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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.