Lapland Christmas Adventure

Welcome to Lapland! You will be greeted at the airport with a hotel sign and transferred to Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä (approx. 35 min). Upon arrival, you will receive your program schedule before dinner. Depending on your arrival time, cold weather gear will be given to you either upon arrival or the next day.

Today you will have a nice day meeting the reindeer at the reindeer farm and enjoying a nice reindeer sleigh ride in a snowy forest. You will learn interesting information about the reindeer and the life of a reindeer herding and Sami culture. You have also chance to feed the reindeer in the reindeer fence.

This evening, it is Christmas Eve which is the main Christmas event in Finland, but first
you will head by snowmobile sleigh ride through a snowy forest to a very special place: Santa secret’s cabin. Meet and Greet Santa himself and have a nice talk with him. He will also give a small present to everyone before heading back to the hotel for a traditional festive dinner.

After breakfast get ready for dog sledding. A husky safari is a must-do experience when visiting Lapland. Before setting off, you'll receive full instruction on handling the sled, then embark on an unforgettable journey as the eager huskies pull you through stunning winter landscapes.
Each sled is organized for two guests, with one mushing and the other seated in the sleigh. Halfway through the journey, you’ll switch positions to ensure both of you experience the thrill of mushing. The dogs excitement is contagious, and as they settle into silence on the trail, you'll discover why this is truly the best way to explore Lapland.

In the evening enjoy a Aurora Camp experience. You will be comfortably seated in a sledge that is pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. This way you can enjoy the northern sky all the way to the camp site. At the camp there is a hut with an open fire to warm us up on a cold night of Aurora hunting. Your guide will also serve warm drinks to keep you heated and cozy. The camp has a minimum amount of light pollution, so it is perfect for viewing the Northern Lights that will hopefully show up in the sky.

After breakfast, explore the stunning fells around Saariselkä on a snowmobiling tour. The white winter scenery is a breath-taking experience that will last for a lifetime.
First you will get familiar with the snowmobile with the guide, have full safety instructions and a driving lesson. Once everyone feels comfortable with the machine, you will head out for a small journey in the nearby surroundings.

After a delicious breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä and head back to Ivalo Airport. Your winter adventure in Lapland may be over, but the memories will last forever.