Muotka is Lapland

Discover Wilderness Hotel Muotka with this exclusive departure on December 7th for a trip to Lapland. This comprehensive program is organized and guaranteed by Catai, offering a snowy experience surrounded by huskies, reindeer, and even Santa Claus himself.

Approximate price per family:
5815 $

Wilderness Hotel Muotka is located in the midst of nature, near Saariselkä, in a privileged natural setting surrounded by the untouched wilderness of Lapland. Its low light pollution enhances the possibility of witnessing the Northern Lights, which are said to appear on around 200 nights per year. Let's hope we're lucky during our stay... It's a perfect place for exploring on snowmobiles, husky sleds, snowshoes, skiing... or simply relaxing in the sauna.

Day 1. Seville / Ivalo / Muotka

Airport check-in. Meet with Catai staff who will assist you with the simple check-in procedures. Departure on a special direct flight to Ivalo. Snack on board included. Meet your guide and transfer to Muotka (approx. 35 min). Arrival. Upon arrival, you will collect the thermal equipment that you can use throughout your stay in Lapland. Once settled, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 2. Muotka. Reindeer Farm, Cross-Country Skiing, and Northern Lights

Buffet breakfast. We will begin our Lapland adventure with a visit to a reindeer farm. Upon arrival at the farm, the Sámi herder will welcome us. We will have the opportunity to feed the reindeer and see the newborn calves that are born around May. We will conclude the visit with a sleigh ride. Each sleigh is pulled by a single reindeer, and each reindeer has its own name. This sleigh ride is ideal for enjoying the snowy landscape. Return to the hotel where we will enjoy a delicious lunch before engaging in one of the most common activities in Lapland. In the afternoon, we will have an excursion to the cross-country skiing tracks. Cross-country skiing is very easy to learn, even for those who have never tried it before. We will enjoy the snow and practice this activity with qualified instructors. Return to the hotel and free time to rest before dinner at the resort's restaurant. Comfortably seated on the sleighs pulled by the guides' snowmobiles, we will set out in search of the Northern Lights. We will arrive at a camp where there is a cozy hut with a fire to keep us warm. During the wait, we will have a hot drink. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 3. Muotka. Husky Sled Ride and Snowshoeing

Buffet breakfast. It's time to put on our thermal clothing again and enjoy an incredible day outdoors. In the morning, we will be transferred to a husky farm. After visiting the farm, it's time to start the husky sled 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, taking turns as the driver: while one person drives, the other sits in the sled). These dogs resemble wolves, with their pointed ears, penetrating gaze, and pronounced snout. They can have one eye of each color. This is undoubtedly one of the best experiences to enjoy in Lapland. We will return to the hotel for lunch, and in the afternoon, we will continue with a fun activity that appeals to both adults and children. We will go snowshoeing, taking a leisurely walk to enjoy nature and observe the surroundings. Along the way, we may come across animal tracks and follow their trail. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you can enjoy games in the hotel's natural snow slide area. Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 4. Muotka. Snowmobile Safari and Meeting with Santa Claus

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will start another wonderful day of adventures in Lapland with one of the most spectacular excursions we can experience: a snowmobile safari. We will begin with driving instructions (which are very easy as there are no gears) before enjoying the power of these machines. The children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile through the snowy forests and frozen lakes. We will return to the hotel for lunch. During your free time, we recommend taking a relaxing sauna. Sauna in Finland is a tradition, and although the Finns did not invent it, they have the highest number of saunas per capita, almost one sauna for every two inhabitants, and they are the most avid sauna-goers. And then the moment the little ones have been waiting for will arrive: the meeting with Santa Claus. Each family will have a private time with this beloved character, where they can chat, give him their letters, take photos with him, and show him everything they have learned during this trip. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 5. Muotka / Ivalo / Seville

Buffet breakfast. Free time until the designated transfer time. You can enjoy a relaxing sauna or have fun in the snow before our departure. Departure to Ivalo Airport. Check-in procedures and direct flight to Barcelona. Snack included on board. Arrival and end of our adventure in Lapland.

Wilderness hotel Muotka está situado en plena naturaleza, cerca de Saariselkä, en un enclave natural privilegiado rodeado de la naturaleza virgen e intacta de Laponia. Su baja contaminación lumínica favorece el posible avistamiento de Auroras Boreales, dicen que hacen acto de presencia 200 noches al año. A ver si hay suerte durante nuestra estancia… Un lugar perfecto para explorar en moto de nieve, trineos de huskies, raquetas de nieve, esquiando… o simplemente relajándose en la sauna.

Día. 1 Sevilla / Ivalo / Muotka

Presentación en aeropuerto. Encuentro con personal de Catai que os ayudará con los sencillos trámites de facturación. Salida en vuelo especial directo a Ivalo. Snack a bordo incluido. Encuentro con su guía y traslado a Muotka (aprox. 35 min.). Llegada. Una vez en destino recogeréis los equipos térmicos que podréis utilizar durante toda vuestra estancia en Laponia. Una vez instalados degustaremos una deliciosa cena en el restaurante del hotel. Alojamiento.

Día 2. Muotka. Granja de renos, esquí de fondo y auroras boreales

Desayuno buffet. Comenzaremos nuestra aventura en Laponia con una excursión a una granja de renos. Al llegar a la granja, el criador lapón nos dará la bienvenida. Podremos dar de comer a estos animales y ver las crías que nacen cada año sobre el mes de mayo. Terminaremos la visita con un paseo en trineo. Cada trineo está tirado por un solo reno y cada reno tiene su propio nombre. Este paseo es ideal para disfrutar del paisaje nevado. Regreso al hotel donde degustaremos un rico almuerzo, antes de realizar una de las prácticas más comunes en Laponia. Por la tarde tendremos una excursión a las pistas de esquí de fondo. Practicar esquí de fondo es muy fácil, incluso para los que no lo hayan probado nunca. Disfrutaremos de la nieve practicando esta actividad con profesores titulados. Regreso al hotel y tiempo libre para descansar antes de la cena en el restaurante del complejo. Sentados cómodamente en los trineos que arrastran las motos de los guías saldremos en busca de las Auroras Boreales. Llegaremos al campamento donde hay una kota con el fuego encendido para calentarnos. Durante la espera tendremos una bebida caliente. Regreso al hotel. Alojamiento.

Día 3. Muotka. Safari en trineos de perros huskies y raquetas de nieve

Desayuno buffet. Toca ponerse de nuevo la ropa térmica para disfrutar de un día increíble al aire libre. Por la mañana nos trasladaremos 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). Son perros que nos recuerdan a los lobos, con sus orejas puntiagudas, su mirada penetrante y su hocico pronunciado. Pueden tener un ojo de cada color. Ésta es, sin duda, una de las mejores experiencias que se pueden disfrutar en Laponia. Regresaremos al hotel para el almuerzo, y por la tarde seguiremos con una divertida actividad que gusta tanto a mayores como a pequeños. Realizaremos un paseo en raquetas de nieve. Será un paso tranquilo para que podamos disfrutar de la naturaleza y observar el entorno. Lo mismo encontramos huellas de animales y podemos seguir su rastro. Resto de la tarde libre durante la cual se podrá disfrutar de juegos en la zona de toboganes naturales (de nieve) del hotel. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 4. Muotka. Safari en moto de nieve y encuentro con Santa Claus

Desayuno buffet en el hotel. Comenzaremos otro maravilloso día de aventuras en Laponia con una de las excursiones más espectaculares que podemos hacer. Una excursión en motos de nieve. Comenzaremos con las instrucciones de conducción (son muy fáciles porque no tienen marchas) antes de disfrutar de la potencia de estas máquinas. Los niños irán en un trineo que llevará la moto de nieve del guía por los bosques nevados y los lagos helados. Regreso al hotel para el almuerzo. Tiempo libre durante el cual les recomendamos practicar una relajante sauna. La sauna en Finlandia es toda una tradición. Aunque los finese 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. Y llegará el momento que los más pequeños estaba esperando, el encuentro con Santa Claus. Cada familia, de forma privada, podrá pasar un rato con este entrañable personaje. Charlar, darle la carta, hacerse fotos con él y enseñarle todo lo que hemos aprendido durante este viaje. Cada niño recibirá un regalo de Santa. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 5. Muotka / Ivalo / Sevilla

Desayuno buffet. Tiempo libre hasta la hora indicada para el traslado. Podrán disfrutar de una relajante sauna, o pasar momentos divertidos en la nieve antes de nuestro regreso. Salida hacia el aeropuerto de Ivalo. Trámites de facturación y salida en vuelo directo con destino Barcelona. Snack a bordo incluido. Llegada y fin de nuestra aventura en Laponia.

Wilderness Hotel Muotka

Inspired by Sami culture and the local nature, Wilderness Hotel Muotka is located in the northernmost part of Finnish Lapland, in the Saariselkä region. It is a special place for those who seek a unique experience. Additionally, Hotel Muotka is situated on the border of Urho Kekkonen National Park, far from any light pollution, making it a perfect spot for viewing the Northern Lights and engaging in winter activities. Moreover, guests can enjoy the hotel's restaurant, adorned in authentic Finnish style.

  • Standard Rooms: Located in the main building of the hotel, all rooms are decorated with natural colors and rustic style, inspired by the Arctic nature. They feature heating, television, WC, and shower. There is also the possibility to add an extra bed.
  • Superior Room with Sauna: Located in log buildings, each building consists of four separate rooms measuring 34m² each. The superior rooms are spacious and similar in terms of amenities. They include a double bed, private bathroom, and sauna, and some of them have a sofa bed as an extra bed.
  • Panorama Log Cabin: These spacious cabins have panoramic windows. These cozy and rustic cabins feature 1 double bed, a kitchenette, WiFi, sauna, private bathroom, and a fireplace. The cabins are located only 50-150 meters from the main building and reception. Not all cabins are identical, but they are very similar. The photos are not contractual but represent a sample of the accommodation style.
  • Riverside Log Cabin: These new, luxurious log cabins offer river views. They are spacious and perfect for large families or groups of friends. The cabins have a living room, a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with a sauna on the ground floor. Additionally, there is a loft with 3 single beds and a bathroom.

Program from 06 to 10 December 2023

Standard Room Prices

Family Price
1 adult + 1 child $5815
2 adults $5875

Superior Room Prices

Family Price
1 adult + 1 child $6265
1 adult + 2 children $8780
2 adults $6330
2 adults + 1 child $8870
2 adults + 2 children $11425

Panorama Log Cabin Prices

Family Prices
1 adult + 1 child $6700
1 adult + 2 children $9375
2 adults $6770
2 adults + 1 child $9470
2 adults + 2 children $12170

Riverside Log Cabin Prices

Family Prices
1 adult + 2 children $9730
2 adults + 1 child $9835
2 adults + 2 children $12720
Conditions of Cancelation
until August 31, free of charge
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 Seville
Snack on board
English and Spanish-speaking escort guide during the trip
All transfers
Thermal suit throughout the stay (including boots and jumpsuit)
Includes boots and thermal overalls
4 nights Wilderness Lodge Muotka
Final cleaning of the cabin
Full board according to itinerary
Visit Santa Claus and private meeting
A gift from Santa Claus for each child aged 11 and under
Reindeer farm visit
Snowmobiles
Husky sledding safari
Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
In search of the Northern Lights
Complete online documentation
Travel assistance insurance
Airport taxes
SCIL® experience
Flight schedule
12/06/2023 Sevilla 09:00 Ivalo 15:30
12/10/2023 Ivalo 15:30 Sevilla 20:10
It will interest you to know
Daily cleaning in the apartments (not included in the price).
The order (but not the content) of the excursions may vary from this itinerary.
Flight schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed before the departure date.
The prices for snowmobile and sled excursions are based on two people sharing the vehicle.
The minimum age to drive snowmobiles is 18 years old. Children below this age will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile, based on their weight and height. It is mandatory to possess a valid European car driving license in order to drive the snowmobiles, and it must be carried during the excursion.
All snowmobiles are covered by comprehensive insurance with a deductible of €1000, for which each participant is responsible in case of an accident.
Due to weather conditions (such as snow or ice accumulation) and for safety reasons, excursions may undergo changes in itinerary, duration, or even cancellations without prior notice.
When the group size is very large, it may be divided into several smaller groups, which provides a more convenient operation for passengers. The schedule or order of services on excursions may be altered for this reason, without changing the content of the excursion. Your guides at the destination will inform you in advance of the schedule for your excursions.
The organizer does not guarantee weather conditions, snow or ice accumulation for the realization of the offered excursions or safaris. In the event that force majeure prevents the execution of any excursion and it needs to be canceled, an alternative activity will be arranged or the amount paid will be refunded upon return; either in full if the activity is canceled, or partially if conditions do not allow its complete realization.
Smoking in accommodations where it is not permitted may result in high fines, which can reach up to 4500 euros per person.
The customer is responsible for the keys to the apartments, and in case of loss, compensation will be requested.

 

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