Winter holidays with huskies and reindeer

Experience Finnish Lapland at its most beautiful with fantastic excursions and unique moments. In one week the most popular excursions are put together here and integrated into a varied and exciting programme for you. This tour will allow you to be active and get to know the beauty of this country at the same time!

Winter tour with huskies and reindeer: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
After landing, you will be transferred from the airport to the hotel and marvel at the incredible nature that surrounds you in the coming days. Check in to your hotel room with its own sauna and end this day with a delicious homemade Finnish dinner.

Day 2: First Insights into Life in the Far North
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and look forward to an exciting day. Today you will get to know the surrounding area of the hotel and orientate yourself in this beautiful area of the far north. You will be given the appropriate clothes for polar temperatures and will be provided with information on what to expect over the coming days. Relax today and look forward to the adventures that lie ahead!

Day 3: Cross Country Skiing Tour and Husky Safari
Start your day with a rich hearty breakfast. After a short introduction, your cross-country skiing excursion will begin and you will make your way into the wilderness of Finland. The tour takes you about two hours through the beautiful winter landscape. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy beautiful views - the perfect combination of exercise and relaxation with breathtaking scenery. After safety instructions and an introduction to dog sledding, you will meet your excited Husky team in the afternoon, who will greet you with great anticipation! During a first practice trip, you will guide your own husky team through the beautiful wilderness of Finland. Build a bond with these fascinating animals and enjoy the stunning scenery that surrounds you. Back at the hotel you can relax in your private sauna and let the day fade away.

Day 4: Back to nature
Today, after breakfast, you will once again be back on the slopes of your husky sled. The Huskies will be very happy to see you again and can not wait to set out on another adventure tour of Finland's nature! Enjoy the silence, which is interrupted only by the paws of the Huskies​ crunching on the snow cover. The 30km long route will take you through snowy forests and fields and over frozen lakes. Lunch is prepared for you over an open fire and enjoyed together with a fantastic view. Look forward to a hearty, warm meal in the evening and keep your eyes open: with a bit of luck, you may be able to see the Northern Lights!

Day 5: Snowmobile Safari
An experience of a very special kind awaits you today! After some safety instructions, an exhilarating trip on a snowmobile will take you racing through the unique nature of Finnish Lapland. At high speed, you will let the beauty of the wilderness pass you by and enjoy lunch prepared for you by the campfire. Your winter dream will be perfectly rounded off by this fast-paced adventure as you dart through the snowy forest and race across frozen lakes. After an adventurous trip, the hotel will give you time to relax and enjoy a traditional Finnish dinner.

Day 6: Snowshoe hike
Start the day with a hearty breakfast, then put on your snowshoes and head out to explore your surroundings and actively experience the far north. Marvel at the breathtaking nature and learn to read animal tracks. Your guide will provide you with plenty of interesting information about life in the wild and prepare lunch for you. In the afternoon you will have some free time, which can be used however you like. For example, in the ​afternoon you can visit the smoke sauna or spend the evening chasing the northern lights evening (both included in the travel price).

Day 7: Visit to the reindeer farm
After a hearty breakfast, a visit to a reindeer farm is scheduled for today! Get to know these fascinating animals and gain a unique insight into the traditional way of life of reindeer herding. Listen to the stories of the farm owner and enjoy coffee and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere. You will also get the chance to get up close and personal with the reindeer and have the opportunity to take some great photos that will remind you of this experience for a long time! Finish your last day with a relaxing sauna session and a home-cooked dinner.

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airport from where you will start your onward journey, leaving with countless new experiences and unique memories that you will not forget in a hurry!

Accommodation:
You will spend the nights in a cosy double room with a private sauna. The hotel is built entirely of wood and conveys a traditional and authentic atmosphere. Located directly on Lake Jokijätvi, this is the perfect starting point for your unique excursions. Each room has its own main entrance, separate sleeping and living area, toilet, shower, and private sauna.
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