How to plan a Lapland Adventure holiday

How do you plan a Lapland Adventure holiday? 

There is a lot to consider when booking your Lapland Advenutre holiday - from the right resort, where to stay or what activities to book. We have put together all your possible qustions and provided the answers so you can plan the perfect trip. 

Which is the best resort for you? 

Levi - the lively all-rounder

• Great for: keen skiers & groups
• Levi is a busy activity hub with shops, restaurants and strong downhill facilities — ideal if you want slope variety, organised activities/excursions and friendly conveniences on your doorstep. 

Ylläs - wide open fells & serene skiing

• Great for: cross-country lovers and quieter stays with young children
• Ylläs is celebrated for its expansive fell scenery and superb cross-country tracks — a great pick if you want long, scenic trails and cabin-style tranquillity. 
  
  

Saariselkä - remote, aurora-friendly and wilderness-focused

• Great for: Peaceful and relaxing couples breaks
• Saariselkä delivers ‘deep Lapland’ solitude with excellent Northern Lights opportunities and special stays like glass igloos or aurora cabins — perfect for couples after a wilderness escape. 

Pyhä - compact, scenic and authentic Lapland 

• Great for: families & varied skiers
• Pyhä (Pyhätunturi) sits beside the Pyhä-Luosto National Park and packs genuine fell scenery into a smaller, more intimate resort. It’s famed for uncrowded slopes that suit beginners and families, with a 'nature-first' atmosphere. 

What are the top Lapland Adventure activities?

You can easily fill a week full of activities in Lapland, and if you wanted to - you can choose to enjoy them all. Though sometimes, you do need to consider who you are travelling with and what suit your weeks worth of exploring - either gentle reindeer sleigh-rides with small children or an ice-karting compeition with your group of friends. 

Husky safaris — energetic, memorable and brilliant for families and groups.

Reindeer rides & Sami experiences — cultural, gentle and perfect for younger children. 

Snowmobiling — available at all four resorts; a top choice for thrill-seekers. 

Northern Lights hunts — Saariselkä and Pyhä are both strong choices for aurora watching from remote spots, seek them out in various ways - from snowmobiling, car, gladd igloos or skiing. 

Skiing & cross-country — Levi for varied downhill and lively slope culture; Ylläs for vast cross-country networks; Pyhä blends easy, scenic blues with a few serious black runs and is linked into the Pyhä-Luosto cross-country system.

When to go and how to get there? 

The best time to visit Lapland is between December and February. This is ideal for reliable snow-related activities and stronger chances of spotting the Northern Lights. Plus, late-January to mid-February gives you longer daylight for daytime skiing (however, most runs are floodlit so you time won't be cut short). 

Inghams top tip - consider the type of accommodation you would like to choose for your stay in Lapland - From hotels, where you can opt for full-board dining, to cosy cabins & lodges where you can enjoy fireplaces and home-made meals or self-catering apartments where you will have a home-from-home. 

Booking and packing tips

• Book activities early - Ideally when confirming your holiday, select to pre-book the activities you want to enjoy while on holiday. 
• Layer up - when packing your suitcases for Lapland, consider lots of layers. From thermal baselayers, warm midlayers to winder proof outerlayers. Plus make sure to pack your gloves, scaves and hats. 
• Capturing the Northern Lights - Eather natural light show truly is spectacular and if you want to try and capture the moment, it is best to take a good camera and ideally a tripod. 
• It does get dark - be prepared for dhorter day-light hours when visiting Lapland in the winter months.