Lapland Wilderness Adventure

Fly to Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland and transfer to Hotel Harriniva, located approximately an hour away in the village of Muonio. Collect warm winter clothing for the adventure ahead and check-in to your hotel room or cabin. Dinner is served in the hotel restaurant. (D)

After a hearty breakfast, embark on a journey deep into the snowy wilderness of the Arctic, where a herd of majestic reindeer awaits you. Begin with a scenic ride in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. Upon reaching the reindeer, observe them up close, learn more about their care, and hear fascinating stories about the traditions and practices of local reindeer herding. Your guide, a local reindeer herder, will share insights into the year-round cycle of reindeer husbandry and its vital role in the region’s culture and way of life. Enjoy a snack around an open fire before returning to your hotel in the afternoon. (B,L,D) 

Today embark on a five-hour thrilling adventure by snowmobile (60-80km). Drive through snow-covered forests and frozen lakes and enjoy lunch in the wilderness. In the afternoon, return to your hotel and unwind in a warm sauna. (B,L,D)  

Get ready for adventure and set off on a two-day husky safari in the Lappish wilderness. Reach the Harriniva Arctic Dog Sled Centre to meet your own team of huskies and learn how to handle a sled from your guide*. Sled through the forest for about 25km. In the afternoon, reach a wilderness cabin where you can test your wilderness skills by making fire, feeding the huskies and heating the lakeside sauna. Overnight in the cabin with shared facilities and rooms. (B,L,D)

*Please note that due to the long husky safari each person will have to drive his/her own sled

Continue your adventure in the Lappish wilderness. Sled for another 25-30km through breathtaking Arctic winter scenery and enjoy lunch served by an open fire. In the afternoon, return to your hotel. (B,L,D)

Today explore Pallas National Park, the largest fell area in western Lapland, and breathe in the purest air in the world. Snowshoe higher up the fell and experience the most beautiful views and the vastness of the fell landscapes around you. (B,L,D)

Spend the day relaxing at Arctic Sauna World and in the evening enjoy a special farewell Lappish dinner. (B,L,D)

After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to Lapland and transfer to Kittilä Airport for your flight home. (B)