Lapland Adventure Week

Arrival at Kittilä airport and transfer to Harriniva Adventure Resort. Harriniva Hotel is located 230kms north of the Arctic Circle in the Finnish part of Lapland and offers a great range of winter activities.

Accommodation in cosy double rooms with shower and toilet. Dinner in the restaurant.

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the snowy wilderness of the Arctic, where you’ll encounter a herd of majestic reindeer in their natural habitat. Your adventure begins with a scenic sleigh ride pulled by a snowmobile, gliding through pristine forests and vast Arctic landscapes. Upon reaching the reindeer, you’ll have the chance to observe them up close, learn about their care, and discover the fascinating traditions of local reindeer herding. Led by a local herder, you’ll gain insight into the year-round cycle of reindeer husbandry and its deep cultural significance. During the experience, enjoy a break in a cozy lean-to hut, where you can warm up by the fire while savoring fried sausages, coffee, hot juice, and local sweet pastries.

Return to Harriniva in the afternoon, where a warm sauna is waiting. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

After a delicious breakfast our experienced guide will give you driving and safety instructions for driving a snowmobile and it is time to start your engines! (2 persons / snowmobile). A snowmobile is surprisingly easy, even for beginners, and soon you will be speeding through the snow covered forests and over the frozen lakes admiring the vast wilderness of Finnish Lapland.

Lunch is prepared by an open fire in the wilderness. Duration of the excursion approx. 5 hours, distance driven 60-80 km. Return to Harriniva for a warm sauna, dinner and overnight in your cosy wilderness style hotel rooms.

After breakfast you will pack your equipment for the 2-day tour and get acquainted with the huskies! You will visit the Harriniva Arctic Sleddog Centre with nearly 400 huskies and hear of the life of these arctic dogs. The husky guide will teach you how to handle the sled and you will meet your team of 4-5 dogs that accompany you for the 2 day safari. Each person drives his own sled. Lunch by an open fire en route. Driving distance is about 25 km.

In the afternoon arrival to Nivunkijärvi cabin, where you can test your wilderness skills with making fire, feeding the huskies and heating the lakeside sauna. Overnight in the cabin in shared facilities.

You will start in the morning from the cabin and continue the husky safari for around 25 to 30 km. Lunch by an open fire en route. Return to Harriniva in the afternoon and check-in to your hotel rooms. After having a relaxing sauna enjoy dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

Visit the Pallas National Park, the largest fell area in western Lapland, and breathe in the purest air in the world. Hike higher up the fell with your snowshoes and experience the most beautiful views and the vastness of the fell landscapes around you.

Discovetr what makes the Finnish sauna unique? This guided sauna experience takes you through the history of Finnish saunas and introduces you to different sauna types in the Arctic Sauna World.

The rest of the time is free for your own activities. You can go cross-country skiing or discover the surrounding nature. You can also buy extra activities on the spot from our optional programmes or go downhill skiing at one of the nearby skiing centres.

Relive this exiting week with the group during a special farewell dinner with delicious Lappish dishes.

Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Kittilä airport after lunch.