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Winter experiences at the Star Arctic Saariselkä Hotel

REGION
Finland, Lapland
THEME
Charm & Luxury, Escape
ACTIVITIES
Aurora borealis, Dogsledding, Reindeer
DURATION
5 days
DIFFICULTY
Easy

A unique opportunity to discover all the exciting activities and things you can do in the snowy world of Finnish Lapland. Dash through the forest with huskies, gallop through the Lapland nature with snowmobiles, take a relaxing sleigh ride with reindeer, hunt for the northern lights with local guides, and much more!

Stay in one of the panoramic view suites or glass chalets and truly feel the warmth and admire the Arctic landscape, while surrounded by a frozen and peaceful environment covered in thick snow.

All rooms are designed so you can see the northern lights from inside when they appear.

Everything is planned and taken care of for you, including winter outerwear for excursions; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served; round-trip transfers from Ivalo airport. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the ride in the midst of the frozen wonderland!

Detailed program

DAY 1 | PARIS / IVALO

Departure for Finnish Lapland on Finnair regular flights. Arrival at Ivalo airport. Transfer to the village of Saariselkä. Arrival at the Star Arctic hotel. Check-in to your Scenic View Suite.

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DAY 2 | AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE WITH SIBERIAN HUSKIES

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Experience a dreamy husky sleigh ride in nature with our authentic Siberian huskies! Our Musher will guide you through the Arctic pine forest while you can admire the ever-changing wild landscapes from the comfort of a sled. Feel the sensation of freedom as you breathe in the fresh winter air, leaving paw prints on the snowy trails. The 3-hour tour includes a longer husky ride, perfect for those looking to extend their time in nature. This excursion includes a delicious lunch at our center made from local ingredients.

DAY 3 | NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNT BY CAR

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Join us for an evening filled with excitement as we search for northern lights comfortably by car. During this excursion, our qualified driver does the work for you and selects the locations with the best chances of seeing the auroras. Throughout the tour, you’ll be inside the warmth of our minibus, searching for northern lights along the road and making stops to capture photos of the Arctic night sky.

DAY 4 | LOCAL REINDEER EXPERIENCE

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Meet our friendly reindeer and learn more about Sami culture on this reindeer experience excursion. During the tour, you’ll be greeted at our center by a reindeer herder who will share stories about reindeer herding and Sami culture in Lapland. The highlight of the excursion is a magical sleigh ride through the snowy pine forest. This excursion includes a delicious lunch at our center made from local ingredients.

DAY 5 | IVALO / PARIS

It’s time to leave the heart of Lapland, hoping you’ve had an unforgettable time.

After breakfast, transfer to Ivalo airport. Departure for Paris on Finnair regular flights.

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Travel periods

Departures from 27/12/2022 to 31/03/2023

Prices

From 2,165€VAT included
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Pricing information

OUR RATES INCLUDE:

  • Regular flights Paris/Ivalo/Paris on Finnair regular flights in Economy class
  • Airport taxes 85 € as of today, subject to change
  • Airport/hotel/airport transfers
  • 4 nights in Scenic View Suite at the Star Arctic Saariselkä Hotel
  • Full board from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
  • Full cold weather equipment for excursions
  • Authentic experience with Siberian huskies 3h Northern lights hunt by car 3h Local reindeer experience 3h Assistance of an English-speaking guide during excursions
  • Welcome package with gift in the room Free time to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Saariselkä region
  • Assistance insurance included

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Personal expenses Services not mentioned in the program
  • Cancellation insurance Multirisk “PREMIUM” (please inquire)

Good to know

  • L’ordre des activités donné à titre indicatif susceptible de modification en fonction des conditions météorologiques
  • Autres catégories de chambres, prix sur demande