Lake Inari and the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland
Winter in Finnish Lapland brings with it polar nights and the elusive aurora borealis. The village of Inari perched on the edge of the Lake Inari is the setting for a winter experience deep in Finnish Lapland. Lake Inari has been the lifeblood of the Sami people for many centuries. Between November and May the sacred islands can be reached on foot on top of the ice. You’ll also find herds of reindeer wandering the fells and forests surrounding the village. This trip can be tailor made to suit you and include activities. You’ll enjoy the comfort of a family run hotel in the village overlooking the River Juutua, home to the kyeli, or ‘white fish’ which features on the hotel’s locally-inspired menu. Your modern-furnished superior room includes a private sauna and balcony with river views.
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Categories:
This tour is featured in the following categories:
- Northern Lights
- Town
- Lake
- Hill
Countries:
This tour takes place in the following countries:
- Finland
Itinerary:
This holiday is tailor made to suit your preferred activities and budget. Please enquire with us for an exact price and details of flights to Finland. ENQUIRE NOW
Day 1
Arrive in Ivalo. Transfer to your hotel which overlooks the River Juutua. Enjoy a sauna before dinner in the hotel’s restaurant. Before retiring to bed, dress up warm and wait to see if the Northern Lights appear in the night sky.
Day 2
Spend the morning getting to know a pack of husky dogs and learning about these Arctic creatures. The dogs will also pull you on a sled. In the afternoon explore the Siida Museum giving you an insight into the local Sami people and Arctic nature. In the evening, learn more about the Northern Lights as you go searching for them with your guide on snow shoes.
Day 3
Have the day at your own pace or enjoy an activity such as a visit to a local reindeer farm or take a guided cross-country skiing session. We can also organise a second Northern Lights excursion.
Day 4
Return to the airport for your flight home or add extra nights to extend your stay in Lapland (£89 per person per night).
Customer reviews:
"Loved the snowmobiles. Loved the dog-sledding. Loved finding out more about this amazing part of the world. But most of all it was our wonderful guides Timo and Anna who made it really special. What could be improved – staying longer!" RB, January 2011
"We thoroughly enjoyed the whole break and everything from you helping me select what to do and all the advice you provided getting us the right break for us, right through to the hotel and activities were truly magnificent – so thank you very much. Everyone we met in Finland was extremely helpful and on the activities we got a lot of attention with being in very small groups and for the snowmobileing guide to take us to show us his lake side house and some of the local cultural information was really informative as well as thoroughly enjoyable." GS, January 2011
"Our trip was really great. We all enjoyed it very much and every thing went smoothly. Lovely hotel, food and people. Anne and Timo were really good to us and helped us a lot with equipment." DB, February 2011
Dates:
Daily departures available from December to March. Prices start at £499 per person (excluding flights). Flights to Finland start at £250 return from London Heathrow. Extra nights are £89 per person per night.
Season:
Winter
Number of days:
4Price:
£549 per person for 3 nights (excluding flight). The price includes accommodation, half board, airport transfers and activities.Bespoke trips for groups are available - please enquire for more details.
