Highlights
Guided daily activities
Snowshoeing, back-country skiing and hiking - with all equipment included.
Lumberjack Lodge
Warm and comfortable accommodation with festive three-course dinners on Christmas and New Year.
Daily sauna and hot tub
Available every night - snow rolls included!
Visit from Santa
Personal visit by Santa Claus and his reindeer!
Overview
This Christmas and New Year, the doors to one of Lapland’s best-kept secrets will be opened: the traditional mountain lodge of Peurakaltio.
This is a rare opportunity to spend your holiday in the breathtaking wilderness of Lapland, far from the beaten path. Nestled in the heart of the Arctic wilderness, this unique lumberjack base offers an exclusive Christmas retreat for the outdoor-loving community.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the magic of Lapland and learn about the Arctic
- An active retreat, where adventure and tradition come together, offering something for all ages
- Explore the pristine snow-covered landscape with guided hikes, snowshoeing, and skiing
- Savour traditional meals and homemade Christmas delicacies
- Unwind in the warmth of the sauna and hot tub while admiring the Polar Night colours and Northern Lights
- Santa Claus will be visiting—his reindeer are parked right outside the lodge!
- The team hosting you is 100% local from Finland
Recommended arrivals
Below are the available dates for the Arctic Christmas Retreat. While you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like, we recommend arriving at the beginning of one of the listed slots for the best experience. A minimum stay of 3 to 4 nights is suggested. If these dates don’t work for you, just say:
- 23-26 December 2025
- 27-30 December 2025
- 31 December 2025-3 January 2026
- 4-6 January 2026 on request
In pictures
- Families
- Forest
- All fitness levels
- Solo
- Groups
- Couples
Santa's Helpers
While adults can venture on longer hikes, Santa’s helpers host festive activities for children. The team hosting you is 100% local from Finland.
Who is it for?
This private hideaway is open exclusively for this event. This retreat is perfect for you if you love the outdoors and wilderness experiences, enjoy spending time with an outdoor-loving community, like to learn new skills and embrace the unexpected, appreciate authentic accommodations and value tradition over modernity. Solo travellers, families and friends are all warmly welcome!
Activities
Lots of snow fun expected! Snowshoeing, back-country skiing, sleigh rides, Christmas and New Year activities both in and outdoors, meeting Santa Claus and his reindeer, Northern Lights spotting and starry night hikes. A traditional wood-burning sauna and a hot tub in the snow is heated up every night! Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Arctic style! You can also book additional activities from husky to snowmobile rides and downhill skiing. No prior experience in winter sports or Arctic skills is required.
Accommodation
Peurakaltio features a main lodge with 6 rooms and 25 beds, a café and restaurant building, 2 sauna buildings, a hot tub, and toilet huts. Rooms are kept warm with wood-burning fireplaces and heaters. For an extra special experience, you can opt to stay in luxury accommodation, such as a glass igloo, for your final night.
Season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Transfers
Meeting point
Kittilä International Airport
Levintie 259
Kittilä
99100
Finland
Itinerary
- Forest
- Accommodation
- Equipment
- Guides
- Meals
- Transfers
Included
This is an all-inclusive stay, which means that your accommodation, meals, guided hikes and activities, equipment and saunas are included and you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring the Arctic around you!
- Information session and full support before your travels
- Transportation from the arrival town
- Guided daily activities, including snowshoeing, back-country skiing, and hiking (equipment provided)
- Accommodation at the Lumberjack Lodge
- Meals: Hearty breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners throughout your stay
- Personal visit by Santa Claus and his reindeer!
- Festive 3-course dinners on Christmas and New Year’s Eve
- Sauna and hot tub available every night – snow rolls included!
- Arctic Escapades hosts and guides on the ground
- Arctic winter suit and warm boots
- Photos of the Festive Break!
Please note, payment will be made in Euros.
Costs
4-Days/3-Nights
all inclusive stay
Balance
£1615.51
5-Days/4-Nights (or longer)
all inclusive stay
Balance
£2041.08
Why choose this retreat?
The organiser has over a decade of experience in organising and overseeing sporting events, including global ultramarathons, stage races, and winter expeditions. They are 100% local from Finland.
Enquiries & bookings
To find out more or book, please provide your details here.