Lake Inari, Lapland, Finland
A proper hideaway in the middle of nowhere
5 days / 4 nights*
Ivalo Airport (IVL - Finland)
4 nights in authentic 2-4 person cabins right on the shore of Lake Inari, with a sauna and heated hot tub as standard
Snowmobiling, husky safari, ice fishing, snowshoeing and skiing, reindeer farm, outdoor cooking
Hundreds of kilometres beyond the Arctic Circle, on the frozen ice of Lake Inari and in the surrounding forests
€2,490
*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Ivalo Airport (IVL - Finland) until the flight home from the same airport.
Finnish Lapland is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas in Europe; much of it has been uninhabited since time immemorial, and reindeer are more likely to be seen than people.
Hundreds of kilometres above the Arctic Circle, our base is located in a secluded corner of the region away from all the noise and light pollution, enjoying one of the world’s most fabulous winter landscapes: a seemingly endless realm of snow and ice during the day and the Northern Lights dancing across the vast sky during the long, dark nights.
As we step out of the heated cabins in the morning, the fresh snow crunches under our feet, and a few steps away we find ourselves on the frozen Lake Inari. Lapland’s largest lake is home to more than 3,000 islands, and in winter it’s covered in ice so thick that local transport runs on the surface, with marked roads and signs showing where to go.
But the lake will not only be used for transport; it will also be our endless playground during the camp, with its islands rising out of the ice and the snow-covered pine forests around it just waiting to be conquered by snowmobiles, snowshoes, skis, and huskies.
After our daytime adventures, we retire to our lodges in the evenings, where we can enjoy the starry Lapland sky and the Northern Lights, warm up in the sauna or heated outdoor hot tub, and of course enjoy the local cuisine, whether it’s traditional Finnish fish soup or reindeer steak.
Laplanders have a very close relationship with nature, like our host Pete, who was born in Lapland and could guide us around the area with his eyes closed. Pete is our guarantee of a truly authentic and flawless polar experience, whether it be hiking, ice fishing, local legends or cooking together in the great outdoors.
The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Ivalo Airport (IVL - Finland) until the flight home from the same airport.
4 nights of accommodation in 2-4-person cabins right on the shore of Lake Inari
Three meals a day
Airport and local transfers
All equipment and facilities for daily activities and experiences (snowshoeing and skiing, snowmobile excursions, husky safari, ice fishing, reindeer farm, outdoor fire building and cooking)
Clothing and snowshoe hire suitable for outdoor activities at -30 °C
Experienced and qualified local guide with in-depth local knowledge
Sauna and heated hot tub
GoBeyond tour guide
For an additional fee of €50, the GoBeyond team can handle your flight tickets and insurance
International flights to the meeting point and back (IVL – Ivalo Airport)
Travel insurance valid in Finland for the entire duration of the trip
Drinks and individual expenses
Pete was born in Lapland, grew up in the city and worked in Rovaniemi for almost 10 years before realising that he was not happy there. Since moving out into the wilderness, he has acquired all the qualifications necessary to ensure everyone is safe in his company: not only an official Finnish tourism certificate, but also a food hygiene safety certificate and a trained first-aider.
A true fan of the Arctic way of life, he knows the area like the back of his hand. Not only provides our accommodation, but during our days with him we can rely on him from morning to night: he takes care of the meals, the heat in the sauna and the daily activities.
Do you have time to enjoying the winter wonderland? Would you rather have a snowmobile ride with friends than a visit to a reindeer farm? Or would you rather go with the family and spend more time with the polar animals or visit Santa's house in Rovaniemi? If you prefer a different time, a trip with friends, more adventure or a more relaxed experience, contact us with your ideas and we'll be happy to organise your Arctic adventure of a lifetime.
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