FUN IN THE SNOW – ACTIVITIES DURING THE WORLD CUP LEVI WEEKEND 11.-13.11.2016!
Alongside the alpine superstars’ skiing, Levi offers lots of activities to enjoy during the World Cup weekend!
On 12th and 13th November Levi welcomes the second stage of the FIS alpine skiing World Cup! The electricity is the air! Tourists and local alike take a run of two on the downhill open slopes or hang around hoping for a glimpse at their favourite alpine skiing superstars training in preparation of the great event!
Levi, this cosy and beautiful little village 170km north of the Arctic Circle, repeatedly awarded the prize of best ski resorts in Finland, has much more to offer than just skiing.
Brought to life in its Christmassy atmosphere by the official opening of the winter season on 4th-6th November, Levi has lots for you to experience.
Here below an example of excursions to choose from. Most of them take place outside the World skiers racing time, giving you the best opportunity to witness both: Levi in its winter cover and Levi in its World Cup atmosphere. There is a real buzz around the place. A thrill that you may want to experience at least once in your lifetime!
Further information and bookings at least 2 days before the excursion (unless otherwise specified) to
Levi Tourist Information tel +358 16 639 3378 or [email protected].
FRIDAY 11.11.2016
11.00 Horse riding into a pine forest – 2 hrs program.The Finn horses are waiting ready for you and after safety instructions we start a one hour trail riding trip with original Finnish horses. After ride we warm up with hot drink and a cookie. We try to arrange advanced riders and beginners in separate groups. Duration ca. 2 hours (1-1,5h on a horse). Price: 75 € / person including transfer from Levi Tourist Information
12.00 Visit of Levi Husky Park. The guide introduces the sledge dog’s history and their everyday life. During the visit the whole family has the opportunity to meet Siberian huskies, happy little dogs, trained movie animals such as dog-wolf, a real tundra wolf Boogie and his pack as well as an arctic fox, raccoon dogs and reindeers. Price: 10€/ adult, 5€/ child (2-11 yrs). Transfer upon extra charge.
14.30 Visit of Sammun tupa reindeer farm and traditional smoked sauna (sauna 16.00-20.00).
Come and see the culturally rich reindeer farm that has become a favorite place for so many people. Our sauna is located by the river Ounasjoki with a spectacular view towards the Lappish fells and forests. Come alone or bring your family or friends along. Please take your own bathing suit; towels and shower gel/soaps are provided. No alcoholic drinks available. Price: 30€/person. Available between: 16.00-20.00. Transport to Sammun tupa (located about 10km from centre of Levi) not included in the price.
15.00 Traditional smoke sauna, outdoor hot tubs and swimming in icy water. Feel the sensations of an authentic Finnish sauna and the magic of Lapland by the shores of Lake Immel. In this tranquil atmosphere you can relax and enjoy even ice swimming, if you are brave enough? Price: 35€/person (max 15 people). Located only five minutes from the centre of the Levi, transfer to the sauna not included in the price.
16.00 & 19.00 Moonlight trek on Icelandic horses (2 hrs). In the winter late afternoon and evenings the sky might be illuminated by the moon, thousands of stars and even Northern Lights. Come and join us in this two hours moonlight riding in the winter wonderland with our charming Icelandic horses! No previous experience is required. Weight limit for riders 90-100 kg. Price: 75€/person (age limit 12yrs, unless child has previous riding experience). Price incl. helmet, guide service, equipment, warm soft drinks and cookies and transfer from Levi Tourist Information
17.00 & 18.00 Ice karting – Maneuvering a kart on a snowy and icy track! The guests are supplied with complete winter driving gear (thermal overalls, shoes, gloves, hoods and helmet). Warm juice is served throughout the program. Minimum height 140 cm. Duration: about 1h including the short transfer. Price: 59€/person. Transfer in front of Levi Tourist Information
17.00 Crazy about animal – a guided visit in Santa’s Farm. At Santa’s Farm you will meet a whole host of animals (most of whom with personality!) like Jekku the sociable reindeer, Moppi our adorable Tibetan Terrier, the fluffy bunnies Lumipallo and Lumikki, Kukka the nanny goat, Sulo the teenage mini-pig, Kunkku the Pony and Eemeli the curly horse. Price 15€/person, 10€/child (2-12yrs). Meeting point: at Purolantie 6E (about 1,5km from the centre, reachable by ski bus nr 2)
17.00 Sauna Yoga. Relax in the beautiful sauna at a mild temperature (50°C). Pamper and nurture your body and mind. Rotate your spine to comfortable flexibility and relax your shoulders. Relieve impurities from the body. Sauna yoga and the exercise performed sitting on the sauna bench are suitable to everyone! After the class your body has recovered and you will sleep better. Price 10 €/person. Duration about 45 min. Bring T-shirt and shorts or bathing suit, water bottle and a towel. Towel hire extra charge: 6€. Min 2 persons, max 12 persons. Location: Mind White (Mielenvalkea), Atrinpolku 9, about 2 km from the centre of Levi. Transfer to the sauna not included in the price. Bookings by the previous day at 16.00, tel. +358 16 6510 100.
17.00 Winter Laser World This outdoor activity doesn´t make you freeze despite of the minus degrees! Outdoor Laser Tag is an exciting experience for everybody from families to companies. Music, light effects, snow bunkers and tunnels. These games are not hurting anybody and also respecting the nature. Welcome to hunt and hide in our world! Playing program lasts about 2h. Price: 45€ adult and 35€ child 7-12 yrs playing without an adult (children under 7 yrs. free of charge with a playing adult)
19.00 Santa’s and Mrs. Santa’s secret cabin in Levi. Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa live in Korvatunturi, but they have a nice and comfortable secret cabin in Levi and we have been promised we can visit Santa’s secret cabin. In the cabin you meet Santa and Mrs. Santa serving warm Christmas soft drinks and cookies she has herself baked. You can draw with the elves, have a special stamp to your Christmas cards as well as a family picture with Santa. Duration 1-1,5 hrs. Price: 260€/family price (2 adults+2 children), 85€/person and 55€/child under 12yrs. Transfer departs at 19.00 in front of Levi Tourist Information
20.00 Aurora Chase. This is your best opportunity to photograph the splendour of the Northern Lights. All equipment is provided and no prior photography experience is needed. We’ll show you how the rhythms of the aurora are enhanced with a few simple camera techniques. Aurora Chase is suitable also for byo.manual cameras and for those who simply want to see the northern lights. Please note like the weather, we have no control over the northern lights and cannot guarantee their visibility. Duration: 20.00-24.00. Price: 165€/person (suitable for ages 12+). Price includes Nikon SLR digital camera, Manfrotto tripod, Arctic overalls, Professional instruction, Warm and comfortable transport, Head torch, Refreshments. Meeting point: at 20.00 by Zero Point (at the bottom of Front Slopes) on the front side at the address: Hissitie 8
21.00 Trip to see the northern lights. This trip will be carried out only if the sky is clear. We will go by car to Lake Rautusjärvi, further from the artificial lights. With a bit of luck we might see the amazing show of Aurora borealis. In the Lappish hut we will warm up by the fire and enjoy some snacks and a hot drink. Equipment needed: warm winter clothing. Price: 70 € / person (children under 12y 35€). The price includes: transportation, catering, and guide’s services. Duration: 2-3 hrs. Departure: at 21.00 (min. 4 people) from Levi Tourist Information
SATURDAY 12.11.2016
9.30 Visit of Levi Husky Park. The guide introduces the sledge dog’s history and their everyday life. During the visit the whole family has the opportunity to meet Siberian huskies, happy little dogs, trained movie animals such as dog-wolf, a real tundra wolf Boogie and his pack as well as an arctic fox, raccoon dogs and reindeers. Price: 10€/ adult, 5€/ child (2-11 yrs). Transfer upon extra charge
11.00 Horse riding into a pine forest – 2 hrs program. The Finn horses are waiting ready for you and after safety instructions we start a one hour trail riding trip with original Finnish horses. After ride we warm up with hot drink and a cookie. We try to arrange advanced riders and beginners in separate groups. Duration ca. 2 hours (1-1,5h on a horse). Price: 75 € / person including transfer from Levi Tourist Information
16.00 & 19.00 Moonlight horse riding on Islandic horses (2 hrs). In the winter late afternoon and evenings the sky might be illuminated by the moon, thousands of stars and even Northern Lights. Come and join us in this two hours moonlight riding in the winter wonderland with our charming Icelandic horses! No previous experience is required. Weight limit for riders 90-100 kg. Price: 75€/person (age limit 12yrs, unless child has previous riding experience). Price incl. helmet, guide service, equipment, warm soft drinks and cookies and transfer from Levi Tourist Information
17.00 & 18.00 Ice karting – Maneuvering a kart on a snowy and icy track! The guests are supplied with complete winter driving gear (thermal overalls, shoes, gloves, hoods and helmet). Warm juice is served throughout the program. Minimum height 140 cm. Duration: about 1h including the short transfer. Price: 59€/person. Transfer in front of Levi Tourist Information
17.00 Crazy about animal – a guided visit in Santa’s Farm. At Santa’s Farm you will meet a whole host of animals (most of whom with personality!) like Jekku the sociable reindeer, Moppi our adorable Tibetan Terrier, the fluffy bunnies Lumipallo and Lumikki, Kukka the nanny goat, Sulo the teenage mini-pig, Kunkku the Pony and Eemeli the curly horse. Price 15€/person, 10€/child (2-12yrs). Meeting point: at Purolantie 6E (about 1,5km from the centre, reachable by ski bus nr 2)
17.00 Winter Laser World. This outdoor activity doesn´t make you freeze despite of the minus degrees! Outdoor Laser Tag is an exciting experience for everybody from families to companies. Music, light effects, snow bunkers and tunnels. These games are not hurting anybody and also respecting the nature. Welcome to hunt and hide in our world! Playing program lasts about 2h. Price: 45€ adult and 35€ child 7-12 yrs playing without an adult (children under 7 yrs. free of charge with a playing adult)
19.00 Santa’s and Mrs. Santa’s secret cabin in Levi. Santa Claus and Mrs. Santa live in Korvatunturi, but they have a nice and comfortable secret cabin in Levi and we have been promised we can visit Santa’s secret cabin. In the cabin you meet Santa and Mrs. Santa serving warm Christmas soft drinks and cookies she has herself baked. You can draw with the elves, have a special stamp to your Christmas cards as well as a family picture with Santa. Duration 1-1,5 hrs. Price: 260€/family price (2 adults+2 children), 85€/person and 55€/child under 12yrs. Transfer departs at 19.00 in front of Levi Tourist Information
20.00 Aurora Chase. This is your best opportunity to photograph the splendour of the Northern Lights. All equipment is provided and no prior photography experience needed. We’ll show you how the rhythms of the aurora are enhanced with a few simple camera techniques. Aurora Chase is suitable also for byo.manual cameras and for those who simply want to see the northern lights. Please note like the weather, we have no control over the northern lights and cannot guarantee their visibility. Duration: 20.00-24.00. Price: 165€/person (suitable for ages 12+). Price includes Nikon SLR digital camera, Manfrotto tripod, Arctic overalls, Professional instruction, Warm and comfortable transport, Head torch, Refreshments. Meeting point: at 20.00 by Zero Point (at the bottom of Front Slopes) on the front side at the address: Hissitie 8
21.00 Trip to see the northern lights. This trip will be carried out only if the sky is clear. We will go by car to Lake Rautusjärvi, further from the artificial lights. With a bit of luck we might see the amazing show of Aurora borealis. In the Lappish hut we will warm up by the fire and enjoy some snacks and a hot drink. Equipment needed: warm winter clothing. Price: 70 € / person (children under 12y 35€). The price includes: transportation, catering, and guide’s services. Duration: 2-3 hrs. Departure: at 21.00 (min. 4 people) from Levi Tourist Information
SUNDAY 13.11.2016
11.00 Horse riding into a pine forest – 2 hrs program. The Finn horses are waiting ready for you and after safety instructions we start a one hour trail riding trip with original Finnish horses. After ride we warm up with hot drink and a cookie. We try to arrange advanced riders and beginners in separate groups. Duration ca. 2 hours (1-1,5h on a horse). Price: 75 € / person including transfer from Levi Tourist Information
16.00 & 19.00 Moonlight horse riding on Islandic horses (2 hrs). In the winter late afternoon and evenings the sky might be illuminated by the moon, thousands of stars and even Northern Lights. Come and join us in this two hours moonlight riding in the winter wonderland with our charming Icelandic horses! No previous experience is required. Weight limit for riders 90-100 kg. Price: 75€/person (age limit 12yrs, unless child has previous riding experience). Price incl. helmet, guide service, equipment, warm soft drinks and cookies and transfer from Levi Tourist Information
17.00 & 18.00 Ice karting – Maneuvering a kart on a snowy and icy track! The guests are supplied with complete winter driving gear (thermal overalls, shoes, gloves, hoods and helmet). Warm juice is served throughout the program. Minimum height 140 cm. Duration: about 1h including the short transfer. Price: 59€/person. Transfer in front of Levi Tourist Information
17.00 Winter Laser World. This outdoor activity doesn´t make you freeze despite of the minus degrees! Outdoor Laser Tag is an exciting experience for everybody from families to companies. Music, light effects, snow bunkers and tunnels. These games are not hurting anybody and also respecting the nature. Welcome to hunt and hide in our world! Playing program lasts about 2h. Price: 45€ adult and 35€ child 7-12 yrs playing without an adult (children under 7 yrs. free of charge with a playing adult)
18.00 Aurora Nights. One of the easiest ways to see the aurora is spend a night in the warmth and comfort of your own modern Finnish cottage. Purposely built with the northern lights in mind, the cottages are located on the shores of an Arctic lake, well away from the lights of Levi, where you can enjoy clear, uninterrupted views of the night sky. Ideal for groups and families, our cottages have 3 bedrooms, lounge, fireplace and sauna. Enjoy a welcome meal on arrival, sourced from quality Arctic produce. An authentic Finnish cottage experience awaits you. Each cottage includes a camera and tripod to help you capture extraordinary memories that last a lifetime. Instruction is provided and no prior photography experience is needed. Pick up: 18.00. Return: 12:00 the following day. Please note like the weather, we have no control over the northern lights and cannot guarantee their visibility. Price: 175€/person. Min 2 persons. Family price: 500€ (2 adults + 2 children). Prices include: Transfers from and to Levi (8km), Welcome Meal, Breakfast, 1 Nikon SLR Camera & Manfrotto Tripod, Linen and Sauna. Meeting point: at 18.00 by Zero Point (at the bottom of Front Slopes) on the front side at the address: Hissitie 8
21.00 Trip to see the northern lights. This trip will be carried out only if the sky is clear. We will go by car to Lake Rautusjärvi, further from the artificial lights. With a bit of luck we might see the amazing show of Aurora borealis. In the Lappish hut we will warm up by the fire and enjoy some snacks and a hot drink. Equipment needed: warm winter clothing. Price: 70 € / person (children under 12y 35€). The price includes: transportation, catering, and guide’s services. Duration: 2-3 hrs. Departure: at 21.00 (min. 4 people) from Levi Tourist Information
Please dress according the weather. Please note! The duration of each program is a mere estimation as it depends on the number of partisipants, weather conditions etc. All rights for changes reserved.