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 flights 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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Full financial protection
From £1441 Excluding Flights
3-4 Nights
Dec
Your Holiday Pricing
Prices are per person based on two people sharing and are subject to availability. Your Travel Specialist will provide a final price tailored to your specific dates and requirements.
What’s Included:
Items listed and all known compulsory taxes and charges.
Our holiday prices also exclude flights. Flight prices and offers change daily, so we’ll provide a bespoke quote based on your preferred airport at the best price available. 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.
Samantha
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Continents travelled over
10
Seas/oceans swam in
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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Samantha
Travel Specialist
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Freya
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Rosie
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Lauren
Travel Specialist
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Jenna
Travel Specialist
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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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