Mighty Fine Company Urges Holidaymakers to Swap Skis for Snowy Adventures on a Winter Escape, Romantic Valentine's Break or Half-Term Family Hop

           

As the winter holiday season reaches its peak, with February half-term and Valentine's weekend just around the corner, soft adventure tour operator The Mighty Fine Company is urging holidaymakers to think carefully before booking their usual winter escape on the slopes.  The company claims that, by swapping skis and boards for something a little different, a whole new world of snowy thrills and spills will open up and travellers may even ditch the black-runs for good. 

 

"Many holidaymakers who ski each year just don't realise how much more there can be to a winter holiday," explained Mighty Fine Company Sales Director Patrick Coyle. "A snowy holiday doesn't have to mean pistes and powder.  Our winter-wonderland breaks to Norway, Finland, Sweden and Iceland offer all-action snowmobiling and husky sledding tours, reindeer sleigh rides, kick-sledding, wildlife-watching, igloo hotels and the alluring possibility of seeing the Northern Lights."

 

Swap Black Runs for Snowmobiles

Hard-core black-run enthusiasts will relish The Mighty Fine Company's high-octane Snowmobile Adventure to Russian Karelia. Crossing the Russian border, travellers explore the breathtaking Paanajärvi National Park in Russian Karelia by snowmobile, with each day bringing new highs as they cut through the snowy landscapes, enjoying sights such as the magnificent Kivakkakoski waterfall and the Päänuorunen summit.

 

Departures are available from January to April 2014, with prices from £2,141 per person. This includes: return scheduled Finnair flights from London to Kuusamo; transfers; five nights' accommodation based on two people sharing, on a full-board basis; services of an English speaking guide; thermal clothing during the safari and the Russian visa invitation fee.

 

Skip Ski School for Reindeer, Igloos and The Northern Lights

Families looking for a half-term hop that the children won't forget in a hurry, can snap up a short-break to Norway on The Mighty Fine Company's Short Break Aurora Borealis Hunt in Sortland. Guests will hunt the Northern Lights, take to the seas in search of whales and dolphins and even try a spot of husky sledding. This is a holiday of new experiences so there's plenty of opportunity to meet the locals, gain fascinating insights into traditional culture and discover all about the life of the Norwegian reindeer farmers. 

 

Departures in February and March 2014, with prices from £1,491 per adult and £1,290 per child. This includes: return direct flights from London Gatwick to Evenes; return airport transfers; four nights at the Sortland Hotel, based on two people sharing, on a half-board bases with some lunches; welcome dinner; Aurora hunts; wildlife watching rib safari; visit to Inga Sami Siida reindeer farm; Arctic Feast at the 'Gladbrygga' in Blokken and Husky safari.

 

Alternatively, for a magical, family igloo experience, The Mighty Fine Company's Alta Igloo Hotel Adventure hits the spot. Aside from three nights in the stylish Rica Hotel Alta, this holiday features an overnight stay in the Alta Igloo Hotel. The world's most northerly Ice and Snow hotel, the Alta Igloo boasts stunning sculptures, amazing ice rooms, a fabulous ice bar and even a charming ice chapel. Add to this the opportunity to go snowmobiling, dog sledding and Northern Lights hunting, and families are guaranteed a half-term break that will blow their usual ski option out of the water - or ice in this case!

 

Departures are available from January to April 2014 and prices start from £1,374 per adult and £867 per child. This includes: return flights from London Heathrow to Alta; four nights' accommodation, based on two people sharing, on a half-board basis (three nights at the Rica Hotel Alta and one night at the Alta Igloo Hotel); a morning snowmobile safari; dog sled safari and evening Northern Lights snowmobile safari.

 

Trade a Crowded Chalet for a Romantic All-Glass Suite

If Valentine's romance is the order of the day, then couples can swap run-of-the-mill ski chalets for the lap of luxury on the Short Romantic Winter Getaway at Iso Syote, Finland. This five-day break takes couples to the stunning Eagle's View Suite in the Finnish fells. This unique retreat comes complete with glass roof and panorama windows. And when couples are not cuddled up in front of the crackling open fire, they can indulge in snowmobiling, dog sledding and reindeer sleigh rides.

 

Departures are available from January to April 2014 and prices start from £1,513 per person. This includes: return flights from London Heathrow to Oulu; return airport transfers; four nights' accommodation, based on two people sharing, on a half-board basis, in the luxury Eagles View Suite; full day husky safari including lunch; visit to a reindeer farm and an evening Snowmobile Safari in search of the Northern Lights.

 

Alternatively, The Mighty Fine Company's Northern Lights Valentine Break is guaranteed to melt hearts.  Couples travel to the north of Norway and the pretty town of Sortland in the Vesterålen archipelago. Here, in the winter months, the landscape is blanketed in snow and the magnificent Northern Lights make regular appearances to brighten up the darkest of skies.

 

Departing on 13 February 2014, this holiday costs from £1,076 per person. It includes: return flights from London Gatwick to Evenes; return airport transfers; three nights' accommodation at the Sortland Hotel, based on two people sharing, on a bed and breakfast basis; a welcome evening meal on the day of arrival; a nature safari and a dog-sledding excursion.

 

Ditch the Gondolas, Meet the Huskies

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the Svalbard Arctic Adventure, which sees holidaymakers sleeping in a reconstruction of a Trapper's hut. Situated in the Arctic wilderness, half way between the North Pole and mainland Europe, this small wooden construction offers seclusion aplenty. Travellers can take in the amazing Arctic scenery and get to know their neighbours: a team of 80 huskies. When it comes to action, there's an overnight snowmobile safari with the chance to stay in an adapted Dutch schooner plus a thrilling half-day dog sled safari.

 

Departures are available from January to May 2014, with prices from £1,503 per person. This includes: return flights from London (other airports on request); return airport transfers; four nights' accommodation, based on two people sharing, on a bed and breakfast basis (three nights in the Trapper's Station and one night in The Ship in the Ice or alternative); two day snowmobile safari and a half-day dog-sled safari.

 

For reservations and more information, call one of The Mighty Fine Company's expert travel advisers on 0845 072 0090 or go to www.mightyfinecompany.com

 

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About The Mighty Fine Company

Established in 2004, with offices in Blackburn, Lancashire, The Mighty Fine Company is a specialist tour operator of high quality, year-round, soft-adventure holidays.

 

The company, which prides itself on offering exceptional, unusual and memorable travel experiences, whether that's a tailor-made escape or an escorted tour, offers holidays to Scandinavia, Antarctica, Africa, Egypt, Asia, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

 

The Mighty Fine Company employs a team of travel experts who offer a service that's helpful, mature and personal. All have a wealth of experience in the travel industry and they are globe trotters in their own right with a genuine passion for travel.

 

The Mighty Fine Company is a fully ATOL bonded holiday company.

 

For reservations and more information call one of The Mighty Fine Company's expert travel advisers on 0845 072 0090 or go to www.mightyfinecompany.com