Kieppi Highlights of Lapland

What's included?

• • • 4 nights accommodation
    • Full board meals (from the dinner upon arrival until the breakfast on departure day)
    • Transfers from/to Ivalo airport
    • Winter outdoor clothing
    • Activities mentioned below

Holiday program

Day 1. Arrival

Welcome to Lapland! You will be greeted at the airport with a hotel sign and transferred to Wilderness Hotel Kieppi in Saariselkä village (approx. 35 min). Upon arrival, you will receive your program schedule before dinner. Depending on your arrival time, cold weather gear will be given to you either upon arrival or the next day.

Days 2.-4. Winter Activities

Husky Safari

A husky safari is a must-do experience when visiting Saariselkä! Before setting off, you'll receive full instruction on handling the sled, then embark on an unforgettable journey as the eager huskies pull you through stunning winter landscapes. Their excitement is contagious, and as they settle into silence on the trail, you'll discover why this is truly the best way to explore Lapland.

Reindeer Day with Snowmobile

We'll take snowmobiles and drive to a reindeer farm where we'll meet the reindeer herders and learn about the importance of reindeer in Lapland. You'll learn how to catch a reindeer with a "lasso" and go on a short sleigh ride pulled by the reindeer. We'll also enjoy soup lunch during the day.

Snowshoeing Adventure

On this activity we will head to the forests and hills that are surrounding Saariselkä. The forest is beautiful winter wonderland and the silence is like anywhere else. During the trip, the guide will share interesting stories and information about Finnish nature and animals. On the way, we will stop to enjoy lunch and warm drinks by the open fire. This trip is perfect for photographers and nature lovers, as snowshoeing is a true eco-activity!

Aurora Camp

This trip takes you to one of our carefully selected camp spots, where we’ll try to catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing northern lights. You’ll be comfortably seated in a sledge, pulled by a guide’s snowmobile, as we journey through the serene winter landscape. Once we arrive, we’ll gather around an open fire, enjoying warm drinks while waiting for the sky to reveal its magical display.

Aurora Snowmobiling

On this snowmobiling tour you will head to the village surroundings in search of the Northern Lights. You will be heading for the open spots, where the chances of seeing the possible Aurora are the highest. Driving distance depends on the weather conditions; if the sky looks promising, we will stop and admire this beautiful show.

Day 5. Departure Day

After breakfast you're transferred to Ivalo airport. It's time to say goodbye to Wilderness Hotel Kieppi and head towards new adventures.

General Information

Detailed daily itinerary will be provided upon arrival.

All the activities are guided group trips and start with full safety instructions.

Snowmobile safaris are based on 2 persons sharing one snowmobile.
If there is a party with an uneven number of travelers, everyone will still be on shared snowmobiles, unless single drive supplement is paid. (100€/person for max. 3h tours, 200€/person for 4–6 h tours)

Minimum age of 18 years and a valid driving license is required to drive a snowmobile during activities. Self-liability fee (own risk) is 1000 €/snowmobile in case of an accident.
During snowmobile tours children under 15 years are sitting in a sleigh.

During Husky Safari, the guests are driving the husky sleds by themselves and normally two persons are sharing one husky team (with switching driver on half way).

Please note that the above itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the activity providers for reasons of safety or other unforeseen circumstances. Any alternative arrangements will be made so that they are as similar to the original program as possible.