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Snowy Wilderness Yllas (7 nights)
8 day trip
Ylläs combines all the ingredients necessary for a perfect Lapland experience. Guests return year after year to enjoy its stunning unspoiled natural scenery, Finland’s longest ski slopes, an excellent network of cross-country trails and superb choice of accommodation, including our best selection of idyllic high-quality log cabins.

It offers a wide choice of activities and safaris, including exhilarating reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris. The skies here are especially clear, ideal for witnessing the magical Northern Lights.

The resort comprises two genuine Lappish villages set 15 minutes apart connected by a regular shuttle bus: Äkäslompolo where Äkäs Hotel and all our cabins are located, and Ylläsjärvi where the new luxury Ylläs Saaga hotel enjoys a panoramic slopeside position.

Mountain Facts Cross-Country

Resort altitude 230m
Skiing altitude 255m - 718m
Pistes 53km
Number of runs 60 (30 fl oodlit)
Longest run 3km
Lifts (local area) Draglifts 28, Chairs 1, Gondolas 1
Snowboard parks 2 fl oodlit snowparks, super-pipe,
boarder-cross course
Direction of slopes N, S, W
Snow cannons 33 Runs
Mountain restaurants 11
Cross-country skiing 330 km (35km floodlit)
Snowmobiling 320km
Ski/resort bus Free if staying at Äkäs Hotel, Äkäs Cabins or Alp Apartments. Guests staying at other properties pay €3 Adult/ €2 Child per trip or €20 Adult/ €10 Child per week (under 4yrs FREE). Ylläs Saaga Hotel is positioned directly on slopes

In Resort
Excursion to famous Ice Hotel
(from c.1st Jan) (bookable locally)
• Snowmobile, husky and reindeer safaris • Ice-fishing
• Northern Lights • Icelandic Horseriding • Karaoke
• Visit to meet Santa (available all season)

Travel
Sundays to Kittilä
Transfer 35mins, 40km, by coach to Ylläs Saaga Hotel.
It takes additional 20mins, 14km, to Äkäslompolo
for all other Ylläs properties.
From Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester
Christmas/New Year: Sun 18 Dec (8nts), Mon 26 Dec (6nts)
then weekly from Sun 01 Jan.

This is a "Build it Yourself" package and does not contain any Arctic/Santa Experiences. We advise boosting your holiday with any of the following pre-bookable excursions.

Thermal Suit and Boot Hire is a must!!
Adults and Children £48 per person

Husky Safaris

Starting from a local Lappish husky farm amidst breathtaking winter wonderland scenery, these memorable trips include a visit to the dog kennels, often with enthusiastic cuddly young puppies, refreshments and fireside talk and coffee about husky life in a Lappish kota, followed by a thrilling 30 minute husky sled ride.

Typically 2 adults per sled (plus 1-2 children) with one adult sitting and one driving.

Mini-safaris are 2km and Super-safaris 10-12km

 

Reindeer Safaris

These special safaris are run by local reindeer farmers and are a unique chance to find out about reindeer life. The trips with genuine Sámi reindeer herders in Ylläs and Saariselkä are especially recommended. Refreshments and fireside talk about reindeer life in a Lappish kota, a visit to the reindeer coral, and a memorable reindeer sleigh ride are included.

Typically 2 adults sit in each sled (plus 1-2 children).

Please note: Durations and child ages for excursions vary in each resort. Distances quoted are approximate and may vary according to weather conditions.

 

Snowmobile Safaris

An exhilarating 25km guided ride through unspoiled winter wonderland scenery. Snowmobiling is easy to learn and following instruction you will soon find yourself cruising through the powder trails. If you prefer not to drive, double up as a passenger with a friend. Try an evening safari for a chance to see the Northern Lights. Warm thermal suits and boots are included.


Drivers must be 18 yrs with full driving license. Insurance is included, excess applies. Children sit with an adult or are towed in a covered sleigh behind, depending on size and age.

Please note: Durations and child ages for excursions vary in each resort. Distances quoted are approximate and may vary according to weather conditions.

Santa’s Secret Hideaway

Available all winter.

On this uncommercialised trip, we visit a secret magical candlelit location where children have a private meeting with Santa. Activities vary by resort and typically include Elf School for kids with colouring and drawing, outdoor games, warm juice and Christmas cookies, and sausage frying on an open fire.

Pre-bookable for arrivals 4 December - 28 January; Bookable locally for arrivals 29 January - 14 April subject to minimum numbers.

Please note: Durations and child ages for excursions vary in each resort. Distances quoted are approximate and may vary according to weather conditions.

 

See the Northern Lights

Considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Northern Lights are a spontaneous and mesmerizing swirling light show that dance across the night sky. They can be seen at any of our Lapland resorts and at any time of our winter season as long as the skies are dark and clear.

They are best seen away from artificial light pollution perhaps on your way back to your accommodation last thing at night. If you are lucky enough to see them they are an experience you will never forget!


 

 

Visit Santa at Santapark (7 night holidays)

(05 December - 01 January)

Santapark is an impressive indoor theme park and underground grotto located on the Arctic Circle.

We include a private meeting with Santa in his workshop and a special signed souvenir. Children receive an Elf School diploma and decorate gingerbread at Mrs Santa's bakery. Also included are the Four Seasons Magic Train, Northern Lights screen show, Santa's Post Office, Ice Gallery & Bar, and the new Arctic Circle Crossing ice arch.

 

Please note: Durations and child ages for excursions vary in each resort. Distances quoted are approximate and may vary according to weather conditions.

 

Lainio SnowHotel (7 night holidays)

An overnight stay in the SnowHotel is a unique and memorable experience. It includes a guided tour of the Snow Village which itself is an awesome sight.

Its walls are made entirely of snow and beautiful ice sculptures adorn its rooms, courtyards, ice bar, restaurant and Ice Chapel. Guests are provided with high quality arctic thermal sleeping bags, shower and toilet facilities, room wake-up call with hot berry juice and buffet breakfast in a warm log restaurant and a diploma of overnight stay.

£105 per adult / £59 per child in double room, or £215 (Ylläs) / £255 (Levi) per adult with dinner and return snowmobile transfer included.

Lainio Snow Village is located 15km from Ylläs and 45km from Levi. Transfers are payable locally at additional cost. Taxis cost around €35-55 from Ylläs and €65 from Levi per taxi each way. Car hire costs around €100 per 24hrs.

The overnight stay can be pre-booked but the exact day of the week will only be confirmed within 48hrs of booking as all reservations are subject to availability. A weekly afternoon visit to Lainio Snow Village without an overnight stay is bookable locally from both Ylläs and Levi subject to minimum numbers.

 

 

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