December in Iso Syöte

Iso Syöte is a very special place on the southern edge of Finnish Lapland. Due to its unique location and altitude, it guarantees an amazing winter experience. It is situated on top of a hill, offering panoramic views of vast forests, lakes, and natural areas. The trees turn into beautiful and unique statues covered completely in snow. It's a perfect place to explore on snowmobiles, husky sleds, snowshoes, skiing, or simply relaxing by the fireplace in a cabin. Welcome to Lapland, we're waiting for you!

Approximate price per family:
4995 $

Welcome to an exciting journey to Iso Syöte in December, where the natural beauty of Finland meets the magic of the holiday season! Located in the Lapland region, Iso Syöte is a dreamy place with a breathtaking winter landscape. Here, you can experience the thrill of skiing, dog sledding, and exploring the snow-covered forest. But that's not all, because December also brings the Christmas season, and in Iso Syöte, that means a magical experience where visitors can enjoy a visit from Santa Claus and the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights in all their glory. Join us on this unforgettable trip as we explore the winter wonderland of Iso Syöte and celebrate the holiday season in a truly special way. Get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime!

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Day 1 Madrid - Kuusamo - Iso Syöte

Meet at the airport. You will be greeted by Catai staff who will assist you with the simple check-in procedures. Departure on a direct special flight to Kuusamo. Snack included onboard. Meet your guide and transfer to the Iso Syöte resort (approx. 1h 25min). Arrival. Once settled in, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.

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Day 2 Iso Syöte

Buffet breakfast. Pick up your thermal equipment, which you can use throughout your stay in Lapland. We will begin our adventure in Lapland with a snowmobile excursion. Local guides will explain how to operate them (it's very simple) and the basic safety rules before we start our ride. Children will travel in a special sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. We will enjoy breathtaking landscapes until we reach a nearby reindeer farm, where Lappish herders will tell us about the lifestyle of these friendly animals. They will share interesting facts with us, and we will go on a reindeer sleigh ride. Each sleigh is pulled by a single reindeer, and each reindeer has its own name. The ride is ideal for enjoying the snowy scenery, taking photos, or capturing the moment on video. We will return to the hotel on snowmobiles. Enjoy a light buffet lunch at the hotel's panoramic restaurant. In the afternoon, we will embark on a fun snowshoeing excursion. Our instructors will teach us the technique of walking with snowshoes, and we will enjoy the landscape and natural snow formations. We will make a stop to have a hot drink and some cookies. Return to the resort, where we have access to the Arctic Spa with a pool, cold water baths, Finnish sauna, Turkish sauna, and a jacuzzi for free use. Dinner at the "Hilltop" Restaurant. Accommodation.

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Day 3 Iso Syöte. Husky Sleigh Ride and Snowmobiles

Buffet breakfast. It's time to put on your thermal clothing again and enjoy an incredible day outdoors. Transfer by snowmobile to a husky farm. After visiting the farm, it's time to start the husky sleigh ride. These friendly animals will be waiting for us, jumping and barking, ready to pull the sleds. In this ride, each adult will have the opportunity to drive their own sled (2 people per sled, alternating the driver position: while one person drives, the other sits in the sled). Children will be seated in the sled. This is undoubtedly one of the best experiences to enjoy in Lapland. Enjoy a light lunch at the farm around a bonfire. After lunch, return to the Iso Syöte hotel on snowmobiles. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the various activities offered by the hotel. We will have a movie session in one of the hotel's theaters! You can also try tobogganing at Iso Syöte... Sliding down the natural hills with snow sleds can be a lot of fun for both children and adults. Dinner at the "Hilltop" Restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 4 Iso Syöte. Visit to Santa Claus and Ice Karting

Buffet breakfast. Transfer to Ruka. The moment that all the children have been waiting for has arrived. We will be transported to the secret home of the Claus family in the forest, where Santa will be waiting for us. Upon entering, we are greeted by an elf, Santa's helper, who leads us to the living room where we will meet Santa himself. We will spend a good time with him, he will tell us stories and teach us a song. Enjoy a light lunch at Santa Claus's house. After the visit, Santa will personally give each child a gift. With the unforgettable memory of this visit, we will say goodbye to the Claus family and head to the ice karting track. Once on the track, we will enjoy a completely new experience: driving special karts designed to move on snow or ice. Driving the karts is very easy, and this activity can be enjoyed by all people (adults or children) with a minimum height of 150 cm (required to reach the accelerator and brake pedals). Children who are unable to drive the karts will have the opportunity to drive a mini snowmobile, an experience that you will surely not forget. Transfer back to Iso Syöte. Special dinner at a restaurant where we will enjoy a cheese and reindeer meat fondue. Accommodation.

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Day 5 Iso Syöte - Kuusamo - Madrid

Buffet breakfast. Free time until the indicated time for the transfer. We cannot leave Lapland without experiencing a relaxing sauna. Sauna in Finland is a tradition in itself. Although the Finns did not invent it, they have the highest number of saunas per capita in the country, with almost one sauna for every 2 inhabitants, and they are the ones who practice it most regularly. Departure to Kuusamo airport. Check-in procedures and departure on a direct flight to Spain. Snack on board included. Arrival and end of our adventure in Lapland.

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¡Bienvenido a un viaje emocionante a Iso Syöte en diciembre, donde la belleza natural de Finlandia se encuentra con la magia de la temporada navideña! Situado en la región de Laponia, Iso Syöte es un lugar de ensueño, con un paisaje invernal espectacular que te dejará sin aliento. Aquí, podrás experimentar la emoción de esquiar, pasear en trineo de perros y explorar el bosque cubierto de nieve. Pero eso no es todo, porque en diciembre también se celebra la época navideña, y en Iso Syöte, eso significa una experiencia mágica en la que los visitantes pueden disfrutar de la visita de Santa Claus y la oportunidad de presenciar la aurora boreal en todo su esplendor. Únete a nosotros en este viaje inolvidable mientras exploramos la maravilla invernal de Iso Syöte y celebramos la temporada navideña de una manera verdaderamente especial. ¡Prepárate para vivir momentos que recordarás para siempre!

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Día 1 Madrid - Kuusamo - Iso syöte

Presentación en aeropuerto. Encuentro con personal de Catai que os ayudará con los sencillos trámites de facturación. Salida en vuelo especial directo a Kuusamo. Snack a bordo incluido. Encuentro con su guía y traslado al complejo de Iso Syöte (aprox. 1h 25min). Llegada. Una vez instalados degustaremos una deliciosa cena en el restaurante del hotel. Alojamiento.

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Día 2 Iso syöte. 

Desayuno buffet. Recogida de los equipos térmicos que podréis utilizar durante toda vuestra estancia en Laponia. Comenzaremos nuestra aventura en Laponia con una excursión en motos de nieve. Los guías locales nos explicarán su funcionamiento (es muy sencillo) y las reglas básicas de seguridad antes de comenzar nuestro paseo. Los niños viajan en un trineo especial que lleva la moto de nieve del guía. Podremos disfrutar de paisajes de una gran belleza natural hasta llegar a una granja de renos cercana donde sus criadores lapones nos hablarán del modo de vida de estos simpáticos animales. Nos contarán varias curiosidades y realizaremos un paseo en trineo de renos. Cada trineo está tirado por un solo reno y cada reno tiene su propio nombre. El paseo es ideal para disfrutar del paisaje nevado, hacer fotos o inmortalizar en un vídeo el momento. El regreso al hotel lo haremos motos de nieve. Ligero almuerzo buffet en el restaurante panorámico del hotel. Por la tarde realizaremos una divertida excursión con raquetas de nieve. Nuestros instructores nos enseñarán la técnica para caminar con las raquetas y disfrutaremos del paisaje y las esculturas naturales que forma la nieve. Haremos una parada para tomar una bebida caliente y unas galletas. Regreso al complejo donde disponemos del Arctic Spa con piscina, baños de agua fría, sauna finlandesa, sauna turca y jacuzzi de libre uso. Cena en el Restaurante “Hilltop”. Alojamiento.

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Día 3 Iso syöte. Paseo en trineo de huskies y motos de nieve

Desayuno buffet. Toca ponerse de nuevo la ropa térmica para disfrutar de un día increíble al aire libre. Traslado en moto de nieve a una granja de huskies. Tras la visita de la granja ha llegado el momento de empezar el paseo en trineo de huskies. Estos amigables animales estarán esperándonos, saltando y ladrando, para empezar a tirar de los trineos. En este paseo cada adulto podrá conducir su propio trineo (2 personas por trineo que irán alternando la posición de piloto: mientras una conduce la otra persona va sentada en el trineo). Los niños van sentados en el trineo. Ésta es, sin duda, una de las mejores experiencias que se pueden disfrutar en Laponia. Ligero almuerzo en la granja entorno a una hoguera. Después del almuerzo regreso al hotel de Iso Syöte en motos de nieve. Por la tarde podremos disfrutar de las diferentes actividades que nos ofrece el hotel. ¡Disfrutaremos de una sesión de cine en una de las salas del hotel! También podéis utilizar el “tobogganing” en Iso Syöte… Tirarse con trineos de nieve por las grandes colinas naturales puede ser muy divertido tanto para los niños como para los mayores. Cena en el Restaurante “Hilltop”. Alojamiento.

Día 4 Iso syöte. Visita a Santa Claus y Ice karting

Desayuno buffet. Traslado a Ruka. Ha llegado el momento que todos los niños estaban esperando. Nos trasladaremos hasta la casa secreta de la familia Claus en el bosque, donde Santa nos estará esperando. Al entrar, nos recibe un elfo, ayudante de Santa Claus, y nos conduce hasta el salón en el que conoceremos al mismísimo Santa. Con él pasaremos un buen rato, nos contará historias y nos enseñará alguna canción. Ligero almuerzo en la casa de Santa Claus. Finalizada la visita, Santa entregará personalmente un regalo a cada niño. Con el recuerdo imborrable de esta visita nos despediremos de la familia Claus y nos dirigiremos a la pista de Karting sobre hielo. Una vez en la pista disfrutaremos de una experiencia totalmente nueva; conducir karts especiales para desplazarse sobre la nieve o hielo. Conducir los karts es muy fácil y esta actividad la pueden realizar todas las personas (adultos o niños) con una altura mínima de 150 cm (necesaria para llegar a los pedales de acelerador y freno). Los niños que no puedan conducir los karts podrán conducir una mini-motonieve, una experiencia que sin duda no olvidareis. Traslado de vuelta hacia Iso Syöte. Cena especial en restaurante en el que disfrutaremos de una fondue de queso y carne de reno. Alojamiento

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Día 5 Iso syöte - Kuusamo - Madrid

Desayuno buffet. Tiempo libre hasta la hora indicada para el traslado. No nos podemos ir de Laponia sin practicar una relajante sauna. La sauna en Finlandia es toda una tradición. Aunque los fineses no la inventaron sí que son el país con mayor cantidad de saunas por habitante; casi una sauna por cada 2 habitantes y los que la practican con mayor asiduidad. Salida hacia el aeropuerto de Kuusamo. Trámites de facturación y salida en vuelo directo con destino España. Snack a bordo incluido. Llegada y fin de nuestra aventura en Laponia.

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Hotel Iso Syöte

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From the hotel, you can enjoy a splendid view of the untouched nature, forests, and hills surrounding Iso Syöte fjell. It has 30 double rooms (Standard) spread over 2 floors. It also has scattered cabins on the hill, close to the hotel, in 2 types: Kelo (for 2-4 people) and Fjell Top (with capacity for up to 8 people). The hotel's restaurant, with panoramic windows, offers excellent delicacies of Finnish and Sámi cuisine, both à la carte and buffet. There is also a bar with a lobby. The swimming pool is free for all guests staying in the hotel or cabins. There are 2 spacious saunas available.

  • Standard rooms: They have 2 separate beds, a bathroom with a shower, TV, telephone, a table, and chairs. Free Wi-Fi internet access. Each room has space for an extra bed.

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  • Aurora View Suites: 10 spacious and luxurious hotel suites, built in the summer of 2016. Approximately 50m² divided into two floors. The glass roof and balcony offer stunning views of the sky for observing the stars and the Northern Lights. On the first floor, there is a living room, bathroom with shower, toilet, and private sauna. On the second floor, there is another living room with a bedroom, bathroom with shower, and toilet. Balcony with a private jacuzzi.

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Kelo Cabins (Capacity 4 people - 40 m2)

20 cabins built in the traditional Finnish kelo style, made with logs of mature pine wood. Each cabin has a living room with a fireplace, kitchen (with oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, etc.), table, sofa bed, 1 bedroom with 2 beds, wardrobe, bathroom with shower, and private sauna. Each cabin has its own balcony in front of it. Free Wi-Fi access. All cabins are located near the hotel, reception, and restaurant. Each cabin has its own parking space.

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Fjell Top Cabins (Capacity 8 people - 75 m2)

16 cabins built as wooden houses on top of the Iso Syöte hill, offering a wide view of the area with its magnificent natural surroundings. These cabins are spread over 2 floors. Each cabin has on the ground floor a living room with a fireplace, seating area, and sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen (with stove, oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and all necessary dishes, etc.), table, 1 bedroom (with a double bed), bathroom with shower, and private sauna. On the 1st floor, there are two more bedrooms (with two beds each), a loft, and a second bathroom with shower. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Departures on December 10 and 14, 2023
 
Family Double Room Kelo Cabin Fjell
1 adult + 1 child $4995 Not available Not available
1 adult + 2 children Not available $7295 Not available
2 adults $5395 No disponible Not available
2 adults + 1 child Not available $7595 Not available
2 adults + 2 children Not available $9795 Not available
2 adults + 3 children Not available Not available $12295 (available at the start of December 14)
3 adults + 2 children Not available Not available 12595 (available at the start of December 14)
Conditions of Cancelation
until August 31, $100 per person
from September 1 to September 30, 15%
from October 1 to October 31, 25%
from November 1 to 22 days before, 50%
from 21 days before, 100%
Contact us for more information
This grand experience includes
Direct flight from Madrid to Kuusamo (roundtrip)
English and Spanish-speaking escort guide during the trip
All transfers
Thermal suit throughout the stay (including boots and jumpsuit)
Snowmobile helmet and gloves
4 nights in selected accommodation at Hotel Iso Syöte
Full board (according to program)
All activities, excursions and safaris
Snowmobiles
Husky sledding safari
Reindeer sleigh ride
Snowshoeing
Ice karting
Mini snowmobiles
Private meeting with Santa Claus
1 gift per child aged 11 or under
Free access to the Arctic Spa.
Final cleaning of the accommodation
Complete online documentation
Travel assistance insurance
Airport taxes
SCIL® experience
Flight schedule departing December 10, 2023
12/10/2023 Madrid 09:00 Kuusamo 14:45
12/14/2023 Kuusamo 15:35 Madrid 19:25
Flight schedule departing December 14, 2023
12/14/2023 Madrid 09:00 Kuusamo 14:45
12/18/2023 Kuusamo 15:35 Madrid 19:25
You'll be interested to know
Full board accommodation (including a water pitcher), except for lunch on the last day as specified in the itinerary.
Daily cleaning (not included in the price): Kelo cabin $80 / Fjell cabin: $105)
The prices of optional activities are valid for reservations made up to 30 days before departure subject to availability of places.
The order (but not the content) of the excursions may vary from this itinerary.
The prices for snowmobile and sleigh excursions are based on two people sharing the vehicle.
The minimum age for driving snowmobiles is 18 years old. Children below this age, depending on their weight and height, will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. 
It is mandatory to possess a valid European car driving license to drive the snowmobiles and carry it during the excursion.
All snowmobiles have comprehensive insurance with a deductible of €1000, for which each participant is responsible in case of an accident.
Due to weather conditions (snow or ice accumulation) and for safety reasons, excursions may experience changes in itinerary, duration, or even cancellations without prior notice.
The organizer does not guarantee weather conditions, snow or ice accumulation for the execution of the offered excursions or safaris. In the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the realization of any excursion and it needs to be canceled, an alternative activity will be arranged or the amount will be refunded upon return; either in full if the activity is canceled or partially reduced if the conditions do not allow for its complete realization.
Smoking in accommodations where it is not permitted may result in high fines, which can amount up to €4500 per person.
The client is responsible for the cabin keys, and in case of loss, compensation will be requested.

 

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