Having started the day in the hustle and bustle of a busy airport, you will arrive in the wilds of Lapland where the contrast could not be greater! 

A warm welcome and dinner await you at the Hotel Korpikartano this evening. Afterwards, you will be provided with your cold weather clothing for the duration of your holiday.

Included Meals:  Dinner

Today you will get your first glimpse of the stunning scenery; the hotel’s lakeside location is just wonderful.

We want you to get better acquainted with your new surroundings straight away and so you’ll be kitted out with your winter clothing ahead of your inaugural activities.

Snowshoes, kick sledges and cross-country skiing equipment are available for you all to use throughout your stay but first, you will have some instruction on how to use them. You will try out this activity trio with your guides today and get to have some serious fun in the snow with the rest of the group, before a warming lunch.

The afternoon is free for you to explore independently and enjoy the sledges and equipment at your disposal. You can also embrace a great Finnish family tradition and enjoy one of the saunas at the hotel.

After a well-deserved dinner, it is time to get to grips with the Northern Lights and your local guides will give you an overview of some of the science behind them and some hints and tips on how to capture them on film. Your guide will then lead you on a lakeside snowshoe hike in search of a display. You will be out for around two hours this evening.

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Reindeer are synonymous with Lapland, the indigenous Sámi culture, their traditions and of course Christmas, so a genuine reindeer encounter is a ‘must’.

Today you will be transferred to a reindeer farm where you will meet with your Sámi host who will give you an insight into the lives of the herders and their animals. The herder will take you to find the reindeer via snowmobile-pulled sleigh and you will get the chance to feed them some of their favourite snacks and learn about the importance of these animals, both historically and in the present day. Hot drinks will be served around a campfire. The activity will last for around two to two and a half hours.

Back at the hotel you will have free use of the snow fun equipment to make the most of your winter wonderland surroundings, we also recommend booking a slot in the hotel sauna to really unwind before dinner is served in the hotel restaurant.

This evening it is possible to add on an additional Northern Lights hunt by Snowshoe if you would like to head off with your expert local guide in search of an auroral display. Please see the personalise section for more information.

Wilderness skills are a vital part of any Lappish upbringing and today you spend the morning with a Finnish version of Ray Mears who will take you into the forest on snowshoes and teach you how to navigate using both GPS and compass.

You’ll do some map reading, learn how to identify animals from their footprints, be shown how to light a fire and safely put a wood knife to use (under supervision). Lunch will be enjoyed in a Lappish hut around an open fire: a true wilderness experience.

The remainder of the afternoon will be spent at leisure.

Dinner will be served in the restaurant this evening.

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast, you will spend this morning speeding over the fells on a thrilling snowmobile drive, giving you the chance to really explore deeper into the wilds. Your guide will give a full safety briefing and instruction on how to handle the machines before leading you on your safari. You need a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile and should be over 18. Adults will travel two people per sled and children will typically all travel together in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile.

Your destination is a carefully chosen spot on a frozen lake, the ideal place in which to be shown the art of winter fishing, a tradition that dates back centuries in this region. This is a fascinating experience for all the family and the exhilarating snowmobile safari on either side makes for a fun-filled morning. Please note that while this activity is scheduled for today, the order is always subject to change and confirmed on arrival at Menesjärvi. You will be out for around two hours in total.

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will spend this morning on an unforgettable husky safari. This is a ‘must-do’ during any winter holiday and today, after full tuition, you will get to take control of a team of dogs and explore the trails with your guide. You will typically travel two people per sled, with the adults in control and the children either riding as passengers or travelling in a larger sled which will be driven by the guide. This activity will last for around two and a half hours in total and is sure to be an unforgettable family experience.

You will then enjoy lunch in Inari Village, before heading to the famous Sámi Siida Museum. This fascinating museum has enough going on to keep even the kids enthused, as you learn about the local wildlife, the Northern Lights and the fascinating Sámi people and their lifestyles.

In Finland, Christmas is celebrated on the 24th of December, so today’s fun and games will be memorable. There will be cookies to be baked and a special evening of Christmas celebrations. Finnish and international traditions will be combined to create a great evening for all to enjoy.

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We have left your final day free, so you have the opportunity to plan your own day however you wish. You could kick back and relax in the hotel, explore the local area independently by snowshoes or kick sledges, or if you have some prior experience you could strap on some skis. There may be the chance to enjoy some optional activities which can be paid for and arranged locally.

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today your adventure will draw to a close and you will enjoy a scenic transfer to Ivalo Airport from where you will fly home.

Included Meals:  Breakfast