Nangu Winter Adventure Week (old)

• accommodation for six nights
• full board (from the dinner upon arrival until the breakfast on departure day)
• return airport transfers (Ivalo Airport)
• winter clothing rental
• activities mentioned in the program

Programme

Day 1 – Arrival to Nangu

Arrival to Ivalo Airport and transfer to Wilderness Hotel Nangu (approx. 30 min). Upon arrival you’ll enjoy a welcoming dinner and settle into your accommodation.

Days 2-6. Arctic activities

Explore Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling is the best way to truly explore the wilderness. After a snowmobiling lesson and safety instructions, we will head off on a snowmobiling adventure that will take us through the untouched wilderness surrounding it. During the day, we will enjoy camp lunch by the open fire and warm drinks to keep us warm. Is there a better way to spend a winter day?

Husky Safari

To kick off the day, you will be transferred to the husky farm.
On the Husky Safari, you will be taught how to handle the sled before heading out for a ride, the huskies pulling your sled through the beautiful winter scenery, passing through frozen Lake Inari. The dogs’ excitement is infectious and as the animals fall silent on the trail, you will realize that this is the only way to see Lapland.

Meet the Reindeer

You will have a chnace to meet the reindeer herder and his reindeer. This will give you an insight to the way of life in the North. The reindeer will welcome you and you will be invited to the reindeer enclosure. The guide will tell you more about the Sámi culture and the life of a reindeer. You will get the chance to feed the reindeer – the curious animals might even come up and eat out of your hand!

Ice Fishing Trip with Snowmobile Sleigh

Hop on a snowmobile sleigh and head out for a calming day trip full of ice fishing and magnificent sceneries. We will take you to the best spots for catching some fish, camp there and test our luck. During the day, we will enjoy warm drinks and have lunch by the open fire – if we’re lucky, it will be fresh fish we caught ourselves! If you wish to take a day to relax like the locals do, this is the way to do it!

Snowshoeing Adventure

On this activity we will be exploring the varied terrains around Wilderness Hotel Nangu on foot: from the frozen surface of Lake Inari to the enchanting forest and hills rising from the shoreline. We will trek through this winter wonderland enjoying the silence. 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!

Cross Country Skiing

Learn this traditional Finnish winter sport on a relaxing skiing trip on Lake Inari. We will get to know the skis, how to cope with them and learn some useful techniques. This skiing tryout is all about learning something new: once you get the hang of it, it will be the nicest sport you have ever done. Don’t be afraid to fall over, as the soft snow will help you land safely. We will be skiing over the frozen Lake Inari, admiring the beautiful scenery with no hurry, stopping to take pictures and enjoy warm drinks on the way.

Aurora Camp

This activity takes you Aurora hunting on the amazing Lake Inari. You will be comfortably seated in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. This way you can enjoy the northern sky all the way to the camp place. While observing the night sky, we will enjoy the blazing campfire with hot drinks and each other’s company. The atmosphere by the campfire is an experience in itself. Lake Inari is one of the best places in the world for Aurora viewing, as our Aurora Camps are located far away from any artificial lights. With a bit of luck, we might get to enjoy this unique light phenomenon.

Aurora Snowmobiling

On this snowmobiling tour, you will head to Lake Inari in search of the Northern Lights, looking for the best spots to view the open night sky. Driving distance depends on the weather conditions – if the sky looks promising, we will make more stops to admire the Northern Lights that will hopefully appear for us.

Day 7. Departure

After breakfast you are transferred to Ivalo Airport. It’s time to say goodbye to Nangu 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.