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VASATOKKA | SAARIS ELKA | LEVI | |
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Pros | Unique wilderness activities and atmosphere, best price, highest likelihood of spotting the Northern Lights | Beautiful, peaceful Arctic ski resort with a great program and cosy cottage accommodation | A high quality resort, loads of activities and parties |
Cons | Limited infrastructure, basic accommodation but clean and tidy | Limited choice of nightlife options | Limited choice of dates |
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VASATOKKA | SAARIS ELKA | LEVI | |
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Price (from €) | 345 – 395 | 345 – 395 | 345 – 365 |
Location | 325 km North from Rovaniemi (Inari) |
25= 0 km North from Rovaniemi |
1= 70 km Northwest from Rovaniemi |
Description | Wold’s northernmost youth center |
World’s Northernmost skiresort |
The most popular skiresort in Finland |
Accommodation | Dorms and cottages for 3-10 pax |
Cottages for 4-20 pax |
Cottages for 3-20 pax |
Sauna | A common lakeside sauna |
In every cottage | In every cottage |
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VASATOKKA | SAARIS ELKA | LEVI | |
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Kemi Snow castle |
Only during Spring time | Only during Spring time | N/A |
Lainio Snow Castle |
N/A | N/A | Only during Spring time |
Ranua Zoo visit Polar bears |
Only during Autumn time | Only during Autumn time | Only during Autumn time |
Santa Clause Village |
Inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive |
Day trip to the Arctic Ocean |
Inclusive in the package price |
Extra cost 5= 5 eur |
Extra cost 55 eur |
Husky Safari= 5 km |
Extra cost 7= 5 eur |
Extra cost 7= 5 eur |
Extra cost 6= 5 eur |
Reindeerfarm visit |
Extra cost 35 eur (Saami day program, inc. Siida museum) |
Extra cost 35 eur | Extra cost 3= 5 eur |
Snowmobile safari | Extra cost 95 eur (aurora safari) |
Extra cost 95 eur (aurora safari) |
Extra cost 75 eur (day safari) |
Aurora Snowshoe hike |
Extra cost 30 eur |
Extra cost 42 eur (inc. dinner) |
Extra cost 35 eur |
Arctic skills activity |
Extra cost 45 eur | N/A | N/A |
Cross country skiing |
N/A | Extra cost 3= 5 eur (inc. sauna) |
Extra cost 40 eur (inc. Spa) |
Downhill skiing |
Possibility = for Downhill Skiing in Saariselkä |
Can be purchased at the Ski resort with Timetravels discount |
Can be purchased at the Ski resort with Timetravels discount |
Sledding possibility |
Yes | Yes (world’s longest sledding hill) |
Yes |
Night life | N/A | A few night restaurant and bars |
A lot of night restaurants and bars |
Gear rental (skis, snowshoes, etc) |
Available for extra cost |
Available for extra cost |
Available for extra cost |
Self catering (kitchen facilities) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Half board meals | 60 eur (4 x breakfast, 4 x dinner) |
N/A | N/A |
Ice Karting | N/A | N/A | Extra cost 5= 5 eur |
Northern Lights | High | Medium | Medium |