Arctic rush – Experience the Best of Finnish Winter

Experience the magic of a Finnish winter: Race through snow-covered forests with a team of eager huskies, explore the frozen wilderness by snowmobile, try your luck at winter fishing, and unwind in a steaming hot tub under the Nordic stars.

During this four-day winter trip, you’ll experience exciting outdoor adventures. You’ll stay in our cozy, family-run hotel, idyllically situated on a frozen lake and surrounded by pristine forests. Enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning, relax after your activities in the warmth of a traditional Finnish sauna, unwind in the indoor or outdoor hot tub, and end the day by a crackling fireplace.

DAILY: Breakfast, evening sauna with whirlpools (indoor and outdoor)

DAY 1: Arrival

DAY 2: Huskies and Snowmobiles

On this activity day, you’ll travel to a husky farm for a 2-3 hour snowmobile safari through silent, snow-covered forests and frozen landscapes.

After the safari, you’ll have lunch at the camp before meeting the huskies and getting to know the camp. Then, you’ll embark on a 6 km husky tour. Enjoy the activities and the peaceful beauty of the Arctic wilderness.

Upon returning to the hotel, you’ll have some time for a coffee or a drink by the fireplace before relaxing in the evening sauna.

DAY 3: Ice Fishing

Today is more relaxed. You’ll go fishing! You’ll snowshoe to a frozen lake. There, you’ll drill a hole in the ice, sit on a stool, and fish. Surrounded by the tranquility of nature, you can let your thoughts wander, find peace, and become one with the beautiful winter landscape. The Finns love ice fishing. It is said that this winter activity, among many others, contributes to the Finns being considered the happiest people in the world for years.

Our chefs will prepare your catch for dinner.

In the afternoon, you will have some free time for optional activities or wellness treatments.

With a bit of luck, you might be able to see the Northern Lights directly from our hotel in the evening. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee this. Nature itself determines what happens and when.

DAY 4: Farewell
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

Thank you for your visit and we wish you a safe journey home!

Dates: January 3 – March 31, 2027 (minimum 2 people)

Price/Person
Twin/Double room 899 €
Single room 1029 €
Superior double room 929 €
Suite double room 1 094€

Extra night *
75 €
110 €
85 €
140 €

* with breakfast/person

Including:

  • 3 nights’ accommodation in chosen room type + breakfast
  • Daily evening sauna & indoor and outdoor jacuzzis
  • Guided activities on day 2:
    • Snowmobile safari (2-3 hours)
    • Lunch
    • Introduction to the husky camp
    • Husky safari (6 km)
    • Transfers
  • Guided activities on day 3:
    • Snowshoeing
    • Ice fishing

For extra charge:

Airport transport 120 €
Halfboard 42 €/day
Min. 2 person
Single supplement €315 (transfer)
Package price does not include personal travel insurance.

Also wellbeing treatments are available: worth trying is definitely traditional Finnish bone setting. After these two try also herbal jacuzzi and classical massage.

See more optional activities here

Activities are guided in English. Possibility to add extra days.

We reserve all the rights to change the order or content of the program if necessary due to weather or safety reasons.

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Ice fishing in hotel kalevala
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Hotel Kalevala boasts a unique architecture protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency. It is one of a kind in the world and truly worth seeing.

BOOK your ” Arctic Rush” holiday at sales@hotellikalevala.fi