5 Days / 4 Nights - from £1,370 pp

This Lapland winter holiday offers visitors the opportunity to experience the wonders and charm of a Lapp witner. Enjoy a sled dog adventure, visits to a reindeer farm, take part in witner activities such as cross country skiing or ice fishing and spend a night in an igloo, admiring the natural Arctic beauty.

Guests stay at the Hotel and Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, which is located amidst the untouched Lapp wilderness, 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Far away from city lights, the place is excellent for viewing the aurora borealis, or northern lights, whenever they adorn the dark sky with their colourful waves.

Guests will enjoy comfortable lodgings in rustic log cabins which reflect the traditional Lapp style. The resort provides an exotic holiday experience with an opportunity to sleep in an igloo made of snow.

PERIOD: 1 December 2007 - 30 April 2008 (excluding Christmas season 23 - 26 December 2007)

PRICES START FROM £1,370 p.p. based on availability and sharing a twin room. Single Supplement £215 p.p.

Package includes:

• Direct return flights from London to Helsinki on Finnair
• Domestic flights Helsinki – Ivalo – Helsinki on Finnair
• Airport transfers in Ivalo airport by shuttle bus
• 3 nights accommodation in a log cabin equipped with own
• sauna and fireplace, double occupancy
• 1 night in a snow igloo, double occupancy (the cabin is also at your disposal for this night)
• Half board throughout the tour
• Dog sled excursion with picnic lunch (4 hrs)
• Reindeer excursion with coffee and light refreshments (4 hrs

EXAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival in the Land of Snow Transfer from Ivalo airport to Hotel and Igloo Village Kakslauttanen. Dinner at the village restaurant. Overnight in log cabin with private facilities, kitchenette, fireplace and private sauna.

Day 2 – Dogsled Adventure Buffet breakfast is served in the beautiful log restaurant, located within walking distance from your accommodation. After breakfast meet a team of friendly husky dogs who are eager to take you on a 4 hour dogsled adventure. These northern dogs are perfectly suited to harsh Arctic conditions and enjoy pulling the sledge to their hearts’ content. A stop is made to enjoy a picnic lunch in open air. Dinner at village restaurant. Overnight in log cabin.

Day 3 – Reindeer Excursion After breakfast enjoy an excursion to a local reindeer farm, where you will learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Lapp people. You also have a chance to try a ride in a reindeer sledge. A stop is made to enjoy a picnic lunch in open air. Dinner and overnight in log cabin.


Day 4 – Igloo Night Today is a day at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful settings. You may want to try cross-country skiing or ice-fishing. There is a real arctic, yet perfectly comfortable experience in store for you tonight, as you have a rare opportunity to try sleeping in an igloo made of snow. Reindeer hides and woollen rugs will keep you warm. The temperature inside the igloo varies between minus 3 and minus 6 degrees Centigrade, but the padded sleeping bags would keep you warm even at much lower temperatures. There are also a few glass igloos available with normal room temperature and you have the option to experience the polar night in one of them*. Your log cabin is also at your disposal should you prefer not to stay all night in the igloo.

Day 5 - Departure Transfer by hotel’s shuttle bus to Ivalo airport for the flight back to home.