Overview

“Everything about Lapland is so real and so pure. The nature around you is astounding there isn’t anywhere else like it in the world.” These are the words of our local host, Markku, when asked what he loves most about his country, and we couldn’t have put it better ourselves!

Lapland is the ultimate natural destination, whether in the grip of a magical, snow-blanketed winter or in the midst of a softly lit, endless summer. Bask in the fiery tongues of the majestic northern lights, take part in heart-melting husky encounters, or go spotting the native reindeer. An adventure in Lapland is exhilarating, engrossing and has a real sense of magic about it. After all, it’s the home of two of the most famous natural phenomena, the aurora borealis, and the midnight sun!

Adventure is in the air in Lapland. Towering pine forests, dotted with idyllic, crystal blue lakes, stunning mountain scenery and dramatic fells offer some of the world’s best hiking, biking, kayaking and canoeing. And one of the very best things about this natural utopia, you feel genuinely off the beaten track, and in true wilderness. As Markku puts it, “It’s so amazing because when you’re out in nature here, you can travel 100km and not see another soul.”

And that’s just the way we like it.

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5 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Pyhä

5 Nights

Finland

Glass roofed cabins
Husky safari
Reindeer ride
Searching for Santa

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£5455 for a family of four*

3 Night Arctic Treehouse Adventure

3 Nights / 4 Days

Finland

A unique blend of luxury and comfort awaits you in the heart of Arctic nature, immerse yourself in modern Scandinavian d..

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£2592 for 2 People*

Apukka 3 Night Family Adventure

3 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Escape to the Winter wonderland that is Lapland and enjoy a 3 night adventure in this stunning village of glass roofed i..

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£3020 for 2 Adults and 2 children

4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

4 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Your luxury family adventure in Lapland is a unique way to may lasting memories. Spend your days immersing yourself in t..

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£4539 for a family of four

Apukka 4 Night Family Adventure

4 Nights full board*flights not included

Finland

Delve into a 4 night escape to a hidden treasure of Winter Wonderland in Lapland. Create lasting memories whilst you enj..

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£4278 for 2 Adults and 2 Children

A 3 Night Glass Igloo Adventure in Rovaniemi

3 Nights *flights not included

Finland

A trip for the whole family to enjoy. You will have the chance to visit Santa in Santa Claus Village and meet his reinde..

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£3895 for a family of 3

3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Levi

3 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Stay in a unique, first-class setting in the magical winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Visit Father Christmas, and m..

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£3413 for a family of four

A Family Lapland Adventure in Levi

5 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

Price from

£4779 for a family of four

3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

3 Nights /4 days

Finland

Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-..

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£3398 for a family of four

Searching For The Northern Lights in Saariselkä

3 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 3-night getaway to a stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experien..

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£3174 per couple in a twin room

A Family Lapland Adventure in Saariselkä

5 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

Price from

£4949 for a family of four

4 Night Glass Igloo Aurora Adventure in Rovaniemi

4 Nights

Finland

Enjoy this amazing break in Lapland, staying is a magical glass igloo. Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of the ..

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£5097 per couple

A 4 Night Glass Igloo Family Adventure

4 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Enjoy a fun filled itinerary in Lapland. You will be able to visit Santa Clause himself, and his reindeer! You will also..

Price from

£4164 for a family of 3

3 Night Family Lapland Adventure in a Levi Aurora Suite

3 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Stay in a unique, first-class setting in the magical winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Visit Father Christmas, and m..

Price from

£4194 up to a family of 5

4 Night Romantic Adventure in a Levi Aurora Suite

4 Nights *flights not included

Finland

The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut..

Price from

£2910 per couple

A Family Lapland Adventure in a Levi Aurora Suite

5 Nights *flights not included

Finland

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

Price from

£4645 for a family of 4

4 Night Arctic Treehouse Adventure

4 Nights / 5 Days

Finland

Enjoy a fun filled itinerary in Lapland. A unique blend of luxury and comfort awaits you in the heart of Arctic nature, ..

Price from

£3667 for 2 People*

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90% OFF Most Popular
5 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Pyhä

5 Nights Pyhä
- Glass roofed cabins
- Husky safari
- Reindeer ride
- Searching for Santa
Price from

£5455 for a family of four*

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3 Night Arctic Treehouse Adventure

3 Nights / 4 Days Rovaniemi

A unique blend of luxury and comfort awaits you in the heart of Arctic nature, immerse yourself in modern Scandinavian d..

Price from

£2592 for 2 People*

Take me there
Apukka 3 Night Family Adventure

3 Nights *flights not included Rovaniemi

Escape to the Winter wonderland that is Lapland and enjoy a 3 night adventure in this stunning village of glass roofed i..

Price from

£3020 for 2 Adults and 2 children

Take me there
4 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

4 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

Your luxury family adventure in Lapland is a unique way to may lasting memories. Spend your days immersing yourself in t..

Price from

£4539 for a family of four

Take me there
Apukka 4 Night Family Adventure

4 Nights full board*flights not included Rovaniemi

Delve into a 4 night escape to a hidden treasure of Winter Wonderland in Lapland. Create lasting memories whilst you enj..

Price from

£4278 for 2 Adults and 2 Children

Take me there
A 3 Night Glass Igloo Adventure in Rovaniemi

3 Nights *flights not included Rovaniemi

A trip for the whole family to enjoy. You will have the chance to visit Santa in Santa Claus Village and meet his reinde..

Price from

£3895 for a family of 3

Take me there
3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Levi

3 Nights *flights not included Levi

Stay in a unique, first-class setting in the magical winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Visit Father Christmas, and m..

Price from

£3413 for a family of four

Take me there
A Family Lapland Adventure in Levi

5 Nights *flights not included Levi

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

Price from

£4779 for a family of four

Take me there
3 Night Family Lapland Winter Adventure in Saariselkä

3 Nights /4 days Saariselkä

Experience the greatest natural show on earth, nestled in the wilderness of the Finnish backcountry, in a unique, first-..

Price from

£3398 for a family of four

Take me there
Searching For The Northern Lights in Saariselkä

3 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 3-night getaway to a stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experien..

Price from

£3174 per couple in a twin room

Take me there
A Family Lapland Adventure in Saariselkä

5 Nights *flights not included Saariselkä

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

Price from

£4949 for a family of four

Take me there
4 Night Glass Igloo Aurora Adventure in Rovaniemi

4 Nights Rovaniemi

Enjoy this amazing break in Lapland, staying is a magical glass igloo. Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of the ..

Price from

£5097 per couple

Take me there
A 4 Night Glass Igloo Family Adventure

4 Nights *flights not included Rovaniemi

Enjoy a fun filled itinerary in Lapland. You will be able to visit Santa Clause himself, and his reindeer! You will also..

Price from

£4164 for a family of 3

Take me there
3 Night Family Lapland Adventure in a Levi Aurora Suite

3 Nights *flights not included Levi

Stay in a unique, first-class setting in the magical winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Visit Father Christmas, and m..

Price from

£4194 up to a family of 5

Take me there
4 Night Romantic Adventure in a Levi Aurora Suite

4 Nights *flights not included Levi

The ultimate escapist getaway for two, this adventurous, romantic destination is breathtaking in its isolation and beaut..

Price from

£2910 per couple

Take me there
A Family Lapland Adventure in a Levi Aurora Suite

5 Nights *flights not included Levi

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experi..

Price from

£4645 for a family of 4

Take me there
4 Night Arctic Treehouse Adventure

4 Nights / 5 Days Rovaniemi

Enjoy a fun filled itinerary in Lapland. A unique blend of luxury and comfort awaits you in the heart of Arctic nature, ..

Price from

£3667 for 2 People*

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What our travellers are saying...

We stayed in the Northern Lights village in Saarisselka which was a lovely place. The accommodation was great, the glass roof looked amazing, just a shame we didn't get to see the northern lights! The food in the hotel was great 90% of the time. I was disappointed paying 16 euros for chicken nuggets only for them to be served an hour later on the buffet. The excursions were good although we did end up in a heated sleigh only for it to be blowin

Daniel Stanley

We stayed for four days and three nights and had booked the "Searching for the Northern Lights" package, which I highly recommend. Everything was just perfect. The activities included in the package are really a must-do to be able to discover fabulous landscapes and hear the stories from the very friendly guides. The cabins are very comfy. The window looking at the North gives a great view on the sky while keeping the room very private (com

Florence

I stayed from 31 Jan - 3 Feb, 3 nights and took the 'Searching for the Northern Lights' 3 nights package and had travelled solo. Came with no expectations of seeing the lights and I was blown away to see them on my first night (from my cabin 29) and 2nd night (aurora hunt on heated sleigh). Seeing lights are not guaranteed but if you come with no expectations, it is always a bonus to be pleasantly surprised. I did snowmobiling, ice fishing, rei

Jacinda

We had an amazing time at this place. We had "Searching for the Northern Lights" package so breakfast and dinner included also 4 different activities. We enjoyed all the excursions and guides were excellent. We were also fortunate to see "The Lights" on 2 occasions, so that is ticked off the bucket list.

Lynette

Best Time to Visit Lapland

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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April – May:

As April rolls into May, the rivers and lakes crack and unfreeze, and Lapland is opened up to hikers, climbers, mountain bikers, you name it. Go bear spotting, hike the rugged countryside, or take a canoe out onto an idyllic, peaceful lake.

Best Places to Visit

Levi

Levi boasts beautiful pine forests, frozen lakes and the Northern Lights.

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Levi

Saariselkä

The furthest north of our resorts, Saariselka is ideal for outdoor adventures.

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Saariselkä

Rovaniemi

The official home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is a taste of true Christmas magic.

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Rovaniemi

Pyhä

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Pyhä

Top tips for visiting Lapland

Wrap up warm if you’re travelling in winter. Bring toasty base layers, like thermal underwear or leggings, a fleece or wool sweater, a hat, scarf, and wool socks, the temperature is generally -10 to -25 degrees.
The Northern Lights are visible from August to April, as soon as the nights get dark. To maximise your chances though, visiting in the long, dark nights of the winter increases your chances highly, as they tend to be visible every second night.
In summer, be sure to bring mosquito repellent. Lapland’s many lakes and waterways provide a great home for midges, so to ensure you don’t spend your entire trip swarmed by bugs, we’d say insect repellent is an essential item.

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