Spending your days enjoying the magical Lapland nature, this adventure filled week is a perfect trip for those looking to try a bit of everything.
Chase the Northern Lights - Snow shoe through the endless forests - Try Fat biking up the fjells- Drive your own team Huskies - Overnight ski trip to a wilderness hut - Try a Traditional Finnish Sauna
The perfect balance of adventure and enjoying the relaxing pace of life in Lapland. We will finish the trip with a overnight ski trip to stay in a traditional wilderness cabin.
Trips Dates
Winter 2024 dates are now all SOLD OUT
11-18th January 2025 (Women Only) -£1750
18-25th January 2025 - £1750
1-8th February 2025 - £1800
8-15th February 2025 (Women Only) - £1800
15-22nd February 2025 - £1800
1-8th March 2025(Women Only) - £1800
8-15th March 2025- £1800
15-22nd March 2025 (Women only) - £1800
22-19th March 2025- £1800
Private or Bespoke trips are available, get in touch for prices and more information
An authentic Lapland experience
With a nice cosy log cabin as our base we will head out each day on a different adventure. Spending the week learning how to use nordic backcountry skis and fat biking around the forest with lunch around the camp fire. Once it goes dark we will spend our evenings looking for the northern lights, hoping we get to see the skies dance. To really complete the whole experience you will get to spend the day driving your own sled dog team through the forest.
We will finish the week off with an overnight trip to a wilderness hut where we will spend the night before skiing back the next day. These huts have no electricity or running water and make you feel totally off grid, getting to enjoy the beautiful Lapland landscapes.
Spending the week with a qualified wilderness guide you have the chance to learn some new skills; building the perfect fire, how to whittle a spoon but most importantly how to truly enjoy the Finnish Sauna. This is the perfect week for anyone wanting to have a real authentic Lapland adventure.
Whats Included?
6 nights in Traditional Finnish log cabin
Overnight stay in a wilderness cabin
Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Qualified guide for the week
Activities
Husky safari
Overnight Nordic Ski Expedition
Try Traditional Finnish sauna
A day Fat Biking
Possibility of Northern lights
Snow Shoeing
Accommodation
Based in a traditional log cabin set in the Finnish forest the cabin comes with a large living area and log burner. Fully equipped kitchen, and a Finnish sauna to warm you up after a long day outside.
Ready for an adventure?
This is the perfect week-long adventure for everyone. With daily activities organised you have the flexibility to join in as much as you want. We will teach you to use nordic backcountry skis. For this overnight trip we will ski about 15km each way to the hut so you need to be prepared for that. (This trip is optional, you can also remain at the log cabin for the night instead)
If you’re looking for an authentic Lapland experience and want to experience all that the magical winter has to offer then this is perfect for you. The trip can be adapted and suited to you easily so if you’d like to learn some new skills, with the comfort of a cosy basecamp for the week then come join us for an amazing week.
Reserve your place
TRIP DEPOSIT
Secure your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. The full amount will the be due 90 days before the trip departs.
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHES
A detailed recommended packing list for personal items to bring will be sent with your booking documentation.
For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here
FULL T&CS
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Any other questions? (FAQ)
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
For some handy tips on what you might want to pack click here
WHERE DO I FLY TO?
Ivalo Airport (just 35 minutes from Saariselkä) or Rovaniemi Airport (3.5-hour bus from Saariselkä)
How do I get to the cabin?
If you fly into Ivalo airport there is a local transfer bus after every flight that can drop you off 10 minutes away from the cabin. The busses are less frequent from Rovaniemi so it’s worth checking before you book.
What time do we need to arrive?
We meet at 5pm on the first day of the trip and you are free to leave anytime on the final day of the trip as there are no activities planned.
WHAT SHOULD MY SKIING/SNOWSHOE ABILITY BE?
You don’t need any previous experience we will teach you everything you need to know. If you have skied before it will help with the basics but the skiing style is quite different so it will be a new experience for you.
WHAT WILL THE GROUP SIZE BE?
We keep our groups nice and small, so we run the trips with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7.
WHAT IS A HUSKY SAFARI?
We visit a local husky farm where we will be taken on a ride though the forest. You will be divided into 2, and you will have your own 6 dog team on your sled. One of you will drive half the journey, the other will sit in the sled, then you swap round. We will have lunch in the middle of the forest, allowing you time to spend with your dogs, and a chance to find out more about the life of a sled dog. Then you will drive your team back to farm where you will go and meet some puppies. The dogs are super friendly and love human interaction, its a wonderful experience that you will never forget. (If you don’t want to do this activity we can arrange for you to do something else - just let us know)
WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?
You will be be cooked for in the cabin for the week by one of the guides, except for one evening where you can go try one of the local restaurants. The food will home made and using all local produce. We will cook some traditional Finnish meals, and eat most of our lunches around the fire. Breakfasts will be buffet style/help yourself and we will have a big dinner together each night.
DO I NEED TRAVEL INSURANCE?
Yes, travel insurance is a must. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate insurance to cover you for all aspects this trip, including cancellation.
CAN I COME ON MY OWN?
Yes of course, It’s a great trip to meet new like minded people.
HOW FIT DO I HAVE TO BE?
You need to have a good level of fitness and be happy to be outdoors for 5-6 hours in the day, but also because we are based in the same cabin for the week the schedule is quite flexible so we can easily adapt and make some days longer/shorter.
What If I don’t want to do an activity?
All the activities are optional, you are more than welcome to opt out of an of them and explore the surroundings yourself or enjoy a day in the cabin. As we have a base for the week there is no pressure to join us with activities.
Any more questions?
Feel free to give us a call or send us a message if you want to know anymore about our trips.
Reserve your spot
Reserve your place on this trip with a £250 deposit. Choose your dates and then the full amount will the be due 90 days before the trip departs.
