The trip is now fully booked. We will send an information letter to all participants at the beginning of December.
Welcome to Vasatokka, Inari, Lapland. This page is for a special trip for AFS students.
Step 1, read the info and preliminary itinerary
What´s included?
- All transfers, as marked in the itinerary
- Accommodation, 3-6 people/room, shared bathroom and toilets.
- Full board in Vasatokka
- Activities, as marked in the itinerary: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, wilderness skills, Lapland souvenir workshop, a trip to the Arctic Ocean, day in Saariselkä Ski Center.
Preliminary itinerary 16.-21.12.
Monday 16.12.
- 12.00 Rovaniemi train-station, transfer to Vasatokka. Stop and shop, and have a chance to buy some snacks.
- On the way, visit Santa Claus Village
- Estimated arrival to Vasatokka 20.00
- Accommodation and Dinner
- Info
- Gear rentals are open, you can rent winter boots and clothes. Bring your warm gloves and hat and warm woolen socks
- Evening snack and sauna
Tuesday 17.12.
- 8.00 Breakfast
- 9.00 Activities in Vasatokka, divided into groups.
- 12.00 Lunch break
- 13.00 Activities continue
- 13.30 Reindeer farm visit, group 1
- Dinner
- Evening snack
Wednesday 18.12.
- 8.00 Breakfast
- 9.00 Activities in Vasatokka, divided into groups.
- 11.30 Reindeer farm visit, group 2
- 12.00 Lunch break
- 13.00 Activities continue
- Dinner
- Evening snack
Thursday 19.12.
- 7.00 Breakfast
- 8.00 Trip to the Arctic Ocean, Norway
- Lunch
- Swimming in the Arctic Ocean and Sauna
- Back to Vasatokka and Dinner
Friday 20.12.
- 8.00 Breakfast
- 9.00 Day trip to Saariselkä: For those who already know, there is an opportunity to ski/snowboard at your own expense. Everyone has the chance to ride down the longest sledding hill in Europe.
- Take away lunch from Vasatokka
- Dinner in Vasatokka
- Evening snack by an open fire
- Sauna
Saturday 21.12.
- 8.00 Breakfast
- Feedback
- Packing and cleaning
- Lunch
- Transfer to Rovaniemi train station
Step 2. Book and pay for your trip
Book your trip :
There are no places left.
- Press the BOOK button below
- Fill out the form. Please, fill carefully in all the details asked for. Important: If you have food allergies or special diets, write them into the “additional information” box.
- IMPORTANT: If someone makes a reservation on your behalf, write your name and info in to “additional information” box.
- Payment is made on the booking website via Paytrail and you must pay for the trip when booking.
Booking terms and conditions and canceling policy here: Booking terms and conditions and canceling policy
INFO AND MOST-ASKED QUESTIONS
AFS insurance is valid for the duration of the trip. All AFS rules apply during the trip. AFS volunteers will be present to supervise and guide freetime activities and ensure freetime safety during the trip. You must book and pay for your own travel from your host family’s home to Rovaniemi and, after the trip, from Rovaniemi back to your host family’s home. Please bring your travel documents for the trip to Norway.
Can I stay in the same room with my friend?
We will send the accommodation wishlist list before arrival and try to make everyone happy.
Is there heating in the rooms?
Yes, all rooms have heating, and although this is an old building, we recommend wearing woolen socks and long pajamas.
Can we see the Northern Lights?
Vasatokka is a good place for that, we can not guarantee Northern Light but “fingers crossed”.
Is there wifi?
Yes, we have a wifi and it is free.
