Festive Arctic hideaway
Category
Travel period
Winter
Trip type
FIT
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Surrounded by the raw beauty of Lapland, Riekko Lodge offers an authentic escape into the heart of the Arctic wilderness. Set on a gentle slope with sweeping views of Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park, the lodge is home to 28 standalone villas – each designed to bring nature closer. With floor-to-ceiling windows, private saunas, and warm interiors crafted from natural materials. The onsite bistro serves all meals, featuring local ingredients. Step outside and enjoy Lapland, whether it’s by snowmobile, reindeer sleigh, or husky sled.
Itinerary
DAY ONE
Arrival at Kittila airport, and transfer to Riekko lodge. The lodge is located 55km from Kittila airport. Check in to your confirmed villa (please note villas of various sizes available). Thermal clothing is included and available for your complete stay. Enjoy dinner at Bistro Riekko and overnight.
DAY TWO
Breakfast is served at the onsite bistro. Get ready to meet your own team of dogs, who you will musher through the snowy Lappish nature. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and is suitable for young adults from 13 years and above. Dinner and overnight.
DAY THREE
Breakfast is served at the onsite bistro. Get ready for a fun and easy-going snowmobile tour. The tour is perfect for families and beginners and will take you through the wintery forest. Duration of the tour is approximately 2.5 hours. Warm drinks and snacks included. Dinner and overnight.
DAY FOUR
Breakfast at the bistro. No tour to Lapland is complete without a reindeer sleigh ride. Today, you will meet these beautiful animals, learn about their significance in Lappish culture and enjoy a sleigh ride, the duration of this tour is approximately 1.5 hours and suitable for everyone. Dinner and overnight.
DAY FIVE
After breakfast on the last day you take a transfer to Kittilä airport for your scheduled flight departure.
Tour Details
Accommodation
4 nights accommodation at Riekko lodge
Excursions & activities
Husky excursion
Snowmobile excursion
Reindeer excursion
Thermal clothing for the complete stay
Transport & Transfers
Scheduled transfer from Kittilä airport and return
Local tip
For ski lovers, don’t miss the opportunity to visit Pallas ski resort, located approximately 50 minutes from Riekko lodge.
