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All of our destinations, Nellim, Muotka, Inari, Juutua and Nangu, are easily reachable whether you are arriving by land or air transportation.
If you wish to fly, our nearest airport is at Ivalo. The flight between Helsinki and Ivalo is approximately 1,5 hours. Finnair operates daily between Helsinki and Ivalo all year around. If you wish to arrive by land, we recommend to take a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and then a bus from Rovaniemi to Ivalo.
You can check the train schedules from VR.fi and the bus schedules from Matkahuolto
We arrange transportation services between Ivalo Airport and our destinations. You can check the rates and make a booking in our online store or via email to sales@wildernesshotels.fi. Most of our ready-made packages include airport transfers, unless otherwise specified in the package description.
Both nellim and Nangu are located far away from any public transportation. You can reach the hotels by our transfer or by taxi. Don’t hesitate to contact when you are looking for the best option for you.
To Muotka from Rovaniemi: You can get off at Kakslauttanen bus stop and get the taxi from there to Wilderness Hotel Muotka. You can check bus schedules from www.matkahuolto.fi.
To Muotka from Ivalo Airport: You can reach us by using our transfer or by taxi. All the airport transfers have to be booked in advance.
We are happy to help you to arrange the transfer.
To Inari / Juutua from Rovaniemi: Get off at the bus stop next to the hotel. Kindly tell your driver you are staying at Wilderness Hotel Inari or Wilderness Hotel Juutua. You can check bus schedules from www.matkahuolto.fi.
To Inari / Juutua from Ivalo Airport: You can reach us by using our transfer or by taxi. All the airport transfers have to be booked in advance.
We are happy to help you to arrange the transfer.
Please note that our guests are fully responsible for informing their flight details. We cannot arrange airport transfers without them.
The room rate includes the breakfast. If you want to include meals to your booking, please purchase for half board (incl. breakfast and buffet dinner) or full board (incl. breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets). Kindly notice that the drinks are not included to the rates.
The winter season in northern Finland begins in November. During the winter, temperature can vary between -10˚C and -25˚C and on the coldest days the temperature may drop all the way to -40 ˚C.
Please note that weather conditions vary from year to year and it is advisable to check the weather conditions before your arrival. You can check the weather on weather service sites such as http://www.foreca.fi, http://www.yr.no/ or http://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi.
The winter clothing package we offer includes thermal overalls, boots and gloves. Winter clothing is included in all our activity packages.
Please bring good base and mid-layers, thermal underwear, a fleece jacket or wool sweater, a beanie, a scarf, wool socks, as well as lighter clothing for possible warmer days. We recommend avoiding cotton-based materials because they get wet easily.
The Aurora Borealis can be seen from the end of August to the end of April. During these months, the nights are dark, which is essential for the Northern Lights to be visible. Please note that the weather is another factor when you want to see Northern Lights. Clear skies are ideal for viewing the Northern Lights, but thanks to the microclimates in Lapland, there’s always the chance that there may be openings even in the cloudy sky.
Although the sun does not rise, there´s few hours of light around noon. Snow makes a big difference and it makes it feel a lot less dark outside.
All the activities are safe to take part in during polar night. Day time activities are scheduled to take place during those few hours of light around noon.
The rates are per person based on shared snowmobile. If you wish to drive your own snowmobile, you can upgrade the activity in our online store or via email to sales@wildernesshotels.fi.
Children under 15 years old participating in snowmobile activities will sit on a sledge pulled by our guide.
When participating in any of our activities, it is important that you inform our guides about any health or kinematical issues beforehand. Our snowmobile and husky safaris are not recommendable for pregnant women due to the vibrations of uneven tracks and the exhaust fumes of the snowmobiles. Please discuss with your doctor if you feel unsecure about the activities you are taking part in.
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
Early check-in and late check-out are a subject to availability and a fee, and can be requested via email to sales@wildernesshotels.fi.
We can storage your luggage in the reception while you’re waiting for check-in or while you’re waiting for transportation after check-out.
Smoking is allowed outdoors. Indoors smoking is strictly forbidden and subject to penalty of 1000€.
Half-board means that breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Full-board means that breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price. You can purchase half-board and full-board meals in our online store or via email to sales@wildernesshotels.fi. Kindly notice full-board is included in all our ready made packages.
Breakfast Buffet 8:00-10:00*
Lunch Buffet 12:00-14:00*
Dinner Buffet 18:00-20:00*
* Buffet times may vary during the seasons and between the destinations. The reception will inform you the specific times upon arrival.
If you don't have a sauna in your accommodation, you can book a private shift to the hotel's sauna from reception for an extra cost.
We provide a complimentary Wi-Fi in all of our destinations. The Wi-Fi works in lobby and restaurant area.
Kindly note that all Wilderness Hotels operate as cash-free establishments. Our receptions and sales office accept all general credit cards. However, our restaurants accept all general credit cards except American Express.
In Nellim, Juutua, Muotka and Inari our housekeeping will clean your accommodation every second day except for Aurora accommodation that is cleaned every day. If you wish housekeeping to clean your accommodation every day, please contact our reception team on spot.
In Nangu our housekeeping will clean your accommodation every day.
The amenities vary in each accommodation and they are listed in room description.
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