Overview:
Kukkolaforsen is a family business on the border of Finland and Sweden which makes local culture a mix from both countries, that is called "Our Land". Kukkolaforsen offers great winter holidays in Lapland with the most important winter activities, great food and local culture, not to forget the good night sleep under the northern sky or sometimes sleepless nights with the Northern Lights. Resort is quite small and the activity groups are not too big so you can have a truly unique holiday experience.
Holiday price is from £2,995 per person based on availabilty and two people sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement upon request.
2024 Departure Dates
| season |
DePARTURE |
| Dec - Apr |
Daily |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arriavl in Lapland
Arrival at the Rovaniemi Airport in Finland. Your representative driver will greet you at the airport and you will first visit the Arctic Circle & Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. After the visit, direct transfer to Kukkolaforsen in Sweden.
Step into the enchanting embrace of Santa Claus Holiday Village in Rovaniemi, Finland, where the magic of Christmas lasts all year. This welcoming wonderland invites you to explore charming shops, savor delicious treats in cozy restaurants, and experience the joy of staying in delightful accommodations. The heart of the village is Santa's office, where the jolly man himself eagerly awaits to share laughter and create cherished memories with visitors. Nestled on the Arctic Circle, this unique destination offers the warmth of holiday cheer and a chance to cross into a world of perpetual winter magic. Whether you're with family or friends, the Santa Claus Holiday Village beckons with open arms, promising a truly special and joy-filled experience that lingers in your heart long after you leave.
Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 2: Reindeers, Snow, Ice & Light
Breakfast in the morning.
Be ready for a day full of exciting activities on both sides of the border. We start with meeting the reindeers! We pay a visit to the Ruotsalainen family and their farm. Päivi tells us about the reindeers and how the daily work at the farm is. After getting to know the reindeers, they take us out on a sledge ride. We enjoy a nice lunch in their Sampi wooden house before some playtime in the slopes and learning how to throw the lasso.
Later in the day we visit the Snowcastle in Kemi, Finland. The Snow Castle is built every year from scratch and the decoration is designed by Finnish ice and snow sculpting professionals. In the castle you can relax a while in the chapel, have a look at the artwork and have a break in the Snow Restaurant. The great light-effects make the sculptures and snow seem even more magical! You can also enter the hotel rooms and participate in events that are organized in the Snow Castle.
Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 3: Snowshoeing & Baking
Breakfast in the morning.
We start the day with a snowshoe walking activity. You will be walking with snowshoes in the deep snow where you can admire the beautiful winter scenery. If you are lucky, you may even see some animal prints in the snow. We have a break by an open fire and enjoy hot beverages.
One of the oldest buildings in the Kukkola cultural village is the Timber Smoke Hut which has been used for grilling whitefish. In addition to the traditional grilling, you can also bake bread on an open fire. While baking, you will hear about the food traditions and the culture of Kukkola village. Afterwards you will enjoy the bread with delicious whitefish or salmon filling. Warm glögg is also cooked and served from traditional Sami drinking cup, kuksa.
Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 4: Snowmobling, Sauna & Hot tub
Breakfast in the morning.
The safari route runs along traditional forest tracks, winter roads, and frozen rivers. You will have a fantastic opportunity to experience the unique countryside of the North and learn how to master the art of driving a snowmobile. After receiving driving instructions, we drive along versatile routes and terrains in order to give you the best outdoor experience of the Arctic winter. During the safari we stop for a break to enjoy hot drinks and the silence of the wilderness, a great time to take some photographs.
Back at Kukkolaforsen we enjoy an outdoor lunch.
Today the Sauna and Hot-tub are at your disposal.
Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 5: Husky Farm & Sledding
Breakfast in the morning.
Today you will enjoy the most popular activity in Lapland, Husky Safari! We go by bus to a local husky farm where a husky musher will tell you about their dogs, their nature and their training program. Everyone has a chance to take a ride in a sleigh pulled by a team of huskies.
Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 6: Day at Leisure
Breakfast in the morning. Day at leisure or optional activities. Sauna SPA. Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 7: Ice Fishing
Breakfast in the morning.
Today you will learn how to fish in the frozen Ice followed by grilling the fish in the timber smoke hut back in Kukkolaforsen!
Torne River is the biggest free-flowing river in Europe. As all the big rivers in the old times they have been providing much of every day food to people living in the surrounding area. During the program, you will get to see two methods of fishing. Firstyou get to go ice fishing. A guide will teach you how to drill a hole in the ice and prepare the ice-fishing rod and baits. Then it’s time to test your skills. It is usually done during the hours of day light because it’s the warmest time of the day. In theory, this is when fish can see well and search for food. On the way back you will see how burbots are caught.
Kukkola village is known for the way of grilling their whitefish. The fish is first put on a stick and then grilled on an open fire. The Timber Smoke Hut, one of the oldest buildings in the Kukkola cultural village, is from 1700s. During the grilling of the fish, you get to hear about the methods of preparing fish as well as the fishing culture in Kukkola. We also serve ‘tunnbröd’ (Swedish hard bread) and ‘sima’ (sweet sparkling brew spiced with lemon and brown sugar) with the fish.
Accommodation in hotel at the Kukkolaforsen Resort incl. full board.
Day 8: Departure from Lapland
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rovaniemi airport in time for your return flight.
Package Includes:
- Direct flights from London Luton to Rovaniemi and return on easyJet
- Standard seat reservations
- 1 x small cabin bag per person
- 1 x check-in bag (23 kg) per person
- 7 nights’ accommodation at the Kukkolaforsen Resort, Sweden
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport Transfers
- Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily)
- Winter Clothing for the duration of your stay
- Daily Sauna at your disposal
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL Protection
- All taxes
• Direct flights from London Luton to Rovaniemi and return on easyJet
• Standard seat reservations
• 1 x small cabin bag per person
• 1 x check-in bag (23 kg) per person
• 7 nights’ accommodation at the Kukkolaforsen Resort, Sweden
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Airport Transfers
• Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily)
• Winter Clothing for the duration of your stay
• Daily Sauna at your disposal
• 24-hour emergency service
• ATOL Protection
• All taxes
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