Located in the heart of Saariselkä ski village, Kieppi Hotel is a charming retreat surrounded by stunning Arctic scenery. Ideal for both nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, the hotel offers convenient access to Europe’s northernmost ski resort and scenic cross-country skiing trails leading into Urho Kekkonen National Park.
Experience the excitement of a husky safari, snowmobiling through the wintery forests and snowshoeing through the pristine and peaceful Lappish nature. For a truly unforgettable evening, you will set off on an Aurora camp trip, where you may be lucky enough to witness the northern lights dancing across the Arctic sky.
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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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Itineraries
Enjoy two full days of adventure and relaxing in Saariselkä’s stunning surroundings.
Included Activities: Husky Safari, Snowmobile Safari, Gentle Snowshoeing and Aurora Camp
Wilderness Hotel Kieppi
A 4-night adventure filled with winter activities and Northern Lights opportunities.
Included Activities: Husky Safari, Reindeer Day by Snowmobile, Gentle Snowshoeing, Aurora Camp and Aurora Snowmobiling
Enjoy a week in the wilderness, with activities and relaxation in the snowy surroundings.
Included Activities: Husky Safari, Reindeer Day by Snowmobile, Gentle Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing Trip by Snowmobile, Aurora Camp, Aurora Snowmobiling and Aurora Hunt by Car
Choose your preferred duration, accommodation and selection of optional activities from husky safaris to snowmobiling, snowshoeing to ice-fishing to completely customise your experience. We will then provide a quote accordingly.
Kieppi experiences
Activities are subject to package selected. The order of the activities will be confirmed locally and each activity will be included once during your stay according to the itinerary. For the bespoke holidays, speak to our team about which experiences you’d like to include.
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Husky Safari
After a brief lesson, ride through stunning scenery with huskies. One guest mushes, the other rides, switching halfway. Experience Arctic silence and snowy trails together.
Around 2.5 hours
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Snowmobile Safari
This short snowmobiling tour is great for those who want a taste of the adventure. After safety instructions and everyone is comfortable with the snowmobiles it’s time for a drive along the trails.
Around 3 hours
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Reindeer Day by Snowmobile
Meet the iconic 'locals' of Lapland.
Around 4 hours
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Gentle Snowshoeing
You'll receive snowshoes and optional poles before setting off on a leisurely walk through nature. Your guide will share fascinating stories and insights about Finnish wildlife and landscapes. This peaceful adventure offers a perfect opportunity to explore the surroundings, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy a serene winter experience.
Around 2 hours
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Aurora Camp
Get comfortable in a sled behind the guides snowmobile and enjoy the night sky on the way to the camp through the amazing surroundings of Saariselkä. Its remote location far from light pollution makes it the perfect place to see northern light displays. Warm up on the open fire and enjoy a hot drink and hopefully the aurora will dance across the sky.
Around 2.5 hours
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Aurora Hunt by Car
This evening head out in search of the northern lights in the comfort of a warm vehicle. Your expert guide will take you to the areas where they think you will have best chance to see them if they make an appearance. You will be able to keep warm with hot beverages and snacks. Please note that depending on weather conditions and in order to maximise the chance of seeing the aurora route and place may change
Around 3 hours
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Aurora Snowmobiling
After safety instructions and a lesson, head to the snowy surroundings by snowmobile in search of the northern lights. Your guide will lead you to the best places to view them if they decide to make an appearance. Warm up by the campfire with a hot drink. The driving distance varies depending on weather conditions.
Around 2.5 hours
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Ice Fishing Trip by Snowmobile
After a snowmobiling lesson and safety briefing, set off on a truly Arctic experience with ice fishing and stunning Arctic scenery. Learn expert techniques from your guide while they prepare a delicious open-fire lunch. If you catch a fish, they’ll happily cook it, adding a special touch to your adventure.
Around 5 hours
Prices
What's Included
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Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom
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All meals
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Return airport transfers
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Activities as per itinerary
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Winter clothing
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24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
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Full financial protection
From £1161 Excluding Flights
7, 4, & 3 Nights
Jan-Mar & Nov-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.
Jenna
3
Continents travelled
5
Turtles seen hatch in Mexico
Departure & price guide
Prices from per person based on 2 sharing a room with private bathroom
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Arctic Winter Magic (3 nights)
4 included activities
Wilderness Room from £1,161Upgrades & other room types available -
Highlights of Lapland (4 nights)
5 included activities
Wilderness Room from £1,462Upgrades & other room types available -
Winter Adventure Week (7 nights)
7 included activities
Wilderness Room from £2,278Upgrades & other room types available
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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Kieran
Travel Specialist
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Jo
Travel Specialist
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Samantha
Travel Specialist
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Jenna
Travel Specialist
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Freya
Travel Specialist
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Dawn
Head of Customer Experience
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Eric
Travel Specialist
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Doug
Travel Specialist
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Gary
Travel Specialist
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Rosie
Travel Specialist
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