Northern Lights Village Saariselkä, Saariselkä
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[C2] Siida Museum Excursion (6h)
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[C2] Siida Museum Excursion (6h)
  • 14.11-21.04
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Adults - €99.00

Children (Ages 4-14) - €44.50

Infants - Free!

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“The water rushing into the rapids under the ice carves decorative patterns on the edges of its path, creating a gateway to a world under the ice.”

Explore the local way of life and the history of the Sámi people and see the magnificent unfrozen Juutuanjoki River with its steaming rapids, flowing between the snowdrifts.

Take a comfortable seat on the bus! We travel leisurely through the village of Ivalo to Inari and stop along the way to photograph the beautiful landscape on the shore of Lake Inari. We'll visit the Sámi Siida Museum. A guided tour of the museum provides you with a good idea of the history and way of life of the Sámi, the indigenous people of Lapland. After the tour, we will visit a handicraft shop where you can purchase beautiful local souvenirs.

After lunch at their cosy restaurant, we take a short walk to the snowy Juutuanjoki River, where the openly flowing rapids carve ornamental patterns into the surrounding ice.

Inclusions: Guiding in English, Lunch at the Siida Museum Restaurant, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Siida Museum Visit

[C3] Day Trip to Nellim (6h)
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[C3] Day Trip to Nellim (6h)
  • 14.11-21.04
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Trip to a village on the border of the east, the west, and the north.

Rates: 

Adults - €99.00

Children (Ages 4-14) - €44.50

Infants - Free!

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“The atmosphere in the Holy Trinity church is an inimitable combination of the log cabins of Lapland, the ornate luxury of eastern churches, the closeness of nature, and silent sanctity.”

Explore the meeting point of the eastern, western, and northern cultures in the tiny village of Nellim, next to the enormity of Russia, in the heart of the land of Sámi.

The bus will take you comfortably to the northernmost border crossing between Finland and Russia. We will spend a moment at the border station and continue to the Paatsjoki River Bridge that crosses over the unfrozen river and provides a view directly into Russia.

We will also explore the Holy Trinity church at Nellim, where the log walls and the beautiful icons transform the shrine into a unique work of art, exhibiting the centuries-old Orthodox history of the Skolt Sámi people.

Inclusions: Guiding in English, Soup Lunch inc. Rye Bread, Warm Berry Juice and Cookies Outdoors or Buffet Lunch at Wilderness Hotel Nellim, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens

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Reception 8am– 01am
Breakfast 8am–10am
Soup Lunch 11am–4pm
Dinner 6pm–8pm

Contact

+358 164 691 200
sales@northernlightsvillage.com

Rovaniementie 3222E
99830 Saariselkä
Finland

Why visit in the Spring?
In Finnish, we call the Lappish Spring ‘Kevättalvi’. There’s a beautiful balance between all the Winter perks, milder temperatures and more hours of daylight. Ideal for those looking to get the most out of the snow!
Why visit in the Summer?
Escape the heatwaves of regions closer to the equator, with temperatures rarely exceeding 20°C. Enjoy the quiet, peaceful and pristine nature of Lapland!
Why visit in the Autumn?
Temperatures are mild, there’s less crowd and nights are very dark which allows for amazing Northern Lights viewings. Plus: Enjoy Aurora Square! You’ll be able to see breathtaking Northern Lights reflections on unfrozen rivers and lakes.
Why visit in the Winter?
Sub-zero temperatures ensure there’s plenty of snow and outdoor fun for the whole family! The sun is only up for a few hours, making the Winter a great time to view Northern Lights. Cold nights tend to have a clear sky, with green, purple and red shades of the Aurora Borealis!

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