Äkäslompolo - Early December
Äkäslompolo, is located in an enclave of untouched and spectacular nature of extreme beauty, especially in winter, when snow covers everything. Get ready to enjoy an authentic white vacation in the paradise of the Aurora Borealis.
The Yllas area, where the village of Äkäslompolo is located, is situated in an enclave of unspoiled and spectacular nature, on the north side of the Ylläs alpine ski resort. With 718 m. altitude, Ylläs is the highest altitude ski resort in the entire country and the second largest ski area, after Levi. The station has 61 slopes of all levels and 29 lifts. The area surrounding Ylläs is extremely beautiful, especially in winter when snow covers everything. According to IMF (Finnish Meteorological Institute) statistics, on average over the last 30 years, the first snowfall falls in Yllas between October 7 and 17. The snow already sets between 10/17 and 10/27 and the white blanket remains until May 10-20: in total there is snow in Ylläs an average of 205-225 days a year! Get ready to enjoy an authentic white vacation. This location is also perfect for watching the Northern Lights. During your stay in Lapland, with a bit of luck, you will surely be able to enjoy one. In addition, the last few years have been of great solar activity and many auroras are being seen...
Day 1. December 03. Madrid - Kittila - Äkäslompolo.
At the indicated time, arrive at the Madrid airport with the assistance of our staff for the invoicing of the direct flight to Kittilä (Finland). Start your trip to Lapland here! Lunch on board. Arrival at Kittila airport. Assistance and transfer to Akäslompolo. After about 40 minutes of travel (approx.) arrival at this white paradise. Äkäslompolo, is situated in spectacular, unspoiled natural surroundings on the north side of the Ylläs alpine ski resort, in northwestern Lapland, near the Swedish border. This latitude is ideal for watching the Northern Lights. Collection of thermal equipment that we can use during our stay in Lapland (thermal overalls, boots, gloves or mittens and helmet for snowmobile activities). Once installed and already equipped with thermal clothing, transfer and dinner at the restaurant of a nearby hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2. December 04. Äkäslompolo (husky farm and reindeer sledding)
We continue to enjoy the destination and unique activities. After a powerful and necessary buffet breakfast, served in the Ylläskaltio hotel restaurant, we will begin one of the activities that will remain in our memory for the longest time; a dog sled ride. For this we will go to the Huskies farm, to learn more in detail about life in Lapland for these noble animals. Although most of the dogs are of this breed, you can also find other experts and trained to pull the sleds, which they do with great pleasure. We will be able to see the puppies and consult some doubts with their breeders. When the time comes and after receiving the advice to enjoy the experience safely, we will become master mushers of an authentic husky dog sled. Of course, driving a husky sled through the snowy forests of Lapland is one of the best experiences you can have on a trip to Lapland. Today we will have lunch in a nearby restaurant before going to a reindeer farm where their Lappish breeders will tell us about their way of life. We will go on a sleigh ride and learn about the life of these arctic animals and their shepherds in these latitudes. After a day of new experiences, we will return to our accommodation where we can rest and enjoy an authentic Finnish sauna until dinner time in a nearby restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 3. December 05. Äkäslompolo (Snowmobile Safari and Ice Fishing)
After having a full buffet breakfast in the hotel restaurant, our adventure for today will begin. It will be verified that all the participants are correctly equipped with the appropriate thermal clothing and the guides explain and give driving instructions. Then the engines are started and the guide is followed on a snowmobile tour. We will start the journey (2 people per snowmobile), along the marked paths for snowmobiles, through the Lappish landscapes of snowy forests and frozen lakes, until we reach a frozen lake, where we will learn to fish in the same way that it has been done here for centuries: each participant will have to make their own hole in the ice and try to imitate the ancient arts of the local Sami with small rods. Then we will enjoy a country-style lunch around a bonfire. After the experience, return to Akäslompolo by snowmobile. Rest of the afternoon free to rest or walk around the town or even approach the slopes of the nearby Ylläs ski resort, one of the largest in the country. At the indicated time, transfer to the restaurant for dinner today. Accommodation.
Day 4. December 06. Äkäslompolo (Multi-activities, private visit to Santa Claus and cinema)
We continue to enjoy the destination and unique activities. Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by coach to a nearby village where an old Sami (Lappish) shaman will welcome us. We have come here to have a good time. Here the little ones will be able to enjoy many activities such as driving their own mini-snowmobiles on a supervised circuit, snowshoeing, tandem skiing (skiing for couples), sledding, snow slides, preparation of Christmas cookies, typical Christmas decorations, etc. Everything to have a good time with the family. Then we will enjoy lunch. With a full stomach, the awaited moment arrives; meet Santa Claus in person and privately. Family by family, in a sleigh pulled by a snowmobile, they will transport us to a place from where we have to continue on a reindeer sleigh to reach Santa Claus's secret cabin, where he is waiting for us to chat with him, take pictures and enjoy a pleasant time in his company. It is the moment that the little ones have been waiting for and it will surely be an unforgettable memory. With the magical sensation of the dream come true, we will return to our cabins in Akäslompolo. Free dinner. Today, when you already know Akäslampolo well, you will surely want to enjoy a family dinner, even in your own cabin. Accommodation.
Day 5. December 07. Äkäslompolo - Kittila - Madrid.
Last day in Lappish lands. After enjoying the buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant, we will have time to do some of the last activities of our trip to Lapland, before heading to the airport for the return flight: relax in a sauna in your cabin, build a snowman, ski in the nearby alpine ski resort or simply go snow sledding to take advantage of this last morning. At the indicated time we will leave for the Kittilä airport to carry out the billing procedures for our direct flight to Spain. Before, we will go through a restaurant to enjoy the included lunch. During the flight we will enjoy a snack-dinner on board with a drink included. Arrival and end of the trip.
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