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5 days - Spend Christmas under the Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

In the far north of Finnish Lapland, Hotel Muotka is a remote retreat where snow-covered forests and frozen lakes provide the backdrop to the day’s adventures. Far from major civilisation, this is a fantastic place from which to search for the northern lights; by snowmobile, above your bed during the night in the Aurora cabin and even at an Aurora Camp. You'll also learn how to drive your own husky-sled through the Lappish wilderness, snowmobile through glittering forest trails and say hello to Santa when he visits on Christmas Eve.

Highlights include

  • Stay in the remote wilderness lodges surrounded by snow-covered forests and frozen lakes
  • Enjoy a Christmas buffet dinner, Santa visit in lobby and small gift on the 24th December
  • Be taught how to handle the sled before heading out on the husky safari, where the huskies will pull your sled through the beautiful winter scenery, passing along frozen Lake Inari.
Day 1
Fly to Ivalo and transfer to the Wilderness Hotel
Day 2
Meet the local reindeers and their herders then enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve
Day 3
Husky Safari through the winter scenery then an evening Aurora excursion
Day 4
Snowmobile safari and Aurora Cabin
Day 5
After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight.
Start/End Place
Ivalo, Finland
Country Visited
Finland
Duration
5 Days
Code
50DN0480

Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.

As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

Details

Transportation

Return transfers from Ivalo Airport to Inari (30 - 45 mins)

Included
  • Airport transfers (for scheduled domestic flights)
  • 3 nights accommodation in log cabin/superior sauna room and 1 night in an aurora cabin
  • Full board for complete stay
  • Snowmobile safari
  • Husky Safari
  • Aurora Camp
  • Reindeer farm visit and ride
  • Christmas buffet dinner, Santa visit in lobby and small gift
  • Outdoor clothing for complete stay
  • Daily itinerary will be provided upon arrival
Not Included

International and domestic flights

Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly to Ivalo and transfer to the Wilderness Hotel

Fly to Ivalo and transfer to Wilderness Hotel Inari (approx. 30 - 45 min depending on weather) or Wilderness Hotel Muotka. Upon arrival you will receive your program schedule before dinner. Depending on your arrival time, cold weather gear is given to you either upon arrival or the next day.

Meals
1 Dinner

Day 2 - Meet the local reindeers and their herders then enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve

Today you will meet a local reindeer herder and his reindeer! At the reindeer farm you will learn interesting information about the reindeer and the life of a reindeer herder and Sami culture. There will be also possibility for a short reindeer sledge ride during your visit at the farm. This guided trip will be made by car.

This evening, it is Christmas Eve which is the main Christmas event in Finland. Enjoy the traditional festive buffet dinner as well as a Santa visit with a small local gift.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner

Day 3 - Husky Safari through the winter scenery then an evening Aurora excursion

An absolute ‘must do’ when visiting Lapland! You will be taught how to handle the sled before heading out on the husky safari, where the huskies will pull your sled through the beautiful winter scenery, passing along frozen Lake Inari. The dogs’ excitement is infectious but they fall silent on the trail, this is the only way to see Lapland. All our husky safaris include full instructions and are based on two people sharing a sled unless otherwise stated.

This evening after dinner, dress warmly and head out to the Aurora Camp, an all-time favorite among our guests.

This trip takes you to one of the specifically chosen camp spots, where you will try to catch the northern lights. You will be comfortably seated in a sledge, pulled by a guide’s snowmobile. We will have open fire and warm drinks while waiting for the sky to show its magic.

The excursions on days 2, 3 & 4 may occur in a different order, depending on availability, timings and weather, but all are included in your stay.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner

Day 4 - Snowmobile safari and Aurora Cabin

This tour is perfect for those who have never tried snowmobiling before. First you will get familiar with the snowmobile, have full safety instructions and driving lesson. After everyone feels comfortable, you will head out for a small journey into the nearby surroundings.

This evening, transfer to an aurora cabin. The shape of the aurora cabin is inspired by the traditional Sámi hut, Kota. Stay warm and cozy in your bed while gazing at the night sky through the glass ceiling facing north. If you’re lucky, you might even catch the northern lights dancing in the sky! All Aurora Kotas have double beds and room for 1 extra bed. There’s also a private toilet and limited space for luggage.

If you are traveling on dates 19-23 Dec you will spend all 4 nights in a log cabin.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner

Day 5 - After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight.

After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Dates & Prices

Price per person double share, minimum 2 people
Family triple is 2 adults sharing with 1 child age 4-14
Family quad is 2 adults sharing with 2 children age 4-14

NOTE for 2024:
Standard incl. 3 nights Superior Sauna Room and 1 night Aurora cabin
Superior incl. 3 nights Panorama Log Cabin and 1 night Aurora cabin
Deluxe incl. 3 nights Riverside Log Cabin and 1 night Aurora cabin

Dates
Start Date
End Date
From Price
Status
Accommodation
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 2,060
Available
Standard
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 5,445
Available
Family Triple Total
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 6,765
Available
Family Quad Total
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 2,532
Available
Superior
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 6,730
Available
Superior Family Triple
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 8,385
Available
Superior Family Quad
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
EUR 9,130
Limited availability
Deluxe Family Quad
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 2,175
Fully booked
Standard
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 5,754
Fully booked
Family Triple Total
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 7,158
Fully booked
Family Quad Total
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 2,637
Fully booked
Superior
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 7,001
Available
Superior Family Triple
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 8,727
Available
Superior Family Quad
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
EUR 9,570
Fully booked
Deluxe Family Quad

Important Information

Larger family log cabins and suites on request. Downgrading to wilderness room is possible, depending on availability.

Please note: Santa Program varies a bit every year, and depends on the guests' schedule and whether there are a lot of kids or not. The hotel will post the Xmas program for guests to see on arrival. Usually something a little extra will be included; Christmas tree decorating, arts & crafts, gingerbread baking, some fun activities outside - but again, this is not set in stone. Usually you will have quite busy schedule with activities and hence there is not a whole lot of time for extras.

Muotka has a riverside smoke sauna and hut including ice plunge hole for guests to use.

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