Saariselka

• Inghams Rep based in resort
• Groups - Up to 1 in 5 go Free
• Lift Pass Price Guarantee
• Free child places at selected hotels
• Half price lift passes for Inghams Guests  2-23 Dec & 7 Jan - 17 Feb incl. 
• Save up to 40% on ski & boot hire (see ski packs)
• Free skiing, free equipment & free helmet hire for children
• Free dinner with Santa and his reindeer for all Inghams guests staying 9, 16, 23, 25 December - last night of stay including traditional Christmas dinner with roast turkey and all the trimmings, party games and disco, and opportunity for children to meet Santa individually and receive a small gift and certificate  (n/a to guests staying at Muotka Wilderness Lodge who have their own programme, see here for more information)
• Winter 1718 Preview Inghams Saver Plus: Save £50 per couple (book by 30 June 2017)

See Activity Information below:

Bookable locally with your Inghams representative

• Swimming pool complex at Holiday Club Hotel (free for Holiday Club Hotel guests and a special price of €10 Adult / €5 Child payable locally for Inghams non-hotel guests)
• Northern Lights unlit 2km footpath and Kota warming hut
• Tankavaara gold-panning and museum
• Excursion to visit the Siida Sámi museum in Inari
• Kakslauttanen thermal glass igloo overnight stay
• Aurora hunting by minibus with Lappish dinner in wilderness kota
• Snowshoe guided walk (daytime or evening for Northern Lights)
• Husky, reindeer and snowmobile safaris (daytime or evening in search of the Northern Lights)
• Bowling alley
• 1km toboggan run
• 2km Northern Lights walking trail and Kammi hut
• Ice-skating
• Lappish Kammi meal night
• Visit Santa's Secret Home 3 Dec 2017 - 6 Jan 2018 
• Downhill and cross-country skiing

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:

• Kakslauttanen Glass Igloo Overnight Overnight stay (20 minutes drive away)
  A 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. Kakslauttanen Igloo Resort is located 15km 
  from Saariselkä in a pristine winter wonderland. An evening excursions, evening sauna, return transfers, breakfast and a good 3-course dinner are all included in our prices 
  2 Adults sharing Small Igloo : from £379   Child: from £245    2 Adults sharing Kelo Glass Igloo: from £479  Child: from £309 (For full details and prices of Igloo overnight stays see below)

• Aurora Cabin Overnight 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.  
  2 Adults in cabin : from £195  Child: from £99 (For full details and prices of Igloo overnight stays see below)

• Northern Lights Wilderness Dinner
  3 hour evening excursion
  A scenic 12km drive by minibus to a wilderness hut where 
  guests will enjoy a delicious dinner of charcoal grilled salmon, 
  pancakes for dessert and coffee or tea. Your hosts will tell you 
  stories about the Northern Lights and provide information 
  about aurora forecasting. The hut is ideally located for the best 
  views of the Northern Lights if they should luckily appear.
  Adult: £55   Child £29
  
  
• Husky Safaris
  2½ hour excursion (1½ hours at farm and on safari)
  A scenic 20 minute drive to a beautifully located husky farm. 
  Enjoy a thrilling sled ride followed by a fireside hot drink and talk 
  about husky life in a Kota hut in this perfect wilderness setting. 
  2 adults plus 1-2 kids per sled driven by the guests themselves.
  Husky Farm visit and 2km safari (3 Dec-6 Jan only) Adult: £35 Child: £25 (suitable for families with young childen)
  Husky Farm Visit with 7km safari Adult: £75  Child £45
  Husky Half Day (4hrs incl. lunch – book locally – approx. £149)
  
  
• Reindeer Safari & Farm Visit
  2 hour excursion (1½ hours at farm)
  15 minute drive to a local Sámi reindeer farm. Meet the reindeer, 
  learn the secret of suopunki (Sámi lasso), hear about reindeer life 
  and take a short scenic sleigh ride. Afterwards enjoy a fireside
   hot drink and cake in a warm cabin served by your Sámi hosts. 
  Reindeer farm visit & short safari Adult: £45 Child: £29
  
  
• Snowmobile Safaris
  2 hour excursion (starts from resort)
  An exhilarating 25km ride through breathtaking arctic scenery. 
  Choose locally between taking this safari as a family daytime trip 
  or a faster evening adult trip "In Search of the Northern Lights". 
  A selection of longer snowmobile safaris is available locally.
  Small children under 7yrs may be towed in a sled behind guide.
  Single Rider (1 adult alone)Adult: £85
  Double (2 sharing)Adult: £55 Child: £25
  
  
• Snowshoe Safari
  2 hour excursion (daytime or evening)
  A guided snowshoe safari into a silent snowy wilderness. Decide 
  locally on arrival if you prefer a daytime trip or an evening safari 
  searching for the Northern Lights with interesting stories about 
  the Northern Lights and information about aurora forecasting.
  Adult: £35   Child £19
  
  
• Visit Santa’s Home
  3 hour excursion (available 3 December - 6 January only)
  Hidden deep in a magical snowy wonderland with fun activities 
  and a meeting with Santa for every child. Follow elves along a 
  candlelit path to feed and pet Santa’s reindeer. See how Elf 
  Smith sends presents around the world. Cross the bridge over 
  Gold Creek for a meeting and photos with Santa in his cabin. 
  Warm up inside with hot drinks and ginger biscuits. 
  Adult: £59   Child £55www.kakslauttanen.fi/en/santas-home
  
• Sámi Museum and Inari Village
  5 hour excursion (operates with minimum 6 guests)
  A wonderful scenic one hour drive through an amazing landscape,
   to the village of Inari on the shores of this huge sacred lake where 
  the Sámi have fished and hunted for centuries. Learn about the 
  fascinating history and culture of Lapland’s colourful indigenous 
  people at the excellent Siida Museum, and visit their silver smiths 
  and handicraft shops in the village.
   Adult: £55 Child: £49
  
  
• Nellim and Russian Border Patsjoki Bridge
  5-6 hour excursion (operates with minimum 4 guests)
  A scenic 1½ hour drive each way across snowy rolling hills with 
  far-reaching views into the taiga snow forests of Russia. Enjoy a 
  soup lunch at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel and hear about the 
  history of the Skolt Sámi who were relocated here from Russia. 
  Visit Nellim village’s Russian Orthodox church and the Patsjoki 
  river bridge on the tiny isolated Russian border crossing. 
  Adult: £89 Child: £45

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. 

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.