Located in the heart of Saariselkä village in Northern Lapland, Wilderness Hotel Kieppi serves as the ideal base for your unforgettable Arctic adventure. Surrounded by the stunning Arctic scenery of Finnish Lapland, the hotel is perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, with easy access to Europe’s northernmost ski resort and picturesque cross-country skiing trails that wind into the magnificent Urho Kekkonen National Park.
During your stay, experience exciting adventures including husky safaris and meet the reindeer. At night, join an Aurora Hunt by car excursion for a chance to witness the mesmerizing northern lights dancing across the Arctic sky.
Your festive holiday includes meals and a variety of activities, topped off with a private visit to Santa Claus in his magical forest home—an unforgettable experience that captures the heart of Lapland’s Christmas spirit.
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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
Witness the northern lights on Aurora Hunt by car
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Highlights
Race across wintry landscapes, pulled by an enthusiastic pack of huskies
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Travel on a sleigh ride through the woods for an magical private visit with Santa
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Itinerary
All holidays include return transfers from/to Ivalo airport; full board starting with dinner on the first day to breakfast on the departure day, accommodation in your chosen room type and winter clothing for the duration of your stay.
Spend time relaxing in the spectacular surrounds of Saariselka with two full days for adventure.
Included Activities: Husky safari, Private meeting with Santa and Meet the Reindeer

Wilderness Hotel Kieppi
Spend time relaxing in the spectacular surrounds of Saariselka with three full days for adventure.
Included Activities: Husky safari, Aurora Hunt by Car, Private meeting with Santa and Meet the Reindeer
Kieppi 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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Husky Safari
Learn to mush huskies in Lapland with full guidance. Ride through snowy silence, swap mushers halfway and enjoy eager dogs pulling across stunning winter landscapes.

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Meet the Reindeer
Visit a reindeer farm and meet a herder and his reindeer. You will discover Sami traditions and hear stories of reindeer life and possibly feed these peaceful animals.

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Private Meeting with Santa
You will be transffered to Muotka where you will then journey by snowmobile sleigh to Santa’s hidden forest cabin near Muotka. Meet Santa and receive a small thoughtful gift.

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Aurora Hunt by Car
Travel in comfort with an expert guide, who will choose the best route and location based on weather conditions, maximising your chance to see the northern lights.

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 £1539 Excluding Flights
3 & 4 Nights
Nov-Dec
Prices are per person based upon 2 sharing, subject to availability. Your Travel Specialist will confirm the exact price based upon your tailored requirements, inclusions, and travel dates.
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.

Eric
Shooting stars with northern lights
Favourite Canadian lakes
Departure & price guide
From price is 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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3 night Arctic Santa
Wilderness Room
4 included activitiesFrom £1,224 per adult / £887 per childUpgrades & other room types availableRequest Quote
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4 night Arctic Santa
Wilderness Room
4 included activitiesFrom £1,479 per adult / £1,065 per childUpgrades & other room types availableRequest 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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Freya
Travel Specialist
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Jenna
Travel Specialist
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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Darren
Travel Specialist
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Gary
Travel Specialist
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Samantha
Travel Specialist
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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1
Quarter Swiss
5
Continents visited
30
Different countries explored
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18
Countries visited
5
Turtles seen hatch in Mexico
3
Continents travelled
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7500
Miles covered by train
27
US states visited
1
Kangaroo punched by
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4
Arctic cruises
2
Antarctica cruises
20
Species of whales & dolphins seen
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10
Whale watching trips
3
Successful northern lights hunts
45
Countries Visited
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13
Polar bears seen
35
Countries visited
2
Blue whale encounters
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6
Continents visited
8
Great Barrier Reef scuba dives
82
Countries visited
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6
Continents travelled over
24
Countries explored
10
Seas/oceans swam in
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10
Visits to Iceland
3
Favourite Canadian lakes
5
Successful whale watching trips
Average Customer Score
Based On 1362 Reviews
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Brilliant itinerary by very knowledgeable staff.
Mrs Calthorpe
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