Lake Inari, Lapland, Finland
Lapland
Outdoor
Family Adventure
Overview
Duration
5 days / 4 nights*
Meeting Point
Ivalo Airport (IVL – Finland)
Accommodation
4 nights in modest 2-4 person off-grid cabins, right on the shore of Lake Inari, in the lush wilderness of Lapland, far from civilisation. Showering is possible in the continuously heated sauna, and composting toilets are located between the cabins. At least one evening the outdoor hot tub is heated to admire the northern lights.
Outdoor Package
Snowmobiling (one sled per couple, private sled for individuals), husky safari, ice fishing, snowshoeing and skiing, reindeer watching, outdoor cooking.
Location
Hundreds of kilometres beyond the Arctic Circle, on the frozen ice of Lake Inari and in the surrounding forests
Price
€2,890
*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Ivalo Airport (IVL – Finland) until the flight home from the same airport.
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Description
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. We believe that this is not only a bucket-list experience for adults, but that children will also enjoy adventures of a lifetime here.
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. A new experience awaits around every corner, and the children will feel as if they are discovering a secret snow-covered world – in this environment, boredom literally does not exist!
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. Meanwhile, we’ll learn stories about our host’s nomadic lifestyle and enjoy the organic local dishes he presents, whether it’s traditional Finnish fish soup or a reindeer burger.
Laplanders have a very close relationship with nature, like our host Petri, who was born in Lapland and could guide us around the area with his eyes closed. Petri 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 children not only have a good time here, but also participate in real time biology, geography and social studies lessons, of course not while sitting at the school desk. Here, through real discoveries and experiences, they learn about the arctic ecosystem, the local culture and community life.
Tour package
Lapland Outdoor Family Adventure
30 Dec 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
20 → 24 Jan 2027
3 → 7 Feb 2027
17 → 21 Feb 2027
3 → 7 March 2027
€2,890
Included in the price
4 nights accommodation in 2-4 person off-grid cabins right on the shore of Lake Inari
Three meals a day
Airport transfer on the official arrival and departure days of the tour
Local transfers
All equipment and facilities for daily activities and experiences (snowshoeing and skiing, snowmobile excursions, husky safari, ice fishing, reindeer watching, outdoor fire building and cooking)
Clothing and snowshoe hire suitable for outdoor activities at -30 °C
One of Lapland’s most experienced guides with unmatched local knowledge
Sauna and heated hot tub
GoBeyond tour guide
Optional extras
Upon request, the GoBeyond team will book the best available flight tickets for you. The handling fee is based on the price of the ticket:
– under €1,000: €30
– above €1,000: €50
If you need a visa – determined by your nationality – and you want us to arrange it for you, the administration fee is €35
Further expenses
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
Details
ACCOMMODATION
On this trip, we move into Petri's own small world for a few days: the shore of the frozen Lake Inari, a place that's not even easy to find on a map. There's no road leading here. In summer, you can only reach it by boat, and in winter, by snowmobile. Petri built the guest cabins, the sauna and almost every wooden building around us with his own hands. The only exception is the more than 200-year-old Sami log cabin at the centre of the camp, which today serves as our shared living room, dining room and Petri's home.
Here, everyday life really does run at a different pace. There's no mains electricity, Petri keeps the cabins, the sauna and the outdoor hot tub warm himself, and most of what ends up on the table is something he's fished, hunted, foraged or preserved himself.
And for a few days, we get to tune into that same rhythm, while tasting our way through the traditional Lapland dishes he prepares for us.
Program
5-day itinerary
We arrive at the Arctic Circle, a land of crisp, fresh snow and northern lights. After a quick (and the only) grocery shopping, our shuttle takes the group to a lakeside cabin half an hour away, where everyone is geared up for the local weather, from boots to hoodies.
After a short training session, we'll get on the snow sleds and then zip across the ice of Lake Inari to our remote base, where, with a bit of luck, we'll be able to enjoy the Northern Lights far away from any distractions.
Our first local dinner will be used to settle in and get to know our host and each other.
After breakfast we venture out of the heated cabins and learn how the locals catch fish in winter. Petri will show us all the tricks of ice fishing and we'll cook our catch over an open fire on one of the many islands that emerge from the lake's ice.
In the afternoon we go snowshoeing through the snowy landscape, and after the trip we warm up in the sauna and hot tub while, of course, gazing at the marvellous sky.
On the way back from the airport we experienced what it's like to travel on the locals' main means of transport, snowmobiles, and on this day we'll be taking them on a bigger trip - depending on the mood of the group and the weather, we'll be gliding on the ice of the lake, in the open countryside or wandering through the woods in search of wild reindeer.
In the afternoon, we'll try the locals' national sport, trekking, which involves carving ski tracks out of the snow on hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails across the country.
In the evening, we'll make sure to warm up again by heating up not only the sauna but also the hot tub.
On this day we will also get to know the local animals. In the morning we'll leave the Siberian huskies in charge and explore the area by dog sled.
Each sled is pulled by 4-6 dogs and after a short briefing we will take them out into the wilderness on our own.
Our farewell evening follows the usual Arctic routine: warming up in the sauna and hot tub, dining on exciting local dishes, chatting and exploring the sky.
After a hearty breakfast, we visit Ivalo in the morning, where we have the opportunity to buy essential souvenirs, and then say goodbye to the Arctic winter landscape, returning home with lasting memories and new friendships.
Our guides
Petri
Tour Guide
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.
Mesi
Travel Expert
A huge fan of the northern countries, a good snowboarder and an enthusiastic tour guide for our outdoor camps. There’s no trip she wouldn’t gladly join.
Peter
Tour Guide
Peter is one of our adventure-loving motorcycle guides, always on the move. He’s been in the saddle since childhood, with tens of thousands of kilometers behind him.
Lilla
Travel Expert
Whether it’s hunting down the best flight deals or picking out the perfect motorcycle, our youngest travel expert doesn’t believe in the word “impossible.”
Norbi
Travel Expert
Norbi is a constantly curious world wanderer. He is most content and happy when he’s outdoors.
Vanda
Head of Adventure Tours
One of the pillars of our team and the best expert on our trips. When travelling, she loves to take it slow and discover the true essence of places from the saddle of a bike.
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Do you have time to enjoy the winter wonderland? Would you like to spend more time with the polar animals and visit Santa's house in Rovaniemi? If you prefer a different time, a more relaxed experience or a special addition, contact us with your ideas and we'll be happy to organise your Arctic adventure of a lifetime.
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