Ultimate Luxury Arctic Escape at Aino Private Island, Finnish Lapland

Your Arctic escape begins with your arrival into Rovaniemi, where you are welcomed by your private guide before travelling by private Mercedes transfer to the secluded Aino Private Island. Set within the peaceful Kemijoki River, this adults only retreat immediately feels removed from the outside world, offering complete privacy and exceptional comfort from the moment you arrive.

After crossing onto the island, take time to settle into your beautifully appointed River Suite. Designed with timeless Nordic style, floor to ceiling windows frame peaceful river views while handcrafted furnishings, natural materials and calming interiors create an atmosphere of understated luxury. Every detail has been carefully considered to help you relax into the slower rhythm of Arctic life.

Spend time exploring the island before dinner. Wander through the historic Library Pavilion, enjoy quiet moments overlooking the frozen river, or simply relax in your suite with a warming drink while watching daylight slowly fade across the surrounding landscape. If you wish, enjoy the traditional Finnish sauna, allowing the warmth to prepare you for your first evening beneath Arctic skies.

As darkness arrives, your private guide takes you in search of the Northern Lights. Travelling to carefully selected viewing locations and lakeside shelters, you learn about the legends and science behind this remarkable natural phenomenon while warming up with hot berry juice around the fire. With minimal light pollution surrounding the island, conditions are ideal for witnessing ribbons of green, violet and pink dancing across the night sky should nature cooperate.

Return to Aino Private Island where an exceptional à la carte dinner awaits at Restaurant Vuo. Showcasing seasonal Finnish ingredients and contemporary Nordic cuisine, every course celebrates the flavours of Lapland.

Tonight you fall asleep surrounded by silence, knowing your exclusive Arctic adventure has only just begun.

Wake to peaceful views across the frozen Kemijoki River before enjoying a leisurely breakfast at Restaurant Vuo. Mornings on Aino Private Island are designed to be unhurried, allowing you to embrace the slower pace of Arctic life before today’s adventures begin.

Your private guide accompanies you to a local husky kennel, where an enthusiastic welcome awaits from a team of energetic Alaskan Huskies. Meet the dogs and learn about their training, personalities and the important role they continue to play in life across the Arctic. As the excitement builds, climb aboard your sled and set off through snow covered forests and across frozen landscapes. Guided by the eager dogs, you experience the exhilaration of gliding silently through the wilderness, surrounded only by towering pine trees and crisp winter air. The combination of speed, scenery and complete tranquillity makes this one of Lapland’s most unforgettable experiences.

Returning to Aino Private Island, enjoy lunch overlooking the river before spending the afternoon exactly as you wish. Relax with a book inside the beautiful Library Pavilion, unwind in the complimentary Finnish sauna, or visit the unique Soul Pharmacy, where mindful rituals and the innovative Neurosonic bed encourage complete relaxation. Alternatively, simply enjoy the comfort of your River Suite while watching the ever changing Arctic landscape beyond your windows.

Later this afternoon, your private guide takes you to one of Lapland’s most remarkable attractions, the famous Ice Hotel. Entirely rebuilt each winter from snow and crystal clear ice, every room, sculpture and corridor showcases extraordinary craftsmanship. Wander through beautifully carved suites, admire illuminated ice artwork and discover the creativity that transforms frozen water into an architectural masterpiece.

Your evening continues with an unforgettable three course dinner inside the Ice Restaurant. Dining surrounded by glittering ice walls and intricate sculptures creates a truly unique Arctic experience, while carefully prepared Nordic cuisine adds warmth and comfort to this extraordinary setting.

Returning to Aino Private Island later this evening, the skies may once again offer another opportunity to witness the Northern Lights before retiring to your luxurious River Suite for another peaceful night in the heart of Finnish Lapland.

Another peaceful Arctic morning begins with breakfast overlooking the frozen river before today’s exploration takes you deep into the surrounding wilderness. Accompanied by your private guide, you swap traditional snowmobiles for an innovative electric alternative, offering a quieter and more environmentally conscious way to experience Lapland’s spectacular landscapes.

Travelling along private forest trails, your electric snowmobile glides effortlessly across snow covered terrain with almost complete silence, allowing you to fully appreciate the sounds of nature around you. Without the noise of a conventional engine, every moment feels more immersive as towering pine forests, frozen lakes and rolling Arctic scenery unfold before you. Along the journey, pause beside a traditional Lappish hut where a roaring fire and warming berry juice provide a welcome break before continuing your adventure.

Returning to Aino Private Island, enjoy another beautifully prepared lunch at Restaurant Vuo before spending the afternoon at your own pace. Perhaps enjoy another visit to the sauna, browse the carefully curated collection within the Library Pavilion, or simply relax in your elegant River Suite while watching the river flow gently beneath its blanket of snow.

As daylight begins to soften, head into the surrounding wilderness on a guided sunset snowshoe walk. This slower pace allows you to appreciate details often missed from faster forms of travel. Fresh snow sparkles beneath your feet while the peaceful silence of the Arctic forest creates a wonderful sense of calm. As the sun sinks below the horizon, the sky transforms into beautiful shades of pink, orange and deep blue, providing spectacular views across the untouched landscape.

Returning to the island, enjoy another exceptional à la carte dinner at Restaurant Vuo, where seasonal Finnish ingredients are transformed into elegant dishes inspired by Lapland’s natural surroundings.

Spend your final evening exactly as you wish. Relax beneath the stars, enjoy the warmth of the Finnish sauna, or step outside to one of the island’s dedicated Northern Lights viewing areas. With virtually no light pollution, this secluded island offers one final opportunity to witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles before your unforgettable Arctic escape comes to an end.

After one final breakfast at Restaurant Vuo, take a little time to appreciate the peaceful surroundings of Aino Private Island before checking out of your River Suite. Although your stay is coming to an end, one final authentic Arctic experience still awaits.

Your private guide accompanies you to a traditional family run reindeer farm, where generations of local knowledge and Sámi heritage continue to shape everyday life. Here you will meet these gentle Arctic animals while learning about the cultural importance of reindeer husbandry and the enduring traditions that have sustained communities across Lapland for centuries.

Climb aboard a traditional reindeer sleigh and glide quietly through the snow covered forest. Unlike faster Arctic adventures, this peaceful journey encourages you to slow down completely, taking in the stillness of the surrounding landscape while travelling as people have done here for generations. The gentle pace offers a fitting conclusion to your time in the Arctic.

Following your sleigh ride, gather inside a traditional wooden kota, where a crackling open fire creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a rustic two course lunch featuring local flavours while reflecting on the extraordinary experiences of the past few days, from chasing the Northern Lights and meeting huskies to exploring frozen architecture and discovering the tranquillity of Aino Private Island.

After lunch, your private transfer returns you to Rovaniemi Airport for your onward journey.

Although your Arctic escape may be over, the memories of peaceful winter landscapes, exceptional hospitality and unforgettable moments beneath the Northern Lights will remain long after you leave Finnish Lapland.