Christmas Wilderness Hideaway in Finland

Beana Laponia is located by the Ounasjoki river in the area of Meltaus in Finnish Lapland. Rovaniemi airport is south, 45 minutes away. Alternatively Kittila is an 1 hour 30 minutes drive to the North.

Check in, relax and get to know your fellow travellers over a cup of tea or a glass of wine. In the evening enjoy a welcome dinner of local produce.

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Today, you will have the opportunity to mush your own team of 5-6 dogs under the full guidance and instruction of our professional sled guides. The sleds hold one musher and one passenger; the dogs are friendly, nimble and extremely strong.

Our dog farm is next door to our hotel so we can leave directly into the beautiful snowy forests, skirt lakes and rivers and climb hills and explore fells. Before the tour begins you'll meet the dogs, help prepare the sleds and be briefed on safety. This 3-hour safari will deliver you back to the hotel for a buffet lunch and time to prepare for the Christmas Eve celebrations.

This evening you will enjoy a Christmas Dinner to celebrate Christmas Eve together with the other guests. There will be ginger bread baking and decorating the Christmas Tree while enjoying glögi!

If nature permits, wander outside to experience the Christmas magic beneath the amazing spectacle of the Northern Lights.

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Experience the Arctic beauty by snowmobiling today. This 3-hour snowmobile safari will take you through the wilderness of Northern Finland.

Depending on the program and the weather, head out tonight for a late night program of snowshoeing and Aurora viewing. Rug up for a campfire, hot drinks and story telling about the Northern Lights.

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Christmas Day is over so perhaps you are interested in venturing to the city of Rovaniemi. The capital of Lapland is a little less than one hour’s drive away. You have the choice of either free time or to explore Santa Claus village where you can experience the wonders of the Christmas spirit. The highlights of the day are meeting Santa Claus and souvenir shopping from the wide range of local products from Lapland.

Or visit Arktikum, a wonderful modern museum exhibiting the unique flora, fauna, weather and culture of the Arctic in an illustrative way.

After this, you will head to Huskypoint Käpälämäki for lunch and enjoy slow grilled salmon prepared over the open fire while you listen to the story of the husky farm by the owners. Have a guided tour of the kennels and then transfer to the reindeer farm for a visit and short reindeer sleigh ride.

Head back to Beana Laponia and enjoy the peace & quiet of your wilderness hotel.

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Today, enjoy a more peaceful day at the lodge. The activities are spread throughout the program (maximum 8 persons per day) with one rest day. Enjoy the free activities on offer, snowshoes, kick sleds, forest skis and toboggans. Why not have some mulled wine with a shot of vodka if you wish at break time in the tobogganing.

Remember to book your hour-long private sauna with outdoor and indoor jacuzzi for private use!!

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After breakfast, return to the airport. Be sure to talk to us regarding visiting some of the other unique areas of Northern Finland.

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