Lapland Winter Adventure

Enjoy the exhilaration of being out in the Arctic wilderness each day trying something new before returning to good food and the comfortable surroundings of your chosen accommodation at  Harriniva Adventure Resort .  The highlight of the trip is sure to be when you drive your own team of huskies on an overnight dog sled safari and stay in a wilderness cabin.

This winter adventure week is the perfect choice whether you are travelling as a couple, with friends or going solo. With small group activities you are sure to meet many likeminded people and leave not only with lasting memories, but with new found friends. 

Day 1 Arrive Kittilä
Depart from either London or Manchester to Lapland. Meeting and transfer by road to your chosen accommodation. There will be an evening get together with the group and information about the programme for the week ahead. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Reindeers
Today you’ll meet a herd of majestic reindeer in their natural habitat. The adventure begins with a scenic ride in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile and after reaching the reindeer you’ll have the unique opportunity to observe these curious creatures up close, learn about their care and discover the traditions and practices of local reindeer herding from your guide, a herder himself. Back at Harriniva, treat yourself to a warming sauna before dinner.

Day 3 Snowmobiles
Take a snowmobile safari through the mountain scenery covering a total distance of up to 80km. Driving a snowmobile is surprisingly easy, even for beginners, and soon you will enjoy speeding through the snowy forests and across frozen lakes. Again, and as is tradition, enjoy lunch by an open fire in the wilderness. Return to the centre to overnight.

Day 4 Overnight Husky Safari
With equipment packed you will get to know your husky dogs, each eager to run. You will be taught how to handle the dogs and sled and then you depart on a 2 day safari into the great northern wilderness driving your own team of 4-5 dogs. Lunch is by an open fire en route. The distance covered today is around 25km before arriving at a wilderness hut where you will have your evening meal, recounting tales of the day before a relaxing sauna.

Day 5 Husky Safari back to base
Wake up in the magic of the north before packing up camp and heading off again with your team of dogs for a further 30km or so, eventually returning to the centre. A warming sauna will be a welcomed treat to ease any aching muscles before heading to the dining room for a well deserved dinner this evening.

Day 6 Snowshoe Day
Slow the pace and experience a snowshoe hike in the Pallas National Park. This is the largest fell area in western Lapland and as you hike higher up the fell you will experience the most beautiful views. 

Day 7 Relaxation Day and Farewell Dinner
Today it’s time to take it easy and live life like a Fin with a unique guided Sauna experience at Arctic Sauna World. This evening your safari group will meet for a farewell dinner with Lapp specialties.

Day 8 Depart Finland
After breakfast, the morning is at leisure until your transfer to Kittilä airport for your return flights to the UK.

December - early April

Cost from £

From £3,345 per person

Price is based on 2 persons travelling and sharing a room and is dependent on travel dates.

Departure Dates

Fixed departures with arrivals on Sunday

Difficulty

You should be mobile and with a reasonable degree of fitness for dog sledding and snowmobiling.

Flights

Flights on Finnair from London Heathrow or Manchester via Helsinki are included. Regional departures may be possible, please enquire. 

Time

GMT +2 hours