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Scenic Finnish Lapland escape with thrilling experience packages
- Experience
- Saariselkä, Lappi
- total price from £ 2,918.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Seek out the wonders of Finnish Lapland on this unique escape with a choice of intrepid experience packages - incl. travel and an optional glass cabin
Whether you're a first-timer or have ventured into its snowy depths before, Finnish Lapland always guarantees a wholesome and enthralling experience - a chance for you to reconnect with nature somewhere unlike anywhere else on Earth, as you partake in uniquely local activities. You'll bed down in contemporary style at Saariselkä village's Star Arctic Hotel, whose sleek facilities are surrounded by untouched natural landscapes, and choose from a selection of adrenaline-fuelled experiences that will get your heart pumping and stir your soul.
Whether you're journeying across snowy plains by snowmobile, hopping onto a sled drawn by Siberian huskies, seeking the Aurora Borealis from beside an open campfire, or visiting local Reindeer and learning about Sámi culture, the chances to fully immerse yourself in fun activities and the breath-taking wilderness are plentiful. Adding to this, you've the option of enjoying luxurious extras at your hotel: a private sauna in your suite, perhaps, or the opportunity to spend your nights in a glass-topped cabin with incredible views of the starry night sky, right from your bed.
Included
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Three, four, five, six or seven nights at Star Arctic Hotel, Saariselkä
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Half-board or full-board
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Choice of three experience packages
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Autumn Aurora:
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- Aurora-hunting by car
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- Aurora campfire experience
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Passion for Aurora:
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- Aurora-hunting by snowmobile
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- Aurora-hunting by huskies
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- Aurora-hunting by car
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Passion for Lapland:
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- Authentic Siberian husky experience with lunch
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- Aurora-hunting by car
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- Snowmobiling experience
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- Local reindeer experience
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Winter gear provided throughout your stay for extra warmth (overalls, boots, extra gloves)
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Welcome package with a gift in the room
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Return flights are included from your selected departure airport to Ivalo Airport
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Shared airport transfers
Unforgettable Lapland experiences
With one of three outstanding experience packages to choose from, you're guaranteed a heart-stopping whirlwind of activities to top any and all bucket lists. Immersed in the snowy white landscape of Finnish Lapland, you'll embark on some of the following adventures (depending on your selected package):
Aurora campfire experience:
Experience the outdoor life like the locals. You will be driven to a nearby wilderness campsite on snowmobile sleighs - you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. At the camp you'll find a traditional Laavu, or wilderness hut, where you can enjoy the warmth of the fire whilst soaking up the magic of Lapland at nighttime - maybe if you're lucky, you'll even spot some Auroras!
Pick-up details and tour length: 9pm at hotel reception, two hours
Aurora-hunting by car:
Join an evening filled with excitement as you search for auroras comfortably by car. On this tour, your skilled driver will do the work for you and choose the locations with best chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Wrapped up in the warmth of your minibus, look out for Auroras as you journey by road and make stops on the way to take pictures of the Arctic night sky.
Pick-up details and tour length: 8pm at hotel reception, three hours
Aurora-hunting by snowmobile:
Experience the fells at nighttime! On a clear night, the tour will take place beneath millions of stars - with a little bit of luck, it may even be possible to see the Northern Lights dancing above you. Enjoy warm drinks as your guide tells you stories about Lapland's unique nature and culture. The trip includes stops at picturesque sites with best views of the Arctic night sky.
Pick-up details and tour length: 8pm at hotel reception, three hours
Aurora-hunting by huskies:
Enjoy a wonderful experience beneath starry Lapland skies as you seek out the Aurora Borealis. This tour is perfect for those who wish to combine a longer husky experience with the excitement of aurora-hunting.
Pick-up details and tour length: 8pm at hotel reception, three to four hours
Authentic Siberian husky experience with lunch:
Feel the wind in your hair and an unrivalled sense of freedom, as you breathe in the fresh winter air and your furry friends leave paw prints in their wake. This tour includes a longer husky ride, perfect for those who want to extend their time in the great outdoors, plus a delicious local lunch at the Wilderness Centre.
Pick-up details and tour length: 10am at hotel reception, approximately three hours
Snowmobiling experience:
On this high-thrills snowmobile adventure, stop at picturesque sites to capture the beauty of fells rolling into the horizon. With a bit of luck, you may even spot reindeer and other wild animals along the way. This tour includes a delicious local lunch at the Wilderness Centre.
Pick-up details and tour length: 10am at hotel reception, approximately three hours
Local reindeer experience:
Meet friendly reindeer and learn about the Sámi way of life during this reindeer experience safari. You will first be welcomed at the Star Arctic Wilderness Centre by a local reindeer herder, who will tell stories of reindeer-herding and the Sámi culture in Lapland. The highlight of the tour is a magical sleigh ride through the snowy pine forest. This tour includes a local lunch at the Wilderness Centre.
Pick-up details and tour length: 10am at hotel reception, approximately three hours
Star Arctic Hotel
- Hotel
- Saariselkä, Finland
A contemporary four-star affair in northern Finland's Saariselkä village, Star Arctic Hotel offers an unforgettable experience for lovers of unspoilt nature and great design. Its sleek interiors put a focus on natural materials, with plenty of wood featuring across both the communal spaces and accommodations, and tall windows letting the outdoors in. Restaurant Kaunis makes the most of local Lappish ingredients for a medley of laid-back and fine dining flavours, while a lobby bar is also on hand for casual hot and cold drinks.
The hotel's superb suites and unique Aurora Glass cabin come with views you'll soon be writing home about. Some suites feature a sauna to help you unwind, and if you opt for a stay in the cabin, you'll be treated to a truly bucket list-worthy experience: the chance to look up and enjoy splendid panoramas of the starry night sky, right from the comfort of your bed.
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Scenic View suite
Scenic View suite with sauna
Aurora Glass cabin
Scenic View suite
Scenic View suite with sauna
Aurora Glass cabin
Scenic View suite
Scenic View suite with sauna
Aurora Glass cabin
Book now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Check-in | From 16:00 hours |
| Check-out | Until 12:00 hours |
| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Pet policy | Pets are not allowed on this trip. |