Cowboy Cookout
Think of the old chuck wagon associated with so many Cowboy Movies. Now think Lapland!! This is a relaxing evening tour involving a wagon ride and sausages and beans by the camp fire. We throw in an accordion player, or similar musician, to bring the evening to life. So many opportunities to recount those favourite fireside stories. Transportation is provided to and from the Horse Farm.
Price: Adult £65. Child £50. Tour Code: COW1. (Tour operates on Monday). |
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Down Memory Lane (1 night tour)
Those greengage summers of time past. Frolicking under the sun playing in the hay and enjoying the innocence of youth. A chance to re create those days as one may avail of our overnight wagon tour. Late afternoon our party departs from the horse farm heading for a campsite where we build a traditional Lappish Tepee ( Kota) for the night. Our beds will be made from hay and spruce upon which we will place sleeping bags. Here in this vast wilderness it remains light to late evening and during the period of the midnight sun it is light throughout the night. These are the relaxing times so missing from the hustle and bustle of today. Dinner is prepared over the open fire with the opportunities for campside sing a longs. Our campsite this evening is by a small creek, and we come equipped with gold panning equipment for all to try their luck. For sure there's gold in them thar hills of Lapland. This is sure to be a fun experience. With the coming of morning we’ll wash our faces from water in the creek, days-a-breakin' around the camp fire and after breakfast its back to the Horse Farm and our return to Luosto.
Price: Adult £150. Child £110. Tour Code: DOW1. (Tour operates on Tuesday). |
Canoeing
A chance for another new family adventure perhaps. Just a short 20 minute drive from Luosto is beautiful lake Pyha and our canoeing tour. Upon arrival appropriate tuition will be provided and life jackets are available for all participants. For one and a half hours you will have a gentle canoeing experience in our canoes which are for 1 or 2 persons. Then it’s back to Luosto in time for lunch.
Price: Adult £30. Child £20. Tour Code: CAN1. (Tour operates on Tuesday). |
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An Ornithological Experience
An excellent family experience is a visit to Viiankijarvi, the largest swamp area in Lapland. This offers some of the best bird watching possibilities in the area. There are opportunities during your 7 kilometre walk to use a bird tower. Depending on the time of your visit you may be fortunate to see a mighty selection of differing birds which are listed hereunder. Binoculars will be supplied to all tour participants and a guide will accompany the party.
Water fowl birds that might be seen include: Spotted Redshank, Common Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Broad –Billed Sandpiper. Aquatics include Pintail, Eurasian Wigeon, Teal, Arctic Loon, Red-throated Diver, Long-tailed duck Little Bunting, Rustic Bunting Bohemian Waxwing.
Others that might be espied include Siberian Jay, Siberian Tit, Willow Grouse, Bean Grouse, Whooper Swan.
Included in your arrangement is a light lunch in a tepee beside the lake. Interesting and informative this tour is a learning experience for all concerned in this beautiful wilderness.
Price: Adult £70. Child £60. Tour Code: ORN1. (Tour operates on Monday).
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A gemstone adventure
Another adventure awaits. Why not participate in a 10 kilometre round trip walk to our local Amethyst Mine on top of a local fell (hill). This guided walk is a little demanding but requires no special skills. En route your guide will tell participants about the area, its nature and history. Along the way sample some pure, fresh water from a mountain creek, see anthills, enjoy the peace of the forest and perhaps see some forest animals. Once at the Amethyst Mine you will be regaled with stories of the purple amethyst and as the highlight of your trip be able to mine your own stone as a lasting souvenir.
If you so choose transportation can be arranged back to Luosto at additional cost as set out below.
Price: Adult £30. Child £20. Tour Code: GEM1. (Tour operates on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday).
Additional transfer costs for up to 4 persons One Way £16. (Should be reserved locally). |
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Important information
It is best to prebook these excursions in the UK so that you know your itinerary prior to arriving and to avoid disappointment of your chosen options being full. Please refer to the excursions planner on page 35 for departure times etc where applicable.
All excursions are subject to a minimum of 6 adult participants. Each individual booking received counts towards this minimum requirement.
Times given are average, exact times will vary depending on group size and ability.
See our Accommodation menu for your choice of Luosto Resort Accommodation |
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