Lapland North Destinations Matka FAM Visit & Workshop 10. - 16.01.2026

Mesmerizing, authentic moments in the Northernmost Lapland. We would like to invite you to 'once in the lifetime' experience in Lapland: See the beauty of nature, hear the silence of the fells, feel the magic of the colourful autumn, encounter authentic culture and explore the wilderness. Welcome to find your true nature in Lapland North!

GOOD TO KNOW

Lapland North Destinations in North Lapland region is a destination management organization, which works in close collaboration with 100 tourism companies and the municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki, the state-owned forest management company Metsähallitus, and other stakeholders.

The North Lapland region covers municipalities of Inari and Utsjoki and the northern part of Sodankylä municipality.

Average temperature in January is about -15 C.

Hours of daylight is approx. 3-4 hours per day (from ~10 am to ~2 pm)

Please bring and wear long thermal underwear and good warm socks as well as wool, fleece orsimilar sweater as a midlayer. Please bring your own warm hat, scarf, and gloves with you. Thermal overall and winter shoes will be provided for activities at the destination.

Please bring also a swimsuit for Finnish sauna experience.

07:50 Flight to Helsinki.

14:10 Arriving in Helsinki

16:15 Flight from Helsinki to Ivalo

17:55 Arrival at Ivalo airport where your local host will warmly welcome you. Transfer to Saariselkä and to Gáldu Hotel & Spa. Transfer time approx. 35 minutes.

~19:00 Check-in to your hotel room

19:30~21:00 Dinner is served in the hotel’s restaurant

Before going to sleep, remember to check the sky! If the sky is clear - and you have a bit of luck - you might see Northern Lights dancing in the sky!

08:00 Breakfast is available in Gáldu’s restaurant

09:15 Check out. Site inspection of Gáldu Hotel & Spa

10:00 Transfer from Gáldu Hotel & Spa to Northern Lights Village

10:15-10:50 Site inspection of Northern Lights Village

Transfer to Star Arctic Hotel.

11:00~11:40 Site inspection of Star Arctic Hotel

Transfer from Star Arctic Hotel to Saariselkä Kelo Lodge by Wilderness Hotels

12:00-12:30 Site inspection of Saariselkä Kelo Lodge by Wilderness Hotels

12:30-13:00 Site inspection of Wilderness Hotel Kieppi

13:00-14:30 Lunch in Wilderness Hotel Kieppi. After lunch a short transfer to Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä for site inspection.

15:15 Check in to your hotel room in Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä. Some free time to relax.

17:00 Meet at the hotel’s reception for transfer to the local reindeer farm. Excursion is operated by Lapponia Tours.

17:30~18:45 Meet a professional guide who will introduce us to the fascinating world of reindeer and traditional reindeer herding. You'll have the opportunity to greet and feed the reindeer, and enjoy a short ride through the night forest. With a bit of luck, the Northern Lights may even light up the sky!

18:45~20:30 After the reindeer ride we will enjoy dinner by open fire in a cozy kota restaurant.

Transfer back to Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä for overnight.

Breakfast is available in Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s restaurant.

Check out

08:45 Meet at the hotel’s reception and transfer to the husky farm

09:00~11:45 We will have the opportunity to experience the magic of Lapland with the Arctic huskies! After getting warmly dressed in thermal outfits we’ll meet our dogs and set off through the peaceful wilderness on a shared sledge (one person as a driver, another sitting comfortably in the sledge, switching places halfway). The 10 km route takes about 1–1.5 hours of actual driving. After the ride, we’ll warm up in a cozy kota with a hot drink while learning more about the dogs and the farm.

11:45 A short transfer from husky farm to Wilderness Hotel Muotka

12:00-12:30 Site inspection of Wilderness Hotel Muotka

Transfer to Saariselkä centre, where we’ll have site inspections to the following hotels. Lunch is served approx. at 13:15-14:30.

Santa’s Hotel Tunturi
Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna
Holiday Club Saariselkä

15:50 Transfer from Saariselkä to Inari village and to Wilderness Hotel Juutua. Transfer time approx. one hour.

16:45 Check in to Wilderness Hotel Juutua

17:00-18:30 With around 3.2 million saunas across the country, sauna culture is deeply rooted in Finnish life —both past and present. No visit to Finland is complete without experiencing this cherished tradition. Wilderness Hotel Juutua’s sauna and meeting venue, Koski, sits beautifully by the River Juutua and offers a perfect setting for relaxation. You can enjoy soothing baths in sauna, while the jacuzzi on the terrace provides a stunning view of the river.

19:00~21:00 Dinner at the award-winning Restaurant Aanaar. We will enjoy a memorable dining experience at Restaurant Aanaar, where a deep appreciation for Lapland’s nature and heritage is reflected in every dish. The kitchen crafts unique creations using organic, locally sourced ingredients from regional producers and foragers.

Breakfast is available in Wilderness Hotel Juutua’s restaurant.

08:45 Check out. Transfer to Wilderness Hotel Inari.

09:00~09:45 Site inspection of Wilderness Hotel Inari.

Transfer to Sámi Museum Siida.

10:00-11:00 A guided tour in Sámi Museum Siida. During the tour we will get familiar with the ancient and vibrant Sámi culture as well as get a good glimpse of the arctic nature.

11:00~11:45 Transfer to Ivalo airport

Lunch at the airport

It’s time to say goodbye to Lapland North!

13:15 Flight from Ivalo to Helsinki

14:50 Arriving in Helsinki Vantaa airport

Transfer to Helsinki

Check in to hotel NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa

A short walk from hotels to Helsinki City Hall with your host(s)

18:00 Event starts at Helsinki City Hall

18:30 - 19:30 Reception

19:30 - 21:00 Light supper

A short walk to hotels

Good night!

Breakfast at hotel

Transfer to the Messukeskus - fair center:

Bus 2
 8:00 Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
 8:05 Hotel Grand Hansa
 8:30 Messukeskus

Printing of badges

Workshop day

11:25-12:55 Lunch time – please show your badge

Workshop day continues

17:25 Post-Work Mingle, get together at Messukeskus

18:45 Transfer to hotel dinners from the main entrance of Messukeskus:

Bus 2
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
Hotel Grand Hansa

19:30 Hotel dinners at your hotel

Good night!

Breakfast at hotel

Check out

Transfers to the Messukeskus -fair center:

Bus 2
 8:30 Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
 8:35 Hotel Grand Hansa
 9:00 Messukeskus

Matka travel fair day

Lunch (please use the lunch coupons given out the previous day)

Matka travel fair day continues

Public transportation from Messukeskus to airport

Flight back to home:

18:00 Flight to Delhi

 

06:05 Arriving in Delhi

Thank you for visiting Finland!