When I went to Jeris many years ago I recall phoning the office in order to say that I had never been anywhere better! I was smitten. Since then I have spread the joy and now my wife and kids have been lucky enough to spend many a night there in the cosy cottages and have had the chance to try experiences that they will never ever forget.
Overview
Key facts
- Duration:7 nights
- Suitable for: Anybody aged 4 years or over (younger children may join the holiday, but may not be able to participate in all the activities). Please see terms for details
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What's included?
- Duration: 7 nights
- Flights: return flights from London to Kittilä (either direct or via Helsinki depending on departure date). Flight routes are subject to change.
- Transfers: return airport transfers
- Accommodation: 7 nights' hotel accommodation (upgrades to winter cottages are available)
- Meals: half board
- Activities: choose from our extensive range which is detailed in the ‘Personalise’ section of the holiday page (activities are all priced individually). The order of activities you select is subject to change
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
- Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors for any activities
- Services of our local representative
Jeris is a wonderful family winter holiday destination for those who want to escape from everyday life and immerse themselves in the scenery of Lapland. The experiences on offer here encapsulate some of the best family-friendly activities around and are sure to delight the entire family.
Jeris offers spacious hotel rooms or a choice of three styles of winter cottage to suit families of varying sizes. The cottages are a short walk from the main building but offer guests their own private sauna, kitchenette and log burner – they provide a real home from home for families.
The activities on offer at Jeris range from dog sledding and snowmobiling through to reindeer safaris and ice fishing – there is something for all of the family to enjoy. Many people also find simple pleasures such as some good old-fashioned snowball fights and sledging a real family treat.
You have total control over your holiday during this family winter pick and mix, as you can choose the activities you wish to participate in. Subject to flight and accommodation availability you can usually travel at any time throughout the winter season from January onwards (book early for any time around half term, though). The activity holiday price includes seven nights in a hotel room (winter cottages are charged at a supplement), half board and all of your winter clothing for the duration of your stay. The price also includes your flights and transfers and on some departure dates, you will see that direct flights from Gatwick are available.
Please note: Many activities require a minimum number of participants in order to run so all activities are subject to availability.
Agenda
Agenda
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Day 1 Arrival and Introduction
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Jeris. There will be time to settle into your room before dinner and a welcome meeting with your representative who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
The beauty of our tailor made option is that you can set the pace of your trip.
The base price includes your flights, transfers, half board accommodation for seven nights, cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay, fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors during your chosen activities and a dedicated representative. You select the activities you would like to do from the list shown in the 'Personalise' section, ensuring your holiday can be as active or gentle as you wish.
Our Travel Experts are on hand to help you craft the ideal itinerary.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner -
Day 2 - 7 Design Your Own Holiday
Fill your days with as many or as few activities as you wish, selecting from the options listed in the 'Personalise' section.
There's a wealth of options to choose from and should you need advice on the best options for you please speak to one of our Travel Experts. They will be able to help prepare the perfect itinerary for you.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner -
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airport for your flights home.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
Accommodation
Included in price
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Hotel Jeris
Nights: 1-7
Hotel Jeris is on the shores of Lake Jerisjarvi around 20km from the nearest town, offering families an idyllic retreat in the fell wilderness of Finnish Lapland. This remote location offers both a sense of escapism from everyday life and fantastic Northern Lights potential.
The hotel is owned and run by the Pietikäinen family who also manage the sister hotels of Harriniva, Kittila and Torassieppi. Together they make up some of our most popular accommodation options, charming families with their wonderfully fun activities and welcoming hospitality.
The hotel consists of the main building with hotel accommodation and restaurant and 32 winter cottages in the surrounding forested fells.
Read more about this accommodation Read less about this accommodationHotel facilities
- All meals will be served in the newly renovated main hotel restaurant which offers families a half board buffet of traditional Finnish and international dishes. The buffet breakfast offers a wide selection of cooked and continental options; whilst dinner is usually a selection of salads followed by a choice of main course and set dessert
- There is a small lounge area where guests can use the free Wi-Fi connection and there is a small shop selling souvenirs and snacks
- Tea and coffee are available free of charge throughout the day in the hotel restaurant / bar area.
- Jeris is home to the lovely Arctic Sauna World, just a short walk from the hotel. Here there are four saunas each inspired by the four elements; earth, fire, water and air. You can also upgrade to the special Northern Lights sauna for a relaxing way to search the skies! If you are feeling brave (and are in good health) try an adventurous dip in the ice pool. The spa, renovated in 2019, is the first of its kind in Finland as it boasts strong eco-credentials thanks to the 100% renewable electricity and geothermal heat generated from the lake. Guests staying in either the cabins or the hotel rooms normally have one spa entry per holiday included. If you wish to visit more than once then this can be arranged and paid for locally with reception.
Room types
Double or twin rooms: The main hotel building at Jeris consists of 27 hotel rooms. All rooms were renovated in 2019 and offer a stylish, cosy home for your time in Lapland. The design is some of our favourite hotel rooms in Lapland and they have used local materials and designs in almost everything. These rooms have 1 double bed, a sofa bed for 1 person and the option to add in an extra bed (it will be a squeeze and we would only recommend for young children!) All rooms have en-suite bathroom with shower and have a hairdryer too.
Other options
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Harriniva Riverside Cabins
Harriniva’s Riverside Cabins have everything that your family needs for a fantastic and comfortable stay. Ranging in size from 39m² to 47m², each cabin has one bedroom, a loft area (accessed by a steep ladder) and a living room, offering five beds in total. Complete with a kitchenette which includes a stove, dishwasher and fridge, and a private sauna, this is the perfect space for relaxing with the whole family after a day of activities.
Upgrade to a Riverside Cabin: from £62 per night
Credit: Antti Pietikainen
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Hotel Jeris Winter Cottage
Winter Cottage Type A
Hotel Jeris and its winter cottages are on the shores of Lake Jerisjarvi around 20km from the nearest town. They offer families an idyllic location for a holiday in the wilds of Finnish Lapland.
The hotel consists of the main building which is home to the hotel rooms, gift shop and restaurant. The 35 winter cottages are dotted in the surrounding forests.
Read more about this accommodationHotel facilities:
- All meals are served in the main hotel restaurant. There is always a selection of options which often includes local dishes as well as more international cuisine.
- The buffet breakfast offers a wide selection of cooked and continental options; whilst lunch and dinner are usually a selection of salads, then a choice between a meat/fish main course and a vegetarian option, followed by a set dessert. During December, a special buffet menu and certain soft drinks are also provided for children.
- Tea and coffee are available free of charge throughout the day in the hotel restaurant/bar area.
- There is a small lounge area in the main building where guests can use the free Wi-Fi connection and there is a small shop selling souvenirs and snacks.
- Jeris is home to the lovely Arctic Sauna World just a short walk from the hotel. The spa has strong eco-credentials thanks to its use of entirely renewable electricity and geothermal heating generated from the Jerisjärvi lake. Here there are four saunas each inspired by the four elements; earth, fire, water and air and named after Finnish gods and goddesses. You can also upgrade to the special Northern Lights sauna for a relaxing way to search the skies! If you are feeling brave (and are in good health) try an adventurous dip in the ice pool.
Winter Cottage Type A:
Type A winter cottages (30 square metres) are, on the whole, the closest to the hotel and are ideal for families with small children.
The cabins can vary in size but all sleep from two to four people in one spacious room with a sleeping alcove for two people (generally with a double bed) and a pull-out sofa bed for two more. They are all privately-owned and so the décor and style can vary, but each has a cosy wood-burning stove, clothes-drying cupboard, kitchenette, television, shower room, toilet and a private sauna.
All meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
Cabin guests will receive a small ‘starter pack’ of firewood. Further wood supplies can be purchased locally for approximately 10 euros.
Please note: a limited number of hairdryers are available from reception.
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Jeris Winter Cottage Type B
Type B winter cottages (63 square metres) sleep from four to six people and are ideal for families of four or more. There is a living room area with kitchenette and wood-burning stove, one bedroom for two people and a mezzanine loft area (please note that this is accessed by a steep ladder so is not suitable for small children) which can sleep up to four more.
Read more about this accommodationThe cottages are all privately owned and so some contents and décor may vary, but all are equipped with a clothes drying cupboard, sauna, TV, shower and toilet room.
The cosy winter cottages are located in the forests which surround Jeris; the furthest being across the quiet road and tucked in the trees around a 15-minute walk from the main building. Your luggage will be transferred for you on arrival.
Cabin guests will receive a small ‘starter pack’ of firewood. Further wood supplies can be purchased locally for approximately 10 euros.
All meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
Please speak to one of our Family Travel Experts for a quote.
Please note: A limited number of hairdryers are available from reception.
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Jeris Winter Cottage Type C
Type C winter cottages (70 square metres) are the largest available and sleep from four to seven people. There are two bedrooms (each for two people) downstairs and a loft sleeping area for a further two (or three if you don’t mind being very cosy!) people accessed via a steep staircase (not suitable for small children).
Read more about this accommodationAs with all the cottages, there is a log-burning stove, clothes drying cupboard, kitchenette, sauna, TV, shower and toilet room. They can vary in layout a little and as they are privately-owned, the décor is determined by the owner’s personal choice.
They are located in the forests which surround Jeris; the furthest being across the quiet road, and tucked in the trees between a 10 and a 20-minute walk from the main building. Your luggage will be transferred for you on arrival. All meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
Cabin guests will receive a small ‘starter pack’ of firewood. Further wood supplies can be purchased locally for approximately 10 euros.
Please speak to one of our Family Travel Experts for a quote.
Please note: A limited number of hairdryers are available from reception.
Special Nights
Aurora Glamping Overnight
An Aurora Dome is not only a memorable accommodation choice for the night, it’s also one of the cosiest Northern Lights hunts you and your family will partake in!
This luxury tent has a see-through sidewall to give you a constant view of the beautiful wilderness and if conditions are favourable, the Auroras dancing just outside!
Prices vary depending on dates and availability. Please speak to our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Toilet, sauna and shower facilities are easily accessible just 100m away.
Minimum age: 5 years old
Available: Every day from 4 pm
Image credit: Antti Pietikainen
Personalise
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Our pick
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Snow Train
Step inside the cosy Snow Train carriage for an Aurora hunt into the wilderness.
Pulled along by your expert guide on a snowmobile, the Snow Train has been cunningly designed with an all-Perspex exterior to give you constant views of the night sky. As you journey further into the darkness, keep your eye out for a potential display.
Read moreYou’ll also stop in a prime location to enjoy hot drinks and continue your search. Your location will be chosen based on the local weather and Aurora forecast for the evening, giving you the best possible chance of ticking the Northern Lights off your family's bucket list.
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Minimum group size: 2 people
Minimum age: 12 years old
Available: Tuesday and Thursday at 9pm (Jeris) and Monday at 9 pm and Friday at 10 pm (Harriniva)
From £69 per adult
From £42 per child
Other options
Activities
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Husky safari - Tour de Torassieppi (15km) (Jeris only)
Today you’ll visit the Torassieppi husky farm just a short transfer away from Jeris and enjoy a magical 15km sleigh ride. This is a wonderful safari for families to enjoy and gives an excellent introduction to husky safaris. You will travel two people per sled with opportunities to switch between driver and passenger.
Read more about this activityTotal duration: approximately 3 hours in total including transfers
Minimum age: 12 years old (children will travel in a sled)
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Monday at 09.45 am and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1.45 pm
Image credits: Antti Pietikainen
From: £138 per adult
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Arctic Sauna World
This may well be a favourite with the grownups as this trip is all about relaxation as you enjoy the lakeside well-being facilities.
Read more about this activitySaunas are a traditional Finnish pastime and at Jeris, you can enjoy the wonderful lakeside surroundings as well as the different sauna experiences.
The four saunas each represent the four elements; earth, air, fire and water, as these are found in all traditions and shamanic wellbeing rituals. These elements combine to create a fifth, steamy löyly, the spirit of sauna. Each element is represented by Finnish gods or goddesses, as the protectors of the saunas:
Sauna of Tapio (Earth). Tapio is the antlered king of the forest and in this sauna, you will feel the earthly and forest surroundings of the Finnish wilderness. Created from wood, tiles and natural stone, the sauna is split into four areas, north, east, south and west, each providing a different kind of löyly from mild to hot.
Sauna of Ukko (Fire). Ukko is the king of all gods and master of lightning, fire and air. This smoke sauna is the most traditional, and a favourite among the Finns. The wood heating process carries the smoke throughout to create a dark colouring, smokey scent and if you choose, a fiery heat.
Sauna of Vellamo (Water). Vellamo is the goddess of water and the ruler of lakes and rivers. This sauna has a panoramic view over Lake Jeris, a holy place for Sámi people, with its waters reflecting light onto the sauna walls it offers an incredibly calming atmosphere. The soft and moist löyly means you can stay in for longer for extended relaxation.
Sauna of Ilmatar (Air). Ilmatar is the goddess of wind, and the first mother in the beginning of times. Made from wood and natural stone, this sauna has no fire or thick walls - instead infrared heaters are situated inside a traditional kota for a soft and gentle heat. Think of this as half sauna, half relaxation room.
The very brave (and healthy) can also take an adventurous dip into the ice pool!
Minimum age: 4 years old
Available: Open everyday from 1pm (Jeris) and Tuesday and Saturday at 3.30pm (Harriniva; includes transfer)
From: £22 per adult
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Traditional Lappish Dinner (Jeris only)
Spend the evening by the crackling, open fire, enjoying local dishes in Jeris’ cosy lakeside restaurant.
Read more about this activityMinimum age: 12 years old
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Minimum group size: 2 people
Available: Monday and Friday at 7 pm
Image: Antti Pietikainen
From: £10 per adult
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Get on the saddle
For a brilliant introduction to horse riding, whether some of the family have done it before or if you’re all complete beginners, there are few more scenic places than Lapland.
You will follow your guide on a gentle journey through the nearby wintery forest. The activity lasts for around 1.5-2hours including transfers.
This programme is suitable for those aged 12 years and over.
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Tuesday 9:40 am
From: £138 per adult
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Northern Lights Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride
Search for the Northern Lights from the comfort of your horse-drawn sleigh. With minimal light pollution, this is an ideal opportunity to view the Northern Lights should conditions be favourable.
Minimum group size: 2 people
Minimum age: 12 years old
Total duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Available: Monday 8:40pm
From: £114 per adult
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Snowmobile Tour to Reindeer Farm - (40km snowmobile safari)
Today is an epic snowmobiling adventure to the Torassieppi Reindeer Farm. After a full safety briefing and instructions, you’ll travel along trails, through wintery forests to reach your destination.
Read more about this activityYou’ll visit the reindeer farm which is one of the oldest in Finland and will have the chance to meet and feed some of the reindeer. Lunch will be served at Torassieppi.
This trip is based on two people sharing a snowmobile but if you would like to travel with your own machine this can be arranged for a supplement so please just ask our sales team for details.
Suitable for those aged 12 years and over but please note that you must be over 18 and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.
Minimum age: 12 years
Duration: approximately 3.5 hours in total including lunch
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Saturday at 10am (Jeris) and Thursday and Saturday at 10am (Harriniva)
From: £164 per adult
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Secrets of the Northern Lights
From the myths and legends to the science behind the magic, learn everything you need to know about the Northern Lights. You’ll also have the chance to ask your guide any questions you might have about the local area.
Read more about this activityThe workshop lasts approximately 1 hour.
Minimum age: 12 years
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Monday and Friday at 4 pm (Jeris and Harriniva)
Image credit: Antti Pietikainen
From: £18 per adult
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Ice fishing
This is a real family favourite and gives you a taste of a very traditional pastime. Ice fishing involves drilling a hole in a frozen lake and dropping your line into the waters beneath. The rods are almost comically small but this makes them ideal for children and adults alike. A guide will set you up and will be on hand with a warm drink before you settle in and await a bite on the line.
Read more about this activityMinimum age: 4 years old
Trip duration: 2 hours approximately
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Thursday at 10 am (Jeris) and Tuesday at 10 am and Sunday at 1 pm (Harriniva)
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From: £31 per adult
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Aurora snowshoeing hunt
This gentle snowshoe hike is a great evening activity for families and takes you in search of the Northern Lights. The landscape takes on a very different feel in the dark and it is quite a magical place to be regardless of whether the Northern Lights appear or not.
Read more about this activityTotal duration: approximately 2-3 hours
Minimum age: 12 years
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 pm (Jeris and Harriniva)
Image credit: Antti Pietikainen
From: £61 per adult
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Daytime snowshoe in the national park (Jeris only)
Snowshoes provide access to areas which would otherwise be out of bounds for those on foot during the winter months. You will head into the Pallas Fell area which offers breathtaking wilderness scenery and the chance to learn about the environment here. Lunch is included at the hotel.
Read more about this activityTotal duration: Approximately 4 hours (including transfers and lunch at the hotel)
Minimum age: 4 years old
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 10 am
Image credits: Antti Pietikainen
From: £82 per adult
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Cross-country skiing in a Winter Wonderland
Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular pastimes in Lapland and you will see families with very young children out on the trails together. Full instruction will be provided before you hit the trails and try out your skills.
Read more about this activityMinimum age: 4 years old
Trip duration: Approximately 2 hours
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Tuesday and Friday at 10 am (Jeris) and Monday at 10 am and Thursday and Sunday at 2 pm (Harriniva)
From: £56 per adult
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Northern Lights Husky Safari
Search for the Northern Lights while dog sledding through the silent wilderness.
Following a safety briefing, you’ll set off with your own team of dogs, riding 2 people per sled, in search of the Aurora.
Read more about this activityTotal duration: 2.5 hours in total including transfers
Minimum age: 12 years old
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Wednesday and Saturday at 8.40 pm (Jeris and Harriniva)
From: £138 per adult
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Husky Safari - It's a husky day (25km)
For those with older teenagers, this is an exciting and unforgettable day on the trails as a family. You must be 15 years or older to take part, but each member of the group will get their own team of eager dogs for the day. You will cover around 25km of stunning wilderness landscape on the trails with a picnic lunch being served during the trip.
Read more about this activityTotal duration: approximately 5 hours including transfers
Minimum age: 15 years old
Available: Thursday at 9.50 am (Jeris) and Thursday at 10:30 (Harriniva)
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Aurora snowmobile adventure (20km)
The chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis are enhanced on this night safari by snowmobile. After a safety briefing and instruction, you will set off on your machine travelling two people per snowmobile (children will travel in a sleigh pulled by the guide’s snowmobile). Covering approximately 20km you will reach the best location for spotting the Northern Lights and you will enjoy a warm drink and gaze out at the night sky. You can change drivers as long as both have driving licences and are over 18.
Read more about this activityMinimum age: 12 years old (children will travel as a passenger)
Total duration: Approximately 2 hours
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Monday and Friday at 9pm (Jeris) and Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9pm (Harriniva)
From: £103 per adult
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Daytime panorama snowmobile safari (30km)
During this thrilling snowmobile safari, you will explore the fells and forests around Jeris. It provides a great introduction to the area and to snowmobiling. You will cover around 30km and travel with two people per machine along trails that lead you through stunning scenery; children will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. There will be the chance to change drivers if you both have a driving licence and are over 18.
Read more about this activityTotal duration: Approximately 2 hours
Minimum age: 4 years old (children will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile)
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Tuesday at 2 pm and Sunday at 10 am (Jeris) and Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 1.30 pm and Sunday at 10 am (Harriniva)
Image credits: Antti Pietikainen
From: £99 per adult
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Reindeer sleigh Aurora experience
This is a reindeer-pulled sleigh ride through the silent forests of Lapland (approx. 3km) and offers the chance for families with older children to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from a unique perspective should conditions be favourable. A warm drink will be served around a campfire. You will travel two people per sled.
Read more about this activityTrip duration: Approximately 1-1.5 hours (including transfers)
Minimum age: 12 years
Minimum group size: 2 people; 2 people per sled
Available: Tuesday and Thursday at 8.40 pm (Jeris) and at 8.20 pm (Harriniva)
Image credits: Antti Pietikainen
From: £112 per adult
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Lappish local culture
This is a day that always appeals to families as it includes an encounter with some of Lapland’s most famous residents. You’ll visit a reindeer farm where the herders will give you an insight into their lives. You’ll visit a small museum and enjoy a memorable reindeer-pulled sleigh ride (2 people per sled) covering around 3km. After lunch in a traditional wooden teepee, you will explore the wonderful Torassieppi Winter Village which is next door.
Read more about this activityTrip duration: the activity lasts for between 3.5 and 4 hours (including transfers)
Minimum age: 4 years old
Minimum group size: 2 adults
Available: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10.40 am (Jeris) and at 10.20 (Harriniva)
From: £129 per adult
From: £78 per child
Little Extras
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Fat biking - rental
Fat biking is a real phenomenon in Lapland as it is a great way to explore further than you may get with cross-country skis or snowshoes whilst still being able to appreciate the peace and quiet of this winter wonderland. You will be provided with a bike with special wide tyres which will allow you much better grip than a traditional bike would get in the snow and a helmet too.
This is not a guided activity so we highly recommend talking to the team at reception and planning out a suitable route before you set off from the hotel.
Credit: Antti Pietikainen
From: £31 per adult
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Snowshoe hire
Hire snowshoes to explore the trails independently as a family and at your own pace. This is a great way to spend some free time and offers excellent value. You should always consult the hotel regarding trail conditions, maps and the weather before you leave.
Ensure you take the hotel number and your mobile phone with you and leave details of your route before departure.
Minimum age: 5 years old
Available: daily
From: £9 per adult
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Cross-country ski hire
Hire a set of skis and hone your technique on the tracks independently as a family and at your own pace. This is a great way to spend some free time and offers excellent value. You should always consult the hotel regarding trail conditions, maps and the weather before you leave.
Ensure you take the hotel number and your mobile phone with you and leave details of your route before departure.
Minimum age: 5 years old
Available: daily
From: £9 per adult
From: £6 per child
Special Nights
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Aurora Glamping Overnight
An Aurora Dome is not only a memorable accommodation choice for the night, it’s also one of the cosiest Northern Lights hunts you and your family will partake in!
This luxury tent has a see-through sidewall to give you a constant view of the beautiful wilderness and if conditions are favourable, the Auroras dancing just outside!
Read more about this activityPrices vary depending on dates and availability. Please speak to our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Toilet, sauna and shower facilities are easily accessible just 100m away.
Minimum age: 5 years old
Available: Every day from 4 pm
Image credit: Antti Pietikainen
Dates & Prices
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Price based on: 2 adults sharing a twin hotel room with 1 child (extra bed)
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Holiday group size (approximate)
Minimum 1 person; maximum 24
Group Size
We always try to provide an approximation of the group size you can expect to be with for the duration of each of our holidays. It may be that you are joined by others for parts of your holiday (such as transfers and particular activities) but the above number reflects those you can normally expect to be with from beginning to end. If group size is something which is particularly important to you, please speak to our Travel Experts and they can suggest the best holidays for you.
Tailor-made holiday group sizes will vary for all activities as will the group size for any additional activities you book.
Minimum numbers required for a holiday to operate
Some of our holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate (as listed in the ‘Group Size’ section). If your holiday departure has not yet reached the minimum number, you will be told at the time of booking. In the unlikely event that your chosen date is not guaranteed by nine weeks before your scheduled departure date, we will contact you to discuss the available options as per our booking conditions.
Minimum and maximum age
The minimum age for this holiday can be found in the ‘Key Facts’ section of the holiday overview.
Younger family members may be able to participate but may not be able to take part in all activities. Please contact one of our Travel Experts if you have any questions.
Itinerary amendments
The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only, your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which are uploaded into your online account around a week prior to departure) or upon arrival.
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We want our holidays to be accessible as they can be and will do our best to accommodate any special requests and requirements where possible. We have a wide range of holidays and destinations and so our travel experts will help find the best holiday for you.
In order to give us the best possible chance to do this we ask that if you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements, that you tell us at the time of enquiry or booking. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. You may need to provide a doctor’s note and proof of insurance in some cases as the health and safety of our clients is absolutely paramount.
In providing this information you are allowing us to work with our expert local partners to ensure that your whole party can enjoy the holiday. By letting us know in advance we can discreetly work with you to adapt any part of the holiday which may potentially be challenging. Being able to prepare for this in advance makes an incredible difference to what we can offer and minimises any impact on your party and the rest of the group.
Unfortunately, if you choose not to share this information with us in advance then it may limit some or all of the itinerary you have booked, and we cannot be held accountable for any additional costs or missed activities resulting from this.
It is vitally important that you advise us prior to departure of any medical or dietary condition relating to any member of your party so that we may notify our local staff before you arrive. We recommend only drinking bottled water from bottles with unbroken seals and be vigilant about the use of ice in drinks and ice cream.
Insurance
Insurance is not included in your holiday, but it is a pre-requisite to travelling with us. You will need to ensure that you have cover for all the activities that you will be participating in during your holiday.
It is extremely important that you take out a suitable travel insurance policy at the time of booking. Plans do sometimes change, and you will need this policy should you need to cancel your holiday.
If you are struggling to find a suitable policy then details of our preferred provider, who will cover you for all the activities we offer, can be found on our website by clicking here. Please note that this policy is available to EU residents under the age of 75 only.
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Our clients’ safety is at the centre of everything we do, and our operations team continually assesses and monitors the destinations we feature. We carry out thorough risk assessments and work closely with all of our suppliers to continually follow best practice. For up to date travel advice the UK government offers its Travel Aware website as well as the advice detailed below.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice
We receive all updates from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) with regards to travel advice and we always ensure that we follow this advice in our operations. The FCO issues travel advisories for countries based on a very wide range of factors. They may provide notification about things as simple as a football match and crowds, or they may go so far as to advise against all travel to a region. We ask all our clients to refer to the relevant Travel Advice by Country for the destinations they are visiting in order to make an informed decision on the safety of the destination based on the details provided. It also provides vital information regarding entry requirements, embassy information, local laws and customs as well as specific safety and health. Guests should take responsibility for keeping themselves up to date with this advice. Please also ensure that, if you are transiting through another country, you have read the advice and meet the entry requirements for that destination too.
The FCO travel advice is applicable to British Passport Holders. Most governments will issue their own travel advice for a region and, if you are not a UK resident then you can find some helpful links below:
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/
Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau http://voyage.gc.ca/
The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html
If the FCO deems that there is an unacceptable level of risk for UK citizens then, together with the government, they may issue an advisory against all travel to a region or country. If such an advisory is published, then we will act accordingly, and this may require the cancellation, curtailment or amendment of a holiday itinerary. These decisions are made on the basis of ensuring our clients’ safety and will affect all clients on the holiday, regardless of their nationality.
If one of our local experts suggests an amendment due to a situation which develops locally then we may also take the decision to amend an itinerary appropriately.
If we have to cancel your holiday prior to departure you will be offered the option of an alternative trip (where any price difference will either be refunded to or covered by you) or a full refund of the monies paid.
If we have to curtail a holiday, then you will be refunded for any costs for the elements we have been unable to deliver, where we have been able to secure a refund from our suppliers. If we must reroute a holiday, then any basis for refund is determined on a case by case basis and dependent on whether the central holiday experience was provided or not.
Booking activities locally
Additional activities can be booked locally in almost all our destinations. However, as per our booking conditions, we cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss incurred through participation in activities which are booked at your destination outside of our holiday itinerary (see our ‘Terms and Conditions’ for further details).
When arranging any such activity please always ensure that safety is your primary concern.
In some of our destinations, you can borrow or hire equipment for use in your free time. You do so entirely at your own risk. You must ensure that you are correctly prepared, have the necessary equipment and knowledge (maps, etc.) and ensure that where applicable, you follow marked routes. We recommend discussing your plans with the local teams who will be able to advise on the most suitable options for you.
Always let the reception/guide know where you are planning to go and take a torch and mobile phone (with the hotel/guide’s phone number stored). It is also a good idea to leave your contact number and the time you expect to return to the hotel should the hotel need to contact you.
Flight schedule changes and connecting transportation
On your documentation, we will confirm your flight schedule. Sometimes the flight number, routing and timings might change prior to your departure. If the change is classed as a significant change then we will contact you to discuss this. Please see our booking conditions for details.
Flight schedule changes can impact on your pre and post-holiday travel arrangements if these have been booked separately to your holiday. We strongly recommend that you do not book transport (such as trains or transfers), car parking or non-connecting flights to the departure point for your holiday until you have received your final confirmed travel times when your final travel documents are issued. We are not responsible for the effect of any schedule change on your pre or post travel arrangements. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase non-flexible or non-refundable tickets to avoid cancellation and penalty charges.
Booking your own flights cancellation disclaimer
If you have chosen to book your own flights, then you will need to wait until we confirm to you that the holiday departure has met the minimum numbers required to run (if applicable to your chosen holiday). Once the holiday is guaranteed to run, you will be informed and you can then make your arrangements.
If transfers are included in your holiday, please ensure that any potential flights will be met by our standard transfers (speak to one of our Travel Experts for advice) otherwise private transfer supplements may be applicable. Once your flights are booked, please send us a copy of your detailed flight itinerary.
Please be aware that most tickets are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. For this reason, we strongly advise you check the rules of the ticket and check the limitations of your cancellation insurance before booking. We cannot be held liable, in the unlikely eventuality that we should be forced to cancel or amend your trip, for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made.
Terms - Jeris cabin minimum number requirements
Minimum accommodation occupancy:
Cabin A: price is based on 2 adults sharing a cabin with one or more children (minimum occupancy for a cabin A is 2 adults)
Cabin B: price is based on 2 adults sharing with 2 children (minimum occupancy for a cabin B is 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults)
Cabin C: price is based on 3 adults sharing with 2 children (minimum occupancy for a cabin C is 3 adults and 2 children or 4 adults)
Overnight husky safari evacuation fee
Overnight husky safari
Please note: if you choose to take part in one of our overnight safaris but discontinue the activity for reasons other than emergency evacuation, you will be charged an evacuation fee of €300.
Terms and Conditions
Our full booking terms and conditions can be found on our website: https://www.activitiesabroad.com/booking-conditions
Please note: our payment and cancellation terms will be unique to each booking – they will be confirmed with you at the time of quotation. The terms listed above are noted as a guide only
Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in Section 7 of our general booking terms and conditions.
- Up to balance due date (this is normally 16 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) - Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
- Between balance due date and 92 days prior to departure – 50%
- 91 to 24 days prior to departure – 75%
- 23 or less days – 100%
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