Wilderness Hotel Inari – Aurora Hunting Adventure
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This seven-night Arctic adventure at Wilderness Hotel Inari immerses you in the wilds of Finnish Lapland, where expansive landscapes and pristine skies set the stage for winter experiences and Northern Lights hunting. A week in Lapland gives you the chance to do it all, and to really see the region at its best. With a mix of outdoor activities, cultural insights, and expert-led Aurora excursions, this trip is designed for travellers who want to embrace the true spirit of the North.
Your stay at Wilderness Hotel Inari offers lakeside tranquillity with cosy, well-appointed accommodation. Over the week, you will explore Lapland's snowy forests and frozen lakes, taking part in snowshoe hikes, a husky safari, snowmobiling, ice-fishing, and visits to local reindeer herders. Evenings are spent chasing the Northern Lights, either from remote Aurora Camps or during guided snowshoe and snowmobile excursions. The lakeside by the hotel is also an exceptional viewpoint.
The itinerary blends adventure, culture, and relaxation, giving you a full Arctic experience with expert guides ensuring the best opportunities to witness the Aurora Borealis. At the end of your stay, you will feel like you have really made the most of this unforgettable destination.
Important Information
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.
Please note: If you are travelling over Christmas or New Year, you will enjoy a festive dinner and celebrations on the 24th or the 31st of December (traditionally in Finland, Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve).
Itinerary
You will arrive at Ivalo Airport, where you will be met by your driver and transferred to Wilderness Hotel Inari (approximately 45 minutes). On arrival, you will check in and receive your programme schedule along with cold-weather gear (this may happen in the morning, depending on your arrival time). Dinner is served in the hotel’s restaurant, offering a chance to relax and acclimatise to the Arctic surroundings
Transfers operate as part of a scheduled group shuttle, which may include stops at a few nearby hotels.
If you would prefer a more direct and personalised experience, private taxi transfers are available – please contact our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Included Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, you will set out on a guided snowshoe trek through the winter landscape. Trek across pristine snow, spot wildlife tracks, and learn about the local flora and fauna. A break for lunch allows you to warm up and enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. You will be out for around 4hrs including breaks.
In the afternoon, join a dedicated 1-hour Aurora Workshop, where expert guides explain the science and folklore of the Northern Lights, and provide photography tips to capture the spectacle.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today offers a snowmobile adventure across frozen lakes and through Arctic forests. After a full safety briefing and tuition, explore the surrounding wilderness, with lunch and warm drinks provided mid-journey. You will travel 2 people per snowmobile and will have the chance to change drivers along the way. This experience lasts around four hours in total. Please note that you must be 18 years and over and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.
As night falls, experience a Northern Lights hunt at an Aurora Camp. Travel by snowmobile-pulled sleigh to a secluded location, far from artificial light, where you can enjoy hot drinks and watch the sky for a display of the Aurora Borealis. You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours tonight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meet your eager team of huskies for a sledding safari across scenic forests and frozen lakes. Learn to mush your own sled in turns, feeling the thrill as the dogs pull you through the silence of the Arctic wilderness. After the safari, spend some time getting to know the dogs before returning to the hotel. You will ride 2 people per sled, with one guest driving and the other riding in the sled. You will have the chance to swap roles during the safari, which lasts around 2.5 hours in total, including approximately 1 hour of driving time in total.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida, awarded European and Finnish Museum of the Year in 2024. Discover the rich heritage of the Sámi people, view traditional buildings in the open-air section, and browse local handicrafts. Inari is the centre of Sami Culture in Finland, and so a visit here is a ‘must-do’ experience. The activity will last for approximately 3 hours, including transfers.
In the evening, enjoy a tranquil Aurora snowshoe excursion, trekking under the Arctic night sky. Pause by a campfire with warm drinks as you await the Northern Lights, guided by your knowledgeable instructor; hopefully you will catch sight of them tonight. You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours in total this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a day on a snowmobile-pulled sleigh trip to the best ice-fishing locations. Learn how to drill holes and fish through the ice, with the possibility of cooking your catch over an open fire. Lunch is included, making for a relaxed and authentic Arctic experience. The activity lasts for approximately 4 hours in total.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will visit a local reindeer farm to meet the animals and learn about Sámi herding traditions. Feed the reindeer by hand and enjoy insights into Arctic life and culture. The activity lasts for approximately 2 hours in total, including transfers.
After dinner, embark on an Aurora snowmobiling adventure. Travel under the night sky to the best viewing spots, stopping by a campfire with hot drinks to watch the Northern Lights dance across the Arctic sky; hopefully they will make an appearance this evening. Again, you will travel 2 people per snowmobile with a chance to swap drivers along the way (drivers must be 18+ and hold a full driving licence). You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer back to Ivalo Airport for your onward journey. After a full week of adventures and experiences, it will be hard to say farewell to this corner of the world, but the memories are sure to last a lifetime.
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: 7 nights in a standard twin/double hotel room (upgrades can be arranged subject to availability and supplements)
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Snowshoeing
- Aurora Workshop
- Snowmobile safari
- Aurora Camp
- Husky safari
- Sami Siida Museum visit
- Aurora snowshoeing
- Ice fishing
- Reindeer farm visit
- 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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Situated on Lake Inari’s shores, Wilderness Hotel Inari is one of the most spectacular destinations we feature. Offering excellent levels of comfort and some serious ‘wow factor’, it is the latest addition to the Wilderness Hotels owned by our good friends Jouko and Mari Lappalianen. Importantly it is also slap, bang in the middle of the world’s best Aurora hunting territory and the hotel has implemented some innovative Northern Lights features to help maximise your viewing potential. Wilderness Hotel Inari is ideally located around 40 minutes’ drive from Ivalo Airport and just five minutes from Inari Village, which is the centre of Sámi culture in Finland. There is a variety of accommodation on offer here, including cabins, Aurora cabins and hotel rooms, all of which are separate to (but within very easy reach of), the central restaurant building. The hotel provides modern accommodation with décor which combines both comfort and charm. A huge amount of thought has gone into creating this very special place to stay. Hotel Facilities
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Wilderness Room
The bedrooms are located in two separate buildings around 50 metres from the main building.
Each room has been decorated in a traditional Arctic style with inspiration taken from the local environment. They are around 30m² and have either a queen-sized bed or twin beds. Coffee and tea making facilities are provided in your room as well as either a comfortable sofa or two armchairs. If you can’t face being detached from the “real world”, the rooms also come with free Wi-Fi. Every bedroom is en-suite and comes complete with hairdryer and toiletries.
These rooms are designed for two people to share but a third person can be accommodated on a camp bed or pull-out sofa (supplements apply).
Aurora Cabin
With the potential of seeing the Northern Lights above, you won’t want to take your eyes off the Arctic sky. Luckily, with Wilderness Hotel Inari’s Aurora Cabins, you won’t have to. These amazing structures are all equipped with an expansive heated glass roof to give you unobstructed views of the northern skies at all times.
These cosy cabins come with twin beds (which are typically pushed together), a sofa or armchairs in the small living area and an ensuite shower room (toiletries and hairdryer are provided). You will also have coffee and tea making facilities. Some of the cabins will also accommodate an extra person on a sofa bed. The cabins are 34m² in size. The Wi-Fi signal isn’t as strong in the cabins so you may need to use the main restaurant or use the time to switch off!
The cabins are between 20 and 50 metres from the main building.
Please note that this accommodation option requires an upgrade supplement. Please contact our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Log Cabin
These cosy cabins are built in the traditional way, with walls constructed from huge logs. The ground floor covers 70m² and the loft area offers an additional 20m².
On the ground floor, you’ll find a spacious dining/living room, comfy seating, and a wood burning stove which can be turned to face where you are sitting. There is also a kitchenette and dining area, although all your meals are provided in the restaurant. The main bedroom with a queen-sized bed can also be found on the ground floor. The cabins also provide free Wi-Fi although the signal is not strong in all of them. It can, however, be used in the lounge area of the main building if needed.
The bathroom and toilet (hairdryer and toiletries are provided) are also on the ground floor and the cabin comes with the luxury of a private sauna.
The loft area upstairs can accommodate three more single beds and, thanks to the pull-out sofa in the living area, the capacity of these cabins ranges from two to six people (although we would recommend a maximum of 4 adults). They are ideal for couples looking for a very romantic hideaway or for small groups of friends or family.
The cabins are between 15m and 100m from the main building.
Please note that this accommodation option requires an upgrade supplement. Please contact our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Arctic Chalet
These semi-detached, designer Arctic Chalets, are a fantastic addition to Inari’s range of accommodation options. They are designed to offer couples or families an air of Arctic luxury in their own holiday hideaway.
The modern interiors are sleek and beautifully designed. Each features a bedroom with an en-suite shower, private sauna room and king-size bed. The separate living area is well equipped with a cosy sofa, an electric fire and small kitchenette – they are very cosy and perfect to relax in following a day of adventures.
The lounge sofa can also convert into a (very comfy!) bed which can sleep an additional two people, the chalets are a much more spacious option than the standard hotel rooms and just a short walk from the main restaurant building.
Please note that this accommodation option requires an upgrade supplement. Please contact our Aurora Experts for a quotation.
Personalise This Tour
Searching for the Northern Lights by snowmobile is great fun as the landscape takes on a totally different atmosphere after darkness falls. The machines provide you with the mobility to hopefully evade any localised cloud cover and your guide will lead you to the best possible location for a potential sighting of the Northern Lights.
You will travel two people per snowmobile throughout and there will be the chance to swap drivers (the driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence).
Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
The Sámi are the indigenous people of Lapland and Inari is at the heart of Sámi culture in Finland.
During this traditional Lappish dinner, you’ll have the opportunity to learn all about this fascinating way of life with a presentation from a local Sámi person, who will show you their traditional dress.
You will then enjoy an upgraded evening meal which includes traditional Lappish delicacies and local foods.
This activity requires a minimum of 4 people to operate.
Duration: approximately 2-3 hours
This trip is a great way to spend a leisurely day in the wilderness, trying one of the most popular local hobbies – ice fishing.
To get to the ideal fishing spot, you will hop into a sleigh pulled by your guide’s snowmobile and can enjoy the views as you travel along the snow-covered trails. When you’ve reached your destination, you will drill holes in the thick ice, drop your lines and wait patiently for a nibble on the line.
Regardless of whether you land a catch, this is a lovely way to spend time in the wilds of Lapland and enjoy The Great Outdoors.
Your guide will prepare a warming lunch and hot drinks around a campfire, and who knows, you might be supplementing the meal with fresh fish.
Duration: approximately 4 hours including lunch
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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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