Tranquil Lapland escape with Northern Lights hunt & reindeer farm
- Other
- 4, 5, 6 or 7 nights
- Syöte, Northern Ostrobothnia
- £2,898 ]
- based on 2 travellers
Retreat to a Nordic design hotel on a fell above Syöte National Park - includes flights, full board, transfers and authentic wilderness excursions
On the summit of a fell in Southern Lapland, the loudest sound may be the soft creak of spruces bowed under thick layers of snow. This is Pikku-Syöte Hotel & Ski Resort, an unhurried hideaway looking out over the frosted forests of Syöte National Park and the perfect setting for a mindful escape. Its owner-architects have given this former youth centre a calm Nordic makeover, letting natural materials and sweeping fell views take centre stage. When you’re ready to get moving, the slopes begin right outside the door, so your first tracks of the day are only ever a few steps away.
Your days here are filled with exciting included excursions, designed to bring you closer to the wonders of the far North. If you’re craving even more, take your pick from a variety of optional excursions to tailor your stay to your own sense of adventure. Return flights and airport transfers are included, making your journey effortless. All that’s left is to slow down, breathe in the crisp air and let the stillness of the fells work its quiet magic.
Included
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4, 5, 6, or 7 nights at Pikku-Syöte Hotel & Ski Resort, Syöte, Southern Lapland, Finland
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Full-board basis
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Day 2: SEES Scent Lab® workshop
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Day 2: Snowshoeing and hut experience with aurora hunt
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Day 3: Reindeer farm visit
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Range of optional tours and excursions
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Shared return airport transfers
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Return flights from your selected airport to Kuusamo, Finland or Rovaniemi, Finland
Day 1-4: Syöte, Southern Lapland
Syöte is where Finland’s fell country begins, a hushed landscape of rolling hills and spruces so thickly crusted in snow that locals call them tykky – frozen sculptures that glow pink in the low winter sun. You can climb to the viewing platform on Iso-Syöte, Finland’s southernmost fell at just over…
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Day 1-5: Syöte, Southern Lapland
Syöte is where Finland’s fell country begins, a hushed landscape of rolling hills and spruces so thickly crusted in snow that locals call them tykky – frozen sculptures that glow pink in the low winter sun. You can climb to the viewing platform on Iso-Syöte, Finland’s southernmost fell at just over…
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Day 1-6: Syöte, Southern Lapland
Syöte is where Finland’s fell country begins, a hushed landscape of rolling hills and spruces so thickly crusted in snow that locals call them tykky – frozen sculptures that glow pink in the low winter sun. You can climb to the viewing platform on Iso-Syöte, Finland’s southernmost fell at just over…
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Day 1-7: Syöte, Southern Lapland
Syöte is where Finland’s fell country begins, a hushed landscape of rolling hills and spruces so thickly crusted in snow that locals call them tykky – frozen sculptures that glow pink in the low winter sun. You can climb to the viewing platform on Iso-Syöte, Finland’s southernmost fell at just over…
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Included excursions
Day 2: SEES Scent Lab® workshop
Create your own aromatherapeutic fragrance oil in a 45-minute workshop at the SEES Scent Lab®, using authentic fragrances with no synthetic ingredients. You’ll learn how scent can calm, relax or energise you, and blend a personal fragrance that becomes a scent memory of your time in Lapland.
Please note the SEES Scent Lab® workshop is not suitable for anyone who has an allergic reaction to the smell of real citrus fruits.
Day 2: Snowshoeing and hut experience with aurora hunt
As evening settles, strap on snowshoes and crunch your way through the silent, snow-muffled forest on this two-hour outing. Pause at a cosy wilderness hut to warm up and scan the inky sky for a flicker of the Northern Lights. If there isn’t enough snow, this becomes a scenic hike with the same aurora hunt.
Day 3: Reindeer farm visit
Spend two and a half hours among the gentle herds that have shaped life in the North for centuries. Watch steam rise from velvety muzzles in the frosty air as you learn how reindeer and Lapland’s people are bound together.
Optional excursions
If you’d like to make your trip even more unforgettable, you can also book the following optional excursions. These excursions can be selected in the booking process.
Day 4, 5, 6 or 7: Snowmobile safari
Feel the roar of the engine give way to the hush of the forest as you speed across frozen landscapes. Snow sprays in your wake as you trace winding trails through the white wilderness.
Day 4, 5, 6 or 7: Husky safari
Let an eager team of huskies pull you across 12 kilometres of snowy forest, their excited yelps fading into rhythmic padding once you’re under way. It’s a joyful, wind-in-your-face way to experience the true spirit of the Arctic.
Day 4, 5, 6 or 7: Smoke-sauna experience
Discover one of Finland’s oldest traditions across three and a half unhurried hours. The soft, smoky heat of the wood-fired sauna seeps into every muscle, leaving you blissfully relaxed and glowing.
Day 4, 5, 6 or 7: Ice fishing
Drill through the ice of a frozen lake, drop your line and settle into the peaceful rhythm of Arctic fishing. Over two and a half hours, the only sounds are the creak of the ice and the occasional celebration of a catch.
Excluded
- Local taxes
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Book now, pay the rest later
If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 35% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. excursions). 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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| 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. For some countries, you may be required to complete an Electronic Travel Authorisation, a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. 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. |
| Optional services | To provide you with the best choice, we partner with a wide range of airlines. Please be aware that many carriers now charge extra for optional services like seat reservations and additional baggage. These airline-specific fees are not included in your holiday price unless stated. We recommend visiting your chosen airline's website directly to review their policies and understand any potential additional charges. |
| Ski season | Please note the ski slopes open from 20 December 2026. |
| Northern Lights | Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that are difficult to predict and depend on natural conditions. As such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. |
