This fully-inclusive winter break combines stunning scenery, adventure and relaxation in the heart of Finnish Lapland, 260 km north of the Arctic Circle. Stay at the Star Arctic Hotel, located on top of Kaunispää mountain and boasting panoramic views over Saariselkä. Just 25 minutes away from Ivalo, this property provides the perfect spot for an Arctic adventure as well as great opportunities to view the northern lights.
Upon arrival in Ivalo you’ll be transferred from the airport to the hotel where you’ll stay on a full board basis. With a wide range of winter activities all starting directly from the hotel, you can relax and soak up the experience knowing everything is taken care of.
As well as the winter activities available, the location is well away from the city lights making it an ideal location to venture outside in search of the aurora borealis and Saariselkä’s Ski Centre, the most northerly in Europe, is a short distance away from the hotel, perfect for those who wish to hit the slopes.
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Highlights
Experience thrilling winter activities such as husky sledding
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Stay in remote location ideal for northern lights viewing
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Enjoy access to Europe’s northernmost ski resort
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Enjoy a traditional sauna with a view
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Stay in a scenic location overlooking the fell
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Enjoy elegant dining from locally sourced ingredients
Sample Itineraries
Included Activities: Siberian Husky safari, Aurora hunting by car, Snowmobiling safari and Reindeer safari.
Included Activities: Reindeer safari, Siberian Husky safari, Snowshoe safari, Snowmobiling safari, Aurora hunting by car, Aurora hunting by heated sleigh, and Wilderness dinner.
Prices
What's Included
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Accommodation with private bathroom
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All meals
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Activities as per itinerary
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Transfers between airport and hotel
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Winter clothing for activities
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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 £1171 Excluding Flights
4-7 Nights
Jan-Mar & 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.
Our holiday prices exclude flights. Why? Because we want to offer you the best value, tailored to your needs. Flight prices and offers change daily, so when you’re ready to book, we’ll provide a bespoke quote based on the best options from your local airport. This way, you’ll always get the most up-to-date prices and the flexibility to choose what works best for you.
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.

Jo
Shark species swam with
Icehotel visits
Departure & price guide
Prices from per person based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom and vary depending on room type selected, included activities and travel season.
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Spring Adventure (4 nights)
Scenic View Suite
3 included activitiesAprFrom £1,171Request Quote -
Autumn Aurora (4 nights)
Scenic View Suite
3 included activitiesNovFrom £1,189Request Quote -
Lapland Getaway (4 nights)
Scenic View Suite
4 included activitiesDec-MarFrom £1,723Request Quote -
Passion for Aurora (7 nights)
Scenic View Suite
4 included activitiesDec-MarFrom £2,546Request Quote -
Passion for Lapland (7 nights)
Scenic View Suite
7 included activitiesDec-MarFrom £2,728Request Quote -
Arctic Luxury (7 nights)
Scenic View Suite
7 included activitiesDec-MarFrom £3,007Request 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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Ben
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Calum
Travel Specialist
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Jenna
Travel Specialist
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Rosie
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Darren
Travel Specialist
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1
Quarter Swiss
5
Continents visited
30
Different countries explored
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1
World flown around
5
Continents visited
4
Oceans swam in
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4
Arctic cruises
2
Antarctica cruises
20
Species of whales & dolphins seen
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2
Hours northern lights watching
12
Spanish cities and Islands visited
2
Dolphins swam with
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18
Countries visited
5
Turtles seen hatch in Mexico
3
Continents travelled
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13
Polar bears seen
35
Countries visited
2
Blue whale encounters
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7
Christmas days spent abroad
28
Countries visited
5
Continents visited
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2
Polar plunges
7
Continents set foot in
8
Canada provinces visited
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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
Average Customer Score
Based On 1316 Reviews
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Excellent city break
Trusted Customer
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