
Finland
A short winter stay in the heart of the boreal forest
Finland
Four nights in Lapland: at the Aakenus hotel in Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle, or at the foot of the Suomu fell, with a reindeer encounter and a sleigh ride, snowmobiles and huskies, and every night the chance of the northern lights. Suomutunturi hotel from €1,261, or in a chalet from €1,453 per person.
When
December to March
Price
From 1 022€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
4 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-5
Reindeer, dogs and forest.
Day 1
Arrival in Rovaniemi
Flight to Rovaniemi, welcome and check-in, or transfer to Suomu.

Day 2
The reindeer
A reindeer farm, a sleigh ride and an introduction to the life of the Sami herders.

Day 3
Snowmobiling
A snowmobile safari through the snowy forest and across frozen lakes, then ice fishing and a wood-fire barbecue.

Day 4
Sled dogs
A ride on a sled pulled by huskies, and a visit to the farm and its dogs. In the evening, a Finnish sauna.

Day 5
Back to France
Transfer to Rovaniemi airport and fly to France.


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