Join us for a guided day in the beautiful village of Inari!
During our day, we'll get to learn about the indigenous Sámi culture, enjoy a delicious open-fire lunch, and take in the beautiful nature surrounding Lake Inari.
We'll visit the Sámi museum Siida, chosen as the European Museum of the Year 2024 in the European Museum Forum’s EMYA conference.
After the museum, we'll take a short hike to a kota (an open shelter with a fireplace). Here, we'll prepare lunch over an open fire and enjoy a hot meal.
Once lunch is finished, we'll head to the harbor, where we'll board an electric-hybrid catamaran for a cruise on Lake Inari.
The Lake Inari Cruise is an easy way to experience the largest Arctic wilderness lake in Northern Lapland.
After the cruise, we'll return to Ivalo just in time for you to enjoy a relaxing evening.
Itinerary
Meeting at Xwander Nordic
We will meet up at Xwander headquarters and head to Inari by car.
Inari - Siida Museum
We'll visit the renowned Siida Museum in Inari.
Siida has a 7-hectare open-air museum area open in the summers. Nearly fifty sites of interest help you get acquainted with Lapland's nature, the Sámi culture and it's history.
Open Fire Lunch
We'll take a short hike to a local kota and enjoy a lunch prepared on an open fire.
Lake Inari cruise
We'll head to the harbor and board an electric-hybrid catamaran for a cruise on Lake Inari.
Lake Inari is the third largest lake in Finland and is home to over 3,300 islands. The thirty meter high Ukko island, also known as Ukonkivi, was historically used as a sacred Sámi offering site. We will cruise around the island and admire the spectacular Ukko from a short distance.
After the cruise we head back to Xwander Nordic in Ivalo. Total duration of the activity is approximately five hours.
FAQ
What do I need to bring?
- Comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing. Most of the day is spent outside.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and mosquito repellent depending on the weather
- Snacks and Water: While snacks are provided, you may want to bring your favorites
- Phone/camera, power bank if needed
What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or less before the event.
Please note
- The trip is executed with a minimum of 2 participants
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- Local family owned business
- Personalized service
- Flexible itineraries
- Small group sizes
Price Includes
- Guide services
- Tickets to Siida museum and Lake Inari cruise
- Open Fire Lunch
- Transfers from Xwander Nordic to Inari and back
Price Excludes
- Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä
