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Adventures by Lake Inari

Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Northern Lights over Lake Inari

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Speedy safari with huskies

Speedy safari with huskies

Let the huskies pull you along on this fantastic safari

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See the reindeer at Nellim

See the reindeer at Nellim

Get up close to the reindeer and other wildlife Nellim has to offer

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Nellim Church

Nellim Church

Visit the Local Church in Nellim

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Auroras

Auroras

Northern Lights by Lake Inari

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Adventures by Lake Inari

Lake Inari is infused with the mysticism of Sami culture and the village of Nellim lies at its very heart. Here in this most tranquil of settings, an Inari Sami family create a warm and magical atmosphere for you in which to enjoy snowmobile and husky safaris and practice the ancient Sami arts of snow shoeing and skiing.

 

DAY 1 UK - NELLIM 
Scheduled Finnair flight(s) to Ivalo via Helsinki. Private transfer by car to Hotel Nellim. Programme briefing, dinner and overnight for 5 nights.
DAY 2 A DAY WITH A REINDEER HERDER 
Snowmobile out in to the forest to meet your reindeer herder, tending and feeding his herd in the wild. Continue along the shores of Lake Inari with a stop for lunch with some local fishermen before continuing back to Nellim (50km/5 to 6 hours). Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 3 OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & AURORA EVENING SNOWMOBILE 
Choice of optional activities during the day before an evening snowmobile out to a special spot by the Lake to stake out the Northern Lights (20km/3 hours).
DAY 4 AT LEISURE 
Today is free for you to soak up the unique atmosphere of this special spot with its mix of Sami cultures; play snow games down by the side of the lake; test your prowess on snow shoes or enjoy an excursion of your choice. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 5 HUSKY SAFARI 
After breakfast it’s time to meet Christopher’s pack of Alaskan huskies whose kennels are just a short walk from the hotel’s front door and whose excited barking slowly magnifies as you approach them through the trees. Adults mush their own team of dogs: as the dogs pull you along a snow-carpeted trail the silence is broken only by the whooshing sound of slicing sleigh runners. Lunch cooked en route over an open fire. (10 km/4 to 5 hours) Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 6 NELLIM – UK 
Breakfast and private car transfer to Ivalo airport for scheduled Finnair flight(s) via Helsinki to Heathrow.
Wilderness Hotel Nellim
Wilderness Hotel Nellim

The Wilderness Hotel Nellim is owned and run by the Lappalainen family: Jouko and Mari. Here they have converted the old school house into a home for travellers looking for adventure and tranquility. The hotel consists of 3 buildings facing in on each other around what was once the children’s playground:  there are 20 hotel rooms, 6 cosy apartments and two new log cabins all with private WC/shower; fresh food from the lake or forests and an authentic Sami family welcome characterise the hotel.

The hotel’s principle public area has a small lounge seating area, restaurant and bar, hand crafted by Jouko himself. 

Snowmobile Safari
Nellim Snowmobile Safari

Enjoy a snowmobile safari around the arctic landscapes that surround Nellim Wilderness hotel.

Duration - 2 Hours

Distance- 80km

Single supplement applies

£84 pp
Guided Cross Country Skiing in Nellim
Guided Cross Country Skiing in Nellim

Nellim is a perfect location to try out cross country skiing. Whilst out on the frozen lake, you will appreciate the silence and the stunning surroundings. A local guide will be on hand to lead you teach you the basic skiing techniques.

Duration – 2 Hours

Distance – 5-6Km

A full day tour is also available.

 Durati

£56 pp
A Day with a Reindeer Herder in Nellim
A Day with a Reindeer Herder in Nellim

On this excursion you will experience the way of living in the north and learn the Finnish local culture. You will have the opportunity to feed the reindeers and help the reindeer herder with his work. Lunch will be served by an open fire before heading to Lake Inari where you will get a chance to try your hand at ice fishing! You will travel approx 30km by snowmobile during the day.  

Duration - 5-6 hours

Distance - 50km

£138 pp
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in Nellim

Try a traditional way of getting around in Finnish Lapland! Follow the trails up the hills and through the snow covered forest when you will see some spectacular views over Lake Inari and Nellim. A picnic lunch will be provided during the days adventure.

Duration- 5-6 hour

Distance - 8-10km

£80 pp
Nellim Half Day Husky Safari

You will start your safari with an intrduction to the dogs before heading out into the beautiful winter scenery mushing your own team of dogs. Along your route you will glide over Lake Inari and through the snowy landscapes. 

A full day husky safari is also available.

Distance - 15km

Duration - 4-5hours 

£130 pp