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Last Minute Business Adventures
Four days 3 nights in Swedish Lapland
Weekend of winter adventure combining snowmobile safari, gourmet food with splendid wines and 2 spa evenings

Last Minute Business Adventures  Lapland

TRIP SUMMARY

4
Days / 3 Nights

Depart:
Friday
London Heathrow to Stockholm

Internal flight Stockholm – Vilhelmina

Return: Monday
Vilhelmina – Stockholm – London Heathrow

This special tailored programme is for those of you who have a last minute impulse on a Friday after a morning meeting, a week full of stress and the prospect of an otherwise boring weekend.
Call us now for a weekend packed full of action and adrenaline.
Fly to Vilhelmina in Swedish Lapland for an unforgettable weekend of winter adventure combining snowmobile safari, gourmet food with splendid wines and 2 spa evenings. No need to worry about your clothing and your attaché case. Just leave the office and take the first plane. We supply you with all the necessary warm clothes, underwear, shoes, cosmetic bag and all the right equipment for your outdoor adventure. (Thermal overall, boots, gloves, hat and helmet.)

Call us before noon to give us your size for the clothes ( M, L, XL, XXL) and the shoes...Specify male/female and the number of persons in your group. We will of course have the necessary clothing and the cosmetic bag for the ladies.
If you are arriving by your own private jet call us just before take off.
Vilhelmina has the following codes: ICAO:ESNV IATA:VHM
Technical info:landing track asphalt 1260 m–1500mI

 

ITINERARY

Friday : Upon your arrival at Vilhelmina airport you will be welcomed by your guide. You will then be issued with the necessary clothing which you will have time to change into. Then you will have a short safety briefing on how to drive your snowmobile. From here you will start your adventure with a short 45 minute snowmobile ride to a cosy hotel where there will be a welcome drink awaiting you. The remainder of the evening will be spent enjoying dinner and relaxing.

Saturday: After breakfast it’s onto the snowmobiles for an exhilarating ride through the snow covered mountains. Lunch outdoors prepared Swedish style over an open fire. A chance to try ice fishing if requested. Return to the comfort of the hotel in the late afternoon for a sauna, spa and relaxing Swedish massage...a fine way to end the day after your exciting day of adventure. This will be followed by dinner and drinks and a chance to wind down.

Sunday: After breakfast it’s back on the snowmobiles this time taking a different route through the stunning landscape. Lunch once again will be prepared over an open fire. Also A chance to try the ancient art of snow shoeing. (on request) Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for more indulgent use of the sauna, spa and massage facilities.
Dinner and drinks will be served during which you will have a chance to view photos taken during your weekend. Everyone will receive a CD of the photos to take home to show family and friends.

Monday: After breakfast it’s time to depart for the airport.

 
 

General Information

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Flights
Accommodation, double room, full board including all wines, welcome drinks, clothes and footwear, cosmetic bag with contents, rent of thermal overall, gloves, boots, head cover, helmet.
Snowmobile (1 per person) and fuel
Equipment for ice fishing and snow shoeing
Use of sauna, spa, massage (both days)
English speaking guide

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Personal travel insurance. Local taxes and labour for de-icing etc...at Vilhelmina airport. This only applies to those flying private aircraft.
BORING BUT SERIOUS STUFF
Please note: minimum age 18 years. Full driving licence required.
There is a maximum excess limit of £400 if you damage a snowmobile. This money should be recouped from your insurance provider.
PASSPORT, VISA AND VACCINATIONS
All that is required is a valid 10 year passport together with a current European health insurance card. No vaccinations are required.
WEATHER
January-April can vary between temperatures 0c to minus 30c.
Although the temperature is extremely cold the atmosphere is dry and not like cold days in the UK.
 
Booking Info   Schedule 2007/9
£1,800 inclusive