Muotka is Lapland

An unforgettable escape to Lapland: untouched nature, Arctic adventure, and Christmas magic. Staying at Wilderness Hotel Muotka means immersing yourself in the most authentic corner of Lapland. Surrounded by snowy forests and with up to 200 nights of Northern Lights each year, this journey offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience: snowmobile safaris, husky sledding, reindeer farms, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a private meeting with Santa Claus.

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Wilderness Hotel Muotka is located in the midst of nature, near Saariselkä, in a privileged natural setting surrounded by the untouched wilderness of Lapland. Its low light pollution enhances the possibility of witnessing the Northern Lights, which are said to appear on around 200 nights per year. Let's hope we're lucky during our stay... It's a perfect place for exploring on snowmobiles, husky sleds, snowshoes, skiing... or simply relaxing in the sauna.

Day 1. Seville / Ivalo / Muotka

Airport check-in. Meet with Catai staff who will assist you with the simple check-in procedures. Departure on a special direct flight to Ivalo. Snack on board included. Meet your guide and transfer to Muotka (approx. 35 min). Arrival. Upon arrival, you will collect the thermal equipment that you can use throughout your stay in Lapland. Once settled, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 2. Muotka. Reindeer Farm, Cross-Country Skiing, and Northern Lights

Buffet breakfast. We will begin our Lapland adventure with a visit to a reindeer farm. Upon arrival at the farm, the Sámi herder will welcome us. We will have the opportunity to feed the reindeer and see the newborn calves that are born around May. We will conclude the visit with a sleigh ride. Each sleigh is pulled by a single reindeer, and each reindeer has its own name. This sleigh ride is ideal for enjoying the snowy landscape. Return to the hotel where we will enjoy a delicious lunch before engaging in one of the most common activities in Lapland. In the afternoon, we will have an excursion to the cross-country skiing tracks. Cross-country skiing is very easy to learn, even for those who have never tried it before. We will enjoy the snow and practice this activity with qualified instructors. Return to the hotel and free time to rest before dinner at the resort's restaurant. Comfortably seated on the sleighs pulled by the guides' snowmobiles, we will set out in search of the Northern Lights. We will arrive at a camp where there is a cozy hut with a fire to keep us warm. During the wait, we will have a hot drink. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 3. Muotka. Husky Sled Ride and Snowshoeing

Buffet breakfast. It's time to put on our thermal clothing again and enjoy an incredible day outdoors. In the morning, we will be transferred to a husky farm. After visiting the farm, it's time to start the husky sled ride. These friendly animals will be waiting for us, jumping and barking, ready to pull the sleds. In this ride, each adult will have the opportunity to drive their own sled (2 people per sled, taking turns as the driver: while one person drives, the other sits in the sled). These dogs resemble wolves, with their pointed ears, penetrating gaze, and pronounced snout. They can have one eye of each color. This is undoubtedly one of the best experiences to enjoy in Lapland. We will return to the hotel for lunch, and in the afternoon, we will continue with a fun activity that appeals to both adults and children. We will go snowshoeing, taking a leisurely walk to enjoy nature and observe the surroundings. Along the way, we may come across animal tracks and follow their trail. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you can enjoy games in the hotel's natural snow slide area. Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 4. Muotka. Snowmobile Safari and Meeting with Santa Claus

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. We will start another wonderful day of adventures in Lapland with one of the most spectacular excursions we can experience: a snowmobile safari. We will begin with driving instructions (which are very easy as there are no gears) before enjoying the power of these machines. The children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile through the snowy forests and frozen lakes. We will return to the hotel for lunch. During your free time, we recommend taking a relaxing sauna. Sauna in Finland is a tradition, and although the Finns did not invent it, they have the highest number of saunas per capita, almost one sauna for every two inhabitants, and they are the most avid sauna-goers. And then the moment the little ones have been waiting for will arrive: the meeting with Santa Claus. Each family will have a private time with this beloved character, where they can chat, give him their letters, take photos with him, and show him everything they have learned during this trip. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Accommodation.

Day 5. Muotka / Ivalo / Seville

Buffet breakfast. Free time until the designated transfer time. You can enjoy a relaxing sauna or have fun in the snow before our departure. Departure to Ivalo Airport. Check-in procedures and direct flight to Barcelona. Snack included on board. Arrival and end of our adventure in Lapland.

A journey that turns into lifelong memories This family trip to Lapland is more than a holiday—it’s a magical escape designed to awaken joy, wonder, and true connection. Imagine dashing through snowy forests on a husky sled, watching the Northern Lights dance across the Arctic sky, or seeing your child’s face light up as they meet Santa Claus in his snowy hideaway. Staying in warm, authentic lodges like Rukan Salonki or Wilderness Hotel Muotka, you’ll experience the perfect balance between comfort and adventure. Snowmobile safaris, reindeer rides, snowshoe walks, and traditional saunas are just part of what makes each day unique and unforgettable.It’s the ideal Christmas holiday for Spanish families seeking authenticity, nature, excitement—and a story to tell for years to come. Because the best gifts aren’t wrapped… they’re lived, together. #SantaClausInLapland – Experts in magical family holidays to Lapland.

Wilderness hotel Muotka está situado en plena naturaleza, cerca de Saariselkä, en un enclave natural privilegiado rodeado de la naturaleza virgen e intacta de Laponia. Su baja contaminación lumínica favorece el posible avistamiento de Auroras Boreales, dicen que hacen acto de presencia 200 noches al año. A ver si hay suerte durante nuestra estancia… Un lugar perfecto para explorar en moto de nieve, trineos de huskies, raquetas de nieve, esquiando… o simplemente relajándose en la sauna.

Día. 1 Sevilla / Ivalo / Muotka

Presentación en aeropuerto. Encuentro con personal de Catai que os ayudará con los sencillos trámites de facturación. Salida en vuelo especial directo a Ivalo. Snack a bordo incluido. Encuentro con su guía y traslado a Muotka (aprox. 35 min.). Llegada. Una vez en destino recogeréis los equipos térmicos que podréis utilizar durante toda vuestra estancia en Laponia. Una vez instalados degustaremos una deliciosa cena en el restaurante del hotel. Alojamiento.

Día 2. Muotka. Granja de renos, esquí de fondo y auroras boreales

Desayuno buffet. Comenzaremos nuestra aventura en Laponia con una excursión a una granja de renos. Al llegar a la granja, el criador lapón nos dará la bienvenida. Podremos dar de comer a estos animales y ver las crías que nacen cada año sobre el mes de mayo. Terminaremos la visita con un paseo en trineo. Cada trineo está tirado por un solo reno y cada reno tiene su propio nombre. Este paseo es ideal para disfrutar del paisaje nevado. Regreso al hotel donde degustaremos un rico almuerzo, antes de realizar una de las prácticas más comunes en Laponia. Por la tarde tendremos una excursión a las pistas de esquí de fondo. Practicar esquí de fondo es muy fácil, incluso para los que no lo hayan probado nunca. Disfrutaremos de la nieve practicando esta actividad con profesores titulados. Regreso al hotel y tiempo libre para descansar antes de la cena en el restaurante del complejo. Sentados cómodamente en los trineos que arrastran las motos de los guías saldremos en busca de las Auroras Boreales. Llegaremos al campamento donde hay una kota con el fuego encendido para calentarnos. Durante la espera tendremos una bebida caliente. Regreso al hotel. Alojamiento.

Día 3. Muotka. Safari en trineos de perros huskies y raquetas de nieve

Desayuno buffet. Toca ponerse de nuevo la ropa térmica para disfrutar de un día increíble al aire libre. Por la mañana nos trasladaremos a una granja de huskies. Tras la visita de la granja ha llegado el momento de empezar el paseo en trineo de huskies. Estos amigables animales estarán esperándonos, saltando y ladrando, para empezar a tirar de los trineos. En este paseo cada adulto podrá conducir su propio trineo (2 personas por trineo que irán alternando la posición de piloto: mientras una conduce la otra persona va sentada en el trineo). Son perros que nos recuerdan a los lobos, con sus orejas puntiagudas, su mirada penetrante y su hocico pronunciado. Pueden tener un ojo de cada color. Ésta es, sin duda, una de las mejores experiencias que se pueden disfrutar en Laponia. Regresaremos al hotel para el almuerzo, y por la tarde seguiremos con una divertida actividad que gusta tanto a mayores como a pequeños. Realizaremos un paseo en raquetas de nieve. Será un paso tranquilo para que podamos disfrutar de la naturaleza y observar el entorno. Lo mismo encontramos huellas de animales y podemos seguir su rastro. Resto de la tarde libre durante la cual se podrá disfrutar de juegos en la zona de toboganes naturales (de nieve) del hotel. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 4. Muotka. Safari en moto de nieve y encuentro con Santa Claus

Desayuno buffet en el hotel. Comenzaremos otro maravilloso día de aventuras en Laponia con una de las excursiones más espectaculares que podemos hacer. Una excursión en motos de nieve. Comenzaremos con las instrucciones de conducción (son muy fáciles porque no tienen marchas) antes de disfrutar de la potencia de estas máquinas. Los niños irán en un trineo que llevará la moto de nieve del guía por los bosques nevados y los lagos helados. Regreso al hotel para el almuerzo. Tiempo libre durante el cual les recomendamos practicar una relajante sauna. La sauna en Finlandia es toda una tradición. Aunque los finese no la inventaron sí que son el país con mayor cantidad de saunas por habitante, casi una sauna por cada 2 habitantes y los que la practican con mayor asiduidad. Y llegará el momento que los más pequeños estaba esperando, el encuentro con Santa Claus. Cada familia, de forma privada, podrá pasar un rato con este entrañable personaje. Charlar, darle la carta, hacerse fotos con él y enseñarle todo lo que hemos aprendido durante este viaje. Cada niño recibirá un regalo de Santa. Cena en el restaurante del complejo. Alojamiento.

Día 5. Muotka / Ivalo / Sevilla

Desayuno buffet. Tiempo libre hasta la hora indicada para el traslado. Podrán disfrutar de una relajante sauna, o pasar momentos divertidos en la nieve antes de nuestro regreso. Salida hacia el aeropuerto de Ivalo. Trámites de facturación y salida en vuelo directo con destino Barcelona. Snack a bordo incluido. Llegada y fin de nuestra aventura en Laponia.

Un viaje a Laponia que permanecerá en el corazón de tu familia para siempre Este viaje no es solo un itinerario; es una experiencia diseñada con mimo para que cada momento sea vivido con intensidad, emoción y conexión. Desde la adrenalina de los safaris en moto de nieve o trineo de huskies, hasta la magia indescriptible del encuentro con Santa Claus en su hogar lapón, cada día en Laponia regala a las familias recuerdos que van mucho más allá de la típica escapada navideña. El entorno natural único, la calidez de alojamientos como Rukan Salonki o Muotka, la cercanía de los guías, y la variedad de actividades pensadas para grandes y pequeños convierten este viaje en una verdadera celebración de la vida, de la familia y del invierno. Aquí no se trata solo de viajar, sino de sentir: la emoción de la nieve virgen bajo los pies, la sorpresa de ver una aurora boreal por primera vez, o la ternura de compartir una carta con Papá Noel. Por todo esto, este viaje a Laponia es ideal para familias españolas que desean vivir la Navidad de verdad: mágica, auténtica y en contacto con la naturaleza más pura. Una oportunidad irrepetible de parar el tiempo… y vivir un cuento en familia. #SantaClausInLapland – expertos en viajes a Laponia para familias que quieren soñar despiertas.

Hotel Muotka

Wilderness Hotel Muotka: Your Authentic Arctic Home Nestled deep within Finland’s wild and snowy landscapes, Wilderness Hotel Muotka stands as a gateway to the Arctic’s most magical moments. Surrounded by endless pine forests, frozen rivers, and untouched nature, this cozy retreat embodies the true spirit of Lapland and becomes your home far above the Arctic Circle. At Wilderness Hotel Muotka, comfort meets authenticity in every detail. From charming wooden rooms and warm saunas to panoramic windows framing pristine winter scenes, each space invites you to slow down, reconnect, and soak in the serene ambience. Imagine stepping out into the crisp Arctic dawn, stepping back inside to a glowing fireplace, and sharing stories around a hearty meal.

But the real magic lies in the surroundings. This is where your adventures begin—reindeer farm visits, husky sled rides, snowmobile safaris, ice fishing by a glowing laavu fire, and private time with Santa Claus. After every day's journey, the hotel welcomes you back with warmth and delicious local cuisine. The on-site restaurant delivers buffet-style dinners showcasing authentic Lappish specialties—perfect after a full day outside. And in the evenings, you may just glimpse the Aurora Borealis dancing above the treetops from the comfort of your hotel window. Wilderness Hotel Muotka isn’t just a place to stay—it’s the heart of your Lapland story. Ideal for families seeking connection, comfort, genuine Arctic experiences, and a winter holiday that goes beyond expectations. #SantaClausInLapland – Experts in unforgettable family adventures in Lapland.

Muotka is Lapland \| departure from Sevilla

Date: December 5, 2025	Price
2 adults	6640€
1 adult + 1 child	6645€
1 adult + 2 children	9345€
2 adults + 1 child	9375€
2 adults + 2 children	12115€

Cancellation Policy
Until August 31st, €150 per person (plus any optional insurance purchased)
From September 1st to September 30th, 15%
From October 1st to October 31st, 25%
From November 1st until 22 days before departure, 50%
From 21 to 8 days before departure, 75%
Less than 7 days before departure, 100%

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This grand experience includes
	Special direct flight from Seville to Ivalo.
	Includes onboard snack.
	English and Spanish-speaking escort guide during the trip
	All transfers
	Thermal suit for the entire stay (including thermal boots and overalls), as well as helmet and gloves for the snowmobile excursion.
	4 nights at the selected accommodation in the Wilderness Hotel Muotka.
	Full board (with a jug of water included)
	All activities, excursions, and safaris as per the program (two people per snowmobile or sled).
	Visit Santa Claus and private meeting
	A gift from Santa Claus for each child aged 14 and under
	Complete online travel documentation and gifts.
	Travel assistance insurance.
	SCIL® experience

Flight schedule

05/12/2025 Sevilla 09:00 Ivalo 15:50

09/12/2025 Ivalo 15:30 Sevilla 20:25

It will interest you to know

Lunch on the last day is not included, as specified in the itinerary.

Airport taxes and fuel surcharge: €145 (not included in the price)

Daily cleaning of the accommodation (not included in the price).

The order (but not the content) of the excursions may vary from this itinerary.

Flight schedules are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to the departure date.

Due to weather conditions (such as snow or ice accumulation) and for safety reasons, excursions may be subject to changes in itinerary, duration, or even cancellations without prior notice.

The prices of snowmobile and sled excursions are based on two people sharing the vehicle.

The minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 18. Children under this age will ride, depending on their weight and height, in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. A valid car driving license recognized in Europe is required to operate a snowmobile, and must be carried at the time of the excursion.

All snowmobiles are covered by comprehensive insurance, with a deductible of €1,000, for which each participant is responsible in case of an accident.

When the group size is very large, it may be divided into smaller subgroups to ensure a smoother and more comfortable experience for all participants. As a result, the schedule or order of the services within the excursions may be adjusted for operational reasons, without altering the overall content of the activities. Your local guides will inform you in advance about the timings of your excursions.

Smoking in accommodations where it is not permitted may result in heavy fines, which can reach up to €4,500 per person.

The customer is responsible for the keys to the apartments, and in case of loss, compensation will be requested.