Availability of optionals is subject to weather conditions. Activities can be booked once in Lapland.
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 and a magical, festive atmosphere. Reindeer are often seen walking through the village and past hotels and shops.
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.
The hotel does not sell drinks (juice and water are provided throughout your stay). We include a welcome basket for each room with wine and refreshments. There is also a supermarket 10 minutes walk away.
(right image: Lodge 67̊N Lounge)
The 7 standard rooms in total are furnished with a double bed (extra bed can be added to sleep 3), TV, kitchenette (kettle, coffee maker, microwave, fridge), toilet and shower. Some rooms have balconies. Rooms are 22 – 25 m².
In the suite there is one bedroom, a living room (with sofa bed for 2 children), a kitchenette (kettle, coffee maker, microwave, fridge), and a bathroom-toilet. A large balcony facing north, to the fell mountains. The suite is 43 m².
A cozy apartment with three twin bedrooms, for 6-8 person, an own sauna, two toilets, kitchen, dining room, common living room, sauna and two showers. The apartment is situated in the same building as the other rooms of Lodge 67˚N, but with a separate entrance. There are two floors in the apartment: Entrance, sauna, showers and one toilet are on first floor, bedrooms, dining area, common living room and the other toilet are upstairs. The apartment is 110 m².
(left image: Lodge 67̊N Apartment)
For December we have 2 and 3 night itineraries and a 4 night itinerary over Christmas (23rd – 27th December).
Although your itinerary includes many activities you may wish to try some optionals (prices are an indication only)
A short distance from Lodge 67̊N is Äkäslompolo lake where your will be able to drill holes in the ice and wait and see if there are any takers for the bait. With beautiful views of the lake, the fells and the village the trip is well worth taking even if you don’t catch anything.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 35 € / adult and 24,50 € / child
We drive by car about twenty minutes to Hyyverova, where Hannu with his reindeer is already waiting for us.
After all the reindeer are harnessed, we sit in sleighs under reindeer skins and head into the snow covered pine forest for a three kilometres long reindeer sleigh ride. After a half an hour we will come back and enjoy coffee and homemade berry juice in a Lappish teepee. Having lived his whole life with the reindeer, Hannu tells us about reindeer herding and breeding and will answer all our questions about reindeer.
Duration: 2 hours 45 mins
Price: 140 € / adult and 98 € / child
The ancient Finns roamed the forests on wooden skis fashioned from birch and the Lapps sped across the snow in reindeer sleighs. Nowadays we head for the fells on snowshoes, following the gullies carved by the glaciers of the last Ice Age. For about three kilometres we head up through the rugged scenery of the Ylläs-Pallas National Park. This leisurely pace allows us time to observe the world around us, and with any luck, we may catch a
glimpse of the ancient spirits of Lapland.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: 49 € / adult and 34,30 € / child
Exploring the Lappish nature with huskies is an unforgettable experience.
When we arrive to the Ylläs Husky Farm, we will hear the dogs already from the distance and it is obvious, they are eager to start pulling! After an introduction into dogsledding it is time to release the musher in us. Dashing through snow covered pine forests and over plains, only hearing the breathing of the dogs, their paws in the snow and our own heartbeat, will be a memory of a life time! When we arrive back to the camp we will warm ourselves up in the hut with some hot drinks and hear many stories about mushing and husky breeding. Every adult participant can steer the sleigh.
Duration: 4 hours / 25km
Price: 204 € / adult (sharing husky-sleigh) and 142,80 € / child
We will start the tour by choosing the ski equipment from Äkäslompolo Sportshop. The teacher will first show the basic techniques of cross-country skiing and then we practice on a flat place. When it is going on well enough we head for a short trip to the maintained skiing tracks.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 50 € / adult and 35 € / child
20 million kilos of snow and 350 000 kilos of crystal clear natural ice are used every year to create the unique Lainio Snow Village. Artists from around the world spend many hours crafting the ice blocks into fantastic sculptures. Located only 35 km away from Äkäslompolo it is within easy reach for us. We will go there by bus and
enjoy a guided tour through the hotel, ice restaurant and bar. Before we head back to Äkäslompolo, we will enjoy a hot drink with bun in the Lainio inn.
NB this option is not available for the 2 night break. The expected opening of the Snow Village this year is 12th December. We are at times able to secure early entry but please note that parts of the hotel may still be under construction.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 65 € / adult and 45.50 € / child
Availability of optionals is subject to weather conditions. Activities can be booked once in Lapland.
| Standard Room 2/3 Share |
Suite 4 share |
Apartment 6/7/8 Share |
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| Depart | Return | Nights | Airport | Adult | Child | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| Fri 29 Nov | Sun 1 Dec | 2 | Gatwick | £1395 | £1295 | £1395 | £1295 | £1395 | £1295 |
| Sun 1 Dec | Wed 4 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1395 | £1295 | £1395 | £1295 | £1395 | £1295 |
| Wed 4 Dec | Sat 7 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1445 | £1345 | £1445 | £1345 | £1445 | £1345 |
| Sat 7 Dec | Tue 10 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1595 | £1495 | £1595 | £1495 | £1595 | £1495 |
| Tue 10 Dec | Sat 14 Dec | 4 | Gatwick | £1595 | £1495 | £1595 | £1495 | £1595 | £1495 |
| Sat 14 Dec | Tue 17 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1695 | £1595 | £1695 | £1595 | £1695 | £1595 |
| Tue 17 Dec | Fri 20 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1695 | £1595 | £1695 | £1595 | £1695 | £1595 |
| Fri 20 Dec | Mon 23 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1745 | £1645 | £1745 | £1645 | £1745 | £1645 |
| Mon 23 Dec | Fri 27 Dec | 4 | Gatwick | £1895 | £1795 | £1895 | £1795 | £1895 | £1795 |
