Holiday Overview & Itinerary
Situated in the Arctic Circle, Saariselkä is a friendly, low-key ski town surrounded by exceptional scenery and bursting with tradition. Here you will find Europe’s most northern ski resort. It is also the perfect base from which to experience the many exciting and thrilling activities on offer.
The pace of your holiday is completely in your hands. With your flights, accommodation, transfers and thermal suits and boots included, it’s up to you how you plan your week in Saariselkä. You can select how many optional excursions you take part in. It means you’re in control of your trip so you can arrange activities to suit your preference and tailor-make your itinerary accordingly to suit your budget.
Come and meet Lapland’s most famous animals, with opportunities to spend time with reindeer and huskies not to be missed. You can sit back and enjoy a sleigh ride while also learning how important they are to the way of life for those living in this winter wonderland in Lapland. This holiday will allow you to get to meet the Sámi people, with this indigenous community living and working here following on from previous generations.
Being so far north, this is an ideal location to try to spot the Northern Lights. Make sure you look up to the pink and purple sky which illuminates Lapland.
When it comes to skiing, this is an ideal spot no matter if you’re an experienced skier or if you fancy taking to the slopes for the first time. There are over 200 kilometres of cross-country ski tracks, 34 of which are illuminated, so you can experience these at night as well. The downhill ski and snowboard area is spread across the Lisakkipää and Kaunispää fells and is best suited for beginners and intermediates. There are ski schools with English-speaking instructors and all the slopes lead back to the same area in the valley. Lift passes, equipment and lessons can be added to your package.
With a range of hotels and accommodation to choose from and a wide selection of exciting activities on offer, this week-long holiday will provide you with the ultimate Lapland experience and leave you with memories to cherish.
Includes:
- Direct flights
- Accommodation
- Transfers
Includes:
- Direct flights
- Transfers
- Accommodation