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Lapland winter wonderland activity holidays in Saariselkä
Located in the wild mystical north of Lapland, close to Russia and just a few hours from the Arctic Ocean, Saariselkä is an exceptionally friendly uncommercialised resort with a unique frontier atmosphere. With magnificent Arctic wilderness scenery just on the doorstep, it makes an ideal resort for an all-round winter wonderland adventure. The skies are often a deep hue of pink and purple, the pine trees heavily laden with snow, and being so far north there is a good possibility of seeing the Northern Lights too. Here you are deep in Sámi country, the colourful native people of Lapland, many of whom work in the resort and have their own reindeer herds in forests nearby. Saariselkä is renowned for its excellent cross-country ski trails in the adjoining national park. For a really memorable experience sleep under the magical night sky in a cosy thermal glass igloo.
New for 2016/17, Northern Lights Adventure Weeks. Experience a '7 Night Adventure' at the Muotka Wilderness Lodge or experience our 'Muotka 2-Centre Adventure'.
Beginner skiing in Saariselka
Great resort for learning to ski with easy slopes and friendly English speaking instructors.
Intermediate skiing in Saariselka
This compact ski area offers uncrowded pistes with hardly any queues. Suits early intermediates.
Advanced skiing in Saariselka
Limited challenges with one black run but the snow is often very light between the trees.
Snowboarding in Saariselka
Good half-pipe and some good quality powder between the pistes.
Cross-country in Saariselka
A cross-country enthusiast's paradise with mile after mile of well-marked trails through scenic Arctic wilderness. Several are lit at night.
Saariselkä has long been one of the most famous and best-loved cross-country ski areas in Finnish Lapland. It offers 230kms of prepared trails for both classic and skating styles of skiing, 34kms of which are illuminated. Trails start from the village centre and radiate in all directions, including into one of Finland’s loveliest national parks - Urho Kekkonen. A regular ski bus (pay locally) operates from outside all the hotels and runs to Laanila, Kakslauttanen Igloo Village and Kiilopää ski area, making it easy to do one-way trips as well as the many varied circular routes. Inghams guests can purchase a special weekly ski bus ticket for 20 Euro locally.
The area is well-suited to beginners as well as to more advanced nordic skiers and Inghams has arranged special excellent value Learn To Cross-Country Ski packages with our local partners. Soon you will be gliding past scenically located husky and reindeer farms, or abandoned ghost mine buildings from the 1860s gold rush era. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see moose, reindeer, arctic hare or willow grouse, all of which call the national park home. There is a good network of campfire shelters, wilderness huts and cafés, including Laanihovi where you can expect a particularly warm welcome and excellent local salmon soup.
Bookable locally with your Inghams representative
Pre-bookable Excursions and Safaris:
Make the most of your Lapland adventure by pre-booking your place on these exciting winter excursions.
(Please note that we act at all times as the selling agent for the supplier of these excursions and activities).
Winter 2017/18 pre-bookable excursion and safari prices:
Notes for all above excursions:
Times and distances are approximate and may vary due to weather and other conditions. Snowmobile, Husky & Reindeer Safaris child age 4-12yrs. Children 0-3yrs FREE (any transport must be paid for locally) but are not allowed on Husky Super Safaris or on Snowmobile safaris on any date. Santa's Secret Hideaway child age 2-11yrs (Under 2yrs FREE). Snowmobile drivers must be 18yrs and bring a full, valid photographic driver's licence with them. * Husky Mini-Safari is only available for guests arriving 3 Dec - 6 Jan. On snowmobile safaris Inghams (and most other travel insurance policies) will provide cover for personal and medical expenses but not for damage to the snowmobile or third parties etc. If the snowmobile is damaged then a compulsory insurance excess of approximately €650 will be payable locally direct to the snowmobile safari provider.
(Please note that we act at all times as the selling agent for the supplier of all the above excursions and activities).
Kakslauttanen Igloo Overnight Stay
A unique and memorable night in a thermal glass igloo is the perfect way to have the best opportunity of seeing the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed.
Small Glass Igloos (1-3 Occ) have comfortable twin beds, extra bed possible, a small ensuite bathroom with toilet and basin, and are cosy and warm inside due to the special thermal glass.
KeloGlass Igloos (2-6 Occ) newly-built kelo-glass igloos are log cabins with a glass igloo area attached. Sleeping 2-6 persons, they have 2 single bds in the glass igloo area plus a double bed and bunk beds in the cabin, bathroom with shower/wc, priavte sauna, fireplace (firewood extra) and small kitchenette.
Kakslauttanen Igloo Village is located 15km from Saariselkä, well away from any light pollution. Transfers from your Saariselka accommodation, an evening excursion (see below), an evening sauna (5-10pm), breakfast and a good 3-course dinner are all included in our prices.
The igloo overnight stay can be pre-booked but the exact date of the overnight stay will only be confirmed within 72 hours of the booking as all reservations are subject to availability.
Winter 2017/18 Prices & Dates from:
Small Glass Igloo: 2 Occ Adult: £279 / Single Occ Adult: £425
Extra bed Adult: £219 / 2-3 Occ Child: £185
Kelo Glass Igloo: 2 Occ Adult: £379 / Single Occ Adult: £589
Extra bed Adult: £295 / 2-3 Occ Child: £249
Child 4-11yrs (under 4yrs stay FREE in parent's bed)
Igloo bookings will now only be accepted if each person also books one of the following compulsory evening Aurora safaris operated by Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort:
Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile-pulled Sled (3hrs): £99 Adult / £59 Child
Aurora Hunting by Reindeer Sleigh (2hrs): £115 Adult / £59 Child
Aurora Hunting by Horse Sleigh (1½hrs): £119 Adult / £69 Child
Aurora Hunting by Snowmobile (3hrs): £145 Adult / £75 Child
(£30 snowmobile single rider supplement)
Aurora Cabin Overnight Stay
A unique and memorable night in a thermal glass igloo is the perfect way to have the best opportunity of seeing the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed.
Overnight excursion (cabins located in the centre of Saariselka, approx. 5-10 minutes walk from the accommodation).
Spend a memorable night in an Aurora Cabin, which have north-facing roof window above the bed, making them perfect for star gaxing an Northern Light spotting. A continental breakfast is included in our prices and an optional dinner at the cabin location's restaurant may be pre-booked.
The Aurora Cabin overnight stay can be pre-booked but the exact date of the overnight stay will only be confirmed within 72 hours of the booking as all reservations are subject to availability.
Winter 2017/18 Prices & Dates from:
2 persons in Aurora Cabin Adult: £219 HS/ £195 MS
2 persons in Aurora Cabin Child: £115 HS / £99 MS
1 person in Aurora Cabin Adult: £349 HS / £325 MS
Extra bed Adult on any date : £129
Extra bed Child (4-14yrs) on any date: £89
MS (3-23 Dec incl., 7 Jan - 10 Feb incl. & 18 Feb - 3 Mar incl.) HS (24 Dec - 6 Jan incl.)
(Please note that we act at all times as the selling agent for the supplier of all the above excursions and activities).
Pre-bookable Lift Passes, Ski Hire & Tuition
Winter 2017/18 prices are shown below.
SAVER PACKS SAVE £££s | LEARN TO SKI/BOARD* SAVE up to £142
Adult: £183 Child: £157 SKI/BOARD SAVER PACK* SAVE up to £124
Adult: £210 Child: £184 LEARN TO CROSS-COUNTRY SAVE up to £43
Adult: £103 Child: £59 |
All Saver Packs must be pre-booked in UK and are not bookable locally.
*Learn To Ski, Board & Cross-country are for complete beginners only.
*Ski/Board Saver Pack is for all other levels.
†Child Ski 6-16yrs/Child Snowboard 7-16yrs. Children 5yrs old should only book tuition as lift pass & equipment are FREE. See Special Offers below.
Winter 2017/18 prices are shown below.
Lift Passes* | Days | Season* | Senior 65yrs+ | Adult 17-64yrs† | Child 7-16yrs Senior 65yrs+ | Child 0-6yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Area Pass | 6 | L/H | £48 / £96 | £73/£146 | £48/£96 | FREE |
Winter 2017/18 Season Dates: L = Inghams half price offer 3-23 Dec & 7 Jan-17 Feb / H = Normal public price 24 Dec - 6 Jan & 18 Feb-3 Mar
| Equipment | Description | Blue | Red |
|---|---|---|---|
Adult | Skis | £51 | £95 |
| Ski boots | £34 | - | |
| Skis & boots | £69 | £113 | |
| Snowboard | - | £68 | |
| Snowboard & boots | - | £87 | |
| Cross-country skis & boots | £67 | - | |
Child 6-16yrs (Child 3-5yrs FREE) | Skis | £51 | - |
| Ski boots | £34 | - | |
| Skis & boots | £69 | - | |
| Snowboard | - | £68 | |
| Snowboard & boots | - | £87 | |
| Cross-country skis & boots | £33 | - |
Equipment hire is up to 40% off when pre-booking and is already deducted in the above prices.
Equipment Hire (7 days)
All ski boots are of the same good standard. 'Blue' or 'Red' skis & boots may be exchanged for snowboard equipment once during rental period at no extra cost. Please see here for description of hire categories.
TUITION | Days | Hours | Adult 17yrs+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski/Snowboard | 3/5 | 1½ hrs per day | £76/£110 | £75/£110 |
| Cross-country | 3 | 100 mins per day | £79 | £39 |
†Child snowboard tuition = 7-16yrs & Child cross-country tuition = 7-11yrs.
| Clothing | Days | Adult 13yrs+ | Child 3-12yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Suit | 7 | £22 | £12 |
| Thermal boots | 7 | £11 | £6 |
| SPECIAL OFFERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Price Lift Passes for Inghams guests when pre-booking in the UK for the following 2017/18 dates: 3-23 Dec & 7 Jan-17 Feb | ||||
| Up to 40% off Ski & Boot Hire when pre-booking (already deducted in above prices). 7 days for the price of 4 days. | ||||
| Free Day Lift Pass & Equipment Hire for Inghams guests pre-booking 6 days lift pass and/or equipment hire receive 7th day Free issued in resort. | ||||
| Children Under 6yrs Ski Free and receive Free equipment hire if wearing Free rental helmet and accompanied by an adult. |
Prices and supplements are correct at time of publishing but may vary up or down. Correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
Resort Code: FISK
Languages spoken: Finnish and Sámi
Time difference: GMT+2
Currency: EUR
Winter 2017/18 flights to Kittilä depart Sundays,
Gatwick 3 Dec - 3 Mar
Bristol 3 Dec - 3 Mar
Manchester 3 Dec - 3 Mar
NEW Stansted 11 Feb only
Winter 2017/18 flights to Ivalo depart Sundays,
Gatwick 17 Dec - 3 Mar
Transfer 3 hours by coach or minibus from Kittilä and 20 minutes from Ivalo.
Car hire available: Yes
Evening resort bus service: No
Parking available: Yes
Resort Ski bus available: Yes
Ski bus info: The bus around the village to the ski lifts 2km away costs approximately €15 per week or €5 per day. Children under 6yrs old travel Free with an adult. The ski lifts are 2km from the village centre.
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Registered office address: Mountain House, Station Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1EX
