Perfect for the Christmas or February half term holidays, this short and active winter adventure getaway is great fun for all the family, and can easily be extended with extra days of activities - including skiing in nearby Ruka. You’ll need to wrap up warm, but the reward is a trip full of activities, immersing your family in snow galore!
- Learn how to cross-country ski & snowshoe
- Visit a reindeer farm or enjoy a sleigh ride under the stars
- Experience the thrill of husky sledging or ice-karting
- Witness the magic of The Northern Lights
- Enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna plunge pool
- Opt to learn how to ski at the Ruka resort
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 – plus so much more to choose from if you want to extend your holiday. Contact us to discuss the options available to you.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Iisakki Village
Fly to Kuusamo and transfer to your accommodation in Iisakki Village where you're based for your holiday.
For the next few days, you can enjoy a series of snow-filled activities. Depending on your family's preferences, you can choose to do any combination of the activities we have suggested and either swap them between your days or extend your holiday to do them all!
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Day 2: Husky Sled
Today, meet a team of huskies as they get ready to take you on a 10-kilometre sledge ride through the nearby wintry forest.
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Day 3: Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Fat-bike Safari & Northern Lights
Daytime optional activities include: snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or winter fat-bike safari. Optional evening activities include:
Evening Northern Lights by Reindeer Sleigh: Take a traditional reindeer-pulled sleigh ride for a magical journey under the Finnish night sky in search of The Northern Lights.
Optional Northern Lights Snowmobile sledging: Hop on a sledge pulled behind your guide’s snowmobile and drive into the night for a ride under the stars.
Optional Northern Lights snowshoeing: Strap on your snow shoes for a magical night walk through the forest and fell scenery in search of The Northern Lights.
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Day 4: Ice Fishing, River Floating, Reindeer Visits & Wild Food Dinner
Day time optional activities include: river floating, Finnish sauna experience, ice fishing or a reindeer farm visit.
In the evening, visit the underground Bear Cave restaurant for a Lappish wild food experience, where a variety of local delicacies are on offer.
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Day 5: Return to Kuusamo airport & fly back to the UK
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Days 6-8 : OPTIONAL EXTENSION
This trip can easily be extended in order to include as many of the activities mentioned above, or why not spend an extra few days at Ruka Village, where your family can enjoy the local mountain scenery learning to ski for two or three days. Contact us to find out more and start planning your family holiday.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 6+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go
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Our Tailor-made Holidays
Our tailor-made trip ideas can be adapted to suit your requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| Year | From | To | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Options |
| 2026 | 1 Dec | 28 Feb | 5 days | £1,295 | £1,095 | 5 days | £2,125 | £1,695 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
