Live out your Arctic dream on this 8-day winter adventure in Finland’s Lapland region. Chase the Northern Lights across starry skies. Snowshoe through frozen forests and across wide tundra. Learn Nordic backcountry skiing and master the wild terrain. Fat bike along icy trails, then ride with a team of huskies on a thrilling half-day safari. Each night, return to your cozy log cabin base, warm up in a traditional Finnish sauna, and feast on hearty local meals before relaxing by the fire. Sleep under the stars during an overnight ski trip to a remote wilderness hut off-grid—just pure silence and snow. Explore the raw beauty of the far north and experience a bold new adventure, and every night brings the chance to witness the dancing Aurora Borealis.
Highlights
Experience snowshoeing through Lapland's forests and tundra
Learn Nordic backcountry skiing and glide through wild terrain
Enjoy a thrilling fat bike ride through the snowy forest
Spend half a day on an intense dog sledding excursion at a husky farm
Witness the Northern Lights dancing across starry skies
Spend the night in a remote wilderness hut while on a ski trip
Experience a traditional Finnish sauna and eat authentic Finnish cuisine
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Welcome to Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland. Upon arrival at Ivalo Airport, meet your guide for a short transfer to the Arctic wilderness of Saariselkä or Kiilopää, where your Lapland adventure in snow-covered forests begins.
On this day, go on a snowshoe hike across quiet trails and snowy forests to explore the magical, frozen beauty of Lapland’s winter landscape under crisp skies and soft Arctic light.
Hiking Level: Easy—Flat open snow terrain; cross-country Elevation Gain: 300 meters / 984 feet Elevation Loss: 300 meters / 984 feet Hiking Time: Up to 3 hours Pack Weight: Small multi-day backpack up to 6 kg
Today, after a hearty breakfast, get your feet warmed up and ready to learn to use Nordic backcountry skis. Glide along a gentle trail surrounded by snow-covered trees and Arctic silence. Practice basic techniques as you move through rolling terrain at a relaxed pace, getting familiar with your skis today and preparing for your ski tour adventure tomorrow.
Hiking Level: Easy—Flat open snow terrain; cross-country Elevation Gain: 300 meters / 984 feet Elevation Loss: 300 meters / 984 feet Hiking Time: Up to 3 hours Pack Weight: Small multi-day backpack up to 6 kg
Begin a two-day ski tour into the remote Arctic wilderness with your guide and small group. Travel across snowy fells and through forests before reaching a rustic hut with no electricity or running water. Collaborate with your fellow adventurers to chop wood, light a fire, gather water, and cook meals by hand in the warmth of the wilderness hut. Take this unique opportunity to disconnect from modern comforts and immerse yourself in the Finnish wilderness.
If the overnight ski tour sounds a bit too challenging, and you prefer to stay at the cozy log cabin instead of venturing out to the hut, you are welcome to choose comfort over adventure today as well. Either way, the night in Lapland offers a deep connection to its raw, tranquil landscape.
Hiking Level: Moderate—Rare ascents and descents up to 25° slope; possible without prior experience but with good fitness Elevation Gain: 250 meters / 820 feet Elevation Loss: 250 meters / 820 feet Hiking Time: Up to 4 hours per day Pack Weight: Small multi-day backpack up to 6 kg Distance: 12 km / 217 miles
Ride a fat bike through snowy forests and open tundra, where wide tires grip the packed trails with ease. Pedal past frost-covered trees, frozen streams, and wide, white landscapes. Cold air sharpens your focus as you move through the quiet wilderness, tracing winding paths and gentle slopes. This ride blends adventure and stillness; it's fast, fun, and deeply connected to the land.
Hiking Level: Moderate—Rare ascents and descents up to 25° slope; possible without prior experience but with good fitness Elevation Gain: 300 meters / 984 feet Elevation Loss: 300 meters / 984 feet Hiking Time: Up to 3-4 hours Pack Weight: Small multi-day backpack up to 6 kg
Visit a husky farm and meet the eager, energetic dogs before heading out on a dog sledding adventure today. Learn how to harness the team and handle the sled, then glide through snowy trails led by your huskies. Two people share each sled, switching between driving and riding. Feel the thrill of steering the dogs across frozen landscapes, the only sounds being their paws and the sled’s runners as you glide.
Hiking Level: Moderate—Rare ascents and descents up to 25° slope; possible without prior experience but with good fitness Elevation Gain: 300 meters / 984 feet Elevation Loss: 300 meters / 984 feet Hiking Time: Up to 3 hours Pack Weight: Small multi-day backpack up to 6 kg
Day 8: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, say goodbye to Lapland. If you wish to extend your Lapland adventure, talk to your trip planner to choose from alternative activities or take the day to rest or explore independently before you head home.
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The accommodation options may change based on hotel or cabin availability. Please contact your Trip Planner for the latest pricing and accommodation details.
Initial deposit is $500 per person, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check, or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and a maximum of a $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
