clothing like rubber boots, rubber trousers and jackets helmet and gloves etc. Also, of course, the fuel and insurance is included.

Duration: 2,5 hrs. Services: guide services, instructions, equipments, clothing, helmets, insurance, fuel, refreshments along the way

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Visit the reindeer farm and meet the local reindeer owner „“Juha“ Juha gladly welcomes you to his home. You will get the possibility to hear and learn about the local traditions and customs. His farm is presenting you the atmosphere of historical times. On his farm several buildings and equipments are illustrating the past. Juha can tell all there is to know about reindeers, reindeer herding etc. His animals are walking freely in the nature, which is a common use in Lapland. In his ‘pirtti’ (living room) he can tell those great stories. He fluently speaks English and German. Enjoying coffee or tea with homemade pastries, cakes and sandwiches with reindeer meat will complete to whole experience. This visit will most certainly be remembered for long… !

Duration: approx. 3,5 - 4 hrs.

Trying to get lucky with river-shore fishing At the cold, running floods of the small rivers that flow to the bigger Pärjänjoki river there is a special small fish moving around in the meandering streams. We pack the equipment and then go by car towards the forest. Then we hike a little alongside the stream to find the right spot to start fishing. The guide will teach you how and where to fish. A campfire will be made to enjoy some coffee with pulla.

Enjoy this peaceful moment out in the unspoiled nature and relax.

Duration: approx. 3 - 4 hrs.

Services: guidance, coffee and pulla, transfer and fishing equipment and licenses, clothing.

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Learning fly-fishing in the river An other exciting fishing experience is possible. Trying to learn the skills of fly fishing while standing in the floating river. A special way of waving your line over the water and hoping for a good catch.

Transfer to the fishing place. Local fisherman will guide you again and train you in the skills of fly-fishing on the floating river. Along the way, on the shore, we will make coffee by the open fire!

Duration: 2 - 3 hrs.

Services: guidance, coffee and pulla, transfer and fishing equipment and licenses, clothing Visit a husky farm Although, in summertime, huskies mostly have a “holiday” you still can come and see the huskies at the husky farm. In winter huskies are full in action, in summer they stay at the farm. The owner will guide you around and can tell you all about the husky sledge drives in winter and the way they train and take care of the dogs.

Duration: approx. 2 hrs.

Participants: min. 4 people. Services: guided tour at the farm, time with the huskies, introduction and demo, coffee break near campfire. Note: own transportation (or hotelvan on request) Stay in a salt room Salt is purifying. Already in the middle ages monks knew how to use the natural salt caves for treating and revitalizing people. In the oldest museum-store (since 1882) of Taivalkoski, named Jalavan Kauppa, they have

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reconstructed a salt room. Floor, walls and ceiling are pure salt. Enter the room and relax for about 40 minutes in one of the comfortable chairs. The air will be circulated and will purify your skin from the outside and when inhaling it will also purify your airways, lungs and sinuses from the inside. Some refreshment, coffee or tea with cake will be served.

Services: entrance to salt room, coffee, cake.

Note: own transportation Traditional wilderness dinner in a Lappish hut: ‘ kota Hanhilampi’ In the serene, peaceful and natural beauty of a small lake called Hanhilampi, surrounded by trees and hills you can enjoy a typical Finnish, traditional wilderness diner cooked over open fire. After a welcome-drink you can select a number of starters (reindeer meat, salmon, bread, salads etc) while the main course (Karelian stew) is being prepared over open fire. You can help with the cooking if you want. A sweet dessert and coffee or tea afterwards completes it all. We serve lemonade, beer, wine (max 2 included) and water with the food, which is already included. We also take care of the transfers for you. We leave for Hanhilampi at 18.00 h from the hotel reception.

Participants: min. 10 people.

Services: guide services, transfers, three course diner, drinks, coffee and tea.

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EXCURSIONS | ACTIVE | SUMMER

Season 01.06. - 01.11.2015 Participants all excursions can be individually booked

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

Rafting on a fast floating river in Ruka Family Route The famous River Kitkajoki (near RukaKuusamo) provides you with unforgettable moments in the wilderness. The whole family can take part in this event and enjoy the clean air and water. The family route has seven rapids and they are classified from I to III, which means many exciting but safe moments in the white water. You will get all the necessary equipment for river rafting (rain coat, rubber boots, life vest and a helmet).

Duration: 3 hrs./ 14 km on the river.

Level of difficulty: easy.

Minimum age: 5 years. Services: Rafting guide, clothing, helmet and transfer to and from the river. Note: You have to have own transportation from Iso Syöte to Ruka. It will take about 1,5 hours drive) Big wild rapids The demanding Wild Route of River Kitkajoki, leads you for example over the beautiful rapid Myllykoski and demanding 900 m long rapid Aallokkokoski. The most breathtaking rapid Jyrävä you will pass by walking, because it is too dangerous to go over. Rafting trip takes about five hours and includes outdoor lunch by the campfire. In the end of the river rafting trip there is many little rapids, which are surrounded with untouched nature of Oulanka National park. The trip is going to end close to the Russian border from where transfer by car is arranged back to Ruka.

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Duration: 6 hrs. / 20 km on the river Level of difficulty: average.

Minimum age: 18 years. Services: Rafting guide, clothing, helmets and transfer to and from the river, campfire lunch. Note: You have to have own transportation from Iso Syöte to Ruka. It will take about 1,5 hours drive) River tubing in Syöte Exciting experience , paddling on a river tube down the stream of the Pärjänjoki river.

Transfer to the starting place where you will get the equipment. Each one steps in his/her own river tube. Let yourself float where the water takes you and control the course with your paddling. Big splashing fun for everyone, no age limit, as long as you can swim. Guide will come along and takes care of transportation back to hotel.

Duration: 2 hrs. Participants: min. 4 people.

Services: guide, transfer, equipment.

Zipline water crossing in Syöte From the top of a sandbank near a small lake you slide down above the water. After getting the proper instruction from the guide and equipment you will be hooked up and ready to slide across the lake over a distance of about 200 m. Sliding back will be approx. 150 m where you will land ashore. Adrenaline will surely flow during this zipline experience.

Duration: 2 hrs. incl.. transfer.

Participants: min. 4 people.

Services: guide, transfer, equipment.

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Season no fixed dates, bookings possible on request Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights Participants: min. 4 people

MOUNTAIN BIKE PACKAGE IN ISO SYÖTE Individual, easy to challenging mountain bike routes in Syöte national park.

Summer in Lapland means timeless travel, the sun won’t set, midsummer nights, unspoiled nature all around, splendid views over the hills and forests, crystal clear lakes, reindeer walking around and plenty of freedom and space to enjoy it in your own way.

Iso Syöte and its surrounding area is a great starting point to go out and explore the nature by hiking or biking or either way you want. The Iso Syöte hill, on top of which the hotel is located (435 m) gives you magnificent views to all directions.

The national park which is surrounding Hotel Iso Syöte offers three well marked mountain bike routes to explore through various terrain and from different length and difficulty.

Mountain bike trail Syöte Length: 17 km Difficulty level: easy Duration: about 2 hrs.

Mountain bike trail Pitämävaaran Length: 25 km Difficulty level: intermediate Duration: about 3 hrs.

Mountain bike trail Toraslammen Length: 36 km Difficulty level: demanding Duration: about 5 hrs.

All trails are well marked , can even be connected if you want. We provide you with a map of the trails.

Mountain bike package Hotel Iso Syöte • 4 overnights in a double room with shower/toilet or cottage with private sauna and fireplace • hotel room and cottages on top of the hill has a guaranteed unspoiled view over the surrounding valley, forests and lakes • every morning breakfast buffet • free use of swimming pool and sauna • every evening diner in the panorama restaurant • a map of the marked mountain bike trails

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Language: English Services 4 overnight stays in a double room or cottage, breakfast buffet, dinner, use of swimming pool and sauna, map with marked mountain bike trails Optional activities like canoe, hiking, quad tours can additionally be ordered on request Note There are 4 well marked easybiking-trails of various length from 10 to 25 km.

A lunch package can be arranged to take with you on the tour.

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

SYÖTE

MIN 4 PAX | ACTIVE | SUMMER

Season: 01.06. - 01.11.2015 Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights Participants: min. 4 people

Language English, German, Dutch Services 5 overnights, in hotel room at Iso Syöte with shower and toilet, 1 overnight at the husky farm incl. full board, traditional sauna, use of pool and kota dinner, every morning breakfast buffet in the panorama restaurant, use of sauna and swimming pool at the hotel, airport transfer to/from airport, canoe safari; paddling downstream on the beautiful Pärjänjoki river which runs through Syöte National park , with a campfire lunch break on the shore, hiking safari; learning the skills of Nordic Walking with a guided tour in the forest, visit and stay overnight at a husky farm , hiking with the huskies and nature outdoor day, trying to get luck in river/lake shore fishing

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

SUMMER MULTI ACTIVE PACKAGE & HUSKY Summer in Lapland means timeless travel, midnight sun, unspoiled nature all around, splendid views over the hills and forests, crystal clear lakes and plenty of freedom.

Day 1: arrival in Syöte You will spent some nice days in the unspoiled nature of the Syöte national park. Forest, hills and lakes, flowers, berries and mushrooms, more then you can imagine…! Reindeer will be around as they are the numerous population here.

A meandering road brings you uphill.

Enjoy the splendid views to all direction.

Welcome to Iso Syöte. Check in and overnight.

Day 2: canoeing in Syöte National Park Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. A good start of the day; while using your breakfast you can admire the great view at the same time. Today a canoe trip on the stream of the river Pärjänjoki. With two persons per canoe you will go, the guide will give the needed materials and instructions and leads the way. While paddling left and right of the canoe you will keep it in the right position and move calmly forward on the stream of the river. Some small rapids will cause some pleasant excitements. Along the way, on the shore, we will stop to make lunch by the open fire! Transfer back to Iso Syöte. Time to relax, take a sauna or go for a swim in the pool.

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Day 3: Nordic Walking hiking tour Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. Today an interesting hiking tour in the forest by using the Nordic Poles to walk. Nordic walking finds its origin here in Finland and becomes more and more popular in Europe. An active way of walking with sticks; you will use about 90% of all the muscles in your body. A pretty healthy way, indeed! The guide will explain the basic techniques.

Nordic Walking through the natural scenery of Syöte with a guide is an experience you really should try, while enjoying the splendid and unspoiled nature and flora and fauna around you. It is not difficult, every one can do it! You decide your own tempo. Time to relax, take a sauna or go for a swim in the pool.

Overnight at Iso Syöte.

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Good to know

Day 4: visit a husky farm Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. A visit to the husky farm can be an unforgettable experience. After arrival at the farm the husky man welcomes you and introduce the huskies to you. Each one will get his/her own dog. Preparations are made for the forest hike. You only need a small backpack with your own personal things. We will take care of the rest. Even some dogs may carry their own “luggage” on small backpacks. With the guide and “your” dog you go for a forest walk of about 1215 km. Along the way lunch by campfire in the forest. In the afternoon back to the husky farm.

Upon arrival you will take care of your dog, heat up the fire to warm up the sauna, you can go for a swim in the pool.

Dinner around the campfire together and comfortable overnight at the husky farm, each in private rooms but with shared shower/toilet facilities.

Day 5: back to Syöte Breakfast at the husky farm. Taking care of the dogs an prepare for a short walk around the farm in the fresh, crispy morning time. Nature is waking up and you are part of it! Time for a fare-wellcoffee together. Say thanks and

goodbyes to the huskies. Transfer back to Iso Syöte. Overnight at Iso Syöte.

Day 6: fishing trip Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. At the cold, running floods of the small rivers and lakes there is a special small fish moving around in the meandering streams. We pack the equipment and then go by car towards the forest. Then we hike a little alongside the stream to find the right spot to start fishing. The guide will teach you how and where to fish. A campfire will be made to enjoy some coffee with pulla. Enjoy this peaceful moment out in the unspoiled nature and relax.

Day 7: departure day Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. Check out and departure with loads of joyful memories.

• all clothing and equipment for the safaris are included • special guidance for all safaris and excursion • additional safaris are possible according to safari week program • special wishes concerning meals can be requested • in june and july and begin of august you can experience the midnight sun, the sun won’t set, 24 hours daylight • reservations, alterations on request • airport transfer s or rental car can be arranged on request Surcharge additional dinner, single room, overnight stay in a Kelo cottage instead of hotel room Note The order of the safaris is subject to changes, clients receive their exact safari planning upon arrival

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

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SYÖTE

MIN 4 PAX | ACTIVE | SUMMER

Season 01.06. - 01.11.2015 Duration 5 days/ 4 nights Participants min 4. people

5 DAYS MIDNIGHT SUN IN LAPLAND

Language

Summer in Lapland means timeless travel, midnight sun, unspoiled nature all around, splendid views over the hills and forests, crystal clear lakes and plenty of freedom.

English, German, Dutch Services 4 overnights in Iso Syöte, on top of the hill in the countryside of Lapland, based on a hotel room or private cottage with sauna, every morning breakfast buffet in the panorama restaurant, canoe safari on the river Pärjänjoki through the Syöte national park including lunch , active quad safari through the forests of Iso Syöte including clothing, guidance, equipment, Nordic Walking hiking tour

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

Day 1: arrival in Syöte You will spent some nice days in the unspoiled nature of the Syöte national park. Forest, hills and lakes, flowers, berries and mushrooms, more then you can imagine…! Reindeer will be around as they are the numerous population here.

A meandering road brings you uphill.

Enjoy the splendid views to all direction.

Welcome to Iso Syöte. You can choose to stay in the hotel or a comfortable and cosy cottage with your own sauna and fireplace. Check in and overnight in the accommodation of your choice.

Day 2: canoeing in Syöte National Park Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. A good start of the day; while using your breakfast you can admire the great view at the same time.

Today a canoe trip through the Syöte national park. The river Pärjänjoki finds is way peacefully through the Syöte national park. With two persons per canoe you will go, following the stream.

The guide will give the needed materials and instructions and leads the way.

While paddling left and right of the canoe you will keep it in the right position. The calm stream will do the

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rest. Along the way, on the shore, we will stop to make lunch and coffee by the open fire! Transfer back to Iso Syöte.

Time to relax, take a sauna or go for a swim in the pool. Transfer back to hotel or cottage for overnight.

Day 3: quad safari through the forests Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. A second exciting adventure is waiting you today. You will get all the needed material and clothing from the guide. Then he will take you outside where the quad bikes are lined up. You are going to make an adventurous tour on quad through the forest and hills.

Driving your own quad through various terrain really will put a smile on your face.

Enjoy the action! Overnight at Iso Syöte.

Day 4: Nordic Walking hiking tour Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. Today an interesting hiking tour in the forest by using the Nordic Poles to walk. Nordic walking finds its origin here in Finland and becomes more and more popular in Europe. An active way of walking with sticks; you will use about 90% of all the muscles in your body. A pretty healthy way, indeed! The guide will explain the basic techniques.

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Good to know

Nordic Walking through the natural scenery of Syöte with a guide is an experience you really should try, while enjoying the splendid and unspoiled nature and flora and fauna around you. It is not difficult, every one can do it! You decide your own tempo. Overnight at Iso Syöte.

Day 5: departure day Breakfast in the panorama restaurant of the hotel. Check out and departure with loads of joyful memories.

Freely choose the accommodation which suits you best in Iso Syöte: Hotel room All hotel rooms are with two separate beds and are equipped with bathroom (shower, toilet), tv, phone, side table, seats. Hotel is situated on top of the hill so room have a splendid free view over the surrounding forests, valley, and hills.

People: min. 2 per room Kelo cottage Every kelo cottage has a living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, diner table, bed sofa, one bedroom with two beds, wardrobe closet, bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna.

People: min 2 / max 4 per cottage Fjell Top cottage These cottages are built in two floors.

Every Fjell Top cottage has on the ground floor a living room with fireplace, seats and bed sofa, fully equipped kitchen diner table, one bedroom (with double bed) and bathroom with shower, toilet and private sauna. On the first floor there are two more bedrooms (with each two beds), a loft and a second bathroom with shower and toilet.

People: min 4 / max 8 per cottage

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• all clothing and equipment for the safaris are included • special guidance for all safaris and excursion • additional safaris are possible according to safari week program • special wishes concerning meals can be requested • in june and july and begin of august you can experience the midnight sun, the sun won’t set, 24 hours daylight • reservations, alterations on request • airport transfer s or rental car can be arranged on request Surcharge single room, half board (meaning dinner every evening), additional night including breakfast

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

SYÖTE

MIN 4 PAX | NORDIC WELLNESS

Season no fixed dates, bookings possible on request Duration 4 days/ 3 nights Participants min. 4 people Language

4 DAYS NORDIC WELLNESS Welcome to Iso Syöte! Experience some relaxing days and revitalize yourself.

English, German

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

Enjoy the sun in your face, the warmth of the Finnish sauna and the clear air in the forest and hills. On top of that you can have a unique and healthy break in a salt room. You’ll be ‘reborn’ again after your stay here!

Day 1: Arrival Arrival at Iso Syöte and check in. Upon arrival a welcome drink is served. And a nice wellness-welcome gift is waiting for you. Make yourself comfortable in a hotel room or one of the cosy cottages. The sauna and swimming pool of the hotel is available for you to use. If you reserve a cottage you can heat up your own private sauna. Dinner and overnight at Iso Syöte.

Day 2: Nordic Walking tour The day starts with a good breakfast.

Then it is time to be active outside in the unspoiled nature.

The guide will take you on a Nordic Walking tour in the Syöte National Park.

A good exercise in the fresh air, admiring the flora, fauna and sceneries. Nordic walking finds its origin here in Finland and becomes more and more popular in Europe. An active way of walking with poles; you will use about 90% of all the muscles in your body. A pretty healthy

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way, indeed! The guide will explain the basic technics. Along the way we will enjoy some coffee or refreshments and cake.

After this walk you can keep the Nordic Walking Poles during the rest of your stay to go out on a hike yourself.

In the afternoon or evening transfer to the oldest museum-store (since 1882) of Taivalkoski, named Jalavan Kauppa.

There they have reconstructed a salt room. Floor, walls and ceiling are pure salt. Enter the room and relax for about 40 minutes in one of the comfortable chairs. The air will be circulated and will purify your skin from the outside and when inhaling it will also purify your airways, lungs and sinuses from the inside. Some refreshment, coffee or tea with cake will be served. A unique experience, that’s for sure!

Sauna, swim, dinner and overnight at Iso Syöte.

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Services

Day 3: National park & wilderness kota After a healthy breakfast you’ll have the option to visit the information-centre of the Syöte National Park showing an exposition of the flora and fauna and the natural developments and animal inhabitants of the area. In the afternoon transfer to the wilderness kota Hanhilampi. Here you will experience a traditional Finnish smoke sauna. The sauna is wood heated and when the smoke has cleared and the temperature is good you can go in, throwing water on the stones and enjoy the nice smell, heat and steam. To cool of you can have a swim in the lake opposite the smoke sauna. Dinner and overnight at Iso Syöte.

Day 4: Departure After having enjoyed the breakfast buffet again it is time to check out.

Hopefully these “Summer, Sun and Sauna-days” has improved your well being!

Welcome again!

Or you can extend your stay and join in some of our other outdoor activities.

Optional outdoor activities: Canoeing on Naamanka lake The water of the lake is like a mirror projecting the sky and the scenery around it. In midsummer the sun won’t set. A perfect, peaceful place to paddle around.

Canoeing downstream on Pärjänjoki river The river Pärjänjoki runs through the midst of the Syöte National Park. Just let yourself and the canoe go with the stream. The water will lead you. Relax next to the campfire.

Visit husky or reindeer farm Come and meet the animals and see and learn form the husky and reindeer man about their way of life and culture.

• three overnights in an accommodation of your choice (a double room, min. two persons in a kelo cottage or min 4 persons in a Fjell Top cottage.)

• welcome drink upon arrival • a wellness gift upon arrival • every morning breakfast buffet • very night dinner at the panorama restaurant of the hotel • nordic walking tour with guide • free use of Nordic Walking poles during your stay • salt room treatment • visit to Syöte National Park visitors centre • smoke sauna and swim (to heat up the smoke sauna a min. of 8 participants is needed) Good to know Airport transfer or rental car can be arranged on request.

Contact Hotel Iso Syöte & Safaris Iso Syötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte Tel. + 358 (0) 201 476400 Fax +358 (0) 207 818 135 Juha Kuukasjärvi juha.kuukasjarvi@isosyote.fi Gerralda Gilles gerralda@isosyote.fi www.experience-isosyote.fi

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ROKUA

DESTINATION

ROKUA REGION The northernmost Geopark of World and the Finnish heritage of the Ice Age, Rokua Geopark area including Rokua National Park is a unique combination of geology, nature and culture.

The Geopark’s special arctic character, long winter and Finnish traditions make it an interesting area for a variety of visitors. During the winter months, in the middle of a snowy landscape and frozen lakes, you are able to get a feel for a way of life and scenery of which characterized the last Ice Age. The characteristic features of the area consist of landforms shaped by the Ice Age and include glacial ridges, pine and lichen-clad heaths, kettle holes and

small ponds filled with crystal clear water.

The Geopark consists of the River Oulujoki Valley, Rokua Esker and dune area and the area surrounding Lake Oulujärvi. The areas are linked by the Rokua esker field and its geo sites, which were formed on top of ancient bedrock during the withdrawal phase of the last Ice Age. In addition to the geology, the areas are also connected by the prehistory of the people who

followed the withdrawal of the ice sheet and the sea.

Strengths of the destination: ★ worlds northernmost Geopark ★ excellent skiing and hiking routes ★ Rokua National Park ★Suppa visitor center

Number of hotels: 1

Winter activities

Airport

Number of cottages: 40

cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiles, guided nature treks, winter swimming

Oulu (approx. 90 km/ 1 h, 15 min.)

Capacity: approx. 330 beds Summer activities hiking, canoeing, nordic walking, swimming, fishing, tennis, mini golf, picking berries and mushrooms, volley ball, badminton, basketball, roller skating, mountain biking, biking

Ski tracks: + 60 km Hiking trails: approx. 150 km

Contact Rokua Geopark Vesa Krökki Kiviharjunlenkki 2, 90240 Oulu vesa.krokki@humanpolis.fi www.rokuageopark.fi Besucherzentrum Suppa Jaakonjärventie 2, 91670 Oulu suppa@utajarvi.fi

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Transfer: rental car and taxi service at the airport Railway station: Muhos, Utajärvi, Vaala (inside the Geopark area), shortest distance to visitor center is 25 km

ACCOMMODATION | HOTEL

ROKUA

Founded 1982, renovated 2011 - 2014 Language Swedish, English Accommodation

ROKUA HEALTH & SPA The Rokua Health & Spa Hotel represents an all-encompassing offer of services under one roof.

Rokua Health & Spa is surrounded by magnificent and unique nature and is only 3 km from the Rokua National Park.

The Rokua Health & Spa Hotel offers a total of 135 rooms, an à la carte restaurant and various conference facilities. The main focus of the Rokua Health & Spa is its extensive spa offer.

Saunas & pools in the bathing section: • two pools with massaging whirlpools • 25 m fitness swimming pool • cold water mini-pool • traditional Finnish saunas • Turkish steam rooms • sauna for people with impaired mobility • private saunas: Kammi for groups of up to 20 people • as well as a fireplace room & sauna for groups of up to a maximum of 10 people Spa offer in Rokua Spa: • luxurious body treatments and sensuous facial treatments • cosmetology treatments • herbal and whirlpool baths • massages, for example hot stone

Winter activities: cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, ice-fishing, mini snow golf, snowmobile, guided nature trek Summer activities: hiking, Nordic Walking, swimming, fishing, tennis, mini golf, berry and mushroom picking, volleyball, badminton, basketball, roller skating, mountain bike

135 rooms, of that 79 double rooms, 17 suites with sauna, 12 family rooms , 27 handicap-equipped rooms Facilities TV, telephone, radio, shower, toilet and bathing robe. Mini bar and sauna in the suites Conference facilities Organization of conferences, meetings and other types of events.

Restaurant Lobby Café, restaurant seating for 500

Contact Rokua Health & Spa Sales Service Kuntoraitti 2 91670 Rokua Tel. +358 (0) 20 7819 200 sales@rokua.com www.rokua.com

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ROKUA

GROUPS | ACTIVE | WELLNESS | HOTEL

Season 02.01. - 23.12.

Duration 4 days/ 3 night Participants 10 - 20 people Language

4 DAYS: NORDIC WELLNESS

English

Relaxing massages and adventurous trips: A 3-days program rich in variety for groups in Rokua.

Accommodation Hotel Rokua Health & Spa (approx. 70 minutes from Oulu airport by car) Services 3 nights (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) and guided activities (as descried) and all transportation.

Contact Rokua Health & Spa Sales Service Kuntoraitti 2 91670 Rokua Tel. +358 (0) 20 7819 200 sales@rokua.com www.rokua.com

The northernmost Geopark of World and the Finnish heritage of the Ice Age, Rokua Geopark area including Rokua National Park is a unique combination of geology, nature and culture. Eskers and earth caches left behind by the Ice Age, dry peaty forests, lichen carpets, old pine groves, ancient shore banks and numerous little lakes are all integral aspects of Rokua’s magnificent nature.

The grounds provide diverse opportunities for recreational pursuits and enjoyable relaxation. Holiday makers can look forward to comfortable accommodation and good food, the soothing heat of the sauna and the cooling waters of the pool section as well as brisk exercise and relaxing lounging.

Where can you go hiking by gleaming waters or sit down on a bed of velvety moss in an old-growth forest? At Rokua Geopark area you can!

In the Rokua Geopark area Rokua Health & Spa and Kanttura has plenty to offer – whether you wish to just kick back and admire its natural beauty or get fit by engaging in fast paced physical activities.

For relaxing treatments Rokua spa – a fully refurbished oasis surrounded by

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unique nature – is located in the heart of Rokua Geopark. For feeling the Finnish nature Kanttura (http:// www.kanttura.fi/englanti-2) by the peaceful Oulujoki river offers naturally beautiful and intimate surrounding with experience of memorable event.

Day 1: arrival day Arrival at Helsinki airport – leaving for Oulu. Arrival at Oulu airport.

Transportation to Rokua Health & Spa by bus (about 1h 30 min). Arrival at Rokua Health & Spa. Check in, welcome, supper.

Day 2: Nordic Walking Breakfast. Nordic Walking training course (by bus close to Rokua National Park. By slow Nordic Walking to Rokua National Park and Pooki mountain. Rokua Geopark is part of the worldwide Geopark network, an organization that operates with the blessing of UNESCO. Rokua rises dozens of meters above the boggy plains that surround it. In addition to eskers and dunes, the natural features of the area include deep, clear lakes. The deepest kettle hole in Finland, the Well of Deepness, is also located here. Field lunch. Leaving for Kanttura by bus.

HOTEL | WELLNESS | ACTIVE | GROUPS

ROKUA

Season 02.01. - 23.12.

Duration 4 days/ 3 night Participants 10 - 20 people Language

During the ride we will make a brief stop at Utajärvi wooden hanging bridge.

Arrival at Kanttura. Kanttura offers naturally beautiful and intimate surrounding with experience of memorable event. Short walking-tour with stories about the history of the area of the river Oulujoki. Stories and songs about around the fire place, quieting down. About Finnish sauna culture.

Leaving by bus for Rokua Health & Spa. Swimming and having sauna and relaxing in Spa-area. Dinner at Kammi-cabinet.

Day 3: wellness day Breakfast. Nordic Walking to Suppa (Rokua travel center) where Geopark exhibition will introduced by director of Geopark (3 km) Back to Spa hotel by Nordic Walking. Lunch buffet at Rokua scenery restaurant. Personal treatments at Rokua Spa. Our fully refurbished Spa offers pampering treatments for women and men. Our competent and friendly employees take pride in our reinvigorating and relaxing treatments.

The comprehensive Rokua Spa relaxation experience consists of mellow music, soothing scents, an aesthetic interior design and the care of our attentive and seasoned staff. This package includes for everyone 1 x whirlpool bath “Warm breath on Rokua”. For additional

treatments (and additional price) please look at: http:// www.rokua.com/ en_rokua_spa Rokua Gym room and sauna and swimming pool are available (self-acting). Dinner in the hut on the Beach Ahveroinen.

Day 4: Emperor‘s games in the wild The Emperor's games of Rokua are already legendary among our corporate guests, who look forward to participating each time they visit. The Emperor's games pit teams against each other in tests measuring problem-solving ability, precision and different skills. The level of physical strain is set to suit each participating team and the different events that make up the games are chosen in cooperation with team representatives. Let's find out who is the Emperor of Rokua! Spa-area available (swimming pools and sauna). Check out.

Lunch buffet. Spa-area available (swimming pools and sauna) or personal treatments. Shopping or short sight seeing in Oulu is possible (depending on departure time). Leaving for Oulu airport.

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English Accommodation Hotel Rokua Health & Spa (approx. 70 minutes from Oulu airport by car) Services 3 nights (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) and guided activities (as descried) and all transportation.

Contact Rokua Health & Spa Sales Service Kuntoraitti 2 91670 Rokua Tel. +358 (0) 20 7819 200 sales@rokua.com www.rokua.com