Winter Fairy Tale Saariselkä: Huskies, Reindeer and Dancing Northern Lights

Today your adventure in the winter wonderland – the home of Santa Claus – begins.

After your arrival at Ivalo Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private driver and comfortably taken to your accommodation, which will be your cozy retreat in the coming days.

Sit back and enjoy your first ride through the snowy landscape of Lapland – an unforgettable start to your winter experience in the high north.

Upon your arrival at the hotel, you can calmly check into your room and settle in. You will then conclude the evening with a relaxed dinner at the hotel while allowing the first impressions of your journey to sink in and immersing yourself in the special atmosphere of the wintry north.

After breakfast, you set off for an excursion to a traditional reindeer farm. There you will have the opportunity to meet the friendly reindeer up close, feed and pet them, and learn more about the local Sámi culture and its centuries-old traditions.

An experienced reindeer herder will warmly welcome you to the farm and tell you exciting stories about the life and culture of the Sámi. Afterwards, you will enjoy a short sleigh ride through the snowy forest – an authentic and peaceful nature experience. During the visit, you will also be served a warm lunch at the Wilderness Restaurant.

Afterwards, you will have some free time to relax and let the impressions of the morning settle.

In the evening, you will continue with a snowshoe hike to observe the northern lights. Away from light pollution and hustle and bustle, you will experience the Arctic nature in its purest form. Together with professional guides, you will walk at a leisurely pace through the snowy landscape and discover the many facets of snow while keeping an eye out for the magical northern lights in the best spots.

After this special experience, you will return to the hotel, where you can warm up with dinner. You will conclude the evening in a cozy manner – perhaps with a visit to the sauna and a moment of complete relaxation.

Today, action is on the agenda!

In the morning, an exciting snowmobile safari awaits you. The tour begins right on the summit of Kaunispää Fell. From there, your professional guides will choose the best routes for you, and the scenic trails will take you through snowy fell landscapes, over gentle hills, and through deep snow-covered forests.

Experience the special thrill of snowmobiling while fully enjoying the breathtaking Arctic nature and immersing yourself in the winter silence of Lapland.

After the tour, a joint lunch awaits you, where you can recharge and reflect on the impressions of the safari.

The rest of the day is at your disposal. Use the time to relax, explore the surroundings, or simply let the experiences of the morning sink in.

Today, you will start the day after breakfast with a portion of furry friends.

In the morning, you will embark on a husky sled ride, including a wilderness lunch. In this exciting adventure, you will get to know the friendly and energetic huskies up close before heading out with them through the magical snowy landscapes and forests of Lapland.

A special highlight: the sleds are self-driven, so you can actively and closely enjoy the experience. During the tour, a hearty soup will be served for lunch in a cozy wilderness kota, where you can warm up and enjoy the impressions of the ride in a relaxed atmosphere.

Afterwards, you will spend the afternoon according to your own wishes and enjoy a well-deserved break. In the evening, a relaxed dinner awaits you at the hotel, where you can comfortably conclude the day.

Then it will be out again into the Arctic night for northern light hunting – this time in a warm, comfortable sled. This special experience combines coziness and warmth with the adventure of observing the Aurora in the Arctic nature. The heated sled cabins make this tour a perfect experience. Sit back and enjoy this unforgettable northern lights excursion in a cozy atmosphere.

Early in the morning, you will set off for an authentic ice fishing tour on a frozen lake. Ice fishing is a traditional activity in Lapland, where you drill a hole in the ice in a quiet atmosphere and wait patiently for a catch from the clear Arctic waters. In doing so, you can enjoy the special silence of the winter landscape and the wide, snowy surroundings. To warm up, hot berry juice will be served, followed by a simple outdoor lunch amidst nature.

You will conclude the last evening in the winter wonderland with a wilderness dinner – the chef’s special evening. Located near a reindeer farm and not far from the husky kennels, the atmospheric Wilderness Restaurant awaits. While the distant howling of huskies can be heard in the background, you will enjoy dinner with homemade Lapland specialties.

Fresh, regional ingredients, the scent of reindeer meat cooked over the fire, warm candlelight, and friendly hosts create a special culinary experience. Let the evening conclude in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy Nordic cuisine.

You will spend the last night in your glass cabin with a view of the starry sky. With a bit of luck, the northern lights may appear directly above your bed – a memorable ending to your journey in the winter wonderland.

Today it is time to say goodbye – näkemiin. After check-out, you will be picked up by your private driver and taken to Ivalo Airport, from where you will begin your return journey.