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4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

From £4457 for a family of four

Finland, Lapland, Saariselkä

4 Nights

Family Experience for 2-5

4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

From £4457 for a family of four

What You'll Do

Your luxury family adventure in Lapland is a unique way to may lasting memories. Spend your days immersing yourself in the natural environment of Lapland, on reindeer sleigh rides and snowmobiles and even a visit to Father Christmas himself, and spend your evenings relaxing gazing in awe at the brilliant colours of the Aurora Borealis.

Your snowy wonderland break begins when you are picked up from Ivalo airport, and taken to your luxurious Aurora Cabin where you will stay for your Lapland adventure in this magical wilderness, exploring by day and hoping to catch sight of the fabled Northern Lights.

Seeing this phenomenon in person is one that simply can’t be matched, as brilliant reds and greens burst across the inky black sky, brushing the deep fir forests.

You’ll stay in luxury accommodation in a cosy Aurora Cabin, with its glass roof providing an expansive, panoramic view of the sky above you. Enjoy a range of Lappish activities, including taking the kids on a reindeer ride and the magical opportunity to meet Santa face to face in his snowy home.

You’ll also get to explore the area by getting a little further afield on snowmobiles, drinking in the incredible scenery that is so far removed from what we’re used to at home.

Gliding through the impossibly still forest and the crisp, clear Lapland air is exhilarating, and you’ll come across some of the most beautiful natural landscapes anywhere in Finland.

Satisfyingly wearied from your days of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, settle in for some delicious food prepared with only the purest ingredients from Lapland, served by a roaring, warming log fire and in the snug Lappi restaurant.

The entire 4 night northern lights holiday in Finland has been crafted with skill and passion so that you can enjoy this unforgettable experiences totally, without compromising on comfort as you relax in the highest quality accommodation and watch the beautiful night sky through your panoramic glass roof.

A full example itinerary is detailed below, activity timings can differ slightly, your own personal schedule will be given to you upon check in.

There is currently no availability for December 2024. The same holiday is available at in Pyha flying to Rovaniemi or in Levi flying to Kittilla – please click on the links here.

Experience
Highlights

Experience one of nature's great wonders in total comfort and luxury

See reindeer up close with a 25 minute reindeer sleigh ride

Hit the snow and take in the surroundings by snowmobile

Meet the real life Santa in his Lapland home

Your Local Host:

Markku

Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.

Experience Itinerary

Escape to the Wilderness

When you touch down at Ivalo airport, we’ll be waiting there to transfer you directly to the incredible resort Drive through the ethereal pine forest, and arrive at your very own luxury glass-roofed cabin, nestled within the still, white trees.

Take some time to settle in, unpack, or explore the site, then we’ll welcome you for a dinner in the cosy Lappi restaurant for a meal made with natural, local produce from the surrounding environment.

After dinner, the evening is yours to enjoy. You can choose to relax in front of a roaring log fire or even book a trip to see the Northern Lights:

Then head back to your warm cabin for a night of lying under the ink-black sky, gazing upwards through the clear window to catch a glimpse of the incredible Northern Lights.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Immerse Yourself in Nature

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, and prepare yourself for a day of activities that will allow you to truly get in touch with nature and experience true wilderness.

You’ll start the day with a reindeer express ride. Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures, so central to Sami culture and symbolic of life in the far northern reaches of Finland.

Experience a ride in a sleigh from one of these gentle animals, and hiss through the silent trees and the pure, cold air.

For the kids, they’ll be able to experience some real Lapland magic, as they meet the ‘real’ Santa in his home!

You’ll have free access to the site’s sleds, snowshoes, skis and other equipment for the entire experience, so that you’re free to explore the trails and paths that snake through this untouched, pristine part of the world and discover dramatic fells, hidden clearings and frozen lakes.

Satisfyingly wearied and chilled from a day in the open, you’ll head for another warming, hearty dinner, warm your bones by an open fire, and spend the evening at your leisure, waiting for the spectacular Borealis to burn across the clear night sky.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Accommodation:

The Aurora Cabins are a magical way to experience the wintry star-filled sky and the Northern Lights, while lying comfortably in the warm bed. The laser-heated glass-roof opens up into the northern sky, directly above the bed.

inside hut accommodation in finland

Snowmobile Safari

This full day will get you further out into the beautiful snowy wilderness of Lapland.

Embarking on a 2-hour snowmobile safari, you’ll explore pristine fells and silent, snow-covered forest, frozen lakes and rivers, and magnificent hillsides.

Your expert guide will help you get the hang of your snowmobile, then lead you on a stunning adventure around the part of the world that is one of Europe’s last remaining wild places.

Return and enjoy passing time at your leisure, drinking in your surroundings and enjoying great Finnish food.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Accommodation

woman admiring view from hut with champagne

Chasing the Northern Lights

Wake up on your penultimate morning here, hopefully blown away by the natural spectacle you witnessed last night.

You will have the opportunity to spend this day at your leisure, exploring the resort or going further afield on an organised or self-led activity.

In the evening, you’ll get to experiences the magic of the Northern Lights like never before, as you ride a heated sleigh deep into the Finnish wilderness, to drink in the lights in true isolation – an otherworldly experience.

 

Accommodation:

open fire in resort restaurant

Departure

Unfortunately, after a last breakfast and a few last precious moments in Lapland it will be time for you to be transferred back to the airport.

We hope you have had an incredible time up in the wilderness of Lapland, and have had experiences that are genuinely once in a lifetime so that by the time you arrive home, you’ve created memories that last forever.

Reviews (1)

Daniel Stanley

Monday 9th January, 2023

We stayed in the Northern Lights village in Saarisselka which was a lovely place. The accommodation was great, the glass roof looked amazing, just a shame we didn't get to see the northern lights! The food in the hotel was great 90% of the time. I w...

We stayed in the Northern Lights village in Saarisselka which was a lovely place. The accommodation was great, the glass roof looked amazing, just a shame we didn't get to see the northern lights! The food in the hotel was great 90% of the time. I was disappointed paying 16 euros for chicken nuggets only for them to be served an hour later on the buffet. The excursions were good although we did end up in a heated sleigh only for it to be blowing out cold air which left my 6 year shivering, the guides were great and gave him jumpers and gloves to help him. Talking about the guides this was advertised as local guides taking you to the places etc where they were just seasonal workers. The guides though did a great job and the kids loved the elves. Overall we had a really nice time and have made some life long memories. Would love to go again one day but it is very expensive will have to save for a few years!

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Location Information

Your Northern Lights adventure begins when we pick you up directly from Ivalo Airport and transfer you into the Lappish wilderness, through pristine snow encrusted pine forest and snowy fells until we reach your resort in Saariselkä.

Here, you’ll be shown to your private cabin. The stylish, elegant accommodation will be your base for the experiences, and offers beautifully cosy warmth against the Arctic weather outside. On arrival you will be fitted with your cosy outerwear (snow suit and boots) ready for your adventure!

Relax and settle in, take a walk around with the crisp snow underfoot, take a toboggan and have some fun in the snow before your first dinner in Lapland.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

 

  • 4 nights accommodation in glass-roof Aurora Cabin
  • Full board meals at the onsite restaurant (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Thermal clothing and all necessary winter equipment is provided
  • 2 hour snowmobile ride
  • 25 min Reindeer sleigh ride
  • Searching for Santa
  • Northern lights by heated sleigh (3h)
  • Complimentary use of cross-country skis, snowshoes & toboggans
  • Private transfers to and from Ivalo airport
  • Guide for all organised activities

FAQs

Trips run all through the winter season from November to late April.

It will be tight! They can fit a double bed + sofa bed + one roll out extra bed, but it's up to you.

Children 3 and under are free; children from 4 - 14 are charged kids rates. 15 + are considered adults.

Upon check in at your resort you will be given your full schedule of exciting activities.