Juutua Frozen Delights

What's included?

• 6 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 Juutua (approx. 45 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.

Day 2-6. Activities

Snowmobile Adventure - 4hrs

Snowmobiling is the best way to truly explore the wilderness. After a driving lesson, we'll head off on an exciting snowmobiling day that will take us through Lapland landscapes into untouched wilderness surroundings. We'll enjoy a lunch and warm drinks, making the day even more special.

Meet the Reindeer - 2hrs

Ever wondered what it's like to be a reindeer herder? Join us for a fun and informative tour where you'll get to meet these amazing animals up close. Our friendly guide will share stories about the Sámi culture and the important role reindeer play in the North. You'll even get a chance to feed them, they might come right up and eat out of your hand! Join us for this unique way to learn more about Northern Lapland culture.

Husky Safari - 3hrs

This adventure will take you through stunning lakes and forests. Before we set off, you'll learn how to handle the sled. Feel the excitement of the huskies as they get ready, and then enjoy the serene silence as they pull your sled through the beautiful winter scenery. Each sled is set up for two guests, with one mushing and the other seated in the sleigh. Halfway through the journey, you'll switch positions so both of you get to experience the thrill of mushing. (Sledge driving time approximately 1 hour).

Ice Fishing Trip by Snowmobile Sleigh - 4hrs

Spend a day learning about life in Northern Lapland while enjoying a snowmobile sleigh ride to the best ice-fishing spots. Our guide will show you how to make holes in the ice, and then we'll see who can catch the most fish. If we're lucky, we might even cook our catch over an open fire! We'll take a break for lunch, adding a special touch to this exciting day.

Winter walk to Jäniskoski rapids - 1,5hrs

Join us for a beautiful winter walk to Jäniskoski Rapids, the largest of the 10 rapids at Juutua River. This trip is suitable for everyone, with about a 1km walk to the camp spot. Along the way, you'll learn about the river Juutua, an important part of Inari Sámi culture, and other interesting facts about the locals and their way of living. We'll enjoy warm drinks and some snacks together at a cozy camp spot while listening to the soothing sound of the river.

Aurora Camp - 3hrs

We'll start with a cozy sleigh ride pulled by our guide's snowmobile, taking you through the stunning Arctic landscapes to our favorite spot for viewing the Northern Lights. Once we arrive at the campsite, you'll get to enjoy hot drinks and great company while you gaze at the northern sky. Because there won’t be any light pollution, our camp spots are one of the best places to catch the Auroras!

Aurora Snowshoeing - 2,5hrs

We'll equip you with snowshoes and poles if you prefer. Together, we'll head out for a peaceful walk through the stunning winter landscape, illuminated by the moon and the Northern Lights. Along the way, our friendly guide will share fascinating stories and information about Finnish nature and wildlife. We'll warm up by the campfire and wait for the Auroras to show up, while enjoying warm drinks by the fire.

Arctic Sauna experience with jacuzzi by River Juutua - 1,5hrs

Admire the tranquil view of the Juutua River flowing as you enjoy the heat of the sauna and relax in the bubbles of the jacuzzi.

Five course dinner in restaurant Aanaar (one evening)

Enjoy a tasteful five course menu in our Aanaar restaurant. Taste Lapland’s seasons with a view to the rapids of River Juutua

Day 7. Departure

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Ivalo Airport. It’s time to say goodbye to Wilderness Hotel Juutua and head towards new adventures. We hope you had the best holiday with us in Lapland and wish to see you again!

General Information

Detailed daily itinerary will be provided upon arrival.

All the activities are guided group trips with English-speaking guide 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.