Winter holidays with huskies and reindeer
Your winter holidays in Finland: Get to know fascinating huskies and friendly reindeer!
Tour ID: 1830159 in Lapland, Finland ●●●●● 291 Reviews

Winter tour with huskies and reindeer: The itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
After landing, you will be welcomed at the airport and taken to the lodge. You can marvel at the incredible nature that will surround you in the coming days on the drive already. Check into your cozy little apartment 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 get an overview of 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!
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Day 3: Cross Country Skiing 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. It will last for approximately two hours and includes a short skiing trip through the nearby surroundings. Breathe in the fresh air and enjoy beautiful views - the perfect combination of exercise and relaxation with breathtaking scenery.
Later after an introduction to dog sledding, you will meet your excited husky team in the afternoon, who will greet you with great anticipation! The overall husky introduction will last for 2-3 hours. During a first practice run of about 13 km, you will guide your own husky team through the stunning wilderness of Finland. Build a bond with these fascinating animals and enjoy the gorgeous scenery that surrounds you. Back at the hotel you can relax in your private sauna.
Day 4: Husky day safari
Today, after breakfast, you will once again be back on the runners of your husky sled. The dogs will be very happy to see you again and cannot wait to set out on another adventure tour through Finland's beautiful nature! Enjoy the silence, which is interrupted only by the paws of the huskies crunching on the snow cover. The around 30 km 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 for about 5 hours. You share a snowmobile in pairs and can take turns driving. For an additional charge, you can drive a snowmobile on your own. At high speed, you will let the beauty of the wilderness pass you by and enjoy lunch prepared for you by the campfire. After an adventurous trip, you will have some time to relax in your apartment and enjoy a traditional Finnish dinner later on.
Day 6: Snowshoe hike
Start the day with a nice long 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. During a break, you can enjoy coffee and tea at a campfire. After approximately 3 hours you are back at the lodge and you will have some free time that you can use however you like. You can, for example, visit the smoke sauna or spend the evening chasing the Northern Lights (both included in the travel price). The Northern Lights storytelling event will take place in the evening, allowing you to get a deep insight into the science behind this natural phenomenon and learn all about the myths surrounding it. This will take place in a traditional Kota, where you can enjoy the evening with a hot drink by a warm fire.
Day 7: Visit to a reindeer farm
An approximately 4 hours long 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, a transfer will take you 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 any time soon!
Accommodation:
You will spend the nights in a cosy apartment with a private sauna. The lodge 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 apartment has its own entrance, separate sleeping and living area, toilet, shower, and private sauna. After mid-January, it is also possible to stay in an igloo for one night (depending on the weather conditions).
Additional Information:
The order of tours and activities within this itinerary may vary due to weather conditions and other contributing factors that must be taken into account by the guides when planning your tour. You will receive the exact order of activities once you arrive on site. The far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with very strong temperature differences. The safety of guests and animals comes first, and for this reason, we reserve the right to change the itinerary and intensity of activities if and when needed. This involves both adjustments due to insufficient snow (meaning we cannot drive the sleds) or too much snow (snowstorms and extreme cold can cause accidents and various other problems). The required adjustments and fallback options in rare cases are based on the day-to-day conditions and can be compensated by shorter or longer daily stages, alternative accommodations, or even single day trips. In extremely rare cases we may organise alternative transport (ie. cars, quad bikes, etc). Feel free to contact us if you would like a more detailed assessment of this tour and travel period.The service providers and tour providers always perform their services in compliance with and in accordance with the official requirements and requirements applicable at the time of stay. For this reason, corona-related reasonable usage rules or restrictions may arise when using said services. Please note these official requirements (Google Translate).
All Reviews of Saija
●●●●● 4.8 of 5 Stars (231 Reviews) on Facebook●●●●◐ 4.5 of 5 Stars (57 Reviews) on Tripadvisor
●●●●● 5 of 5 Stars (3 Reviews) on heyHusky
Nicole K. from Deutschland
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19.-26.01.2019 - Großartig!
Nur zu empfehlen! Tolle Zimmer mit Sauna, Essen sehr lecker, super nette Gastgeber, kompetente und witzige Guides, tolle Hunde, unvergessliche Touren, eiskalter See nach der Rauchsauna... Alles perfekt, ich werde wiederkommen!
Jutta R. from Deutschland
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23.12. - 30.12.2023 - Bewertung Saija-Lodge
Unvergessliche und erlebnisreiche Weihnachten mit tollen Husky- und Snowmobiltouren in perfekter Winterlandschaft und kompetenten Guides, mit sehr freundlichen Gastgebern und angenehmen Unterkünften. Komme gerne wieder.
Julie . from Deutschland
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Januar 2024 - Ein wunderschöner Urlaub
Ein unverbindlicher und einzigartiger Urlaub. Die Huskys, die direkt neben der Unterkunft leben, waren unser absolutes Highlight. Das Programm ist sehr abwechslungsreich und vielfältig. Warme Klamotten wie bspw. Skianzüge und Schuhe sind in den unterschiedlichsten Größen vorhanden. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und gemütlich. Jedes Zimmer hat eine eigene Sauna im Badezimmer. Auch die Rauchsauna auf dem Gelände ist ein Erlebnis.
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