Travel to the Top of the World with Travcoa

Explore the Lapland Wilderness of Sweden and Finland

WEBWIRE – Thursday, October 20, 2011

Travcoa, the world leader in luxury travel, is offering an arctic adventure to the wintry terrain of Sweden and Finland. Guests on the 15-day Lapland Reindeer Safari Escorted Journey will cross the Arctic Circle, cruise on a powerful icebreaker, and travel by dogsled, snowmobile and reindeer-pulled sleigh through pristine wilderness in comfort and style. Highlights of the trip include a one-night stay in Sweden’s remarkable ICEHOTEL and participation in the colorful traditions of St. Maria’s Day festival with Scandinavia’s indigenous herders, the Sami.

“This unique journey will show our guests breathtakingly beautiful aspects of Sweden and Finland that few travelers will ever see,” stated Jerre Fuqua, President of Travcoa. “This is a great opportunity for Travcoa guests to discover the old-world charm of historic cities, enjoy the people and culture of small, quaint villages and explore the rustic, arctic wilderness in one luxury adventure"

The Lapland Reindeer Safari Escorted Journey is priced from $14,990 per person and is limited to a maximum of 18 guests. With departures on March 15 and March 20, 2012, guests on this small-group adventure will visit the Northern Lights research center in Kiruna and a planetarium in Muonio, experience Swedish cuisine at the oldest restaurant in Stockholm, and enjoy the highlights of Helsinki. The St. Maria’s Day festival in Hetta, Finland will bring travelers and villagers together for a day of traditional dance, local delicacies, reindeer racing and lots of good cheer.

Throughout the trip guests will enjoy the finest accommodations, with the most unique being the celebrated ICEHOTEL, located in a small Swedish village just north of the Arctic Circle. Each year a new hotel is created from ice and snow, making a stay here a once-in-a-lifetime fusion of art, nature and gastronomy.

For more information about the Lapland Reindeer Safari, to request a brochure, or to make a reservation, please contact Travcoa at 1-800-992-2003 or go online at www.travcoa.com.

About Travcoa:
Travcoa has been leading luxury adventures and in-depth explorations of the world’s most interesting destinations since 1954. The company offers three types of travel experiences around the globe: small-group Escorted Journeys with comprehensive itineraries guided by professional Travel Directors; pre-designed and priced Independent Journeys for travelers who prefer private travel on a date of their choice; and Tailor-Made Journeys crafted to individual traveler specifications.