Discover the magic of Finnish Lapland at Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä. Over the next couple of days, you will enjoy a range of memorable activities that make the most of the snowy surroundings. Experience the thrill of a husky safari, visit a traditional reindeer farm with a short sleigh ride, try your luck at seeing the enchanting Northern Lights and enjoy a private meeting with Santa in the forest, complete with a sleigh ride and small gifts.
There’s also time to relax and take in the beautiful winter scenery at your own pace. On your final day, enjoy breakfast before checking out and transferring back to Ivalo for your journey home, bringing with you the highlights of an unforgettable Lapland break.
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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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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.
Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä
Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä
Saariselka 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 £2765 Excluding Flights
3-4 Nights
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.
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Departure & price guide
From price is per person. Child prices are valid for ages 3-14 when sharing with a minimum of two adults – children may be accommodated on a sofa bed, depending on the accommodation booked.
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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Rosie
Travel Specialist
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Freya
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Jenna
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Lauren
Travel Specialist
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Samantha
Travel Specialist
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