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Easy to fit into the February half term holidays - and with a day to spare on either side – this short and active winter adventure getaway is great fun for all the family. You’ll need to wrap up warm, but the reward is a trip full of activities that will immerse your family in snow galore!

  • Enjoy the warmth & comfort of a family spa hotel
  • Visit a reindeer farm & help with their feeding
  • Go sledging & play in the snow
  • Go on a husky ride through the winter wonderland
  • Try ice-karting on the deep frozen lakes
  • Try ice-fishing

Enter a magical land thick with snow and watch your children’s eyes light up with glee on this holiday that your children will remember for years to come. Feel the thrill of riding a sledge pulled by huskies, meet and feed reindeer with a farmer, walk through snow covered forests on snowshoes, try ice-fishing and ice karting on frozen lakes!

Typical Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fly to Kuusamo

    Fly to Kuusamo and transfer to your accommodation.

  2. Day 2: Visit a reindeer farm; tobogganing

    This morning, we're met at our accommodation and transferred to a reindeer farm. Here, we have a chance to learn about the life of the reindeers and their herders, and then go on a short sledge ride. Afterwards, you have the option to try ice-karting or return to the hotel and enjoy the tropical pool and indoor adventure centre.

  3. Day 3: Ice-fishing, snowshoeing & snowmobile to see the northern lights

    This morning, we learn how to ice-fish on a frozen lake, before having the option to join a snow-shoeing excursion into the forests and parks near to Kuusamo and Ruka. This evening, hop on a sledge pulled behind a snowmobile and drive into the wilderness in search of the Northern Lights.

  4. Day 4: Husky sled & wilderness dinner

    This morning, meet a team of huskies as they get ready to take us on a sledge ride. This evening you can opt to visit a traditional Kota in the wilderness for a farewell dinner and sauna.

  5. Day 5: Return to Kuusamo airport & fly back to the UK

Duration and Guide Prices

Excluding international flights 5 days from £1,195 per adult, £895 per child
Including flights from/to UK 5 days from £1,795 per adult, £1,495 per child
Child prices are dependent on age - contact us for details. Flight prices are a guideline only and are subject to change.
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged

When To Go

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  • Feb
  • Xmas

What’s Included

All prices are per person and include:
  • Activities

    • Dog sledding
    • Sledging
    • Snowshoeing
  • Accommodation

    Hotel x 4 nights
  • Meals

    4 breakfasts

Tailored for You

A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.

Next Steps

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