Arctic Snow Hotel Northern Lights

Finland

Lapland Igloo & Aurora Break

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    Holiday Duration

    5 nights

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    Price From

    £2488 per person

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    Wild Rating

    3 out of 5

Holiday Idea

Located around 26km from Lapland’s capital, the Arctic Snow Hotel offers glass igloos and a hotel carved of ice for its lucky visitors. Spend five nights here hunting for the elusive aurora after dark and take part in winter activities by day.

 

 

Itinerary

Arctic Snow Hotel view from inside

Day 1 | Arrive in Finnish Lapland

Arrive in Finnish Lapland and transfer to the Arctic Snow Hotel for five nights. Enjoy lunch on arrival and take some time to explore. Perhaps join the guided tour of the Snow Hotel at 2pm. You may access your glass igloo at 3pm. In the evening, dine in the Ice Restaurant and head to the Ice Bar for a drink.

Reindeer running on the snow at a reindeer farm in Finnish Lapland

Day 2 | Reindeer Sleigh Ride

Visit a local reindeer farm and meet the herders before a 1.5km ride in a sleigh pulled by the reindeer. Soup and a dessert will be served while you listen to stories about reindeer herding and wilderness life in Lapland. Return to the Arctic Snow Hotel and in the evening dine in the Log Restaurant.

Snowshoe excursion at Arctic SnowHotel

Day 3 | Ice Fishing & Snowshoe Excursion

Head to a local lake with a guide and learn to drill a hole in the ice ready for ice fishing. After lunch join a guided snowshoe excursion. Explore the beautiful nearby lake and snow-covered forest. Stop for a break by a campfire with hot drinks and roasted sausages. In the evening, dine in Kota.

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Day 4 | Sauna & Leisure

Spend the day at leisure or pre-book optional excursions today. When darkness falls, enjoy a private sauna experience. Sample the traditional sauna, as well as a unique sauna made of ice, and relax under the stars in the outdoor jacuzzi keeping a lookout for the aurora overhead.

Cityscape Winter Rovaniemi (2)

Day 5 | Rovaniemi

Take the bus at midday into Rovaniemi. Explore the shops and town and perhaps visit the museum. In the evening why not dine at Restaurant Nili before a taxi takes you back to the Arctic Snow Hotel for your final night in your glass igloo.

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Day 6 | Departure Day

After breakfast transfer to Rovaniemi airport for your departure.

Where will I rest my head?

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Arctic Snow Hotel

The glass igloos here are far enough from the light pollution of the city to enjoy fabulous displays of the magical Aurora Borealis. The Snow Hotel built each year offers guests the chance to spend a night on a bed of ice.

Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland

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What's included

  • Return private airport transfers from Rovaniemi Airport to the Arctic Snow Hotel (transfer time approx. 45 minutes)
  • A two to three hour visit to a reindeer farm including a 1.5km reindeer sleigh ride (includes lunch)
  • A one hour ice fishing excursion to a local lake
  • A two hour guided snowshoe hike
  • A 90 minute sauna experience including time in a traditional sauna, an ice sauna and the outdoor jacuzzi
  • A guided tour of the Arctic Snow Hotel
  • A bus transfer for two people on Day 5
  • A taxi transfer from Nili Restaurant in Rovaniemi to the Arctic Snow Hotel on Day 5
  • Five nights accommodation in a glass-roofed igloo
  • Breakfast is included daily at the Log Restaurant
  • 1 x Lunch for two on arrival
  • 1 x Dinner for two in the Ice Restaurant
  • 1 x Dinner for two in the Kota Restaurant
  • 2 x Dinner for two in the Log Restaurant
  • A table reservation at Restaurant Nili in the centre of Rovaniemi
  • Winter clothing is provided for the duration of your stay


Excursions may occur in a different order, depending on availability, timings and weather, but all are included in your stay.

A transfer service runs from the Arctic Snow Hotel to the centre of Rovaniemi several times each day and costs 17 euros per person.

A selection of food for lunch can be purchased at the Kota restaurant daily.

The price of this suggestion is based on two people sharing an igloo at Arctic Snow Hotel. Get in touch to find out about more Finnish hotels and other igloos beneath the skies.

Would you like a price including flights? Get in touch today.

Our Finland team would love to start planning your Igloo & Aurora Break

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0117 450 7980 Ready for the wild?