Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

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2 - 30

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12+

Trip Code :

K07FL

Cross-country skiing paradise in the heart of Finnish Lapland – excellent for all levels.

Perfectly picturesque and surrounded by the 7 softly rounded, snow-capped fells of the Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, the village of Akaslompolo makes for superb cross-country skiing exploration whatever your ski ability. With over 300km of designated tracks – the most in Finland – trails vary from flat and easy to more demanding routes into the fells. There are even about 40km of trails that are illuminated at night for superb skiing even in the atmospheric twilight of the Polar Night in December and into January. The intricate network of signposted trails crisscross and intercept each other, so your route can even be changed halfway through, giving countless alternatives through the beautifully preserved Lappish landscape. There are even so-called ‘warm tracks’ on the upper fells where it might be as much as 15 degrees warmer than in the village!

Using cross-country trails directly from the hotel, follow the freshly prepared ski tracks to the frozen lake of Akaslomopojarvi, through peaceful ancient forest and pristine white and unspoilt nature. The trails are dotted with traditional Finnish kotas – small wigwam shaped huts where you can take a break from skiing to marvel at the silent snow covered landscapes – or enjoy Finnish hospitality in a skiers’ cafe where you can try the local energy booster of a pulla (sweet sticky bun), munkki (the doughnut equivalent) and a hot blueberry juice.

Just 200km north of the Arctic Circle, this far north there are good opportunities to glimpse the celebrated Northern Lights. Street lights here are turned off at 10pm to showcase this extraordinary natural phenomenon. Admire from the hotel or take to your snowshoes as night falls in a guided search (payable locally) over the snow for the Aurora.

When you fancy a day off from skiing, a convenient ski bus connects Akaslompolo with the impressive Snow Village – constructed as the first snows come down in November, artists from around the globe come here to design and sculpt this intricately chiselled ice hotel. Or take the chair lift to the summit of 719m high Yllastunturi Fell – which gives the Yllas region its name – to savour the views at the highest restaurant in Finland.

Highlights

Stay in the resort of Yllas in the heart of Finnish Lapland, a cross country skier's paradise
Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park - officially where the world's cleanest air has been measured
Ski in ski out 3* family run accommodation based in the Lappish village of Akaslompolo
Snow sure destination
Opportunity to see the Northern Lights!
Plenty of activities to choose from including snowmobiling, husky rides, snowshoeing, fat biking and nearby, downhill skiing

Key Information

7 nights en suite hotel
6 days leisurely, independent cross-country skiing exploration
Cross-country skiing available for all grades
Ski hire / ski lessons available at a pre-bookable supplement
Optional snow activities nearby

Countries visited: Finland

What's Included

All breakfasts and evening meals
Accommodation (see accommodation section)
Transfers to and from the airport when flights are booked
Use of the sauna and Arctic spa at the hotel
Use of Cross-country ski trails

What's Not Included

Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
Ski hire (classic or skating), ski lessons, guided ski excursions and guided snowshoeing trips
Visas or vaccinations

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Learn more about our Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan, including our commitment to rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller
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K07FL - Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

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Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

Cross-country skiing paradise in the heart of Finnish Lapland – excellent for all levels.

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