The True, Winter Spirit
About the trip
Lapland is nature at its purest: snow-covered forests, nights beneath the Northern Lights, and the sense of peace that can only be found in the remote landscapes of the far north.
On this journey, we want to show you the true essence of Finnish Lapland: experiencing Arctic winter from within, exploring snowy wilderness, enjoying the comfort of a traditional Finnish villa, and discovering a way of life deeply connected to nature.
Snow-covered forests, the silence of the Arctic, the warmth of a Finnish sauna, and the chance to witness the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Throughout this journey, we will immerse ourselves in the essence of Finnish Lapland, exploring its winter landscapes on snowshoes and embracing the peaceful atmosphere that defines this remote northern region.
Our home will be a cozy Finnish villa surrounded by nature, a place to gather around the fire, disconnect from everyday life, and experience a way of living deeply connected to winter and the surrounding wilderness.
“The service they provide is excellent. Always willing and prepared to answer any question or doubt. The hotels and meals are of high quality. Absolutely everything is taken care of, down to the last detail. Professionalism combined with quality and human warmth. I would repeat trips with 5elementalTravel”
Gringa BiancoViajera
Available dates
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13th to 17th december 2026
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NEW YEAR’S EVE: 28th december 2026 to 3rd january 2027
Price: €2450 per person
New Year’s Eve: 2995€ per person
The group: 6-12people
Where: Finnish Lapland
Effort: medium-low
Includes
- Transfers from and to Kittilä airport
- Finnish villas with private rooms
- All breakfasts and meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Guide and driver specialising in Finland
- Private car and fuel
- Guided tours throughout the trip
- Several snowshoeing excursions
- Guided tours during the tour
- All the material for the mentioned activities
- Bonfire and food in a traditional Finnish kota
- Northern Lights hunt every night!
- Online personal training routine and sports monitoring
- Pack of photos and videos of the trip
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Costs derived from adverse weather conditions or flight delays, anything not found in “includes”
Highlights
- Stay in a traditional Finnish villa
- Enjoy a daily sauna experience
- Explore snow-covered forests right from your doorstep
- The freedom to discover the wilderness on snowshoes whenever you wish
- Evenings dedicated to chasing the Northern Lights
- Cozy moments around a fire in traditional Finnish kotas deep in the forest
- The opportunity to add optional adventure activities
- Celebrate the New Year in the heart of Finnish Lapland
Flights
Although flights are not included, when the group is closed, we will make a WhatsApp group to buy the flights together and to help you in the process, if necessary.
Day 1
Helsinki – Kittilä Airport
We begin our adventure in Lapland with a day full of contrasts. Today we enter the snowy landscapes with a snowshoe hike, exploring the white immensity and the mysterious Arctic forests. We end the day with a well-deserved rest in the sauna and when night falls, we embark on the first aurora hunt. Will we be lucky?
Day 2
Kittilä – Snowshoing
Today we enter the quiet forests covered in snow to enjoy an unforgettable activity: an excursion with snowshoes. You will learn to move easily on the white paths that meander between the fir trees. No previous experience is required; in a few minutes, you will feel the freedom to move to the rhythm of winter, surrounded by a silence only interrupted by the soft crunch of the snow.
We will pause by a bonfire to savour a hot drink and admire the serene beauty of the winter landscape. Dinner included.
Day 3
Kittilä – Arctic exploration
A day to immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of Finnish Lapland. Surrounded by snow-covered forests and untouched winter landscapes, we’ll explore the area on snowshoes at a relaxed pace, taking time to enjoy the silence and beauty of the Arctic wilderness. Along the way, we’ll stop at a traditional kota to warm up by the fire before returning to the comfort of our spacious Finnish villa. The sauna will be waiting for us, offering the perfect way to unwind before another evening beneath the northern skies in search of the Aurora Borealis.
Day 4 (New Year’s Eve version)
Kittilä – Arctic exploration
We’ll bid farewell to the year surrounded by some of the most spectacular landscapes in Finnish Lapland. Throughout the day, we’ll enjoy the snowy surroundings of our villa, exploring nearby forests, relaxing in the sauna, or simply embracing the peace and beauty of the Arctic winter.
As evening falls, we’ll come together to celebrate the final night of the year in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our Finnish villa. With good company, a special dinner, and the comfort of a cozy home, we’ll welcome the New Year in a truly unique setting, surrounded by snow, nature, and silence.
And who knows… perhaps the night will treat us to one of the most magical sights imaginable to begin the year: the Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic sky.
Day 5 (New Year’s Eve version)
New Year in Lapland!
Wake up to the silence of the Arctic and begin the year surrounded by the snow-covered landscapes of Finnish Lapland. After a relaxed breakfast in our villa, we’ll enjoy the day at an easy pace, making the most of everything that makes this corner of the world so special.
Whether exploring the surrounding forests on snowshoes, unwinding in the sauna, gathering around a fire in a traditional kota, or simply enjoying the comfort of our Finnish home, today is about embracing the calm and beauty of the north.
A peaceful and memorable way to start a new year, immersed in nature, far from the crowds, and connected to the essence of Arctic life.
Day 6 (New Year’s Eve version)
One last Arctic Day
Today is your opportunity to enjoy your final full day in Lapland exactly as you wish. Depending on your interests, you may join us for another snowshoe adventure through the surrounding forests or enhance your experience with one of the optional activities available, such as snowmobiling, alpine skiing, backcountry skiing, reindeer experiences, or cultural activities related to the Sami people.
For those seeking a slower pace, it is also the perfect opportunity to enjoy the comfort of the villa, relax in the sauna, explore Levi village, or simply embrace the unique atmosphere of a Finnish winter.
A flexible day designed to make the most of your final moments in the heart of Finnish Lapland.
Day 7 (New Year’s Eve version)
Departure Day
After breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to Finnish Lapland. Depending on flight schedules, there may be some free time to enjoy the surroundings one last time before transferring to Kittilä Airport.
We leave with unforgettable memories of snow-covered forests, Arctic landscapes, cozy evenings by the fire, and hopefully a few magical nights beneath the Northern Lights.
News!
We give an exclusive service in the world of adventure travel:
Online personal training routine with sports monitoring so that you arrive at the trip in the best physical condition and thus fully enjoy it.
Once the trip is over, you will get a wonderful memory of this trip, with the videos and photographs captured by our drone.
Extras
In the following section we attach the extra services that could be contracted before the trip by 5elemenTravel.
Ski pass + equipment rental
€90pp
If you are a fan of alpine skiing or snowboarding, you can add a full day or half day ski pass one day before the end of the trip.
Extra night in Helsinki + transfer
€125pp
Extra night in accommodation in the center of the capital in Finland, before starting the trip or at the end of the trip. Includes transfer from or to the airport.
Looking for Santa
€150pp
Activity guided by an Elf in English with cooking, crafts and a short sleigh ride. In addition, you will take a short walk through the snowy forest in a heated sleigh pulled by a snowmobile. At the end, you will meet Santa Claus in his Cabin.
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Easy payments
Ease when paying for your trip. Pay the deposit and the rest up to 61 days before the first day of travel. In one, two, three… or in the number of payments you want!
Total flexibility
Times change and the way of traveling too. Date changes and cancellations up to 61 days before the departure of the trips. Travel when you are ready!
Insurance
We cooperate with the company IATI that offers the best travel insurance on the market and with us, 5% discount
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The True, Winter Spirit
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We promote sustainable and responsible tourism!
From 5elemenTravel, we want to give every traveler the opportunity to get involved in the country they are about to discover. As the fifth element (human being), we aim to help and support projects that benefit other elements such as:
We want to inform every traveler about the importance of nature for this country and its people through Finland’s sustainability pledge.
We offset the carbon emissions of our trips by supporting renewable energy projects in developing countries.
We contribute to the Saami Council — a voluntary Saami organization with member Saami organizations in Finland, Russia, Norway, and Sweden. Since its founding in 1956, the Saami Council has been actively engaged in Saami political work.
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