Celebrate in Finland

@ Wilderness Hotel Nangu

@ Wilderness Hotel Nangu

This twin-centre winter itinerary combines the best of Lapland’s snowy wilderness with the cultural charm of Helsinki, offering the ideal balance of outdoor adventure and Scandinavian sophistication.

Begin in the remote reaches of Finnish Lapland at Wilderness Hotel Nangu, nestled by the frozen edge of Lake Inari. Your panoramic log cabin offers floor-to-ceiling views of the snowy forest, a private hot tub, sauna, fireplace and full board. Wrapped in your included winter clothing, you will embark on unforgettable activities including a shared husky and reindeer day, where you’ll meet the animals, learn about Sámi traditions, and mush your own team of dogs through the forest. A private snowmobile safari follows, offering an exhilarating way to explore the silent, white landscape. On your final night here, choose to upgrade to a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin, allowing you to watch the Northern Lights from bed. That evening, a private Aurora Sledge Safari with wilderness dinner completes your Arctic experience.

After three magical nights, fly to Helsinki and check into Hotel St George, a design-led boutique hotel with a focus on wellness and calm. Located beside the historic Old Church Park and close to the Christmas markets, you’ll have time to explore the capital at your own pace. A guided tour can be added for deeper insight.

Whether celebrating a milestone or simply chasing winter wonder, this itinerary is luxurious, enriching and deeply atmospheric.

Escape to the Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland with this five-night winter celebration designed for couples or adventurous duos. Begin your journey in a panoramic log cabin on the shores of Lake Inari, complete with a private hot tub, sauna and roaring fire. From this tranquil base, experience iconic Arctic adventures: drive a team of huskies across the snow, meet reindeer with Sámi cultural insight, snowmobile through frozen forests and hunt the Northern Lights from a heated sledge with a private wilderness dinner.

On your third night, you may choose to switch to an Aurora Cabin with glass ceilings, offering uninterrupted views of the night sky from your bed. Round off your journey in Helsinki with a luxurious two-night stay at Hotel St George, located beside the Old Church Park and close to the festive markets. It is the perfect balance of wilderness adventure and city sophistication, ideal for a special celebration or romantic winter getaway.

*Prices starting from (Based on 2 adults and 2 children over the age of 4)

Location Finland

Duration 5 Nights

Available dates Dec - Mar

Price per person (excl. flights)

£3,850*

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Overview

What’s included

Three nights in a Panorama Log Cabin at Wilderness Hotel Nangu
Option to upgrade one night to a glass-roof Aurora Cabin
Two nights in a Serenity Studio at Hotel St George, Helsinki
Half board in Lapland (full board on activity days)
Breakfasts in Helsinki
Private transfers throughout
Winter clothing hire (thermal overalls, boots, gloves)
Shared husky and reindeer experience
Private snowmobile safari
Private Aurora Sledge Safari with wilderness dinner
Optional upgrade to Aurora accommodation
Helsinki Christmas market access (independent or guided)
Use of sauna and outdoor hot tub at Nangu
Support from Off the Map Travel before, during and after your journey
Flights not included

A note on flights

While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Ivalo and Settle into Wilderness Seclusion

Arrive in Ivalo where a private transfer will whisk you through snow-covered landscapes to Wilderness Hotel Nangu, set on the edge of frozen Lake Inari. Check into your Panorama Log Cabin, a semi-detached retreat featuring a private outdoor hot tub, in-room sauna, kitchenette and fireplace. The peaceful setting and lake views create an immediate sense of escape. After collecting your winter outerwear for the days ahead, settle into the calm pace of Lapland life. Dinner is served in the hotel’s lakeside restaurant, where panoramic windows let you watch the sky shift from dusk to stars. This is a place of stillness, space and quiet celebration – ideal for couples looking to unwind, reconnect and embrace nature’s rhythm. With luck, you may see the Northern Lights from your terrace, but even without them, the blanket of snow and the silence of the forest make this a magical first evening.

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Day 2

Reindeer, Sámi Culture and Husky Safari

Today offers a deep dive into Arctic life with a shared full-day experience celebrating Lapland’s most iconic animals. First, meet local reindeer and their Sámi caretakers. You’ll learn about the cultural significance of reindeer herding and have the chance to feed and photograph these gentle creatures. It’s an enriching encounter that brings tradition and storytelling to life.

Next, shift gears with a thrilling Husky Safari. After an introduction and sled-driving lesson, you’ll set off across snow-laden trails pulled by a team of energetic dogs. Drive one way and ride the other, taking in frozen lakes, silent forests and wide Arctic skies. A warm lunch will be served mid-day around a fire, offering time to reflect and soak in the atmosphere. Return to your cabin with rosy cheeks and unforgettable memories, then enjoy another hearty dinner. The peaceful isolation of Nangu allows for a true digital detox and deep reconnection with the natural world.

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Day 3

Snowmobiles and Aurora Safari with Wilderness Dinner

Fuel up with breakfast before meeting your private guide for a snowmobile safari into the surrounding wilderness. After full safety instructions and practice on a closed track, you’ll set off through forest trails, gliding past frozen lakes and remote valleys. With only the hum of the engine and the crunch of snow beneath you, this is an exhilarating way to explore Lapland. Return mid-afternoon to relax, warm up, and perhaps enjoy your hot tub or sauna.

In the evening, prepare for the most romantic experience yet: a private Aurora Sledge Safari with a wilderness dinner. Wrapped in blankets and inside a heated sledge, you’ll be towed through the dark Arctic forest by snowmobile, guided to locations where the sky is clearest. If the Northern Lights appear, your guide will stop for viewing and photography. Dinner is served at a remote fire-lit cabin or laavu, featuring traditional flavours and warm drinks. Return late with hearts full and fingers tingling. You may choose to spend this night in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin, where the sky becomes your ceiling.

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Day 4

Travel to Helsinki and Check into Hotel St George

After breakfast, say farewell to Lapland and transfer to Ivalo Airport. Your flight to Helsinki is not included in the package, but your onward journey is seamless. Upon arrival, a private driver will transfer you to Hotel St George, a boutique luxury hotel in the heart of the city. Your accommodation is a Serenity Studio, offering a calming, design-led space perfect for unwinding after your Arctic adventure.

Hotel St George is known for its emphasis on wellness and peaceful living, with artworks, calming scents and holistic touches throughout. Take time to enjoy the sauna, relax in the Wintergarden lounge, or explore the nearby Old Church Park. Dinner is not included this evening, but you’re spoilt for choice with Helsinki’s thriving restaurant scene just steps away. This city stay offers a softer landing after the remote wilderness – refined, relaxing and inspiring.

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Day 5

Explore Helsinki at Your Leisure

Enjoy a full day to discover the Finnish capital at your own pace. In winter, Helsinki is a charming mix of twinkling lights, steaming market stalls, cosy cafés and contemporary design. Visit the famous Christmas markets in Senate Square, explore the Design District, or walk across the frozen harbour to Suomenlinna Fortress.

Hotel St George offers excellent access to both cultural and natural highlights, and a guided city tour can be arranged on request. Whether you choose to shop for Finnish homeware, explore museums or simply wander with a warm pastry in hand, this is a relaxed and gentle way to end your journey. Return to your Serenity Studio for one final night.

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Day 6

Departure from Helsinki

After breakfast, your private transfer will take you to Helsinki Airport for your journey home. This six-day escape has offered unforgettable Arctic experiences, luxury in remote places, and time to rest, reconnect and celebrate winter in its purest form.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel St George

Behind its historic façade in the heart of Helsinki, Hotel St. George offers more than a luxurious stay – it is a sanctuary where Finnish design, art, and well being meet. As part of the Aurora Nights collection, this hotel becomes the gateway to soulful city living, curated for those seeking calm, creativity, and quiet luxury before or after chasing the Northern Lights.

At St. George, the city becomes a retreat. Imagine sipping tea beneath Ai Weiwei’s soaring dragon sculpture, journaling by candlelight after a sauna ritual, or wandering from the hotel into the Design District’s galleries, cafés, and leafy parks. Each moment is an invitation to slow down, reset, and connect – the essence of Aurora Nights travel.

Here, nothing is standard. Your stay is woven around your own rhythm, well being, and personal Helsinki story.

Every corner of St. George is designed for reflection and restoration. Whether it’s a yoga class to re-balance after island hopping, a spa immersion to unwind after a day exploring Suomenlinna, or a private art-viewing arranged just for you, each experience is crafted with intention.

Your Aurora Nights stay includes:

Designer rooms or suites with Finnish touches and city or park views
Full access to St. George Care spa: sauna, pool, and gym
Bespoke wellness and cultural itineraries created around your interests
Private guided tours of Helsinki’s art, architecture, or food scene
Optional extras: in-room massage, forest bathing, or sea-side sauna rituals
Wellness in the City – Start your day with mindfulness walks, restorative spa treatments, or private yoga.
Culture with Soul – Discover Helsinki’s design and culinary culture with expert-led tours and exclusive access.
Nature at the Doorstep – Extend your city stay with day trips to Nuuksio National Park, the UNESCO fortress island of Suomenlinna, or Helsinki’s glittering archipelago.
Exclusive Extras – From poetry evenings and seasonal tastings to private gallery access and sunrise dips in the Baltic, every detail is personalised.

Luxury at Hotel St. George is subtle, soulful, and deeply intentional. It is found in restorative rituals rooted in Finnish tradition, in inspiring spaces filled with art, and in details designed with care. With Aurora Nights and Hotel St. George, your Helsinki journey becomes more than a stay – it becomes a living artwork, with your well being at its heart.

Wilderness Hotel Nangu

Perched in an elevated position amidst the snowy forest and a stone’s throw from the frozen Lake Inari, Wilderness Hotel Nangu offers an enchanting winter retreat for a romantic escape in Finnish Lapland.

The lodge’s open-plan design houses the restaurant and lounge area, featuring panoramic windows on all sides that gaze out onto the expansive frozen landscape. With a log burner and inviting seating, this space provides the perfect haven to unwind after engaging in winter adventures or witnessing the mesmerizing dance of the aurora.

Ensuring a restful night’s sleep, Hotel Nangu offers various accommodation options, including Wilderness rooms, Superior rooms, Superior rooms with saunas, Aurora Cabins, and Panorama Log Cabins. The semi-detached Log Cabins, designed for two persons, boast spacious interiors equipped with a bathroom, private sauna, small kitchenette, interior fireplace, and a personal jacuzzi on the terrace, promising the epitome of luxury in the Arctic. Additionally, certain room types feature private saunas and personal jacuzzis for an extra touch of luxury.

During the winter season, breakfast and lunch are a buffet style, while dinner is served at the table, all in the charming log restaurant with views of the snow-covered forest.

Seize the winter experience and try a range of activities included in your stay- venture into snowy forests and onto frozen lakes for husky sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice-fishing, Nordic skiing, and encounters with reindeer. Don’t miss the opportunity to search for the northern lights beneath the starry skies, and enhancing your well-being in the fresh Arctic air before experiencing the traditional sauna, available for all guests through shared facilities on-site.

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