Take an active festive family break in Finnish Lapland, meet reindeer, and explore the scenic surrounds by snowmobile and husky sled. An evening visit to the Aurora Camp gives you the best chance to view the elusive northern lights. Set on the shores of Lake Inari in the far north of Finnish Lapland, the stylish Wilderness Hotel Inari offers a classic winter experience coupled with comfortable accommodation and mouth-watering local cuisine.
After a day of fun in the snow relax and soak up the festive atmosphere by the crackling open fire in the spacious hotel lounge. Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland on this fully inclusive festive escape focusing on fun for all the family. The included activities ensure you make the most of your time away and the private visit to meet Santa in his cosy cabin is a highlight for children and adults alike.
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Fly direct to Lapland
Limited and direct exclusive seats to Ivalo with British Airways
No connections, less travel stress, more time in Lapland! Seats are very limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone

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Highlights
Enjoy cosy accommodation and friendly service
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Highlights
Stay in a remote location ideal for northern lights viewing
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Highlights
Enjoy activities including snowmobiling and husky sledding
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Highlights
Meet Santa and enjoy family fun amidst snow covered wilderness
Itinerary
Spend time relaxing in the spectacular surrounds of Inari with two full days for adventure.
Included Activities: Snowmobiling Safari, Husky Safari, Reindeer Farm Visit, Aurora Camp and Private meeting with Santa.

Inari Wilderness Hotel
Spend time relaxing in the spectacular surrounds of Inari with three full days for adventure.
Included Activities: Snowmobiling Safari, Husky Safari, Reindeer Farm Visit, Aurora Camp and Private meeting with Santa.
Inari experiences
The order of the activities will be confirmed locally and each activity will be included once during your stay according to the itinerary.
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Snowmobile Safari
The guide will teach you how to cope with these powerful machines, and after a full safety and driving lesson, you will head out to the wilderness. Snowmobiling through white winter scenery is a breath taking experience that will last for a lifetime.
Children 4-14 years will be in a sleigh pulled by a guide with snowmobile.
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Husky Safari
Visit the husky farm where you will have an opportunity to learn how to mush your own team of dogs. You will be given full instruction on how to handle the sled and dogs before setting off on the trail. The experienced dogs will be keen to run. Enjoy the stunning Lapland scenery and the still silence. We will stop half way and swap mushers.

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Private Meeting with Santa
You will be collected from your room by one of Santa’s elves who will walk you to meet Santa himself. Children will get the special experience to chat with Santa and will receive a small present.

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Reindeer Farm Visit
Transfer by car to the reindeer farm to meet a local reindeer herder with his peaceful reindeer. At the reindeer farm you will learn interesting information about the reindeer and the life of a reindeer herder.

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Aurora Camp
After dinner venture outside for your night of Aurora viewing*. Transfer by a sled pulled by a snowmobile to the Aurora Camp, which is situated deep in the Wilderness Forest. The camp is in a great location for viewing the lights; away from any light pollution. At the camp you will enjoy a hot drinks and pancakes before being transferred back to your hotel.

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Snowshoeing
Equipped with snowshoes and poles set off into the surrounding wilderness. Your guide will show you how to use your snowshoes and will lead the way on your short walk. Along the way, your guide will share interesting stories about the Finnish nature and animals.

Prices
What's Included
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Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
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All meals
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Activities as per itinerary
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Winter clothing
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Return transfers
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24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
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No surcharge guarantee
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Full financial protection
From £1334 Excluding Flights
3 & 4 Nights
Dec
We’ll quote for flights when you enquire based on the best available prices. This means you have the greatest flexibility to choose what works for you. On a selection of dates on our 3 or 4-night breaks, we can include direct flights to Ivalo with BA at great prices.
Make this trip yours
Every trip you see here can be adapted to suit you using inside-out knowledge to create one-off experiences created just for you.

Jenna
Turtles seen hatch in Mexico
Continents travelled
Departure & price guide
From price per person. Child prices are valid for ages 4-14 when sharing with a minimum of two adults – children may be accommodated on a sofa bed, depending on the accommodation booked.
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Wilderness Room (3 nights)
5 included activities
Nov-DecAdult from £1,334Child from £955Request Quote
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Arctic Chalet (3 nights)
5 included activities
Nov-DecAdult from £1,688Child from £1,203Request Quote
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Wilderness Room (4 nights)
5 included activities
Nov-DecAdult from £1,498Child from £1,069Request Quote
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Arctic Chalet (4 nights)
5 included activities
Nov-DecAdult from £1,970Child from £1,400Request Quote
We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch.
Experts with real experience
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Darren
Travel Specialist
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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Freya
Travel Specialist
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Lauren
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Rosie
Travel Specialist
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Polar bears seen
35
Countries visited
2
Blue whale encounters
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10
Visits to Iceland
3
Favourite Canadian lakes
5
Successful whale watching trips
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10
Whale watching trips
3
Successful northern lights hunts
45
Countries Visited
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7500
Miles covered by train
27
US states visited
1
Kangaroo punched by
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2
Polar plunges
7
Continents set foot in
8
Canada provinces visited
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1
Quarter Swiss
5
Continents visited
30
Different countries explored
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39
Countries visited
1
Rail journey on the Ghan
50
Fiordland penguins encountered
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4
Arctic cruises
2
Antarctica cruises
20
Species of whales & dolphins seen
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5
Humpback whales spotted in Redoubt Bay
34
Countries visited
6
Continents visited
Average Customer Score
Based On 1362 Reviews
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Brilliant itinerary by very knowledgeable staff.
Mrs Calthorpe
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