Availability of optionals is subject to weather conditions. Activities can be booked once in Lapland through our local agents. Full cancellation charge 24 hours prior to activity.
The Ylläs Catered Cabins are located in the quiet village of Ylläsjärvi just 1500m from the nearest ski slopes and secluded enough that should the Northern Lights appear you will be able to see them from your cabin. Designed in a simple Scandinavian style the cabins are called Kello Small (sleeps up to 4) and Kello Big (sleeps 5-8) and are semi detached. Clients are picked up by the coach from the cabins themselves and all activities are about 15 minutes away and the cabins are catered by our catering company.
Area: 64 square metres
Bedrooms: 1 bedroom on the ground floor, mezzanine on first floor with 2 twin beds.
Cabin facilities: open plan living room, dining room and kitchen, fireplace, 1 shower room, 2 toilets, sauna, TV, hairdryer.
Area: 83 square metres
Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms on the ground floor (each with 2 twin beds), mezzanine on first floor with 4 twin beds.
Cabin facilities: open plan living room, dining room and kitchen, fireplace, 1 shower room, 2 toilets, sauna, TV, hairdryer.
For December we have 2 and 3 night itineraries and a 4 night itinerary over Christmas (23rd – 27th December).
Menus are set and not a la carte however clients can make some changes to suit dietary needs prior to travel. Vegetarian menus are also available.
Although your itinerary includes many activities you may wish to try some optionals (prices are an indication only)
Visiting the same husky farm as on your arrival you can double the length of the safari with the 10km trail with your own team of dogs. After the visit you have another chance to warm up in the Lappish tepee and ask any more questions that you may have about the dogs.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: 137 € / adult (sharing husky-sleigh) and 102,75 € / child
1500 tons of snow and 300 tons of 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 18km away from Ylläsjärvi the Snow Village is about 20 minutes from the cabins by bus. Enjoy a guided tour around the hotel, ice restaurant and bar. Before heading back to Ylläsjärvi, enjoy a hot drink and a bun in the Lainio inn.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 61 € / adult and 45,75 € / child
A traditional reindeer ride through the old, snow-covered forest with the reindeer herder is an unforgettable experience. After the 4km safari warm up in the Lappish tepee with warm drinks and ask the herder about the life of the reindeer.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 106 € / adult and 79,50 € / child
Start this safari with a bus trip to the must-see (and must photograph) locations in the area including the forest, National Park hills, frozen lakes and impressive rock formations. Once you arrive at the magnificent Kensänkijärvi Lake try your luck at ice-fishing – the lake is known for its trout and whitefish. On the way back to Ylläsjärvi stop at Äkäslompolo village for souvenir shopping. The village also has a well stocked supermarket and Alko shop.
Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
Price: 68 € / adult and 51 € / child
This snowmobile safari is perfect for both beginners and experiences drivers. The safari takes you across frozen lakes and swamps and through the forest – if the weather is agreeable the safari will even go to the top of the fells.
For families:
Duration: 2 hours (15km)
Price: 69 € / adult (2 adults sharing snowmobile) and 36 € / child
For adults only:
Duration: 2 hours (25-30km)
Price: 115 € / adult (2 adults sharing snowmobile)
The cross country skiing school is suitable for all ages and skill levels (even if you have never skied before) as long as you are old enough to walk. The Finns have a saying “if you can walk you can ski” and it is not uncommon to see small children skiing to school.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Price: 48 € / adult and 36 € / child
Availability of optionals is subject to weather conditions. Activities can be booked once in Lapland through our local agents. Full cancellation charge 24 hours prior to activity.
| Kello Small Cabin | 3 Share | 4 Share | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart | Return | Nights | Airport | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| Fri 27 Nov | Sun 29 Nov | 2 | Gatwick | £1495 | £1395 | £1395 | £1295 |
| Sun 29 Nov | Wed 2 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1495 | £1395 | £1395 | £1295 |
| Wed 2 Dec | Sat 5 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1545 | £1445 | £1445 | £1345 |
| Sat 5 Dec | Mon 7 Dec | 2 | Gatwick | £1545 | £1445 | £1445 | £1345 |
| Mon 7 Dec | Fri 11 Dec | 4 | Gatwick | £1695 | £1595 | £1595 | £1495 |
| Fri 11 Dec | Mon 14 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1845 | £1745 | £1745 | £1645 |
| Mon 14 Dec | Thu 17 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1845 | £1745 | £1745 | £1645 |
| Thu 17 Dec | Sun 20 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1895 | £1795 | £1795 | £1695 |
| Sun 20 Dec | Wed 23 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1945 | £1845 | £1845 | £1745 |
| Wed 23 Dec | Sun 27 Dec | 4 | Gatwick | £2095 | £1995 | £1995 | £1895 |
| Kello Big Cabin | 5-8 Share | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart | Return | Nights | Airport | Adult | Child |
| Fri 27 Nov | Sun 29 Nov | 2 | Gatwick | £1395 | £1295 |
| Sun 29 Nov | Wed 2 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1395 | £1295 |
| Wed 2 Dec | Sat 5 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1445 | £1345 |
| Sat 5 Dec | Mon 7 Dec | 2 | Gatwick | £1445 | £1345 |
| Mon 7 Dec | Fri 11 Dec | 4 | Gatwick | £1595 | £1495 |
| Fri 11 Dec | Mon 14 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1745 | £1645 |
| Mon 14 Dec | Thu 17 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1745 | £1645 |
| Thu 17 Dec | Sun 20 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1795 | £1695 |
| Sun 20 Dec | Wed 23 Dec | 3 | Gatwick | £1845 | £1745 |
| Wed 23 Dec | Sun 27 Dec | 4 | Gatwick | £1995 | £1895 |
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