Finland - Harriniva Winter Wilderness Adventure
Situated 230kms north of the Arctic Circle, this wilderness hotel combines Scandinavian style accommodation with the warmest of welcomes and a great range of winter activities. Located on the banks of the Muonio River (cross it when it’s frozen and you find yourself in Sweden) the hotel’s unforgettable safari programmes will take you into the very heart of Lapland’s winter wilderness.
Quite simply, we love this place and judging by the feedback, so do our clients.
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Price Includes |
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Direct flights from Gatwick to Kittila |
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Return airport transfers |
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Full board |
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6 nights hotel accommodation & 1 night in a Wilderness Cabin |
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All equipment including thermal clothing . Tuition & supervision |
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Reindeer Safari |
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Lainio Snow Village |
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Snowmobile Safari . |
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Overnight Husky Safari |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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lapland |
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Activities Included |
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Reindeer Farm & Safari . Lainio Snow Village . Snowmobile Safari . Overnight Husky Safari |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Itinerary
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Sunday
Flights, arrivals and introduction
After your flights to Kittila and transfers to Harriniva your winter adventure starts at dinner on Sunday evening when there will be a meeting with your guides who will introduce you to the region and brief you on the week ahead.
Monday
Reindeer farm and safari
This morning you will visit a local reindeer farm and learn about the reindeer’s lives and their importance in Lapp culture. Local herders will teach you how to lasso a reindeer and after helping to harness the reindeer, you head into the forest on your safari
Tuesday
Snowmobile safari
Snowmobiles are the preferred mode of transport here in Lapland. Once you are zipping over frozen lakes or navigating your passage along the winding forest tracks, it is easy to understand why they are so popular. Your guides will show you how to drive your snowmobile and the rest of this exhilarating safari is spent speeding through the winter scenery of Fell Lapland. 2 people per snowmobile.
Wednesday
Free day or optional activities
Today is free to partake in optional activities which are not included in the overall package price. You can try cross-country skiing, downhill skiing at Olos (transfer by shuttle bus) or how about a snowshoe tour?
Thursday/Friday
Overnight husky safari
The highlight of any winter holiday in Lapland is the opportunity to drive your own dog team through the wilderness. In the morning you will meet the dogs and receive instruction on their care and how to handle the sled before departing on your two day safari. Lunch is taken by an open fire en-route to a wilderness cabin where you can relax in a sauna before dinner and bed.
There is a fair chance that you will be woken in the morning by what sounds like a pack of starving wolves surrounding the cabin. Fear not, it’s just your huskies anxious to be doing what they love most - running. This second leg of your adventure covers approximately 25 to 30 kms before you arrive back at the hotel.
Saturday
Free day, optional activities or Lainio Snow Village
After the exertions of your husky safari you may just want a day to relax in the spa and reflect on your adventure. Alternatively, you can book additional activities. This year we’ve added the possibility of staying overnight in a snow hotel at Lainio Snow Village.
Sunday
Departure, transfer and flights |
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Accommodation
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Harriniva Hotel
Situated 230kms north of the Arctic Circle this family-run hotel has 64 Scandinavian style en-suite bedrooms.
Most of the rooms accommodate 2 or 3 people but there are some larger bedrooms suitable for families. The hotel has 3 cosy dining rooms (including one with a log fire) and a recently built pub, ideal for those pre-dinner aperitifs. Naturally, this being Finland, there are two large saunas and a family sauna within the main building.
For a bit of pampering, the Aurora Wellness Centre offers therapies such as massages, dry cupping, peat treatments and a variety of facials. On the riverbank there are 2 hot jacuzzis, 2 steam baths, an ice hole (for the very brave!) and a relaxation room. There is even a husky farm just 2 minutes walk from the hotel entrance. |
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Holidays
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We have provided a little
section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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