Starting from: Ivalo
Season: 1st Oct-15th Apr
Duration: 5+ days
Highlights: Igloo Village resort – Reindeer shelter - Dog sledding - Reindeer sleigh ride - Snowmobiling – Finnish smoke sauna - Ice fishing - Sami Culture - Northern lights
The Igloo Village is undoubtedly one of the world's most magical resorts; be it for the dancing Northern Lights or the experience of staying in an igloo. Take your pick between glass igloos, snow igloos, cozy log cabins and chalets to stay in.
The village has a plethora of activities on offer in the winter wonderland - reindeer sleighs, husky dog sleds, snowmobiles and snow tanks. Try your luck at Ice fishing at Lake Inari or a day cruise on the Ice breaker Sampo. Spend your evenings cosied up in your igloo looking out for the auroras.
This will definitely be the holiday of a lifetime!
Each of our holidays is a personal experience and our goal is to design an itinerary that matches your dream trip.
Below is a 5 day / 4 night sample itinerary to give you a general idea of our Igloo Village Break:
Transfer from the Ivalo airport to the Igloo village by car or snowmobile where you will spend the next four nights sleeping in igloo looking for the northern lights with day adventures amidst the stunning winter landscape.
[mynd 1 h t]
Spend the morning in the wilderness on a reindeer safari, get acquainted with the fascinating nature and culture of the region and end with soup lunch at a traditional reindeer herder's shelter.
After a relaxed afternoon in your igloo, get your adrenaline pumping with a two-hour snowmobile ride through the stunning winter landscape to hunt for the northern lights!
[mynd 2 h t]
Go on a thrilling dog sled ride through the arctic forest, stop for a campfire and soup lunch whilst listening to local stories and end at the farm.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna.
[mynd 3 h t]
Ride on a snowmobile sleigh to Lake Inari where you can go ice fishing, enjoy a sumptuous hot lunch cooked on an open fire and visit the Sami museum to know about the life and culture of the Finnish Sami.
[mynd 4 h t]
Transfer to the Ivalo airport in time for your departure.
[mynd 5 h t]
Here are some of the ways in which we can customise this trip:
- Add extra days to slow down the pace or enrich your itinerary
- Cut a day from the itinerary to allow for reduced time or budget
- Create a themed itinerary with an emphasis on your favourite activity or interest
Price: EUR per person on a twin-sharing basis in summer
Inclusions:
- 4-night accommodation in the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort in a small glass igloo for two persons with breakfast & dinner
- Return transfers to and from Ivalo airport with luggage handling
- 4-hour reindeer safari with soup lunch
- 2-hour snowmobile ride to hunt for the northern lights on a twin sharing basis
- 4-hour dog sledding tour with soup lunch on a twin sharing basis
- 9-hour tour to Lake Inari with a snowmobile sleigh ride, ice fishing and a visit to the Sami museum
- Contact person for questions or assistance
Notes:
- There is a variety of different accommodation types to choose from - glass igloo, kelo glass igloo, snow igloo, log cabin
- Ice fishing is subject to availability and weather
Additional information for your trip will be sent to you along with the detailed itinerary. This will include details about weather and clothing, currencies and payments, electricity system, food and water, safety, contact information and other useful tips. And we are always available for questions before and during your trip, so feel free to ask.
