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Hotel and Igloo Village Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort, half an hour drive from Ivalo airport, is a perfect location for a holiday to escape the rush and bustle of city life. It has a beautiful location amidst the untouched Lapp wilderness, 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Far away from city lights, the place is also excellent for viewing the aurora borealis, or northern lights, whenever they adorn the dark sky with their colourful waves. Guests will enjoy comfortable lodgings in rustic log cabins which reflect the traditional Lapp style. Each cabin has a peaceful location not too close to the other ones. The resort provides an exotic holiday experience with an opportunity to sleep the polar night in a glass igloo with normal room temperature and panoramic view of the night sky. Here you will experience the true nature of the Arctic winter and still enjoy modern conveniences. For the adventurous minds there is also a possibility to enjoy the night in an igloo made of snow. Imagine sleeping in a temperature below zero, warm and snug in your padded sleeping bag, breathing in crisp, fresh air.

Itinerary

Arrival in the Land of Snow

Transfer from Ivalo airport to Hotel and Igloo West Village Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort. Dinner at the village restaurant. Accommodation in a cozy log cabin (double) with sauna and open fire.

Dogsled Adventure

Buffet breakfast is served in the beautiful log restaurant, located within walking distance from your accommodation. After breakfast meet a team of friendly husky dogs who are eager to take you on a dogsled adventure. These northern dogs are perfectly suited to harsh Arctic conditions and enjoy pulling the sledge to their heart's content. A stop is made to enjoy a picnic lunch in open air. Duration of the excursion is 4 hours.

Dinner at village restaurant.

Today another day to enjoy the beautiful, peaceful settings. Many activities are available to choose from, ask for a list.

You may want to try cross-country skiing or ice-fishing. Dinner at village restaurant. Overnight in log cabin

After breakfast enjoy an excursion to a local reindeer farm by snowmobile, where you will learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Lapp people. You also have a chance to try a ride in a reindeer sledge. A stop is made to enjoy a picnic lunch in open air. Duration of the excursion: 4 hours. Dinner at village restaurant.

This night will be magical as you will spend it in a Glass Igloo. Glass igloo provides an one of a kind opportunity to admire the northern lights and millions of stars of the crystal clear sky in a comfortable room temperature. Built from a special thermal glass the temperature inside the igloo always stays a normal level. It also prevents the glass from not getting white frosted, hence keeping the view clear even when the temperature outside drops to under -30°C. Every igloo is equipped with a toilet and luxury beds.

Transfer to Ivalo airport for the flight back to Helsinki.

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