Levi, 90 minutes from the Arctic Circle, is the ideal place for many Lapland activities, from husky sledding and ice fishing to watching the Northern Lights and to enjoy the best Ski resort in Finland.
During your stay you will experience a night in a superior Glass Igloo on the top of Levi´s fell, and you will try unforgettable experiences. This peaceful location is perfect viewing territory for the incredible Northern Lights, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to witness the natural phenomenon over the course of your stay.
You will be accompanied by welcoming private wilderness guides throughout your stay, who will not only ensure everything runs smoothly but also be able to bring Finnish Lapland, its history, culture and nature, to life with their charm.
Specially designed for couples or families that want to experience something truly different, this tour introduce you to some unique arctic activities combined with authenticity and pure comfort.
During your stay you will be accommodated in 4* Hotel and in a superior Glass Igloo.
*Semi-private tour – Own private guide and own private car but may be other people at third-party sites, like reindeer farms or husky farms.
| LOCATION | Levi, Finland | |||||||
| WEAR | Comfortable but warm clothing, boots, hat, and winter jacket. | |||||||
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Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Levi airport and private transfer to your accommodation. Check-in at the hotel/accommodation. You will be issued with warm winter clothes either tonight or tomorrow morning. Free time to enjoy the surroundings of the beautiful village.
Day 2: Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing & meeting with the Lappish Shaman
After a brief introduction to safety and the controls of the snowmobiles, it’s time to set off on your tailor-made excursion into the wild. Through forests and over hills packed with snow, you’ll drive deep into the wilderness where not many have been. You’ll get the chance to let rip across a frozen lake and experience the speed, the freedom, and the adrenaline rush that can only be had when these thrilling machines roar over the snow.
Your guide will take you across the snowy fields of the Arctic forests to a frozen lake that is only accessible by snowmobiles. The Arctic forest trail has breathtaking surroundings that make for beautiful photos. Enjoy the tranquil nature and fresh air on your snowmobile ride.
Once you arrive at the frozen lake, your guide will teach you how to open a hole in the ice and the best techniques for catching fish. After trying your hand at ice fishing, your guides will set up a bonfire, where you can warm up and cook some sausages. Your guides will tell you stories of their biggest catches and let you know all about the types of fish that can be caught in this area. Finally, head back to the city having experienced what life is like in Lapland.
At the evening your private guide will pickup you from your accommodation and drive you to meet the Lappish Shaman. You will settle down comfortably on reindeer skins in the kota (Lappish tepee) and let the campfire tune you into the atmosphere. The Shaman tells about the magical atmosphere of Lapland, of gnomes, Northern Lights, of Lappish nature and lastly endows the travelers with good luck dedicating them the magical circle of Lapland.
Husky Safari & Finnish Sauna
Are you ready for the dog sledding?
You emerge into the cold air, wearing our comfortable, arctic-proofed gear, ready for adventure. At the husky kennels, you’ll meet the dogs, their excited barks filling the air. You are provided with all the necessary equipment, and taught how to drive a team of dogs. With the rest of the family safely wrapped up in warm furs in the sleigh, you set off!
As you slide through the snow and into the wilderness, the barking of the dogs subsides, and all you can hear is the pounding of paws and the sound of the sledge on the snow. With a shout and a pull of the reins, the dogs turn, and you are entirely in the moment. The white and magical landscape slips by as the dogs pick up speed. Their joy at pulling the sleigh is contagious, and you see broad, happy smiles on everyone’s faces.
The sun sets, the sky turns gold, but this day will live on forever.
At evening, you will experience the gentle heat of a Finnish sauna and its invigorating health effects.
Leave your everyday rush for a moment and let the time stand still just to enjoy the atmosphere. Throw water on the stove and let the steam refresh both your body and your mind!
You can combine your sauna experience with a very popular winter activity in Finland , ice swimming! The secret of plunging into icy water lies in the feeling that surges through your body once you get out of the water
Day 4: Meet The Reindeer + Glass Igloo Experience
Your host will pick you up for another day of adventure. Driving through the snowy landscape, surrounded by never ending wilderness, you arrive to a magical home of the reindeer.
Here’s the reindeer waiting for you to hop on the sleigh. Warmly wrapped and tucked in the sleigh, you start yet another journey in the forest.
The reindeer will pull you through the forest, and introduce you to the life of a reindeer, until you arrive to a Lappish kota where the reindeer herder is waiting for you with so many stories to tell. You will hear fascinating stories about the life in Lapland that evolves around the reindeer.
During there afternoon you will be transferred to your Glass Igloo accommodation.
In the Arctic we have become innovative in the ways we invite the transient winter light into our homes to escape the darkness of the polar nights. Glass-roofed igloos are one of the solutions, inviting not only the light in but the residents to enjoy the nature’s nightly light show, and sleep under the Northern Lights. These glass-ceilinged igloos rest on the fell slope, at an altitude of about 340 m. They offer guests luxury on the edge of the wilderness: a view of the rugged fell landscape and the northern sky.
Day 5: Departure
With the most idyllic location slope side at Levi fell , hotel Levi Panorama offers a variety of accommodation in spacious hotel rooms , suites and apartments , overlooking the Levi Village, the hotel is easily accessible via the Levi express cabin lift, by stairs from the center of the village or via road.
The magnificent views stretch out to the nearby fells of pallas and Kätkä. The hotel welcomes you with bright and spacious hotel rooms and a complete set of facilities from a restaurant and bar and Samiland Exhibition. In winter Levi Panorama serves as the only ski-in ski-out hotel in Levi.
Room features:
- Hair dryer
- Flat-panel Tv
- Minibar
- Cupsolo coffee maker
- Iron and ironing board
- Safe- deposit box
- Free internet connection
- Divan bed sofa for two (Children /one adult)
- Clothes drying closet
- Bathropes and slippers
The last day you will experience a night in a Superior Igloo in top of Levi´s fell.
The glass-roofed Levi Igloos offers their guests luxury next to the wilderness: a view of the rugged fell landscape and the northern sky, high-quality accommodation and personalised heartfelt service. The igloo hotel is located on the slope of a fell at a height of 340 metres, and the centre of Levi, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Lapland with diverse services complementing ours, is just 10 km away.
The distance from the lights of the centre and the unobstructed view of the northern sky from the slope makes it an ideal place for admiring the Northern Lights.
