Ivalo Winter Short Break offers a memorable holiday in the heart of Lapland. You can easily get to Ivalo by plane or by car. Experience the unique and pure nature of Lapland!
Enjoy lunch by the open fire during our outdoor excursions. Turn your eyes to the northern sky in the evening for a chance to see the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
If you have any questions about the day or it’s activities you can contact us by email or phone:
info@xwander.fi
+358 10 200 7633
Photography by Antti Viitala / Visit Finland
Accommodation
You'll be staying at Xwander Suites, located in the center of Ivalo Village. Middle of Northern Lapland and the widest wilderness areas of European Union. Apartments are air conditioned and highly equipped. In the same building you have access to all of Xwander rental equipment that are complimentary for you to use during your stay.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Ivalo
Whether you arrive by coach or by plane, we will greet you in Ivalo. Let the holiday begin!
Whether you arrive by bus or plane, we will greet you in Ivalo. You will stay in a comfortable apartment located in the center of Ivalo. Depending on your arrival schedule, we have sledges, skis or snowshoes that you can borrow if you wish, so you can start enjoying winter activities in Lapland with your family and friends straight away.
We’ll assist with the Northern Lights forecasts from day one. Maybe you’ll be lucky and get to take awesome pictures of nature’s own light show tonight!
Day 1 - Aurora Camp with Open Fire Dinner
Spend the arrival evening in our cozy Aurora Camp with an open fire. We have cozy blankets for you and if we are lucky we see the Northern Lights. While spending the evening watching to the sky, our professional guide will prepare an open fire dinner for you.
Day 2 - Day in the Tundra - Winter Trek, Toboggan & Smoke Sauna
This day is full day experience in Inari’s most popular National Park areas. At start of the day we meet at our shop in Ivalo, where we hop on a car and drive to Saariselkä where we have a trek in beautiful winter forest, we choose the equipment (snowshoes or backcountry skis) per the days conditions. After the trek we have a lunch on top of one of the highest fjell’s of the area, Kaunispää. From Kaunispää we have great views for the surrounding wilderness areas and the National Park.
What is the best way to descend from top of the fell? Of course with toboggan! We have the longest tobogganing trail in Finland, 2000 meters of pure joy and terror! When we’re done with hills and speed we head to the Kiilopää Smoke Sauna with optional very refreshing Ice Swimming on a icy pond!
Day 3 - Day in Inari - Siida Museum, Open Fire Lunch & Reindeer Farm Visit
As the indigenous people of Lapland, the cultural heritage of the Sámi is immeasurably valuable. Today, you can explore it in the middle of beautiful Inari with a guide.
You’ll get to have lots of fresh air while learning various survival skills with the help of a guide or by exploring the local terrain yourself. If the ice on the nearby lake is strong enough, we may also try ice fishing! We’ll have our mouth-watering, Lapland style lunch outdoors in a wilderness hut.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit a reindeer farm to get acquainted with these iconic animals of Lapland. The animals are very tame and they will allow you to pet and feed them. Take a picture with a reindeer to capture the uniqueness of your Lapland holiday!
We’ll return to Ivalo in the afternoon. You will have free time tonight to relax and take it easy!
Day 4 - Departure from Ivalo
Goodbyes are always hard! To make things a bit easier, we have arranged transportation to the airport or bus station for you. Of course, you may also choose to arrive in your own car.
If you want to extend your Lapland holiday by visiting Rovaniemi, Kirkenes or elsewhere, we will be happy to help you with planning, and can recommend places that we have already identified as good destinations.
We hope you have enjoyed your vacation with us, and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future!
FAQ
What is the cancellation policy
- Cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- Cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before the event
- Cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 45 days or less before the event
What do I need to bring?
- Clothing & gear suitable for all weathers
- Good walking shoes
- A small backpack for daily outings
Book With Confidence
- Local family owned business
- Personalized service
- Flexible itineraries
- Small group sizes
Price Includes
- Transfers from Ivalo Airport or bus station
- Accommodation in a comfortable and spacious double apartment
- All the aforementioned activities, meals and transfers to and from activities
- Winter gear such as overalls, boots and mittens
Price Excludes
- Flights to and from destination (We can help you with that!)
- Personal Travel Insurance