Lapland North Destinations Matka FAM Visit & Workshop 09. - 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.

08:05 Flight from Thailand to Helsinki

15:40 Those coming from Thailand, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa airport

Those coming from Thailand, overnight in Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

22:05 Flight from Singapore to Helsinki

23:00 Flight from South Korea to Helsinki

05:40 Flight from South Korea arriving in Helsinki

05:45 Flight from Singapore arriving in Helsinki

06:45 Flight from Helsinki to Ivalo

08:35 Arriving in Ivalo
Your local host will warmly welcome you. 

Transfer to Inari village to Wilderness Hotel Inari. Transfer time approx. 45 minutes.

10:00~11:00 Breakfast and info session on Lapland North tourism region.

11:00~11:30 Site inspection of Wilderness Hotel Inari.

After site inspection a short transfer to Visit Inari.

12:00~14:00 Snowmobile Sledge Safari to Sámi Historical Site with Visit Inari. Travel in a sledge pulled by snowmobile across the frozen Lake Inari, the Sámi Sea, to a historic location, the old Sámi winter village in Pielpajärvi, where people gathered to stay for the winter months during centuries. Built in 1760, it is one of the oldest buildings in northern Lapland. Enjoy a snack by an open campfire along the way.
After the snowmobile adventure a short transfer to Wilderness Hotel Juutua.

14:30~15:00 Site inspection of Wilderness Hotel Juutua.

15:00~16:30 After site inspection a short transfer to Sámi Museum Siida where we’ll have a guided tour. 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. After the tour we will have some free time for shopping in the Siida’s museum shop. 

After museum visit transfer to Visit Inari.

Check-in to your hotel room.

18:00~20:00 Dinner is served in the hotel’s cozy Restaurant Aurora.

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!

Breakfast is available in hotel’s Restaurant Aurora

09:15 Check out

Transfer from the hotel to Visit Inari’s Holiday Village

09:30-10:00 Site inspection of Visit Inari’s Holiday Village

Drive from Inari village to Aurora Village Ivalo. Transfer time approx. 35 minutes

10:45~11:30 Site inspection of Aurora Village Ivalo

11:30-12:00 Transfer from Aurora Village Ivalo to Saariselkä

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 by open fire

Transfer back to Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä for overnight

Breakfast is available in Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s restaurant

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 to Gáldu Hotel & Spa

16:00~16:30 Site inspection of Gáldu Hotel & Spa

16:30-18:00 It’s time for Finnish sauna experience in Gáldu’s secluded, arctic spa.
They offer three distinct saunas designed to enhance your relaxation: traditional Finnish sauna with a scenic view, Finnish sauna with a wood-burning heater and panoramic views and steam room for a soothing, immersive experience. You can also step outside to discover the luxurious jacuzzi, offering beautiful views of the snowy forest, a warm pool perfect for swimming, and their signature cold plunge completing the full Gáldu experience.

18:00 Transfer back to Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä

19:00~21:00 Dinner is served at Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s restaurant

Breakfast is available in Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä’s restaurant

By 10:15 Check out. Transfer to Star Arctic Hotel

10:30-11:00 Site inspection of Star Arctic Hotel

11:00~11:30 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 hotels:
South Korea: Solos Sokos Hotel Helsinki
Thailand/Singapore: Lapland Hotels Bulevardi

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

17:50 Those staying at Lapland hotels Bulevardi, transfer from hotel to Helsinki City Hall

18:00 Event starts at Helsinki City Hall

18:30 - 19:30  Reception

19:30 - 21:00 Light supper

A short walk to hotels

21:10 Those staying at Lapland hotels Bulevardi, transfer to hotel

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

Bus 3
8:00 Hotel Sokos Helsinki
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

Bus 3
Sokos Hotel Helsinki

19:25 Those staying at Sokos Helsinki, Sokos hosts will meet you at the hotel reception, and from there you will go together to Märtä room.

19:30 Hotel dinners at your hotels

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

Bus 3
8:30 Sokos Hotel Helsinki 
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

Flights back to home

Flights back to home:

17:35 Flight to Seoul, South Korea 

20:55 Flight to Bangkok, Thailand

23:55 Flight to Singapore

12:25 Arriving in Seoul

13:15 Arriving in Bangkok

18:40 Arriving in Singapore

Thank you for visiting Finland!