A ski holiday in Lapland is a truly unique experience. The winter wonderland landscape sets the scene for your magical ski holiday in Finland. Lapland is Finland’s most northern area deep inside the Arctic Circle. The 3 most popular ski resorts in Lapland are Levi, Yllas and Saariselkä. Each resort is different in character but blessed with a mesmerising landscape.
December ski holidays to Lapland create the perfect festive getaway. Due to its northern location the landscape is covered in snow from December through to May. Around Christmas you can expects visits from Santa and plenty of festive themed events in each resort.
There are a wide range of extraordinary unique activities to enjoy on a ski holiday in Lapland. Each of the featured ski resorts have specific activities that can be pre-booked before your holiday or booked in resort by your rep. We have listed the various excursions in Lapland by resort below the unique overnight stays in Lapland.
Unique overnight stays on ski holidays in Lapland
Kakslauttanen Igloo Overnight Stay
For the ultimate once in a lifetime experience on your ski holiday in Saariselkä, spend the night in a thermal glass igloo and view the Northern lights from the comfort of your own bed.
The Igloo’s sleep 1 to 3 people and have a small ensuite with a toilet and basin. The special thermal glass keeps the igloo nice and warm during your night under the stars. The Kakslauttanen Igloo village is situated away from any light pollution and 15km from Saariselkä.
There are a variety of options to pre-book including add-on Aurora safaris by reindeer, hose drawn sleigh or snowmobile. Included in the price are transfers, accommodation, an evening sauna, 3 course dinner and breakfast. Prices vary during the season. Speak to one of our Lapland experts by calling the number above for more information on overnight Igloo stays.
Photo Credit: Kakslauttanen Igloo Viilage
Lainio SnowHotel Overnight Stay
For a ‘cooler’ unique experience on your ski holiday in Yllas or Levi, spend the night surrounded by ice at the SnowHotel. Located in the Snow village and surrounded by spectacular ice sculptures that are lit up at night is the SnowHotel with ice bar, ice restaurant and ice chapel. Overnights include high quality arctic thermal sleeping bags with toilets, shower facilities and a room wake-up call with a hot drink. A buffet breakfast is supplied in a warm log restaurant. The Lainio Snow Village is 30km from Yllas and 45km from Levi. Prices vary during the season. Speak to one of our Lapland experts by calling the number above for more information on overnight Igloo stays.
Photo Credit: SnowVillage Facebook
Northern Lights Adventure Week
Located 15km from Saariselkä in a secluded, snow winter wonderland is Muotka Wilderness Lodge. This family run lodge is in an idyllic location in the Urho-Kekkonen National Park, far away from any light pollution. This location guarantees minimal light pollution for increased potential for seeing the Northern lights.
This adventure week is perfect for non-skiers as guests can choose to be as active as they wish on this stress-free break. There are a full range of arctic activities including husky sledding, reindeer safaris, snowmobile tours, cross country skiing or shoeshoeing. The special evening North Light tours can be by minibus, snowmobile or snowmobile-pulled sleds.
What’s included
- Flights, transfers and 7 nights’ accommodation.
- Full board dinner at Muotka lodge.
- Rep in Saariselkä
- Northern lights alert up until 1am
- Safety briefings and instruction on safari tours
- Thermal clothing and boots
- Activities as listed in itineraries
- Third party snowmobile insurance (insurance excess approx €800)
- Free use of snowshoe and cross country skis on guided trips
- For more information on these Northern Lights adventure weeks, speak to one of our ski experts on the phone number above.
Excursions on a ski holiday in Yllas
Yllas is one of the largest ski resorts in Finland with 63 pistes between the 2 villages. To add extra sparkle to your wonderland adventure in Yllas there are a number of activities and excursions you can book before your holiday. For more detail about each excursion click through to our Yllas ski resort page or call in and speak to one of our sales agents.
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- Husky ride excursions
- Reindeer Safari and Sámi reindeer farm visit
- Aurora Photo Workshop
- Snowmobile safaris in the day and evening
- Snowshoeing Safari
- Lainio SnowHotel visit or overnight stay
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Northern Lights Horse-drawn sleigh ride
- Santa’s Secret Home excursion with private Santa visit for every child
- SantaPark indoor grotto theme park visit
Excursions on a ski holiday in Levi
Levi is Lapland’s largest ski resort and our top selling ski resort in Finland. You will instantly fall in love with Levi’s spectacular scenery and snow covered landscape. There are numerous excursions you can pre-book for your ski holiday in Levi. For more detail about each excursion click through to our Levi ski resort page or call in and speak to one of our sales agents
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Activities you can pre-book before your holiday:
- Overnight stay in a luxury glass igloo
- Lainio SnowHotel visit
- Snowmobile safaris
- Husky safaris
- Northern Lights Husky Safari
- Snowshoeing Safari
- Reindeer Safari and Sámi reindeer farm visit
- Horse riding Safari
- Northern Lights Horse-drawn sleigh ride
- Ice Karting competition
- Santa’s Secret Home excursion
- SantaPark theme park
- Visit Santa’s Home
Excursions on a ski holiday in Saariselka
Located 250km above the Arctic Circle in the beautiful Lapland wilderness is the small resort of Saariselka. A ski holiday in this resort is your best chance to witness the Aurora Borealis. There are various North Lights Excursions and day trips to other villages available on your trip Saariselka. For more detail about each excursion click through to out Saariselka ski resort page or call in and speak to one of our sales agents.
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Activities you can pre-book before your holiday:
- Overnight stay in a luxury glass igloo
- Northern Lights Wilderness Dinner
- Husky safaris
- Reindeer Safari and Sámi reindeer farm visit
- Snowmobile safaris
- Snowshoeing Safari
- Visit Santa’s Home
- Sámi Museum and Inari Village
- Nellim and Russian Border Patsjoki Bridge
Please note that we act at all times as the selling agent for the supplier of all the above excursions and activities