Arctic
Short Break

Overview

Nestled in a valley surrounded by 7 fells, the village of Äkäslompolo is home to 400 residents 200km north of the Arctic Circle. Located on the doorstep of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Finland’s third largest national park, Äkäslompolo is enveloped by breath-taking scenery and is the perfect setting for Arctic adventure.

The Arctic Break is designed for adults offering longer safaris in groups of 6 to 8 persons. Search for the Northern Lights, ride into the National Forest with snowmobiles, mush your own team of huskies over 20km and try one of Finland’s favourite pastimes – cross country skiing. In December we offer this break with our direct flights with British Airways from London Heathrow. You can also step into the wild between January and April.

Arctic Break Includes:

  • 25km / 2 hour evening Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
  • 45km / 4 hour daytime Snowmobile Safari
  • 25km / 4 hour Husky Safari
  • 8km / 4 hour Snowshoe trek
  • 3km Reindeer Safari (23rd – 27th December)
  • Transfers to and from activities
  • Thermal clothing
  • Meals on half board basis (December), bed and breakfast (January – April)
  • Direct flight with British Airways (December)
  • Accommodation in Lodge 67N standard room
Itinerary

Please see below our sample 3 and 4-night itineraries for December.

A good level of fitness is required for this break.

Lodge 67̊N Hotel Amenities & Facilities

The small and privately owned Lodge 67̊N is a beautifully decorated hotel, a short walk from the village centre and within 10-15 minutes of all activities. Lodge 67̊N is the prefect base to come back to after a day out in the Arctic North, where you can relax by the fire and wait for the Northern Lights to appear over the fells.

  • 7 standard rooms sleeping 2-3 persons
  • 1 suite
  • 1 apartment
  • Saunas
  • WiFi throughout
  • Breakfast room
  • Common room
  • Reception
  • Horseriding is 3.5km away
  • Supermarket is 650m away
  • Downhill ski slopes are 3.5km away
  • Lainio Snow Village is 33km away
Flights

In December the Arctic Break includes flights:

  • Flights are available from London Heathrow only
  • Magic of Lapland flights are all fully chartered with British Airways
  • Provisional flight times between UK and Lapland:
    Departure Date:
    depart London Heathrow 0700 arrive Kittilä, Lapland 1235
    Return Date:
    depart Kittilä, Lapland 1900 arrive London Heathrow 2030
  • flight time is approximately 3.5 hours
  • Upgrade to British Airways Club Europe £350pp (return) subject to availability

Between January and April the short break does not include flights. We recommend booking flights with Finnair or British Airways

Departures & Prices

December 2024
Standard Room
2/3 Share
Depart Return Nights Airport Adult
Wed 11 Dec Sat 14 Dec 3 Heathrow £2525
Sat 14 Dec Tue 17 Dec 3 Heathrow £2795
Tue 17 Dec Fri 20 Dec 3 Heathrow £2795
Fri 20 Dec Mon 23 Dec 3 Heathrow £2795
Mon 23 Dec Fri 27 Dec 4 Heathrow £3095
  • prices are per person
  • in December the itinerary and prices include direct flights with British Airways
  • between January and April the itinerary and prices do not include flights
  • We can arrange for a bespoke itinerary based on your wishes and requirements.