Itinerary
- Day 1
Ivalo to Urho Kekkonen National Park
You'll land in Ivalo and get transferred through snowy terrain to your hotel near Urho Kekkonen National Park. Once you settle in, head out that evening on a snowmobile sledge or minibus to search for the Northern Lights across Finnish Lapland. While waiting for the lights to show up, you'll warm yourself with hot drinks inside a traditional Sami tent.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Transfer from Ivalo airport to Wilderness Hotel Muotka
- Northern Lights safari by snowmobile sledge or minibus (approx. 2.5 hours)
- Hot drinks in a traditional Sami lavuu tent
Landmarks Urho Kekkonen National Park Finnish Lapland 


- Day 2
Urho Kekkonen National Park
This morning starts with a dog sled safari led by an experienced musher. You'll ride huskies pulling sleds through the winter landscape for about 1 hour, sharing a sled with a partner and switching off during the journey. After that, put on snowshoes and hike for roughly 2 hours through Urho Kekkonen National Park with a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dog sled safari with expert musher briefing (approx. 1 hour in sled, approx. 3 hours total)
- Snowshoe hike in Urho Kekkonen National Park (approx. 2 hours)
Landmarks Urho Kekkonen National Park - Day 3
Reindeer Farm Experience
A snowmobile takes you to a reindeer farm where local Sami herders are waiting. You'll learn about Sami culture and how reindeer are herded in Arctic conditions, get time with the animals themselves, and spend around 4 hours taking in this part of their way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Snowmobile transfer to reindeer farm
- Meeting with local Sami reindeer herders
- Sami culture and traditional reindeer herding experience
- Reindeer encounter (approx. 4 hours total)
Landmarks Urho Kekkonen National Park - Day 4
Cross-Country Skiing and Aurora Hunt
After getting briefed on technique, you'll cross-country ski through deep snow for about 2 hours, moving through the winter landscapes at your own pace. Later in the evening, you're back out on a snowmobile safari for another 2.5-hour Northern Lights hunt. During this trip, you'll have chances to switch drivers, warm up, and grab some photos to remember.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross-country skiing tour with expert guide briefing (approx. 2 hours)
- Northern Lights snowmobile safari (approx. 2.5 hours)
- Hot drinks during Northern Lights safari
Landmarks Urho Kekkonen National Park - Day 5
Departure from Ivalo
You'll head to Ivalo airport, which takes roughly 45 minutes from your location. From there, you can depart on your own schedule or connect with another tour if you're extending your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Wilderness Hotel Muotka to Ivalo airport























