Arctic Adventure at Wilderness Hotel Nangu

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Arctic Adventure at Wilderness Hotel Nangu

Stay on the quiet southern shore of Lake Inari with uninterrupted wilderness views
Enjoy an adult-only boutique lodge with cosy rooms and a relaxing lounge and restaurant
Watch for the Northern Lights from a prime, lakeside location far from light pollution
Take part in included winter activities during your four night stay
All meals and return transfers included for a smooth and relaxed getaway

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From £2,999 per person (excluding flights)

This is based on 4 nights’ accommodation in a Panorama Log Cabin with all meals, return airport transfers, winter clothing and activities as described.

This roughly converts to 3,569 EUR | 3,869 USD

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Departures: This package has flexible arrival days between December and early April. We can also create a bespoke itinerary for your specific requirements, please ask our Sales team for the different options.

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Welcome to Wilderness Hotel Nangu

The vast frozen expanse of Lake Inari in northern Finland sets an impressive scene for a winter trip to search the Northern Lights. At its southern shore, wilderness lodge Hotel Nangu sits in anticipation of the Aurora Borealis whilst enjoying its uninterrupted views of Finland's snowy wilderness. This break is the perfect combination of luxury and adventure, allowing time to relax in an adult only environment and enjoy Arctic adventures from the doorstep.

On arrival, your hosts will run through the final order of the itinerary with you based on local weather and snow conditions and Aurora activity. You'll also be kitted out in Arctic gear - a warm winter overall, boots and mitts. You'll need to bring additional thermal garments and gear to layer up! Our team will provide you with a kit list ahead of your travels.

Dining at Wilderness Hotel Nangu
Nangu's reception building opens up to an impressive high ceiling lounge and restaurant area with feature window overlooking Lake Inari. Guests come and go throughout the day to relax in the sofas by the fireplace and enjoy the views, with perhaps a cocktail or hot chocolate in hand. The timber walls create a cosy atmosphere during meal times. Dinner is served to the table featuring a Lappish inspired set menu in delicately presented dishes. Taste local reindeer meat, freshly caught fish from Lake Inari and foraged berries and mushrooms. Not to be missed is a Finnish Gin and Tonic complete with lingonberries and a twig of rosemary. The well-stocked bar serves a variety of wines, craft beers, soft drinks and Arctic-inspired cocktails.

Wilderness Hotel Nangu

Arctic adventure meets rustic luxury at Wilderness Hotel Nangu, next to Lake Inari in Finnish Lapland. Decorated to reflect the Sami culture, this family-owned hotel offers guests amazing access to the vast forests and lakes of the Vatsari wilderness, with a Lappish twist. Superior rooms feature a panorama window facing Lake Inari, while wilderness rooms are decorated in rustic Lappish style. Log cabins offer guests a private sauna and outdoor jacuzzi, and the Aurora cabin has a partial glass roof for watching the Aurora Borealis.Breakfast and lunch buffets, and full service dinners are served in the lodge’s spacious restaurant. Dishes are inspired by traditional Lappish cuisine and include local food, such as reindeer meat, fish from Lake Inari, mushrooms, and berries. Wilderness Hotel Nangu is an adult only destination (18+ years old) during the winter months, perfect for couples, friends, or individuals looking to escape the pressures of everyday life.

Day 2: Adventures Await

Spend your days at Nangu moving between the cold outdoors and frozen lake, and the cosy interior of the lodge and its thoughtfully designed spaces and rooms. Don't forget to make use of the sauna and cold terrace which can be booked as a private session each day of your stay.

Gentle Snowshoeing (Nangu)

Embrace a slower pace with a gentle guided snowshoe walk through the snowy surroundings. With only the crunch of snow underfoot, this is a perfectly peaceful way to enjoy this beautiful landscape. Throughout the trek, your guide will share interesting stories and information about Finnish nature and wildlife.

Aurora Snowmobiling (Nangu)

Depart into the Arctic night by snowmobile and seek out the elusive Northern Lights. Your evening experience begins with a thorough safety briefing and then it's time to rev the engines. Your guide will take you along easy-going trails looking for cloud-free skies and signs of the Northern Lights. Once we reach the perfect viewing spot, we’ll get the campfire going and enjoy some hot drinks in each other's company. You'll share a snowmobile with the chance to switch places. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age, with a driving licence valid in Finland. (Single drive available for supplementary charge)

Day 3: The Magic of the Wilderness

Husky Safari and Reindeer Day (Nangu)

To start the day, you'll be transferred from Nangu Hotel to a Sami village, where you'll meet both reindeer and huskies. You will gain an insight into the Sami culture and the way of life in the Arctic. The knowledgeable guide will welcome you and invite you to the reindeer enclosure, where you'll listen about the local traditions and the way of life for a reindeer herder, with a chance to feed these majestic creatures - the curious animals may even eat out of your hand.

If there is one experience that brings you to the heart of the Arctic North, it is the thrill of dog-sledding. You'll meet an excitable team of husky dogs on this exhilarating safari in the wilderness at Lake Inari. You'll drive your own team of dogs in pairs with the chance to switch places en route. Enjoy the silence as the dogs take off on the trail and all that can be heard is the patter of paws and panting of breath. As passenger, admire the snow clad landscapes all around. As driver you'll enjoy working with the dogs on an easy-going trail through the forest. You'll receive full instruction on how to drive the team of dogs before you set off. During the day a lunch will be served.

Day 4: Unforgettable Moments

Snowmobile Adventure (Nangu)

After receiving safety information and instructions on how to drive these incredible arctic machines, you will head out along the trails into the wilderness. Exploring by snowmobile allows you to cover long distances and enjoy the different arctic landscapes. You will travel in pairs, with the opportunity to change driver along the route. During the excursion, you will make a stop for a camp lunch by the open fire and warm up with hot drinks.

Aurora Camp (Nangu)

Venture out after dark to explore the snow-clad surroundings of Nangu, all while seated comfortably in a sledge pulled by the guide's snowmobile. Enjoy the Arctic by night as you travel through the silent landscape to the wilderness camp on the frozen Lake Inari, well away from any artificial light pollution. You'll be greeted with an open fire to keep you warm as you enjoy a hot drink and hopefully a chance to view the magical Northern Lights.

Day 5: Final Morning

When it's time to leave, your hosts will transfer you to Ivalo Airport in time for your departing flight.

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Arctic Adventure at Wilderness Hotel Nangu