Wilderness hotel Muotka - Early December
It's December in Muotka, Finland, and winter has arrived in all its splendor. It's the perfect time for an exciting trip to this magical place, where wild nature and Sami culture come together to create a unique experience.
Es diciembre en Muotka, Finlandia, y el invierno ha llegado en todo su esplendor. Es el momento perfecto para un viaje emocionante a este mágico lugar, donde la naturaleza salvaje y la cultura sami se combinan para crear una experiencia única.
The December break is the perfect opportunity to visit Muotka, a place where everyday life meets the wonders of nature. Imagine the Northern Lights dancing overhead as you drive a reindeer-drawn sleigh through a stunning winter landscape. Feel the warmth of a traditional Finnish sauna after a day filled with snow adventures. And don't miss the chance to indulge in delicious local cuisine and meet the friendly and welcoming people who inhabit this wonderful place.
Day 1 Madrid - Ivalo - Muotka
At the designated time, meet at Madrid airport with the assistance of our staff for check-in for the direct flight to Ivalo, Finland. Your journey to Lapland begins here! Flight schedule (local time): Madrid - Ivalo 09:00 - 15:00 h. Arrival at Ivalo airport, the northernmost airport in Finland. Assistance and transfer to your accommodation, located about 40 km from the airport (approximately 35 minutes). Hotel Muotka Wilderness offers virtually endless possibilities to satisfy your thirst for various outdoor activities, both in winter and summer. This destination is perfect for those seeking an active vacation in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, or for a romantic getaway. Its location near Urho Kekkonen National Park provides access to marked hiking and skiing trails. Muotka offers a wide variety of accommodation in a unique Arctic environment, including tastefully decorated hotel rooms, wooden cabins, superior suites with a sauna, and accommodation in glass igloos. The magical landscapes of the taiga forest and the peaceful nature will make your vacation unforgettable. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.
Day 2 Muotka. Visit to a Reindeer Farm, Cross-Country Skiing, and Aurora Safari
We have spent our first night in Lapland, and after enjoying a full buffet breakfast at the resort's restaurant, we are ready to start experiencing some unique activities. Today, we will enjoy our first day in the snow with typical activities in the local area. Reindeer and reindeer herding are an important part of the history of northern Finland. So today, we will meet these friendly animals on a guided visit that will allow us to learn about reindeer husbandry. The guide will tell us more about Sami culture and the life of a reindeer. You will have the opportunity to feed the reindeer, and the curious animals may come close to eat from your hand. The visit will end with a relaxing sleigh ride pulled by a reindeer through the snowy forest. We will return to the accommodation for lunch. In the afternoon, we will participate in another typical activity of this area. Cross-country skiing was formerly the most common method of transportation, and all Finns have this skill in their blood. There is no quieter way to explore icy and snowy landscapes than with cross-country skis. The guide will teach you how to use the skis, and once everyone has gotten the hang of it, we will take a beautiful walk through the surrounding nature. We will ski at a leisurely pace, stopping to take photos and enjoy hot drinks along the way. Dinner will be served at the resort's restaurant. After dinner, we will prepare for a unique activity. This activity will take you to the incredible surroundings of Muotka. You will comfortably sit in a sleigh pulled by the guide's snowmobile. This way, you can enjoy the northern sky throughout the journey to the camp. At the camp, there is a cabin with an open fire to keep warm on a winter night of aurora hunting. Your guide will also serve hot drinks to keep you warm, and we will make pancakes on the fire! The camp has minimal light pollution, making it perfect for observing the northern lights that, with luck, will appear in the sky. It will surely be an unforgettable night. Accommodation.
Day 3 Muotka. Husky Safari and Snowshoeing
We continue to enjoy the destination and unique activities. After a hearty and much-needed breakfast at our accommodation, we will be transferred to a nearby husky farm. The enthusiastic barks of these adorable dogs will welcome you. Your host will provide information about the life and training methods of these Arctic animals and give instructions on how to control the sleds, which will be driven in pairs: while one person drives, the other can sit back and enjoy the ride. Here, you will have the opportunity to take excellent photographs and drive your own husky sled. We will return to our hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a fun activity. We will equip ourselves with snowshoes and take a pleasant walk in the surrounding nature. Along the way, our guide will share interesting stories and information about Finnish nature and animals. It's a perfect way to explore the surroundings at a leisurely pace. Dinner will be served at our accommodation.
Day 4 Muotka. Snowmobile Safari and Meeting with Santa Claus
A new day dawns in Lapland. Today, we prepare for one of the highlights of the trip that both the little ones and the not-so-little ones have been eagerly awaiting. After a good breakfast at our accommodation, you will have the opportunity to experience something unique by riding powerful snowmobiles through snowy forests and frozen lakes. Equipped with all the necessary cold-weather gear and having received the required safety instructions and snowmobile handling tips (it's very simple), you'll be able to fully enjoy this activity. For the peace of mind of the parents, the younger ones will enjoy the snowmobile safari while sitting in a sled pulled by the guides' snowmobiles. With our snowmobiles, we will embark on a journey to find Santa's secret cabin. Once we locate it, privately and family by family, we will have the chance to meet Santa Claus himself in a cabin in the middle of the forest. We can have a conversation with him, take photos, and enjoy a magical encounter. With so many emotions, we are sure to work up an appetite. Lunch will be served at the resort's restaurant. The rest of the afternoon is free. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 Muotka - Ivalo - Madrid
It's the last day in Lapland. After enjoying breakfast at our accommodation, we'll have free time to make the most of the surroundings until it's time to transfer to Ivalo Airport. We'll complete the check-in and board the direct flight back to Madrid. Flight schedule (local time): Ivalo - Madrid 16:00 - 20:15. During the flight, we'll be served a snack-dinner with a beverage included. Arrival and end of the trip.
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