Take the stress out of planning your winter family holiday with this carefully curated fun-filled family itinerary. Designed with young children in mind, the activities move at a relaxed pace while still brimming with excitement. And if catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on your wish list, this is the perfect place to make it happen.
Finland
Family Arctic Explorer at Nellim
5 Days
Family winter adventure in the far north of Finland
This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience
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Excellent Aurora Borealis viewing opportunities |
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Exhilarating family friendly winter activities |
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A warm Sami welcome |
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Delicious Lapp cuisine |
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Meet the reindeer |
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Gentle snowshoe hike |
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Husky dog sled safari |
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Ice fishing experience |
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Evening Aurora Camp |
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Depart UK, arrive Ivalo, transfer to Nellim |
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Meet the reindeer and evening aurora camp |
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Ice fishing experience and gentle snowshoe |
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Husky safari |
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Depart Finland, arrive UK. |
Located in a beautiful setting close to the shores of Lake Inari and surrounded by pristine wilderness, the untouched landscapes that surround Wilderness Hotel Nellim are just waiting to be explored.
On this unforgettable family winter getaway, enthusiastic and experienced guides, with an outstanding knowledge of Lappish culture and traditions, will help you make the most of each day with a variety of family-friendly activities.
Meet the curious reindeer and hand-feed them lichen, try your luck at ice fishing on a frozen lake, and strap on snowshoes to explore off the beaten track in the deep powder snow. A husky safari through the wintry landscape is sure to be one of the highlights of your stay.
After dark, you’ll have the chance to search for the awe-inspiring aurora borealis. An evening trip will take you out to a remote wilderness cabin for a few key hours where uninterrupted vistas of the northern night skies set the perfect stage for natures dazzling light show. Thanks to the far north-eastern location of this retreat, around 275km above the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, your chances of witnessing this spectacular natural wonder are remarkably high.
To maximise your chances why not spend your final night in an Aurora Cabin. These very special accommodations offer fabulous views to the Arctic night sky through the laser-heated glass ceiling, offering the ultimate in aurora viewing.
If you are travelling between 21 November & 06 January, you may also choose to include a Christmas themed adventure and meet Santa Claus! Please contact us for further information.
Late November - March
Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.
Cost from £
From £2025 per adult / £1515 per child (4-14 years)
Price is based on 2 persons travelling and sharing a room and is dependent on travel dates and length of stay. Please contact us for more specific pricing.
Our trips can be tailored to your requirements, we can make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you.
Departure Dates
Any day to your requirements.
Difficulty
Soft adventure with relaxed activities designed with children in mind. You should be mobile and of reasonable fitness to get the most out of some activities.
Flights
Flights from London Heathrow via Helsinki are included. Direct flights are available from London Gatwick on certain days.
Time
GMT +2 hours
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