Northern lights are unpredictable natural phenomenon, and In spite of our experience we cannot guarantee that you will be able to observe them. However, we will do our best so that the observation chances are greatest. Our photography guides will assist you throughout your stay so as to get the best shots in every situation.

Please note: activities can be swapped, shortened or cancelled due to weather conditions. In the unlikely case of activity cancellation we will do our best to replace the cancelled activity with another one of similar value. No refund will be due in any case due to weather.

New Year break in Lapland at the Old Pine Husky Lodge

A unique experience in Lapland with our Huskies

Imagine a faraway place, where nights brighten up like in the old legendary tales, and the spirits that come from the hidden world talk to you through their image in the sky. This place is called Lapland. Choose LappOne – The Five Senses Of Lapland and the Old Pine Husky Lodge: live through unique emotions in the Heart of Lapland. This land is rich in culture, history, traditions and untouched landscapes, easy to reach, yet far from mass tourism destinations. With a bit of luck, you can also see the mystical northern lights dance above your head, in a scenery you will never forget!

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The tour in a nutshell

THE TOUR IN A NUTSHELL

Duration: 3 nights

Group size: max 12 people

Departure dates: 30 December 2020 – 2 January 2021 (extensions possible)

Difficulty: easy, suitable for all with normal physical shape

Weather: cold and snowy, with extremes between 0° and -25° C

Winter clothing: overall, shoes available for rental

Tour leader: English-speaking

Meals: half board (breakfast and dinner included)

Distance travelled: approximately 200 Km

Countries: Finland

Main places visited: Kemi, Keminmaa, Simo

Highlights: Northern lights, husky safari, culture, reindeer, Arctic culture and lifestyle

Pickup: Kemi railway station or Rovaniemi airport (RVN)

Day 1 :

Welcome to Lapland

We welcome you at the Kemi railway station or at the Kemi-Tornio (KEM) airport. Transfer in a private vehicle (30-45 mins) to our Old Pine Husky Lodge. This rustic lodge lies within a beautiful tall pine forest and is built in a historic farmhouse setting. You will stay in a double or family room. The lodge has a total of 6 rooms, and a cosy hall where you can relax and make coffee while you wait for the Northern Lights. A fridge, freezer and microwave oven are available. Toilets, sauna and showers are located in a separate building, around 30 meters away. Our husky farm is just a few steps away, and you will be able to live like a musher during your stay, taking care of the dogs and petting them and playing with them as they deserve.
Upon arrival we will serve you dinner in our Husky Café Pizzeria, an authentic Italian place in the heart of Lapland. We also serve typical Lappish fare, which you will be able to taste the next day.
After dinner, given the right conditions, we can look for northern lights in the magical pine forest. You may use our wood-heated kota to warm up if you feel cold. Upon need, overalls and shoes are available for rental.

Day 2 :

HUSKY, SAUNA, HOT TUB

A buffet breakfast is served in the restaurant. Afterwards, we will enjoy a husky sled safari. The length of the route may vary according to snow and ice conditions. At the end of the safari, you can take a lunch break (lunch is not included) in our restaurant, or simply have coffee in the kota. You can always help with the dogs who will surely appreciate. There are opportunities to rent snowshoes or do a guided walk nearby.
As it gets dark, you can relax in our wonderful old-style sauna, heated only by wood, and follow with a fantastic wellness experience in one of our hot tubs. Do not forget to bring your swimsuit, an essential in Lapland. Dinner with typical Lappish fare will be served in the restaurant, and we can try chase the northern lights.

Day 3 :

REINDEER AND THE CITY OF KEMI

After breakfast, we drive you to Arkadia Farm (around 50 minutes) a real reindeer farm, run by a local family and located in the municipality of Simo. You can get to know these wonderful animals and learn everything about their life. You can feed them lychens, and (for a little extra fee) try a short round on a sled. Later, we can have coffee or a hot drink and cake in the wonderful wood-fired kota.
In the afternoon, we will visit Kemi, its old harbour and try, upon the right conditions, a walk on the frozen sea. Optionally, you can visit Snowcastle 365, (entrance fee not included). Later on we drive back to the lodge, where you can relax and perhaps help with the dogs – they will be grateful as usual! Our sauna will be ready by 5 pm, and dinner a couple of hours later. Our last chance to see the Northern Lights awaits afterwards.

Day 4 :

GOODBYE, LAPLAND!

Breakfast. Transfer to Kemi – (around 45 minutes). End of the tour.