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Organising your own Lapland holiday has become more popular over the years and one of the main reassons,  is that Lapland holidays don’t come cheap and organising your own trip does work out cheaper.  Organising your own trip also gives you the opportunity to have more control over your holiday and the way you want it to be. It is advisable that you don’t fill every day with activities simply because there are so many other things to see and do in Yllas Lapland and it is a good idea to spend some time exploring. When booking the Lapland Log Cabin you can hire the cross country skies free and go up onto the tracks at any time. The cross country ski tracks are withing easy walking distance of the cabin and are open until quite late each evening. There is also the wildlife park to visit which is great fun especially for the children. As well as all of the animals to see and pet, there is the open fire where you can toast sausages and watch the children on the fantastic sledge run. These activities don’t require booking and you will definately want to save some time during your holiday.

When booking your Lapland holiday you can book the Lapland Log cabin direct with the owner with the knowledge that you will have an agent when you arrive in Lapland should you need anything. Destination Lapland will take care of you and the cabin and this is also where you will hire all of your cross country skies and also kick sledges which are great for getting around on. You can also book any additional activities at destination Lapland but there are an abundance of hire and activity centres where you can book additional trips. You can obtain your flights from Skiflights.com and the flights are normally released around September- October time for the winter period. Transfers can also be arranged for you from the airport when you arrive and when you leave. Booking your own trip does work out cheaper but it also gives you the control to have your holiday your way.

You will also want to visit Santa Claus during the Christmas period and again this can be arranged when you arrive in Lapland. Lapp village is a great place and is situated about a 10 minute walk from the cabin. Here you will find Santa Claus and lots of other activities for the children and there is also Poro restaurant which caters for all tastes. There are some great meals for the children and some great Lapland fare.

You can stay in one of the beautiful Lapland Log cabins in both the winter and summer months. A typical Lapland Log cabin will sleep six with one bedroom upstairs and a further two bedrooms downstairs. A Lapland Log cabin will also have a sauna and shower room, kitchen and living room area. There is a log fire in the living room with plentiful supplies of wood to keep you going. The Lapland Log cabins are incredibly warm and cosy in the winter months and there is a clothes dryer for all of your wet and cold clothes at the end of the day. There is nothing better in the winter months than lighting the fire and snuggling down whilst you watch the twinkly snow fall outside. If you decide to stay in a Lapland log cabin then you will be catering for yourselves but there is the option to eat out at some of the fabulous restaurants that Yllas has to offer.

The Lapland Log cabins are also great in the summer months and will provide a great base in which to enjoy all that Lapland has to offer in the summer months. August is a great time to visit Lapland. The weather is still warm but there is that ominous nip in the air as nature prepares for the long winter ahead. There is still lots going on in Lapland in August and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in some great summer sports. You will fall in love with this beautiful country and will want to return to Lapland time and time again.

Lapland is the land of the midnight sun where there is 24hour light and the summers are similar to ours in terms of temperature. The days come June and July can be very hot and like the U.K Lapland can get some short sharp showers and thunderstorms. The summer months in Lapland are beautiful and there are still plenty of activities to keep you going. The Lapland cabin door is firmly open in the summer months, a real contrast to the bleak mid winter.  All restaurants are open for business in the summer and snowmobile activity centres turn into bike hiring and boat hiring activity centres. There is still no time to rest in Lapland and in the summer months, activities and outdooor life is as vital as in the winter months.

A Husky safari through the snow covered fells of Lapland has got to be one of the most special activities to do in Lapland. From the very first moment when your guide picks you up from your Lapland Log Cabin, the excitement begins to rise. You will arrive at the husky dog farm and will immediately hear the sound of the eager dogs as they prepare to go off on the safari. Not all of the dogs are used at the same time and different dogs will be picked for different safaris depending on their strengths and weaknesses and of course certain dogs work much better together than others. It isn’t as simple as putting just any six dogs together, the guides work all year long training the dogs and know only too well which dogs are best for certain trips. You will walk up the snow covered drive and be introduced to some of the dogs which are resting, amongst those will be some of the adorable husky puppies which are together with some of the older dogs. You may also get the opportunity to pick up and handle some of the husky puppies which the children will absolutely love. If you opt for driving your own husky sledge, the guide will quickly run through the commands with you and if you are part of a group or a family, you will have the choice to have the smaller members of the family and one adult in the husky sledge. Once everyone is ready, the group will set off on the husky safari through the snow covered forests of Lapland. The dogs go at quite a speed but the sledge is covered with snugly, warm reindeer blankets and is extremely comfortable. The children especially, love this activity. You will stop off half way through your safari and have some refreshments, where the guide will explain a typical day in a husky dogs life, he will explain all about their habitat, diet and lifestyle and may go on to explain about all of the other safaris on offer. You really will enjoy the husky dog safari and taking the time to see all of the other dogs and their puppies. The husky farm is a great place to visit even if you don’t go out on safari and the children will just love the experience of interacting with the husky dogs and puppies.

Nordic skiing has now become as popular as downhill skiing and there are some fantastic tracke in Yllas Lapland and all a short walk from the Lapland Log Cabin. Cross country skiing or Nordic skiing can be done as a complete family activity and because the tracks are open until quite late at night, it can be done in addition to your other Lapland activities. The cost of the equipment is small aand you can learn quite quickly. There are various tracks, depending on your ability and it is just great fun to be cross country skiing under the stars, especially on Christmas Eve. Read Full Article

Its not too early to be thinking about Christmas 2010 and if you are thinking about a trip to Lapland, booking early is definately advised to avoid disappointment. All of your activities can be arranged at the same time as your holiday and the flights for the winter season are normally released about October. Visit SkiFlights for more information. Destination Lapland has a full comprehensive list of activities you can book and if you have any quiries when you arrive, Destination Lapland are just a short walk from The Lapland Log Cabin.

Yllas is a beautiful little village in Lapland with a population of only about 400 people. In the summer months, the locals comment how quiet Yllas is come the summer months, especially in the supermarket. Even in the winter months,  Yllas is reletively quiet and a resort that you will just fall in love with. many people opt for the larger resorts but Yllas has  everything you will ever need, fantastic restaurants, good food, fantastic activities and everything on the doorstep from the cabin.  The reletive quietness of the resort only adds to its magic and once you visit Yllas, you will never want to go anywhere else in Lapland.

Lapland holidays come in all shape and sizes and whether you decide to arrange the holiday yourself or go on an organised holiday with a tour company, you can rest assured that a good time will be had by all. Arranging your own holiday couldn’t be easier and is becoming the perfered choice for most holiday makers. Arranging your own Lapland holiday will not only be cheaper but it gives you greater flexibility to do what activities and when. You can also book the Log cabins direct through the owners and still have the support of an agent when you get there. Flights are also easy to book, flights are normally released for the winter season about October time and can be booked directly.

The snow may still be there in patches up on the slopes of Lapland but down in the village there is no sign of the harsh winter Lapland has just had. The berries, herbs and mushrooms will soon be growing up on the open grasslands and the summer activities will begin. article