On the shores of the Juutua River and close to Inari village, Wilderness Hotel Juutua offers boutique accommodation amidst beautiful scenery, as well as award-winning cuisine, a range of activities and the chance to witness the elusive northern lights.
Just over 260km north of the Arctic Circle, a short distance from the Sami village of Inari and only 40 minutes from Ivalo airport, Wilderness Hotel Juutua lies in a beautiful riverside setting. It is the newest property of Mari and Jouko Lappalainen, owners of the popular resorts of Nellim, Muotka, Inari and Nangu, bringing their portfolio to five.
Flowing into Lake Inari, the Juutua River makes for a picturesque setting and provides the backdrop for different activities including husky safaris, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice-fishing. Like its sister-properties, the location is ideal for aurora watching should they appear.
We have offer a choice of different breaks which include full board and offer a range of included activities. The remote location also provides a great opportunity to hopefully see the northern lights.
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Highlights
Stay in a beautiful wilderness location
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Highlights
Stay in remote location ideal for northern lights viewing
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Highlights
Experience thrilling winter activities
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Highlights
Sample mouth-watering Lappish cuisine
Itineraries
Spend time relaxing in the spectacular surrounds of Juutua with two full days for adventure.
Included Activities: Snowmobile Safari; Meet the Reindeer; Husky Safari; Aurora Camp; Aurora Snowmobiling and Arctic sauna visit with jacuzzi
4 night adventure with activites and an opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
Included Activities: Snowmobile Safari; Husky Safari; Meet the Reindeer; Gentle Snowshoeing; Aurora Camp; Aurora Workshop and one 5 course dinner at restaurant Aanaar
Immerse yourself in the spectacular wilderness surrounding Juutua on this extended break packed full of adventure.
Included Activities: Snowmobile Adventure; Meet the Reindeer; Husky Safari; Ice Fishing by Snowmobile Sleigh; Winter Walk to Janiskoski; Aurora Camp; Aurora Snowshoeing and one 5 course dinner at restaurant Aanaar
Spend one week in the wilderness with plenty of activities and time to relax in the snowy surrounds.
Included Activities: Snowmobile Adventure; Meet the Reindeer; Husky Safari; Ice Fishing by Snowmobile Sleigh; Snowshoeing Adventure; Aurora Camp; Aurora Snowmobiling; Aurora Workshop and one 5 course dinner at restaurant Aanaar
Juutua 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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Snowmobiling
You will receive driving and safety instructions before a short lesson and then once ready, take to the trails through the beautiful winter surroundings.
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Snowshoeing
Enjoy the beautiful scenery while learning the art of snowshoeing and your guide will share stories about the Finnish nature along the way.
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Husky Sledding
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.
Around 3 hours -
Aurora Camp
Get comfortable in a sled behind the guides snowmobile and enjoy the night sky on the way to the camp. Its remote location far from light pollution makes it the perfect place to see northern light displays. Warm up with a hot drink and an open fire and hopefully the aurora will dance across the sky.
Around 3 hours -
Meet the Reindeer
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.
Around 2 hours -
Aurora Snowshoe
Walking in the dark forests companied by the light of the moon and dance of the Northern Lights is unforgettable. Warm up by the campfire and wait for the Auroras to show up, while warm drinks are prepared on the open fire.
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Ice Fishing by Snowmobile Sleigh
Ice fishing done in traditional Finnish way; does it get any better? Travel by snowmobile sleigh to the best ice fishing spots and spend the day outdoors learning how to fish and about life up in the North. Includes a tasty lunch by open fire.
Around 4 hours -
Winter walk to Janiskoski Rapids
Walk to beautiful Jänisköski rapid the largest of 10 rapids at Juutua. There is about 1km walk to the camp spot and this trip is suitable for everyone. During this trip you will learn about the river Juutua which is important part of Inari Sámi Culture and other interesting facts about the locals and their way of living. Enjoy warm drinks and grill sausages while listening the sound of running water.
Around 1.5 hours -
5 course dinner at Restaurant Aanaar
Enjoy a 5 course menu at Aanaar restaurant. Taste Lapland’s seasons with a view to the rapids of River Juutua.
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Finnish Sauna Experience with Jacuzzi
Take time to relax the Finnish way in Juutua’s sauna which is heated by a Finnish electric sauna stove. You can also take advantage of the Jacuzzi on the outside terrace and enjoy the view overlooking the rapids of Juutua River.
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Aurora Hunt by Snowmobile
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Aurora Workshop
Visit the nearby camp which is in a great location for viewing the lights, away from any light pollution. An expert will teach you about the science behind the phenomenon and tips on taking photos of the lights.
Around 1 hour
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 £1264 Excluding Flights
3, 4, 6 & 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 pricing 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.

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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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Aurora Break (3 nights)
Wilderness Room
6 included activitiesDec-AprFrom £1,264Request Quote -
Aurora Break (3 nights)
Arctic Room
6 included activitiesDec-AprFrom £1,346Request Quote -
Aurora Break (3 nights)
Juutua Suite
6 included activitiesDec-AprFrom £1,373Request Quote -
Arctic Juutua (4 nights)
Wilderness Room
6 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £1,519Request Quote -
Arctic Juutua (4 nights)
Arctic Room
6 included activitiesDec-AprFrom £1,623Request Quote -
Arctic Juutua (4 nights)
Juutua Suite
6 included activitiesDec-AprFrom £1,655Request Quote -
Frozen Delights (6 nights)
Wilderness Room
7 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £2,237Request Quote -
Frozen Delights (6 nights)
Arctic Room
7 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £2,391Request Quote -
Frozen Delights (6 nights)
Juutua Suite
7 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £2,446Request Quote -
Winter Adventure (7 nights)
Wilderness Room
8 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £2,573Request Quote -
Winter Adventure (7 nights)
Arctic Room
8 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £2,764Request Quote -
Winter Adventure (7 nights)
Juutua Suite/strong>
8 included activities and one 5 course dinner at restaurant AanaarDec-AprFrom £2,828Request 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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Ben
Travel Specialist
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Lauren
Travel Specialist
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Calum
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Gary
Travel Specialist
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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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World flown around
5
Continents visited
4
Oceans swam in
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13
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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39
Countries visited
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Rail journey on the Ghan
50
Fiordland penguins encountered
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2
Hours northern lights watching
12
Spanish cities and Islands visited
2
Dolphins swam with
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2
Polar plunges
7
Continents set foot in
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Canada provinces visited
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6
Continents visited
8
Great Barrier Reef scuba dives
82
Countries visited
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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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Based On 1316 Reviews
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Excellent city break
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