Nellim Wilderness Adventure

Itineraries

All of our 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. We have also added in some of the best winter activities as detailed below which can be amended to suit you.

Winter Activities Included

The following activities are included in the different holiday durations. These are fully flexible and can be changed to suit you.

3 night itinerary
Aurora Camp, Snowmobiling Safari, Husky Safari.

4 night itinerary
Aurora Camp, Reindeer Farm Visit, Snowmobiling Safari, Husky Safari.

7 night itinerary
Snowmobile Safari, Gentle Snowshoeing, Aurora Hunt, Reindeer Farm Visit, Aurora Hunt by Snowmobile, Aurora Camp, Husky Safari

Note the order of these activities will be confirmed locally and each activity will be included once during your stay.

Travelling in December - Christmas and New Year
Christmas and New Year are a very magical time here in the Arctic, beautiful festive lights sparkling in the snow, decorations and tasty traditional food and cakes. On Christmas Eve, the much awaited Santa will bring a small present for everyone. Toast the New Year with sparkling wine before gathering outside for bonfire and fireworks to welcome 2021!

Activity Information

Aurora Hunt (approx. 3 hours) - 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. Hot drinks will be provided to keep the cold at bay.

Reindeer day Farm Visit (approx. 2 hours) - Visit a reindeer farm where you will meet the herders and hear about the importance of reindeer in Lapland and get the chance to feed them.

Snowmobile Safari (approx. 4 hours) - You will receive driving and safety instructions before a short lesson and then once ready, take to the trails through the forests and over frozen lakes in the beautiful winter surroundings. A light lunch is included.

Aurora Hunt by Snowmobile (approx. 2.5 hours) - After driving instructions this snowmobile tour heads to the clear spots where there are higher chances of seeing the northern lights. The distance travelled will vary depending on weather conditions, and if the sky looks promising you will stop to wait for the light show.

Gentle Snowshoeing (approx. 2 hours) - Enjoy the beautiful scenery while learning the art of snowshoeing and your guide will will share stories about the Finnish nature along the way.

Husky Safari (approx. 3 hours) - You are given full instructions on how to handle the dog sled before heading onto the trail for a husky safari on Lake Inari. The huskies pull the sled through the beautiful winter scenery, passing over Lake Inari. Afterwards lunch is served. Time on sledge is approx 2 hours.

Aurora Camp (approx. 2.5) - 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.

Enhance your holiday by pre-booking a selection of excursions and activities. View or download the pdf below and then talk to our Travel Specialists about how best to fit these into your holiday.