Winter Vacation Finland

The Finnish winter awaits you in beautiful Vuokatti. Get to know the north from different perspectives and enjoy the breathtaking excursions available to you. Whether traveling by snowmobile or dog sled on this journey you will collect countless memories. Two days at your leisure will give you the opportunity to design your trip according to your own ideas and to round off your winter holiday with an individual programme.

Winter Vacation Finland: The itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
After landing at Kajaani Airport, you will be met and taken to the hotel. Explore the beautiful surroundings and move into your lovely cosy room. The evening can be spent at your leisure, doing whatever you wish! You can explore further or try a traditional sauna.

Day 2: First husky tour in Scandinavia
Strengthen yourself with a hearty breakfast and get ready for this eventful day! At the nearby husky farm, you will be greeted by your own Husky team who will already be happy to see you. After an introduction to leading a team of dogs, you will be shown how to use the sled safely. The initial excitement quickly turns into silence, which is interrupted only by the paws of the Huskies in the snow. Enjoy the tranquility and beautiful views on a 6km long husky tour through the wilderness of Finland. After the tour you will have enough time to get to know the animals better and to warm up with a hot drink. Complete this day in the sauna or in the outdoor pool.

Day 3: Snowmobile Safari
After a tasty breakfast, you will start today's excursion, which will be the perfect activity for a winter vacation! On this day, a snowmobile tour is planned to go to the summit of Vuokatti, which offers incredible views of the surrounding wilderness. Take a break at a beautiful vantage point and enjoy hot drinks and snacks. Marvel at the landscape, which rushes past you on this fast-paced snowmobile tour and relax after an eventful day at the hotel.

Day 4: Free day
Use this day for your personal interests and design it according to your ideas. Decide from one of the many exhilarating excursions or relax in the wellness area of ​the hotel. You have the choice! Choose whatever you like to make your dream winter vacation perfect for you!

Day 5: Northern Lights adventure with huskies
In the morning you will have some free time, which you can use individually to be active or relax. On this day you climb again on to the curves of your Husky sled and experience a breathtaking adventure. This unique excursion will begin at dusk, as you set out to find the best spot to view the beautiful northern lights. The tour of 12km will lead you through magical forests as well as over snowy meadows and fields. Keep your eyes open, as with a bit of luck, you will see the Northern Lights dancing above you in the night sky. After the tour, you will have time to look after your husky team and get to know it better. Exchange experiences and experiences of the day with your fellow traveller over a meal.

Day 6: Snowshoe Safari
Start with a hearty breakfast and get ready to enjoy the dreamlike nature in Vuokatti on a snowshoe safari and walk along breathtaking paths. You may even get the chance to discover a lynx cave and the natural habitat of a wild bear on your adventures! In a relaxed atmosphere, take a break and warm up with hot drinks. Back from the incredible surroundings, you will have the time to take a long sauna session or relax in the outdoor pool.

Day 7: Free day
Your last day in the wilderness can be spent however you like. You can design it personally to suit your individual tastes, according to your own ideas. Round off your winter holiday in Finland with another excursion or visit the Huskies​ again.

Day 8: Departure
After a final breakfast, a transfer will take you back to Kajaani Airport to begin your onwards journey, with countless new experiences under your belt. You will remember this winter vacation for a long time to come and enjoy the memories fondly!

Accommodation:
During your winter vacation in Finland, you will stay at Hotel Vuokatti then move into a cosy and stylish hotel room with an idyllic location on Lake Nuasjärvi. The hotel complex has a gym, free parking, a private beach, free Wi-Fi, spacious saunas with outdoor pool and an a la carte restaurant with stunning lake views.

Board
This tour will provide you with breakfast. Coffee and snacks (sometimes including meals) are included during the excursions.

Important information
Winter holidays in Finland can also be booked from any other day of the week. Talk to us for alternative travel dates. The safety of our guests is our priority; the far north can have fluctuating and unpredictable weather with strong temperature differences. Whilst we strive to follow our routes as closely as possible, we reserve the right to change the order of activities, the route of the safaris and the duration of the excursions.