A trip to northernmost Lapland, to the arctic travel region of Lapland North Destinations, is always a memorable experience. Living local and Sámi cultures, largest national parks in Finland, Lake Inarijärvi – The Sámi Sea, and a variety of nature activities among fell scenery offer unique experiences year-round. The Northern Lights dance in the sky over 200 nights a year and the Midnight Sun shines nearly 100 nights throughout the summer.

In northernmost Lapland you can visit multiple destinations in one trip and experience the intriguing culture and diverse nature of the area. There is no shortage of activities in Lapland North throughout the year. In winter you can go snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, winter biking or snowshoeing. In summer you can enjoy the nature while hiking, open fell biking, horseback riding, paddling, and fishing. Our furry friends, reindeer and huskies, can be met year-round! Lapland North also offers a versatile choice of high-standard accommodation options: glass igloos and many other types of aurora or midnight sun lodgings, hotels, villas, chalets, and cottages. The Lappish gourmet culture is rich and tasty, and it offers flavors for very taste. In Lapland North you can enjoy delicacies that are produced, collected, and hunted by locals. There is a large variety of cuisine from fine dining restaurants to a Laplander’s hut where the food is prepared on an open fire.

Travelling in Lapland North Destinations is an adventure filled with unexpected encounters with enchanting Lappish nature and intriguing local culture.

Welcome to Lapland North - Here you will find your true nature!

Welcome to Helsinki

Awarded with ‘City of Design’ status by Unesco, Helsinki is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy and maritime appeal. The capital of Finland is filled with lively events all year round, but the peaceful archipelago and green forests are only a stone’s throw away and can be easily reached by the efficient public transportation system.

06.45PM Departure from LAX

09.30PM Departure from ORD

10.55PM Departure from JFK

02.00PM Arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from JFK

02.15PM Arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from ORD

03.20PM Arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from LAX

Lounge visit at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

05.15PM Departure to Ivalo AY605

06:55PM Arrival at Ivalo Airport
Meet your host at the arrival hall with a sign "Lapland North Destinations". Transfer to Star Arctic Hotel, which is located on top of Kaunispää Fell in Saariselkä Outdoor Resort. A beautiful view over the surrounding nature opens from top of the fell. Airport transfer time approx. 30 minutes. 

Check-in to your Scenic View Suite

~08:00PM-8:15PM Welcome dinner is served at Star Arctic Hotel’s restaurant Kaunis

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! 

08:00AM-09:55AM Breakfast is available in Star Arctic's restaurant Kaunis

Check-out

09:55AM Meeting at the hotel's reception

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

10:30AM Getting equipped for the day’s activities. Thermal overalls and shoes will be provided and the same equipment will be at our disposal throughout the whole FAM trip.

11:00AM Transfer to Star Arctic’s Wilderness Centre
Star Arctic’s Wilderness Centre which serves as a base camp for the majority of their activities such as husky safaris, reindeer rides and ice fishing. Transfer time approx. 20 minutes.

11:30AM-11:50AM Site inspection of Wilderness Centre

12:00PM Then it’s time to meet the energetic huskies which eagerly wait to take us on a sledge ride in the surrounding wilderness!
There will be 2 persons per husky sledge; one is driving and one is sitting in a sledge. Everyone will have a chance to drive as the driver will be switched during the excursions. Husky ride takes about one hour. After the ride we will have time to pet the dogs and learn more about these arctic dogs. 

01:00PM Soup lunch will be served at Wilderness Centre’s restaurant

02:00PM Transfer from Wilderness Centre back to Star Arctic Hotel in Saariselkä

02:30PM-04:00PM We will go for a snowmobile safari!
The safari provides a perfect way to experience the beautiful nature of northernmost Lapland while having no rush with driving. The route climbs up the fells to the top where you are greeted by an awe-inspiring landscape. Snowmobiles are driven 2 persons/snowmobile (one is driving, one is sitting behind the driver, driver can be switched during the excursion). After snowmobiling a short transfer to Northern Lights Village where we will be approx. at 16:30. Upon arrival site inspection of the hotel.

Check-in to your glass-roofed Aurora Cabin

07:30PM-09:00PM Dinner is served at Northern Lights Village’s restaurant 

07:00AM-09:45AM Breakfast is available in Northern Lights Village’s restaurant

Check-out

09:50AM Meeting at the hotel’s reception

10:00AM-12:00PM We will take part to a snowshoe trip
Snowshoeing is the closest way to experience the nature of Lapland. The deep snow crunching under the shoes, the snow-hooded trees, and the pearly-white willow grouse watching you from afar – the winter nature is a magical world of its own. We will hike through the forest in snowshoes to a nearby fell where we will build a fire, prepare a hot drink and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The guide will provide information on the nature and animals of Lapland, and with any luck, we may see a Siberian jay, a willow grouse, or a herd of reindeer wandering by.

12:00PM-01:00PM Buffet lunch is served in Northern Lights Village’s restaurant

01:15PM-02:45PM It’s time to meet the furry locals - reindeer!
We will take a short walk to Northern Lights Village’s reindeer paddock. There we will get to meet a reindeer herder who will introduce us the reindeer. And of course, we will also get to feed the reindeer and take ride in a reindeer sleigh through the snowy forest. This is a great opportunity to experience how Laplanders used to move around before snowmobiles arrived in the northern wilderness. 

03:00PM-04:00PM Transfer from Northern Lights Village to Wilderness Hotel Inari
Transfer time approx. one hour.

04:00PM Upon arrival site inspection of Wilderness Hotel Inari

After site inspection check-in to your Inari Arctic Chalet. You will have some free to relax and for example have a sauna bath in your Arctic Chalet. 

07:00PM Dinner is served at the Wilderness Hotel Inari's restaurant Ukko

07:00AM-09:45AM Breakfast is available in the Wilderness Hotel Inari's restaurant Ukko

Check-out by 9:45AM

09:45AM Meeting at the hotel’s reception and getting ready for the snowmobile
excursion

10:00AM-02:00PM We will make a snowmobile trip to Lake Inari, which is the biggest lake in Lapland.
During the excursion we will make a stop and try ice fishing which is done in a traditional Finnish way. We will learn how fishing can be done during winter and hear interesting facts about the life in the North. Our guide will teach us how to make holes through the ice, and then we try and see who's the best fisher! During the snowmobile safari we will also make a visit to the beautiful historical Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church. Built in 1760, it is one of the oldest buildings in northern Lapland. It is also the old winter village of Inari, where people gathered to stay for the winter months during centuries. Outdoor lunch is served during the excursion. 

02:00PM A short transfer from Wilderness Hotel Inari to Wilderness Hotel Juutua
Upon arrival a site inspection of the hotel. 

Check-in to your Arctic Room

03:30PM-05:30PM It’s time to experience Finnish sauna!
Wilderness Hotel Juutua’s sauna and meeting venue Koski, located by the beautiful river Juutua, is at our disposal for the relaxing baths. Step out onto the terrace, where you will find a jacuzzi overlooking the wintry river Juutua.

07:00PM Dinner is served at the Wilderness Hotel Juutua’s award-winning restaurant Aanaar

07:00AM-10:00AM Breakfast available in Wilderness Hotel Juutua’s restaurant
After breakfast free time for example to take a walk in the surroundings of the hotel or in the centre of Inari village.

Check-out by 11:45AM and  a short transfer Siida Sámi Museum and Nature Centre

12:00PM-01:00PM Guided tour in Siida Sámi Museum and Nature Centre
During the tour you will get familiar with the ancient and vibrant Sámi culture as well as get a good glimpse of the arctic nature. Some free time for shopping in the Siida shop. 

01:30PM After visit to Siida, transfer from Inari to Xwander Nordic’s Wilderness Camp
which is located in the peaceful pine forest by the Lake Rahajärvi. Driving distance
approx. 30 minutes. 

02:00PM-05:45PM Upon arrival to the Wilderness Camp outdoor lunch will be served.
After lunch we will experience a ride with electric snowscooters. We will zoom through the pristine winter scenery, feeling the rush of the wind against our face as we navigate through snowy trails and forests. These eco-friendly snowscooters offer a thrilling ride while minimizing environmental impact. We will also make a woolly sock hike in the surrounding nature. We will be outfitted with warm, woolly socks, keeping our feet comfortable throughout the journey. Our experienced guide will lead us through snow-covered trails and we will have a chance to marvel at the tranquil beauty that surrounds us. At the end of the wilderness camp visit there is a short introduction to survival skills.

Transfer from the wilderness camp to Restaurant Laanilan Kievari

18:30-20:30 Farewell dinner is served in Restaurant Laanilan Kievari

08:30PM Transfer to Ivalo airport
Transfer time approx. 30 minutes. It’s time to say goodbye!

10:50PM AY 608 to Helsinki

12.20AM Arrival to Helsinki
Meet your driver at the arrivals hall with a sign "Travel Edge Fam Trip"

Bus transfer to The Hotel Maria
The Hotel Maria aims to offer the best hotel experience in the Nordics. A major new player joined Helsinki's hotel selection when The Hotel Maria opened in December 2023. The Hotel Maria will take Nordic hospitality and the modern luxury hotel experience to a whole new level. 

Check-in and overnight

Breakfast

10:30AM Lobby call
Meet you Helsinki Partners hosts in the lobby

10:30AM Helsinki city Sightseeing tour
Meet your My Helsinki guide.
Includes a visit to the Market Square, Senate Square and the Old Market Hall

12.30PM Site visit to Hotel Kämp
Hotel Kämp is where the luxury of timeless elegance and European glamour unite. Enjoy your stay in the spacious hotel rooms of the most luxurious hotel in Helsinki, whether you're on a business trip or a vacation.  Hotel Kämp contains 179 rooms and these luxurious rooms range from a Deluxe room to the illustrious Mannerheim Suite which boasts a maximum floor space of 258m2.

01:00PM Lunch at Brasserie Kämp
Brasserie Kämp's food philosophy is a combination of traditional French cuisine and Finnish food culture stemming from Kämp's history. The menu, built around changing seasons and harvest seasons, is updated regularly respecting the traditions of Brasserie. Brasserie Kämp’s centuries old history and hand-picked specialties from previous chefs create a unique celebration of flavors.

Short walk to Hotel St. George

03:00PM Site visit to Hotel St. George
Hotel St. George is a full-service luxury hotel with holistic care for a healthy mind, heart and body. The hotel is situated by the beautiful Old Church Park in the heart of Helsinki. The Wintergarden, a restaurant and bar in the heart of the hotel, is a meeting place for everyone. The hotel also has its own bakery St. George Bakery, the first Monocle Shop in the Nordic countries and St. George Care -spa and gym.

03:45PM Bus transfer back to The Hotel Maria                                           

04:00PM Experience The Maria Spa  
Calming, ambient light filters gently through The Maria Spa as sounds inspired by the forest calm the senses. The pace of everyday life slows, allowing you to let go and surrender to a state of carefree bliss. As Finland is famed for its deep connection to nature and wellness, The Maria Spa represents the essence of these Nordic traditions, guiding you as you experience the transformative health benefits of these rituals.

07:00PM Lobby call        

07.30PM Dinner at Vinkkeli
Restaurant Vinkkeli is located in the heart of the Kaartinkaupunki neighborhood. Vinkkeli can be described as a food and wine restaurant, presenting a friendly, honest, and uncomplicated take on classic cuisine, where the wine and drink selection is given the same devotion as the selection of ingredients in the kitchen.

Bus transfer back to the hotel

Breakfast

09:30AM The Hotel Maria site inspection
Meet you Helsinki Partners host at the lobby

10.15AM Free time for shopping
Enjoy your morning strolling around Helsinki, why not buy some souvenirs from Stockmann or Fazer Chocolate Shop? Or visit Kämp Galleria, home to the finest selection of international fashion and Scandinavian design. Or how about a refreshing walk around Kaivopuisto Park and coffees at Café Ursula? Did you know The Finns consume an amazing 12 kilograms of coffee per capita annually, putting us at the top of the world, maybe that’s the secret of the happiness. MyHelsinki.fi – your local guide for the secrets of Helsinki  

12:00PM Lobby call and check out

12.30PM Bus transfer to Helsinki Airport

Lounge visit

Flights to home destinations

HEL-JFK at 05.20PM

HEL-ORD at 04.00PM

HEL-LAX at 04.00PM