On this 2-centre Adventure you'll have the opportunity to see both Saariselkä and the Wilderness Hotel Muotka. Spending the first 4 nights at either the Gielas Hotel or Holiday Club Hotel in Saariselkä. With exciting arctic excursions included like husky, reindeer and snowmobile safari's. Following your stay in the lovely traditional resort of Saariselkä you will be transferred to Muotka Wilderness Lodge. A loving family-run property set in a secluded snow-laden winter wonderland.
Its idyllic location, on the edge of the pristine Urho-Kekkonen National Park, guarantees minimal light pollution and increased chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Here you'll have the opportunity to try all the included daytime and evening excursions in the example itinerary below, as well as relaxing in this tranquil stress-free environment.
What's included in our Saariselkä & Muotka two-centre holiday?
- Destination Expert available
- Direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Bristol on Sundays to Kittilä
- Scenic airport transfers by coach
- Warm winter thermal clothing and boots throughout your stay
- 4-night stay in Saariselkä at the Holiday Club Hotel or Gielas Hotel, with half-board meals
- Activities in Saariselkä: snowmobile safari, reindeer discovery & husky safari
- Transfer from Saariselkä to Muotka (approx. 20 mins)
- 3-night stay at the Wilderness Hotel Muotka, with full board meals
- Aurora alert at Muotka (until approx. 1am)
- Activities in Muotka: gentle snowshoeing, cross-country ski, aurora hunt by car and aurora camp
Itinerary
Please note that you will receive your personal itinerary for each part of your two centre holiday on arrival in Saariselkä and Muotka, which may differ from the days and timings in the example below.
Sunday: Arrive at Gielas Hotel or Holiday Club Hotel in Saariselkä
Your Inghams rep will welcome you at Kittilä Airport. After the scenic drive to Saariselkä, check-in to your chosen hotel and collect your thermal clothing.
Monday: Explore Saariselkä
Settle in and enjoy the sights and sounds of Saariselkä. Located in the wild mystical north of Lapland, far above the Arctic Circle, you'll have the day to explore this beautiful part of the world. Wander into the village or venture a little further and walk to the top of the Kaunispää fell to enjoy views across the pristine Urho Kekkonen National Park.
Tuesday: Snowmobile adventure
Today you'll explore Finnish Lapland by snowmobile as you whizz through the Arctic landscape and enjoy the snow-covered scenery on this included excursion.
Wednesday: Reindeer Discovery
Enjoy optional skiing or other activities in the morning. In the afternoon meet the friendly reindeer, learn about the reindeer and Sámi culture from a local herder, and enjoy a short safari through the snowy pine forest.
Thursday: Husky Safari, Transfer to Muotka & Optional Aurora Cabin Overnight
After a morning at leisure, you’ll enjoy a memorable visit to a husky farm including a safari, before your transfer to Wilderness Hotel Muotka in the early evening (approx. 20 mins). You’ll meet the guides on arrival and collect your thermal clothing and Aurora alarm (to alert you when the Northern Lights are active). Add on the Aurora Cabin upgrade to spend a memorable night in a semi-glass roofed 'Aurora Cabin' from just £99 per person (Aurora cabin upgrades are usually on the first or last night of your stay at Muotka).
Friday: Snowshoe, Cross-Country & Evening Aurora Hunt
A guided 2-hour morning snowshoe trek and a guided cross-country ski trip with tuition, are included. After dinner, you'll head out in search of Northern Lights by car (driven by guide).
Saturday: Optional Activities & Aurora Camp by Snowmobile-pulled Sled
Enjoy a sauna or join an optional excursion (payable locally). Then for your last night, one last trip into the wilderness with a visit to the aurora camp by snowmobile-pulled sled to look for the Northern Lights.
Sunday: Scenic transfer & flight home
It's time to head home and catch for your flight back to the UK.
