Arctic Finland – in the heart of the Sami Lapland 2026

SUMMARY

Date: Sunday 22nd March to Sunday 29th March 2026

Guide: Maarit our local guide with support from the WalkingWomen team throughout.

Walking Grade: Goat 2 – This is a cross country ski trip plus an opportunity to snow shoe. Also with the opportunity to try other Arctic Activities. It is for those who love the winter outdoors and the snowy landscapes – or for those who would like to experience it for the first time. You need to be fit enough to spend your days out doors. The terrain is fairly flat.

Highlights:

• Arctic Finland Wilderness – right up in the Sami region of Lapland
• Finnish hospitality
• Dark skies and the chance to see the Northern Lights ( maybe !)
• A chance to understand the Sami culture and life in Lapland.

Base:  Crow Creek Cabins, Inari Village in the North of Lapland in Arctic Finland.

We stay on the banks of the frozen Lake Inari in a pine tree forest. You will have your own private cabin equipped with a small kitchen and ensuite. We are 1km away from the village centre and the hotel where we will eat some nights. The Sami museum and a Nature Centre are just 100 metres away.

Arrivals: Sunday 22nd March – the nearest airport is Ivalo approx 48km/50 minutes away. There are many flights from Helsinki and some direct from London and other locations. You can also travel by train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and catch a bus( Flixibus travel this route).

Meeting Time : 16.00ish at Ivalo and 17ish  in Inari – we will discuss travel plans and pick ups with you once we know flight and train schedules in 2026. We will have a mini bus with us for the trip.

Departures: Sunday 29th. Be sure to book flights/buses for after 12:00.

Price: £2500 solo occupancy  in a self contained cabin for a full week inclusive of:

• Arrival pick up from Ivalo Airport or the closest bus station.
• Private self contained cabin – ensuite
• All Breakfast, lunches and evening meals (some in the hotel and some in local traditional restaurants)
• Transport required throughout the week
• Experienced local guiding
• Time with the local Sami community
• Ski hire and other winter activities hire
• A sauna during the week at the hotel
• WalkingWomen personalise support throughout.

The price is £1,230 per person if you bring a friend/partner and share a room.

Not included:

• Travel to
• Additional drinks from the bar
• Activities not included in the itinerary.

DETAILS

We have been exploring Finland and after our trip to Rovaniemi in 2025 we decided for our community we prefer more Wildnerness. As close to pristine nature as possible. And in a land where we can immerse ourselves in the culture of the local Sami community. We are delighted to bring you to the Inari area in Arctic Finland. The area offers enough flat ski trails that are good for beginners plus you can ski across a frozen Lake. We can also snowshoe if you prefer and try dog sledding and much more.

Maarit, our local guide, has friends in the area and she is looking forward to helping you discover the Arctic.

ITINERARY

Activities may change depending on the weather and at the discretion of the guide. We have planned the following and will extend or shorten depending on the group,the light and the temperature.

At the end of March, the length of the day in the Arctic Circle is about 8 hours, so we can be out between 8:30 and 16:30. This trip is outside as much as possible to experience as much as we can of this Arctic landscape.

Sunday 22nd: Arrival by 16.00 in Inari – airport or bus station.

There are so many ways to travel we will discuss with you and finalise plans for pick ups with you.

Settle in, a welcome briefing and dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Monday to Saturday we will be doing activities out doors starting at 9.30am and finishing at 16.00.

There will be one free day on Wednesday.

We will also be visiting the Sami Museum , meeting with Reindeers and having a talk from a local Sami women.

Details for next year are being finalised and we will publish a detailed itinerary soon.