Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

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$1805

Cross-Country Skiing in Lapland

8 Days Starting and ending in Akaslompolo, Finland

Visiting: Akaslompolo, Äkäslompolo, Kittila

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

K07FL

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Multi-Level

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

From: $1805

NB: Prices correct on 25-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Cross-Country Skiing tour in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Stay at the charming, family-run Yllashumina Hotel in the picturesque village of Äkäslompolo, offering ski-in, ski-out access to the pristine trails of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, renowned for having the world's cleanest air. This snow-sure destination provides a perfect backdrop for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, with opportunities to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Beyond skiing, indulge in thrilling activities like snowmobiling, husky rides, and snowshoeing. Enjoy cozy accommodations with traditional Finnish touches, including saunas and an Arctic Spa. Savor delicious buffet breakfasts and evening meals featuring Finnish specialties. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a beginner, this tour promises a magical winter escape in one of the most beautiful regions of Finland.

Highlights

  • Stay in the resort of Yllas in the heart of Finnish Lapland, a cross-country skier's paradise.

  • Explore Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, known for having the world's cleanest air.

  • Experience a snow-sure destination perfect for winter activities.

  • Opportunity to see the Northern Lights.

  • Engage in activities like snowmobiling, husky rides, snowshoeing, and fat biking.

  • Enjoy nearby downhill skiing options.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Akaslompolo

Location: Akaslompolo

Accommodation Name: Yllashumina Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Make your own way to Akaslompolo (45 mins). Your hotel for the week is the Yllashumina Hotel where you stay on a Half Board basis.

Day 2 - 7 : Suggested Itinerary

Location: Äkäslompolo

Accommodation Name: Yllashumina Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The hotel's convenient ski service will help you to get kitted out with your skis, boots and poles on your first morning before discovering what this beautiful area has to offer. With easy access to the cross-country skiing trails around Akaslompolo, you can choose which trail to follow depending on your ski ability and local weather conditions for leisurely independent exploration. For those wishing to try cross-country skiing for the first time, improve their technique, or master the art of skating, ski tuition can be arranged locally, as can guided group excursions (supplements payable locally). If you fancy a change from cross-country, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, husky sledding and snow shoeing are all available (payable locally).

Day 8 : End Akaslompolo

Location: Kittila

Make your way back to Kittila airport for your flight home.

What's Included

  • All breakfasts and evening meals

    All breakfasts and evening meals are included and are buffet-style continental.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at the Yllashumina Hotel, a family-run establishment with traditional Finnish style, including use of the hotel's saunas and Arctic Spa.

  • Transfers to and from the airport

    Transfers to and from the airport are included when flights are booked.

  • Use of the sauna and Arctic spa at the hotel

    Guests have access to the sauna and Arctic spa at the hotel.

  • Use of Cross-country ski trails

    Guests can use the cross-country ski trails around Akaslompolo.

What's Not Included

  • Single accommodation

    Single accommodation is available on request and requires a compulsory supplement.

  • Solo traveller supplement

    A solo traveller supplement applies when only one person is travelling on a departure date.

  • Ski hire, ski lessons, guided ski excursions and guided snowshoeing trips

    Ski hire (classic or skating), ski lessons, guided ski excursions, and guided snowshoeing trips are not included.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas or vaccinations are not included.

Accommodation

The welcoming, family-run Yllashumina Hotel is located on the edge of the village of Äkäslompolo, offering traditionally Finnish-style accommodation. Guests enjoy ensuite standard rooms in cosy log cabins, complete with individual drying cupboards, kettles, fridges, and televisions. The hotel includes sauna access and a weekly Arctic Spa visit, with buffet breakfast and evening meals featuring Finnish specialties.

Food

All breakfasts and evening meals are included and are buffet-style continental.

Mode of Transport

Transfers to and from the airport are included when flights are booked. Guests make their own way to Akaslompolo, with the hotel conveniently located for easy access to cross-country skiing trails and other local activities.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The accommodation is at the family-run Yllashumina Hotel, located on the edge of the village of Äkäslompolo. The hotel features traditionally Finnish-style rooms in rustic log cabins, equipped with amenities like individual drying cupboards, kettles, fridges, hairdryers, and televisions. Guests can also enjoy the use of the hotel's saunas and Arctic Spa.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, all breakfasts and evening meals are included in the tour package. The meals are buffet-style continental, with a copious and tasty 3-course buffet served each evening, including special themed dinners featuring Finnish specialties.

  • What activities are available during the tour?

    The tour offers a variety of activities including cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, husky sledding, and snowshoeing. Ski tuition and guided group excursions can also be arranged locally for those interested in improving their skiing skills.

  • Is there an opportunity to see the Northern Lights during the tour?

    Yes, there is an opportunity to see the Northern Lights during the tour, as the location is a snow-sure destination in Finnish Lapland, which is known for its clear skies and optimal conditions for viewing the aurora borealis.

  • What is the process for getting ski equipment during the tour?

    The hotel's convenient ski service will assist you in getting kitted out with skis, boots, and poles on your first morning. This allows you to explore the cross-country skiing trails around Äkäslompolo at your own pace.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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Ann B (Google Reviewer)  

We had a week walking...

08-Oct-2024

We had a week walking and wine in the Duro valley with two local guides Louis and Theresa. They were both exceptional, knowledgeable, professional and funny. Our group of 11 had a great time. This was a premium tour. Our 4 star hotels were both well located clean and with great views. We had several local meals arranged by our guides with local people cooking for us. We did not meet any other walkers during our hikes only two shepherds. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local produce and wine. We both felt as we had learnt a lot about Portugal during this tour. We will use Exodus again. One of our group had done 30 tours with Exodus over the years. Quite an endorsement.

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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