Night in an Igloo under the Northern Lights
Hotel and Igloo Village Kakslauttanen, half an hour drive from Ivalo airport, is a perfect location for a holiday to escape the rush and bustle of city life. It has a beautiful location amidst the untouched Lapp wilderness, 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Far away from city lights, the place is also excellent for viewing the aurora borealis, or northern lights, whenever they adorn the dark sky with their colourful waves.
Guests will enjoy comfortable lodgings in rustic log cabins which reflect the traditional Lapp style. Each cabin has a peaceful location not too close to the other ones.
The resort provides an exotic holiday experience with an opportunity to sleep in an igloo made of snow. Imagine sleeping in a temperature below zero, warm and snug in your padded sleeping bag, breathing in crisp, fresh air. Alternatively, you may choose to experience the polar night in a glass igloo with normal room temperature and panoramic view of the night sky. Here you will experience the true nature of the Arctic winter and still enjoy
Day 1 – Arrival in the Land of Snow
Transfer from Ivalo airport to Hotel and Igloo Village Kakslauttanen. Dinner at the village restaurant. Overnight in log cabin with private facilities, kitchenette, fireplace and private sauna.
Day 2 – Dogsled Adventure
Buffet breakfast is served in the beautiful log restaurant, located within walking distance from your accommodation. After breakfast meet a team of friendly husky dogs who are eager to take you on a dogsled adventure. These northern dogs are perfectly suited to harsh Arctic conditions and enjoy pulling the sledge to their hearts’ content. A stop is made to enjoy a picnic lunch in open air. Duration of the excursion is 4 hours. Dinner at village restaurant. Overnight in log cabin.
Day 3 – Reindeer Excursion
After breakfast enjoy an excursion to a local reindeer farm, where you will learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Lapp people. You also have a chance to try a ride in a reindeer sledge. A stop is made to enjoy a picnic lunch in open air. Duration of the excursion: 4 hours. Dinner. Overnight in log cabin.
Day 4 – Igloo Night
Today is a day at leisure to relax and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful settings. You may want to try cross-country skiing or ice-fishing.
There is a real arctic, yet perfectly comfortable experience in store for you tonight, as you have a rare opportunity to try sleeping in an igloo made of snow. Reindeer hides and woollen rugs will keep you warm. The temperature inside the igloo varies between minus 3 and minus 6 degrees Centigrade, but the padded sleeping bags would keep you warm even at much lower temperatures. There are also a few glass igloos available with normal room temperature and you have the option to experience the polar night in one of them. Your log cabin is also at your disposal should you prefer not to stay all night in the igloo. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Good bye and departure
Transfer by hotel’s shuttle bus to Ivalo airport for the flight back to Helsinki.
Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
Tour Includes
- 4 nights accommodation in a log cabin equipped with own sauna and fireplace, two persons in a cabin
- 1 night in a snow igloo, double occupancy (the cabin is also at your disposal for this night)
- half board (breakfast & dinner daily)
- airport transfers between Ivalo airport and Kakslauttanen by hotel’s shuttle bus
- Dog sled excursion with picnic lunch
- Reindeer excursion with coffee and light refreshments
- NOTE! This is a non-escorted tour. Services of a guide and domestic air fares are not included. A minimum of two (2) passengers are required for the tour to be operated. Daily cleaning of the cottage and change of linen available at extra cost on spot.