We Love —
- Escape to Lapland for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday surrounded by tradition, culture and tonnes and tonnes of snow!
- Experience incredible excursions including safaris on snowmobiles, with huskies and with reindeers for a true winter wonderland break!
- Stay in a cosy lodge hotel where you can unwind after the day's adventures with a trip to the sauna
Your Destination —
Lapland
Your Itineraries In Brief —
4-Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Kuusamo
Day 2: Snowmobile Safari
Day 3: Visit a Kota (Lappish Tent)
Day 4: Local Reindeer Farm, Husky Ride & Lappish Dinner
Day 5: Departure
7-Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Kuusamo
Day 2: Skiing Around the Lodge
Day 3: Visit a Kota (Lappish Tent)
Day 4: Local Reindeer Farm, Husky Ride & Lappish Dinner
Day 5: Ice Fishing
Day 6: Optional Snowshoe excursion & Russian Feast
Day 7: Snowmobile Safari
Day 8: Departure
Your Itineraries —
Depending on their selected duration, our guests will enjoy one of the three following itineraries during their stay.
Please Note: Plans may be changed or reorganised based on weather conditions. The organiser reserves the right to make changes at any time.
4-Night Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kuusamo
Upon arrival in Kuusamo, you will be transferred to your lodge in the heart of nature. Dinner will be served at the hotel's restaurant and guests will enjoy an overnight stay in their cottage. If guests arrive earlier in the evening they can explore the surrounding forest.
Day 2: Snowmobile Safari
Delve into the wintry wilderness of Lapland with your snowmobile safari and admire the landscape from the back of your snowmobile as you drive through the surrounding forests. ou can choose to had to the hotel's in-house electric sauna afterwards.
Spend the day with the lodge's owners in a traditional Lappish tent. This tee-pee style hut hails from the nomadic days of the Sami people. You will cook a delicious local lunch on the central fire and learn about the local lifestyle. Afterwards, head to the smoke sauna for a session then try and spy the Northern Lights in the evening.
Day 4: Local Reindeer Farm, Husky Ride & Lappish Dinner
Drive to a local reindeer farm where you will be taught about Lapland's long history with Reindeers. Driving a reindeer through the wintery forest is a breathtaking experience. On this safari, you have a chance to enjoy pure nature and be amazed at how reindeer go through the wilderness. Before the safari, your guide will give you a driving lesson and tell you how to handle the reindeer.
Return to your lodge or a traditional Lappish meal.
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home.
7-Night Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kuusamo
Upon arrival in Kuusamo, you will be transferred to your lodge in the heart of nature. Dinner will be served at the hotel's restaurant and guests will enjoy an overnight stay in their cottage. If guests arrive earlier in the evening they can explore the surrounding forest.
Day 2: Skiing Around the Lodge
Explore the surrounding area with a guided tour on skis.
Day 3: Visit a Kota (Lappish Tent)
Spend the day with the lodge's owners in a traditional Lappish tent. This tee-pee style hut hails from the nomadic days of the Sami people. You will cook a delicious local lunch on the central fire and learn about the local lifestyle. Afterwards, head to the smoke sauna for a session then try and spy the Northern Lights in the evening.
Drive to a local reindeer farm where you will be taught about Lapland's long history with Reindeers. Driving a reindeer through the wintery forest is a breathtaking experience. On this safari, you have a chance to enjoy pure nature and be amazed at how reindeer go through the wilderness.
Return to the farm for lunch before continuing to a Husky farm. A guide will teach you how to steer the Huskies before you are taken on a thrilling ride through the snow. The 10 km trail will take you through the forest and over lakes and is easy to drive (at least if you listen carefully the driving instructions!).
Return to your lodge or a traditional Lappish meal.
Day 5: Ice Fishing
Try your luck at ice fishing on one of the many vast, frozen lakes. This is also an excellent way to contemplate the beautiful scenery around you. Your guide will show you how to prepare and cook the fish if you do catch anything. Return to your lodge at lunch and spend the rest of the day as you please.
Today you can do you please or opt for the excursion detail below.
Day 7: Snowmobile Safari
Today you will embark on a snowmobile safari to Kuntivaara where spectacular scenery awaits.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight home.
Isokenkaisten Klubi Lodge —
You will be staying in a Standard Room throughout your tour with Full Board Dining (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Your Excursions —
Optional Excursion
You may choose to add the following excursion at the next stage of the booking process.
Embark on a snow-shoeing tour through some of the most stunning scenery in Kuusamo. The old mill, Kitka river canyon, frozen rapids and waterfalls are just some of the sights you'll see. This tour includes a picnic stop at a wilderness cabin where you warm up by a roaring fire.
Your Journey through Finland —
Flights: The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Shared airport transfers are included in this offer.