Arctic Sky Activities & Events
enjoy with or without staying the night
Let`s have some Arctic fun together!
Having your holiday in Saariselkä, but not staying at Arctic Sky Resort? That´s okay – you are still very warmly welcomed to enjoy life with us. From Arctic Sky Resort you can book many kinds of seasonal activities, rent gears or participate in our events. While our accommodating customers are naturally prioritized in order of service, we are happy to offer Arctic experiences for other customers as well.
activities
by ARCTIC SKY
We have two seasons for activities: the one with snow, and the other one without snow.
All activities take place in small group or they are totally private. The language of instruction is English or Finnish, depending on the group.
Please notice: most of our activities are not bookable directly from the booking site as they have flexible timing.
Please contact us through email or with contact form to get the actitivy price list or detailed offer. We will make a tailored holiday plan for you according to your wishes.
WINTERTIME Activities
NORDIC SKI OR SNOWSHOE
guided Nordic skiing tour to the Urho Kekkonen National park
or snowshoe trip to a wicket or to the top of a fell
route and pace is adjusted according to the group and weather conditions
2-6 hours
WINTER WALKING
guided walking trip Urho Kekkonen National park
route and pace is adjusted according to the group and weather conditions
1-3 hours
REINDEER MOMENTS
Meeting reindeer
getting to know them better
Feeding them
1-2 hours
AURORA HUNT
available Nov-March on clear weather
options to go with snowshoes or sitting in a sledge pulled by snowmobile
seeing them is up to Mother Nature
1-3 hours
ICEFISHING (MARCH-APRIL, MAX 6 P)
fishing on a frozen lake
meal by the open fire
learn things about fishing in Finland and especially in winter conditions
snowmobile sledge ride
6-10 hours
RENTABLE GEAR + other services
You can also rent winter overalls, snowshoes, nordic skis, fatbikes, toboggans etc. from us!
+ Feel free to ask for more information about other services available with our affiliates: tobogganing, skiing, snowmobiles, huskies, ice carting, etc.!
ALL SEASONs Activities
YOGA AND MEDITATION
hatha, yin, restorative, forest yoga, pre- / post natal, also chair yoga for physically disabled
Your yoga guide will be Minna Kataja RYT 500 (seasonal yin, hatha, astanga, pranayama, restorative yoga and yoga nidra).
GUIDED MEDITATION & RELAXATION
yoga nidra, meditation
pranayama breathing exercises
single session or daily sessions - as you wish
0,5-1,5 hours
FOREST BATHING (SHINRIN YOKU)
Nature connection exercise in the forest
Japanese nature therapy, good for both physical and mental wellbeing
proven to reduce stress hormone production and improve the quality of sleep and overall happiness, can also boost your memory, energy and immune system, low your blood sugar and reduce high blood pressure, help recover from illness, plus it is good for your bloodstream and metabolism
1,5-3 hours
WILD HERB SPA
indulging ourselves with guided DIY wild herb treatments
foot bath
facial steaming
facial mask with herbs and clay
enjoying herbal tea and other treats
3 hours
NATURAL COSMETICS COURSE
preparing wild herb cosmetics like balm, lip balm, skin scrub
relaxing foot bath
enjoying herbal tea and other treats
3 hours
SUMMERtime Activities
FOREST YOGA SESSIONS
easy or intermediate hatha yoga session
using the forest as our yoga shala, trees as props and enchantment of the forest as our yoga mats
group size and duration is flexible
GUIDED HIKING TO KIILOPÄÄ FELL OF OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST
guided hike to beautiful landscapes
route and pace is adjusted according to the group and weather conditions
optional meals and snacks
learning interesting things about arctic nature and maybe some survival skills too
2-8 hours
GUIDED CANOEING TRIP
canoeing tour to the river Tankajoki
easy paced trip with lunch break
route and pace are adjusted according to the group and weather conditions
you have an option to have this tour with or without a live guide
also for beginners
5-6 hours
GUIDED FISHING TRIPS
lake or river
permits and equipment included
snacks or lunch
duration as you wish
GUIDED FISHING TRIP TO ARCTIC OCEAN, NORWAY
8-12 hours
ARCTIC FLAVOUR SOUVENIR
picking e.g. lingonberries, blueberries, cloudberries, different mushrooms - varies by the season
easy paced trip with snacks
preparing a little souvenir to take home
duration 3-4 hours
LAPLAND STYLE HOME COOKING COURSE
learn how to cook traditional and delicious local food
using seasonal ingredients and foraged goods
picking e.g. wild herbs, berries or mushrooms (if there is no snow)
beginner and family-friendly
3 hours
WILD HERBS IN DOMESTIC USE COURSE
Get to know different herbs growing nearby and their purposes of using (medical, beauty, food) | a cooking session | 3 hours
NIGHT IN A TREE – SLEEPING IN TENTSILE TREE TENT
tentsile tree tent for 1-3 persons
optional outdoor breakfast
family-friendly
1 night (max 16 hours)
Please notice that most of our activities are not bookable directly from the booking site as they have flexible timing. You can make booking with email (minna@arcticskylapland.com) or contact form on the booking page,
We will make a tailored holiday plan for you according to your wishes.