Authentic Lapland: Beyond the Arctic Circle
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationFinland / Lapland
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions1527.17 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
Head to Lapland: a frosty dream within reach ! Fancy an escape to a magical setting?
Fly away to Lapland, where the Northern Lights dance across the sky, snow-covered forests stretch as far as the eye can see, and reindeer guide you through magical landscapes. Between sleigh rides , nights under the stars, and wild explorations of nature, experience an unforgettable adventure at the ends of the earth . You'll enjoy the unique experience of spending a night in a secluded cabin in the heart of nature , on the shores of a frozen lake , with magical moments like ice fishing and a wood-fired sauna, followed by a dinner of fresh salmon cooked over a wood fire.
The highlights
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An immersion in a wilder and more authentic Lapland.
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An exceptional night in a secluded chalet surrounded by nature.
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A wide range of activities typical of the Far North.
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Sport
Level
Winter multi-activity
The expert's opinion
This trip is designed to be accessible to as many people as possible , regardless of their physical condition. Activities are led by professional guides, are progressive, and suitable for beginners.
The stay takes place in a comfortable and welcoming hotel. However, it includes an exceptional overnight experience in a chalet surrounded by nature, offering an immersive experience with simple and authentic comforts (outdoor toilets), which is an integral part of the experience.
Due to the length of some outdoor excursions and the overnight stay in a communal cabin, we do not recommend it for children under 6–7 years old.
If you are traveling with a child between 6 and 11 years old, please indicate the child's age as 12 when booking (the minimum age required to proceed with the reservation process). Also, remember to select the "Traveling with children?" option. An advisor will then contact you to adjust the fare based on the child's actual age and confirm your booking.
In figures
Dog sledding ride
- Average duration/day: 3h
Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Average duration/day: 2h
Snowshoes
- Average duration/day: 2h
Management
Program
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Paris > Kittilä > Muonio
- Transportation Plane - 04h - 2400km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Meet early in the morning at the airport for your flight to Kittilä on a direct flight.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our representative, who will be present on site to ensure your well-being.
Drive to Muonio and check-in at the hotel.
For your comfort, Vivatours lends you cold weather equipment (snowsuit, après-ski boots, wool socks, balaclava and gloves) particularly suited to the climate.
Welcome drink.
Dinner.
Day 1 -
Huskies (9 km), Snowmobile (20 km)
- Activity Dog sledding ride
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure towards the kennel.
Visit to the kennel where the huskies are raised, discovery of their breeding method with a musher and departure for a safari of approximately 9 km (2 adults per sled).
Lunch at the hotel.
Introduction to snowmobile driving and departure for a ride of approximately 20 km (2 adults per snowmobile) in the heart of the forest.
Back at the hotel, free time to relax.
Dinner.
Day 2 -
Snowmobiling (30 km), Ice Fishing, Sauna and Avanto in Vuontis
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure for a safari of approximately 30 km (2 adults per vehicle) to Vuontis, a chalet located in the heart of nature , on the edge of a lake and 5 km from the nearest road!
Lunch will be served around a fire during the safari.
Upon arrival in Vuontis, settle in and relax.
The excursion to the chalet, exclusive to Vivatours, is undoubtedly a highlight of the program! After a long snowmobile ride across frozen lakes and through snow-covered forests, arriving at the Vuontis Chalet by snowmobile is a true delight! A candlelit path leads to the wooden chalet, illuminated by lanterns. You'll find yourself in an unexpected, fairytale setting. After enjoying a hot drink, you'll be introduced to ice fishing (depending on your arrival time at the chalet and the weather conditions). You'll then experience a traditional wood-fired sauna , located in a small chalet on the shores of Lake Vuontisjärvi. The sauna ritual will take on a whole new dimension in this magnificent setting. The more adventurous can then immerse themselves in the avanto , a hole cut in the lake's ice. A truly invigorating experience not to be missed!
Dinner of fresh salmon cooked over a wood fire in the kota.
Night at the chalet.
The chalet accommodation is in a "communal" style, similar to a mountain refuge, but more spacious, more comfortable, and warmer too.
Day 3 -
Snowmobile (20 km)
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Free time for a short walk around the chalet.
You will get back on your snowmobile for another safari of approximately 20 km which will take you back to the hotel.
Lunch at the hotel.
After this long journey to Vuontis, you can take advantage of this afternoon to relax, or participate in the optional activities offered on site.
Dinner.
Day 4 -
Säme culture, Lasso throwing, Reindeer, Arctic Sauna World, BBQ
- Transportation Bus - 00h45 - 50km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure for the Torassieppi Eco Reindeer Resort reindeer farm.
Discover Säme culture and the way of life of reindeer herders through explanations from your guide and a visit to a small traditional museum showcasing objects from the daily lives of farmers in bygone days. Try your hand at lasso throwing and enjoy a short reindeer sleigh ride of about one kilometer, allowing you to get close to this iconic animal that feeds on lichen, eats snow to cool down, and senses the wind!
Lunch.
Relaxing afternoon by Lake Jeris.
On the shores of Lake Jerisjärvi, in a spectacular setting, you can enjoy the benefits of the various saunas at the Arctic Sauna World wellness center . The more adventurous can immerse themselves in an avanto (a hole cut in the lake's ice) before swimming a few strokes in a magical setting of snow and ice.
Barbecue dinner.
Day 5 -
Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Activity Snowshoes
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure for a cross-country ski hike (activity accessible to all).
Lunch at the hotel.
Snowshoeing in the Grand Blanc to discover the surrounding fauna and flora.
Dinner.
Day 6 -
Life in the Forest, Crepe Party
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Free morning for relaxation or activities offered on site.
Lunch.
Your guide will introduce you to life in the forest in a fun and engaging way. This experience is a true learning experience in the wilderness, in a challenging environment: building a kota (a traditional hut), lighting a fire, navigating in nature...
Pancakes around a wood fire in a kota located on the riverbank.
Return of equipment.
Farewell dinner.
Day 7 -
Muonio > Kittilä > Paris
- Transportation Plane - 04h - 2400km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Transfer to Kittilä airport for flight to Paris on a direct flight (assistance with police formalities and baggage check-in).
Day 8
Note
Our local representative reserves the right, for technical reasons, to modify the order of the program, while respecting its overall scope. Depending on weather and/or health conditions, and for your well-being, some activities may also be adapted.
If you are traveling with a child between 6 and 11 years old, please indicate the child's age as 12 when booking (the minimum age required to proceed with the reservation process). Also, remember to select the "Traveling with children?" option. An advisor will then contact you to adjust the fare based on the child's actual age and confirm your booking.
Accommodation
For departures on: January 3, January 10, January 17, January 31 and March 7, 2027.
The Harriniva Adventure Resort is located 80 km from Kittilä, in Finnish Lapland, 3 km south of the village of Muonio, on the banks of the Muonionjoki River and near Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Neighboring Sweden lies across the river and is easily accessible on foot.
For departures on: January 24, February 7, February 14, February 21 and February 28, 2027.
The Jeris Lakeside Resort is located on the shores of Lake Jerisjärvi and next to Pallas-Ylläs National Park in Western Lapland. It is 60 km from Kittilä and 20 km from the village of Muonio.
Perched on a small hill, the hotel enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding area and offers an ideal setting for walks, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the heart of a preserved natural environment.
For departures on: January 24, February 7, February 14, February 21 and February 28, 2027.
The Jeris Lakeside Resort is located on the shores of Lake Jerisjärvi and next to Pallas-Ylläs National Park in Western Lapland. It is 60 km from Kittilä and 20 km from the village of Muonio.
Perched on a small hill, the hotel enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding area and offers an ideal setting for walks, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the heart of a preserved natural environment.
- Single room
- Double room
- Twin room
- Triple room
The rooms
The hotel's 27 rooms , ranging from 14 to 18 m², are all located in the main building.
They have a double bed (twin beds), and a sofa bed (for 1 young adult, or 2 children under 12 years old) and a shower room with hairdryer (3 rooms with bath).
The Arctic Sky Nests
The 20 completely independent Arctic Sky Suites at the Jeris Lakeside Resort are located just steps from the main building. These approximately 30 m² accommodations feature large bay windows offering views of the forest and the Arctic sky.
Each suite includes a sleeping area with a double bed or twin beds, a living area with a sofa bed that can accommodate one adult or two children, a bathroom with a shower, and a fully equipped kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, kettle, Nespresso machine and crockery).
These accommodations combine comfort, wooden design and a warm atmosphere.
Within the hotel
- A restaurant, the Leskinen .
- A bar, the Saiho Bar & Lounge.
- A souvenir shop.
- A lending library for cold weather clothing.
In the immediate vicinity of the hotel
- 20 panoramic suites, the Arctic Sky Nests (at an additional cost).
- A kota, a traditional wooden teepee.
- An illuminated cross-country ski trail.
On the shores of Lake Jerisjärvi
- A restaurant, the Jierra .
- An Arctic Sauna World sauna center with several themed saunas and the possibility of swimming in the lake (at an additional cost).
- A restaurant, Leskinen , in the main building. Inspired by the history of the hotel, which was once a cross-country ski center, the restaurant is decorated with old wooden skis and heated by a large fireplace, while wide windows offer stunning views of Lake Jerisjärvi.
- A restaurant on the shores of Lake Jerisjärvi, the Jierra .
- Saiho bar-pub, warm and comfortable.
Access
Return air transport from Paris only is included in the price of your stay.
Flight times and departure airport will be communicated to participants during the fall of 2026.
Nevertheless, flight plans are similar from year to year:
On the outbound journey, the flight usually takes off from Paris quite early in the morning, or even very early.
On the return flight, it usually lands in Paris in the afternoon, or even in the early evening.
If you live outside of Paris or abroad (or even in the Paris suburbs but far from the airport), you will almost certainly need to book a hotel room in Paris the night before your departure . Ideally, you should choose a room near the airport.
On your return, if you live nearby, you might be able to get back to your home region the same day. However, if you need to book a train or another flight, we strongly recommend allowing plenty of time between the two connections and avoiding non-modifiable and non-refundable tickets . Even though flights are generally punctual, delays beyond our control can still occur.
Approximately two weeks before departure, you will receive an airport summons.
This document must be presented when checking in luggage, along with your valid identity document (passport or national identity card).
Go to the starting point
The flight time to reach Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland is only 3 hours 30 minutes.
Upon your arrival at Kittilä airport, you will be greeted by our local French-speaking representative.
The coach transfer between Kittilä Airport and the hotel takes approximately 45 minutes.
We do not offer departures from the provinces; our departures are exclusively from Paris.
Price details
The price includes
- Direct round-trip flights from Paris only.
- Variable fees subject to revision (airport tax, fuel surcharge, etc.) *: €95 as of February 6, 2026.
- Airport round-trip transfers by coach.
- Six nights in a standard double room at the Harriniva 3* hotel or the Jeris 3* hotel (subject to availability), and one night in a chalet in the heart of nature . (Option to stay in a Wilderness Plus or Sauna Old room at Harriniva with supplement).
- Loan of cold weather equipment (overalls, balaclava, boots, socks and gloves) perfectly suited to the Lappish climate.
- The assistance :
- Our representative on site.
- French-speaking guides.
- Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8, including :
- A welcome drink.
- A dinner of fresh salmon cooked over a wood fire.
- A crepe party in a kota.
- A barbecue dinner.
- A farewell dinner.
- Unlimited coffee and tea.
- The activities listed in the program include :
- Introduction to snowmobiling and dog sledding.
- the combined dog sledding (9 km) / snowmobile safari (20 km, 2 adults per snowmobile).
- Round-trip snowmobile safaris (50 km, 2 adults per snowmobile) to the Vuontis chalet.
- the short reindeer sleigh ride.
- cross-country skiing.
- snowshoeing.
- an entry to Arctic Sauna World.
- Learning about life in the forest through play.
* Prices may be revised under the conditions provided for in Article L.211-13 of the Tourism Code, in particular due to a change in airport taxes and/or fuel surcharge, ETS/carbon tax… However, no element of the price mentioned at the time of booking may be modified during the 20 days preceding the departure date.
The price does not include
- The drinks.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Partial deductible buyback for the snowmobile safari (+ €25 per person to be paid on site).
Driving a snowmobile requires a valid driver's license. Participants are, of course, insured, but as with any motorized vehicle rental, a deductible of €120 per snowmobile applies in the event of an accident. This partial deductible waiver reduces the deductible to €600.
- The supplement for driving your own snowmobile during the snowmobile tour included in the program.
- The single room supplement applies to all solo bookings (room sharing is not possible).
- Upgrade to a Wilderness Plus or Sauna Old room.
Options
- Supplement for driving your own snowmobile for the round trip to Vuontis : CHF164.66 / person
- Are you travelling with children? : On request
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
French citizens travelling to Finland must present:
- A valid passport or national identity card .
- National identity cards issued to adults between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2013, remain valid for five years beyond their expiry date. However, this extension is not indicated by any physical alteration to the card. Therefore, we strongly advise using a valid passport rather than an expired national identity card.
- The original Cerfa 15646*01 form authorising the exit from the territory from the Public Service ↗ for the minor child who is travelling without being accompanied by a holder of parental authority.
Minors
The law of June 3, 2016 relating to the fight against terrorism and the decree of November 2, 2016 reinstated the authorization for minors to leave the territory.
Since January 15, 2017, the date the decree came into effect, a minor child travelling abroad without being accompanied by a person with parental authority must present the following 3 documents:
- The minor's valid identity document : identity card or passport.
- The original of the Authorization to Leave the Territory Form , signed by a holder of parental authority.
- A photocopy of the passport or identity card of the parent who signed the authorization.
The following documents are acceptable as proof of identity for the signatory of the authorization form to leave the territory :
- For holders of parental authority of French nationality:
- National identity card
- Passport
- For holders of parental authority who are nationals of a Member State of the European Union, a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or the Swiss Confederation:
- National identity card, issued by the competent authority of the State of which the holder is a national.
- Passport, issued by the competent authority of the State of which the holder is a national
- One of the documents issued pursuant to Articles L. 311-1 et seq. of the Code on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and the Right of Asylum
- For holders of parental authority who are nationals of a country outside the European Union:
- Passport, issued by the competent authority of the State of which the holder is a national
- One of the documents issued pursuant to Articles L. 311-1 et seq. of the Code on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and the Right of Asylum
- Identity and travel document for refugees or stateless persons.
- These documents must be valid, with the exception of the national identity card and the French passport of the signatory of the authorization, which may be presented as valid or expired for less than five years.
For all other nationalities: please contact us.
These formalities are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. For any information regarding the political and health situation, we recommend that you regularly consult the entry requirements for Finland on the website of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs until your departure.
To operate a snowmobile: a valid driver's license is required.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Our cold weather equipment includes:
- A combination.
- Boots (après-ski boots).
- Thick mittens. These mittens will be worn over your gloves.
- A pair of very thick wool socks.
- A very thin balaclava, to put on under your helmet for snowmobile and dog sledding safaris.
All sizes are available, regardless of age or build. If, when trying on the clothes we've loaned you, you feel that your jumpsuit and/or boots are too small, don't hesitate to exchange them immediately.
Equipment to bring
- Hand warmers (for hands and feet in case of extreme cold).
- Headlamp (particularly useful in December during the polar night).
Clothing to bring
- Thermal underwear, long-sleeved (Decathlon, Damart, Odlo...). Avoid cotton.
- Warm sweaters in fleece, wool or cashmere (turtlenecks recommended for those who are more sensitive to the cold).
- A thin down jacket or zip-up fleece vest. If it's very cold, you can wear it under your ski suit.
- Breathable tights or leggings. To protect your legs, avoid jeans.
- Thin socks (preferably silk).
- Thick wool socks. One pair is provided, but bring extras.
- Thin gloves to be worn under the mittens provided.
- Scarf.
- Hat or fur hat.
- Swimsuit.
- Flip-flops (for sauna and before).
- Lighter clothing (jeans, t-shirt, shirt...) for activities and evenings inside the hotel.
- Warm coat for the journey (classic down jacket type).
- Waterproof and non-slip shoes for arrival.
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