Phenomenal Finnish Lapland

Route

This winter journey takes place in northern Finnish Lapland, set amid forests, rolling hills and frozen lakes around Inari.

Pace

Days are active yet well balanced, with outdoor adventures combined with warm breaks by the fire.

Highlights

Husky safaris, snowmobile excursions, encounters with reindeer, snowshoe walks and multiple opportunities to see the northern lights form the heart of the trip.

Accommodation

You stay in a comfortable hotel surrounded by nature, where winter silence meets a warm welcome.

Profile

Perfect for travellers who want to experience the Arctic winter in an active way and are drawn to snow, open landscapes and the magic of the northern lights.

Day 1: Departure to Finnish Lapland

Your trip starts in the north of Finnish Lapland. Here you will be transferred further to your hotel, which enjoys a beautiful location in the middle of forests. You will be given warm winter clothing on site to start your journey.

Day 2: Visit the reindeer by snowmobile

You'll start the day with a snowmobile ride and a guide who will introduce you to the Sámi culture and way of life in the north. The reindeer keeper will welcome you to the reindeer enclosure where the guide will tell you more about the life of a reindeer keeper. You get the chance to feed the reindeer - the curious animals may even eat out of your hand! After this amazing experience, you will have a cosy lunch by the open fire and be served reindeer soup and hot drinks.

Day 3: Husky safari and Aurora camp

There is no better way to admire Lapland's winter landscape than on a husky safari. Before setting off, you'll be taught how to handle the sled. The dogs' enthusiasm is contagious and you embark on an amazing ride. Let the powerful huskies pull you along as you glide through the white environment. In the evening, you will go Aurora hunting on the amazing Inari Lake. You'll sit comfortably in a sledge pulled by the guide's snowmobile. This allows you to enjoy the northern sky all the way to camp. While observing the night sky, enjoy a campfire with hot drinks. The atmosphere by the campfire is an experience in itself. Lake Inari is one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights because there is no light pollution at all. If you are lucky, you will enjoy this unique light phenomenon this evening.

Day 4: Snowshoeing and Aurora snowmobiling

While snowshoeing, you will head to the forests and hills. The forest is a beautiful winter wonderland and the silence is unprecedented. During the trip, the guide will tell interesting stories and information about Finnish nature and animals. Finally, you will reach the camp where you have lunch and a hot drink by the campfire. This tour is perfect for nature lovers as snowshoeing is a real eco-activity! In the evening, you will search for the northern lights during the snowmobile tour. You will head to open spots where the chances of seeing the northern lights are highest.