The Harriniva Adventure Resort is a family run wilderness-themed hotel and resort, set beside Europe's longest free running river - the Tornion- Muonionjoki. In this remote retreat you can enjoy a range of arctic adventures included within the package, as well as full board meals.
What's included
- Inghams Rep is available by phone
- Direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Bristol on Sundays to Kittilä
- Scenic airport coach transfers
- Two or three days of activities
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Range of soft drinks, tea and coffee available throughout the day
- Warm thermal clothing and boots
- Activities including snowmobile, reindeer and husky safaris, baking and crafts and a meeting with Santa
Search for Santa
Embrace the festive spirit and enjoy a range of arctic activities. Take part in baking and crafts workshop, make tasty gingerbread cookies and make your own Christmas decoration as a special souvenir to remember your trip, or make the most of the snow activities including tobogganing, cross country skiing - the children even have the opportunity to drive their own mini-snowmobile. A Christmas break in Muonio is not complete without a visit to Santa. Santa's Elves are the only ones who know the way to Santa's secret hideout. You'll be guided through the snowy forests in search of Santa's cabin - he'll be waiting to meet you there!
Unforgettable Arctic Adventures
A stay at Harriniva Adventure Resort includes a range of exciting Arctic activities right on your door stop. Whizz through the magical snowy landscape on a snowmobile tour or visit the arctic sled dog centre and venture through the frozen forest on a husky safari, you'll also meet the reindeer at the historic Lapinkartano “Lapland Manor”. For a slower pace, explore the magical scenery on snowshoes or cross country skis and admire the pristine forest. In the evenings, try and spot the Northern Lights - given the remote location of Muonio, you have the best chance of spotting them here.
Unwind in the cosy Lodge
There is a great choice of accommodation types including the sauna rooms which have their own private sauna, or the wilderness suites which provide a touch of luxury to your stay. To add a touch of authenticity to your stay, enjoy the outdoor tepee or the sauna, perfect for cosy gatherings and storytelling under the Arctic sky. The Harriniva Adventure Resort is on a full board basis, enjoy buffet style meals and complimentary tea and coffee in the main restaurant throughout the day - children also have soft drinks available. If you're after cosy cabin style accommodation check out Jeris Lakeside Resort - it's owned and run by the same family in another unique wilderness location in Muonio.
Lappish lifestyle
This family-owned hotel offers guests an insight into the indigenous Sami culture of Lapland, respecting Lappish traditions and has a strong connection with local nature. The cosy accommodation is powered by renewable energy and geothermal heating. Full-board meals include a variety of dishes made with local and organic produce.
During your stay you can visit one of the oldest reindeer farms in Lapland You can learn about the heritage of the Sámi people and explore the history of the farm through the original artefacts and stories. Animal welfare is central to all of the activities, the group are founding members of the ''Animal Welfare in Tourism'' service, a project which cooperates with the University of Lapland - this promotes a high standard of life for the animals through good living conditions, keeping them healthy and happy.
Being one of the few businesses operating in the unspoilt Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, you can learn about the surrounding fells and forests, and the natural resources available in the area- Harriniva is actively lobbying against large scale logging in Muonio. In support of the local community, the hotel sources products from businesses and smaller Finnish entrepreneurs, plus regularly contributes to the local youth and children's charity.
The group is Green Key accredited, demonstrating its commitment to environmental and sustainable development.