Arctic Lakeland is a region with wild contrasts. During the winter months it provides a snow guarantee with an endless landscape of snow clad forests and frozen lakes ensuring a winter wonderland to behold. With other well known destinations becoming more popular in Finnish Lapland, it’s a hidden gem, an untouched wilderness to enjoy winter activities and offering excellent chances for seeing the Northern Lights.
Our wonderful four night trip includes the stylish and luxurious Arctic Giant Birdhouse Hotel. Perched high on the Kivesvaara peak, it offers breath-taking views of the glistening frozen lakes and wide expanse of snow laden firs in the distance, and with a relaxed atmosphere, mouth-watering experiences in the restaurant, several thrilling adventures and of course, opportunities to see the dancing aurora, it’s sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.
Departure Days: These trips operate daily from Mid-December to Early April
After a delicious breakfast and free morning to relax at the hotel, and if you can tear yourself away from the stunning views, today you will embark on a Snowmobile Safari. You will receive warm winter clothing and after instructions and a safety briefing, you drive in pairs along the winter trails through the frozen forests in the Kainuu region. The distance travelled is between 20-30 km, depending on conditions. During the tour, stops are made to swap drivers and warm up around an open fire with hot drinks and snacks.
In the evening, enjoy the 3-course meal at the hotel’s Restaurant Makuhelmi.
A more relaxing way to travel through the winter wonderland of the frozen Kainuu forest - sit back and enjoy the quietness of Finnish nature from a comfortable sleigh ride pulled behind the guide's snowmobile on a short 5km tour. Stop on route to take memorable pictures and warm up with hot drinks and snacks.
Later, after your evening meal in the restaurant, you will head out on an Aurora Camp excursion. This night time trip is more than a northern lights experience, it is also a tasting experience - combining the excitement and anticipation of seeing the dancing aurora with trying local tasty treats by the open fire at the wilderness camp.
Your last winter activity is a guided snowshoe tour, taking you to the beautiful areas in the region, breathing in the fresh crisp air and enjoying winter landscapes and nature in the middle of nowhere! The tour lasts 2-3 hours with stops for hot drinks and snacks.
With the hotel and cabins perched high on the hill side, time here is often spent marvelling at the endless views of the forests and lakelands stretching out in the distance - the perfect setting to unwind in front of a fire and tuck in to your favourite book. And before you know it, the day has flown by.Free time can also be spent with fun time on the sledding hill located next to the hotel. Slides and tubes are available free of charge. There are also several trails from the hotel, with snowshoes available to rent, and a chance to enjoy the wintery scenery at your own pace. In the evening, you have free access to the observation tower, as well as Kivesvaara hut, where you can light the fire and warm up in the cosy hut while waiting for the dancing lights to appear.
On your departure day, you will be transferred back to Kajaani Airport for your onward flight home.
Due to flight operations in the winter and restaurant opening times, we have based this 4 night holiday on a Tuesday arrival.
