The Jeris Lakeside Resort is a family run resort, part of the Harriniva Hotels & Safari's, a collection of wilderness accommodation and activities. They're owned by the third generation Pietikäinen family who are descendants from the indigenous Sámi people of Lapland. Surrounded by the forests and fells of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, and set next to Lake Jerisjärvi you will have unspoilt views of the Lappish landscape. With limited light pollution you may even spot the Northern Lights during your stay. Your inclusive package itinerary includes a special meeting with Santa, plus a variety of different activities including snowmobiling, a husky safari and a scenic reindeer sleigh ride.
What's included?
- Two or three days of activities including snowmobiling, husky tour, reindeer farm visit, crafts and baking and a meeting with Santa
- Direct flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Bristol on Sundays to Kittilä
- Scenic airport coach transfers
- 3 or 4 nights stay in a cosy log cabin
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Christmas dinner
- Complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
- Soft drinks wristband for children
- Warm thermal clothing and boots
Cosy Cabins
The cabins at the Jeris Lakeside Resort add a touch of authenticity to your stay, built in a traditional Finnish style with wooden panelling throughout, these cabins offer a cosy retreat in the remote Lappish landscape. Situated between the lake and hotel, the cabins are a short walk to the main building where you will have meals and be picked up for the excursions. Each cabin includes a private sauna and a seating area with a fireplace, perfect for warming in front of after a day of adventures.
Offered on a full board basis, you will enjoy buffet style meals and complimentary tea and coffee in the main restaurant throughout the day - children also have soft drinks available.
Search for Santa
Celebrate the holiday season with a variety of arctic activities. Get involved in a baking and crafts workshop, bake delicious gingerbread cookies, and design your own Christmas decoration as a special souvenir to remember your trip, or get involved in of the snow activities such as tobogganing and cross-country skiing - the children even have a chance to drive their own mini-snowmobile. A Christmas holiday in Muonio isn't complete without a special meeting with Santa. You'll be whisked off into the wilderness in search of Santa's secret hideout; he'll be waiting for you there!
Unforgettable Arctic Adventures
Staying at Jeris Lakeside Resort offers a variety of thrilling Arctic activities right on your doorstep, all included with your package . You will have the chance to explore the enchanting snowy scenery on a snowmobile, embark on a husky sled tour through the fells and forests and meet the reindeer one of Laplands oldest reindeer farms before heading on scenic sleigh ride around the Lappish landscape. For a small local fee, consider exploring the magnificent landscape on snowshoes or cross country skis while taking in the untouched forest. During the evenings, make sure to keep an eye out for the Northern Lights - due to the secluded setting of Muonio, this is the ideal spot for catching a glimpse of them.
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.
