This break in Finnish Lapland is packed full of winter thrills, with included husky safaris, snowmobile drives and Northern Lights hunts. There's also the chance to meet reindeer and learn all about their importance in the region's Sami culture, while a guided snowshoe hike in the nearby national park offers magnificent views of the snow-blanketed fell landscapes. You'll stay throughout at Hotel Harriniva, where cosy, pine-clad rooms and hearty home cooking make a wonderful base for all those thrilling winter pursuits.
Winter in Harriniva
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At a glance…
An action-packed winter break at Harriniva Hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland
» 5 day tailor-made holiday
» Accommodation: Superior A higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location (typically 4 stars)
» Price from: £2,080 pp incl. flights
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1 » Fly to Kittilä
Your adventure begins by flying to Kittilä in Finnish Lapland, either directly or via Helsinki. On arrival, a shuttle bus transfer will bring you from the airport to Harriniva, a pine-clad wilderness lodge where hearty home-cooked food and an equally hearty Finnish welcome set the scene for days of Arctic exploration. You'll have some time to settle into your room before enjoying dinner at the hotel's restaurant. Depending on your arrival time, you'll collect your outdoor thermal clothing – otherwise, this can be done the following morning.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2 » Husky sledding & snowmobile safari
After breakfast, you'll head out on a thrilling husky sled ride, zipping along snowy trails as you immerse yourself in the beauty and silence of the Arctic wilderness. You'll then say your goodbyes to these energetic, lovable creatures and return to the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll venture out into the snow-blanketed landscapes of Finnish Lapland once more, this time travelling at considerably greater speed as you try your hand at snowmobiling (so long as you have a valid driver's license). One person will drive the snowmobile while the other sits behind, and there will be a chance to switch roles along the way. It's a truly exhilarating way to glide through snowy forests and across frozen lakes. Later on, dinner is served back at the lodge.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 » Reindeer experience & Northern Lights hunt
This morning, you'll visit a local reindeer farm where you'll learn all about the tradition of reindeer husbandry and the importance of these animals in the region's Sami culture. You'll also be shown how to throw a lasso before embarking on a short but enchanting sleigh ride through the forest before returning to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Perhaps you'll take a stroll to the Swedish border, or maybe you'll prefer to unwind with a riverside sauna and hot tub experience (for an additional supplement, pre-booking required).
Once darkness falls, you'll set off on a guided snowshoe hike through the forest in search of the Northern Lights. At such northerly latitudes as these, the Northern Lights are a regular sight from September to early April, but a little luck is needed in terms of clear skies and solar activity. If the conditions are favourable, you may well be fortunate enough to experience this celestial phenomenon illuminating the night sky.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 » Snowshoe hiking
Today, you'll visit the nearby Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, the largest fell area in western Finnish Lapland, for a scenic snowshoe hike. Breathe in the fresh Arctic air and soak up the magnificent views of the pristine landscapes around you before returning to the lodge for a well-earned lunch. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and in the evening, be sure to keep an eye out for the Northern Lights once more.
Stay: Hotel Harriniva, Muonio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 » Departure
Transfer to Kittilä airport after breakfast for your flight home, either directly or via Helsinki.
Please note that this is a sample itinerary. Your final itinerary together with timings and days of excursions will be given to you on arrival.
Meals: Breakfast
To book call us on:
At a glance…
An action-packed winter break at Harriniva Hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland
» 5 day tailor-made holiday
» Accommodation: Superior A higher standard of accommodation with a better range and quality of facilities, often in a good location (typically 4 stars)
» Price from: £2,080 pp incl. flights
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