Ranua, Finland
Explore the spectacular Arctic landscapes on snow and ice, relax around a bonfire, enjoy local, homemade food, bath as Fins do in wood heated saunas and chase the Northern Lights (the Aurora Borealis) with us. Snuggle down in our cozy log cabins and when you are ready take up any of our mini adventures we have waiting for you - ice fishing, snow shoeing and much more. Meet our neighbours from the Lappish village nearby and learn about life in the arctic wilderness. We are far removed from the tourist spots and here you really can unwind, savour your surroundings and slow down. In February the days get longer, the sun shines and the nights are still crispy. Don´t forget your sunglasses!
Ice fishing
Northern lights
Husky adventure
Nordic skiing
Finnish sauna
1 day guided northern lights nordic ski (night ski)
1 day guided husky adventure
1 day guided ice fishing and outdoor cooking
Guided e-scooters
Finnish wood-fired sauna
4 nights in wooden cabin
All meals - local food from the region
Travel to/from the adventure start/end point in Arisaig
Personal travel insurance
Any other items not mentioned as included
A small ecological hamlet with log cabins (double/single room)
4 Breakfast
4 2-course lunch
4 2-course dinner
Nordic skis
Snowshoes
Husky sled
E-scooters
Ice fishing equipment
Insulated water and windproof jacket
Insulated water and windproof trousers (salopettes)
Warm winter boot
Warm hat
Warm waterproof gloves
Sauna slippers
Swimwear
30L backpack
Wool base layers
Fleece/insulated jumper
Comfortable indoor clothes
Tripod for camera (if an avid photographer)
Travel adaptor
Sunglasses
Arrival & Departure
Arrive Metsä Kolo in Ranua by 10am on the first day
Depart by 10am on final day from Metsä Kolo
Slow travel suggestion
A series of trains and night trains from London to Rovaniemi followed by bus to the village.
Public transfer: Rovaniemi/Oulu – Ranua Bus station (Ilveslinna) https://liput.matkahuolto.fi/en
Your host and her family have been running exceptional nature-based adventures for many years and knows how to look after you. Your will be welcomed as a friend and be able to explore and embrace this magical area.
Your host moved from crowded Middle-Europe back to Finish Lapland in her mid-twenties. The forest, the nature, the silence drove her decision to return to the arctic wilderness. She will show you her huge joys in her private wilderness. She loves biking in summer and in winter snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, swimming, rowing, canoeing, hunting, fishing, picking food from the outdoor and the ever important time for relaxation in the sauna.
You will be staying approximately 1.5 hours from Rovaniemi in typical Finnish log cabins and a traditional farmhouse by a glistening lake in the middle of private wilderness. The accommodation is equipped with luxury beds, bedding and textiles from natural materials as the core values are sustainability, locality as well as ecological and easy-going lifestyle. The saunas are ones you´ll find only in private finish homes.
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