Wilderness Hotel Nellim – Northern Lights over Lake Inari
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Itinerary
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only. Your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure) or upon arrival.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Ivalo Airport, you’ll be met by your transfer driver and transferred (approx. 45 minutes) to Wilderness Hotel Nellim. After check-in, you’ll receive your itinerary for the days ahead and your winter clothing, depending on arrival time. Enjoy your first dinner in the hotel’s cosy restaurant, then perhaps step outside and take a short walk to the frozen lakeshore – Nellim’s remote location makes it an excellent spot to glimpse your first Northern Lights display.
*Transfers are by scheduled group shuttle which may call at nearby hotels. Private taxi upgrades are available on request.
Included Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, it’s time to begin your Arctic adventure. Following full safety instructions and a driving lesson, set off on a snowmobile safari through the pristine wilderness, heading to a local reindeer farm. Here, you’ll learn about Sámi culture, feed the reindeer, and gain an insight into traditional life in the North. A campfire lunch will be served during the day. Please note that you must be 18 years and over and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile. The activity will last for approximately 4 hours, including lunch and rest breaks.
This evening, climb aboard a snowmobile-pulled sleigh and travel through the snowy landscape to a remote Aurora Camp. With no light pollution and endless open skies, this is one of the best spots to witness the Northern Lights. Enjoy hot drinks by the fire as your guide keeps watch for the lights dancing above. You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours tonight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today’s adventure takes you to the husky kennels, where you’ll meet your eager sled dogs. After a full safety briefing and lesson in mushing, set off in pairs through frozen lakes and snow-covered forests. Midway through, you’ll swap positions so both can enjoy the thrill of driving and the quiet wonder of gliding through the wilderness. It’s an unforgettable way to experience Lapland’s pristine beauty. You’ll drive the sled for approximately 1 hour in total.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, explore the winter wilderness on a guided snowshoeing tour. Moving quietly through the forest, your guide will share stories about Lapland’s wildlife, nature, and folklore as you take in the peace and stillness of the Arctic. You will be out for around 4 hours in total, including rest breaks, and lunch will be served during the day.
As night falls, it’s time for your final Northern Lights hunt – an exhilarating Aurora Snowmobiling excursion. Travelling across frozen trails and open fells under the star-filled sky, you’ll head to the best viewing spots to watch for the Aurora Borealis. Pause by a campfire for warm drinks and enjoy the magic of the Arctic night. You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours tonight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, bid farewell to Wilderness Hotel Nellim. You’ll be transferred back to Ivalo Airport for your flight home – leaving with lasting memories of Lapland’s landscapes, traditions, and perhaps the Northern Lights dancing overhead.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Book with confidence – Our flight inclusive packages are Fully financially ATOL-protected and backed by a trusted UK operator.
- Flights: Direct return flights from London to Ivalo (flight routes are subject to change)
- Transfers: Return scheduled group shuttle airport transfers
- Accommodation: 4 nights in twin/double hotel room (upgrade options available on request)
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Husky safari
- Reindeer day with snowmobile
- Snowshoeing adventure
- Aurora camp
- Aurora snowmobile safari
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
- 24/7 assistance from our UK based operations team and in destination support from our local partners
Accommodation
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Wilderness Hotel Nellim is owned by our good friends Jouko and Mari Lappalainen. Nellim was their first hotel (they now also own the delights of Nangu, Muotka, Juutua and Wilderness Hotel Inari) and is now renowned as an Aurora destination. It will always hold a special place in our hearts for being the first place many of us saw the Northern Lights. The hotel has been upgraded over the years and now has a wide range of accommodation options including rooms, suites, log cabins and unforgettable Aurora Cabins which are all within a short walk of the main reception and restaurant building.
A tiny village, Nellim is a remote spot close to the shores of Lake Inari and surrounded by incredible wilderness, providing perfectly dark skies, ideal for Aurora viewing.
Hotel facilities
- The restaurant/reception building is the focal point at Nellim. With locally-made furnishings, the atmosphere is charming. Hearty buffets of local and international favourites are served three times a day. There is usually a soup and salad selection, two choices of main meal and a pudding for evening meals
- Guests can relax next to the roaring fire and enjoy a drink from the bar in the restaurant
- A sauna is available for guests to use and can be reserved at reception in hourly slots
- There is a fully stocked gift shop which offers a range of local produce and souvenirs for you to take home
- Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the main building for guests outside meal times
- Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available to hire from the onsite activity centre
- The small lake behind the hotel is a great spot for some independent Aurora stakeouts
Double/Twin Wilderness Room
Wilderness rooms are situated in three separate buildings within the resort area. Each room features a bathroom stocked with amenities and a hairdryer. Guests can choose between rooms furnished with either double beds or twin beds. The rooms are tastefully decorated with decor inspired by the Arctic nature surrounding them, capturing the refined spirit of Lapland.
Arctic Suites
Many guests like to upgrade to one of the six Arctic Suites at Nellim, all of which are situated in one of the annexe buildings across from the reception and restaurant. The suites offer guests additional room and their own space in which to relax after a day or night of activities.
Each suite varies in size and facilities. Suites are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis according to the accommodation which best suits your party.
Cabin
Nellim offers a variety of cabins which offer varying facilities and which are mainly within easy walking distance of the hotel. Cabins are allocated on a first come, first served basis, according to the accommodation which most suits your party and availability. Specific facilities cannot be guaranteed.
Log Suite
Located between 30-70 metres from the main building these charming log suites at Nellim offer approximately 33m² of comfortable space. There are four suites in each of the separate log buildings.
Aurora Cabins
Experience the Northern Lights in comfort from a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin, featuring a double bed, sofa bed, bathroom, shower, and unforgettable views of the Arctic sky. Nellim also offers premium and deluxe cabins.
Other Upgrade Options
Nellim boasts an exceptional range of high-quality accommodations.
For more information please speak to one of our Travel Experts.
Personalise This Tour
Snowmobiles offer a level of mobility that means that, should there be any localised cloud cover, your guide may be able to lead you to clearer skies.
After full instruction and a safety briefing, you will travel in pairs on the snowmobiles, with one travelling as a passenger and the other in control of the machine (you will get the chance to swap providing you both carry a full driving licence and are over 18). You will be out for around two and a half hours in total and enjoy a hot drink along the way. Please note that the driving distance depends on the weather conditions.
You may choose to upgrade and drive your own snowmobile – please ask our Aurora Travel Experts for a quote.
Duration: approximately 2.5 Hours
Should you wish to explore independently during your stay, then both cross country ski gear and snowshoes can be rented at the hotel. Please ensure that you take a map and always follow marked trails. Ensure that you also have a mobile phone and the hotel’s contact details in case either are required during your outing.
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Payment and Cancellation Terms:
If you are travelling between, and including, the dates of 15.12-03.01, the following cancellation terms apply:
– Prior to 31.08 – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of the flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– 01.09 up until departure date – 100%
For all other travel dates, the following cancellation terms apply:
– Up to balance due date (this is normally 16 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– Between balance due date and 35 days prior to departure – 70%
– 34 or less days – 100%
Snow coverage in early December
If you are travelling early in the winter season and there is not enough snowfall, then some activities may be adapted by the local team, or alternatives provided, to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. For more information on this, please see section 11 of our booking terms and conditions.
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