What's included...
• Flights London to Kittila (Manchester & Bristol departures available)
• Return airport transfers
• Accommodation in en suite hotel rooms or winter cottages
• Half board
• Please choose your desired activities from our extensive range (order of booked activities subject to change)
• Cold weather clothing for the duration if your stay
• Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors
NB: A full driving license is required to drive a snowmobile in Finland.
Departure dates from: 18 November 2012 to 7 April 2013
Our tailor-made programmes allow you to design your own holiday. Simply decide when you want to travel and for how long then match your stay to the activities available below.
Tailor made holidays at Jeris are based on a minimum stay of three nights in en-suite hotel rooms.
Please note that Finnair have recently withdrawn tour operators' fares which means that we have far less flexibility over durations than in the past. It also means that a seven night stay based around direct charter flights from the UK to Kittila represents far greater value than using Finnair's services via Helsinki for shorter durations. If you do wish to use Finnair's services, we will require the full flight cost as a deposit at the time of booking as we are now required to pay the airline immediately.
Jeris Hotel and Winter Cottages enjoy an enviable setting overlooking beautiful Lake Jerisjarvi in North West Lapland.
The proximity to the Pallas-Ounas National Park makes it the ideal choice for an active winter holiday in a genuinely unspoilt environment. We get consistently excellent feedback from clients who travel to Jeris - the location is just spectacular and the staff are fantastic. You can choose between delightful winter cottages and en suite hotel rooms.
With an excellent restaurant, a lakeside spa and a fantastic activity programme, make this the perfect place to mix comfort with fun-filled and adventurous winter sports.
Snowmobile panorama safari (Christmas week)
On this exhilarating tour you will explore the fell landscapes which surround Harriniva. It is an excellent introductory trip. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) and cover around 30km. Guides, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 2.5 Hours Adult: £80
Visit Father Christmas (Christmas Week)
You will depart on a snowmobile – pulled sled and travel through the magical snow covered forest. After a short time you will come across a candle lit path to a remote log cabin. An elf will greet you and one family at a time you will be taken into the cabin to meet with the great man himself. You will sit by the fireplace with Father Christmas and discuss your Christmas wishes. A magical family experience.
Duration: 1.5 Hours Adult: £80
Jingle Bells Husky Safari (Christmas Week)
After a guided tour of the sled dog centre you will travel two people per sled on a 6km introductory husky safari. This is ideal for families with smaller children. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.
Duration: 1 Hour Adult: £50
Snowy Trails Snowmobile Safari (Christmas Week)
This snowmobile trip is great for families. Children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. The scenery is stunning here and you will travel around 20km during your journey. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £60
Northern Lights Sled Safari (sled pulled by a Snowmobile) (Christmas Week)
If you would rather not travel on a snowmobile in search of the Lights then you can always choose to travel in a sled pulled by the guide. This gives you the same opportunity to see the Aurora as the snowmobile safari but will allow you to relax and concentrate on the skies.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £40
Search for Christmas Tree (Christmas Week)
There is nothing that signifies Christmas more than the Christmas Tree. As a group you can venture into the forests around Harriniva and select a Christmas tree to bring back to the hotel and decorate.
Duration 1-2 hrs.
Cookie Baking (Christmas Week)
This free activity is fantastic for getting all the kids together and in a really Christmassy mood.
Duration: 1 Hour
Ice Fishing (Christmas Week)
This is one of the most traditional Finnish activities. You will head with your guide to a local fishing spot, drill through the ice and wait for the fish to bite. It’s seriously exciting if you get a catch on the line and even if you don’t the scenery is quite stunning.
Duration: 1 Hour Adult: £30
Snowshoeing (Christmas Week)
This is an excellent way to explore the forests and wilds around the hotel. Your guide will lead you on a trek lasting approximately 2 hrs.
Duration: 3 Hours Adult: £35
Northern Lights Snowshoes (Christmas Week)
There can be no more peaceful way of searching for the Aurora than on snowshoes. Your guide will take you by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the start of your snowshoe trail where you head off in search of the Lights on foot. Warm drinks, guides, instruction and equipment are included.
Duration: 3 Hours Adult: £55
Snowmobile Panorama Safari (New Year week)
On this exhilarating tour you will explore the fell landscapes which surround Harriniva. It is an excellent introductory trip. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) and cover around 30km.
Duration: 2.5 Hours Adult: £80
Snowy Trails Snowmobile Safari (New Year Week)
This snowmobile trip is great for families. Children will ride in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. The scenery is stunning here and you will travel around 20km during your journey. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £60
Snowshoeing (New Year Week)
This is an excellent way to explore the forests and wilds around the hotel. Your guide will lead you on a trek lasting approximately 2 hrs.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £35
Cross country skiing (New Year Week)
Your guide will teach you the basics as you get the chance to master this most typical of Scandinavian activities. Guides, instruction and equipment provided
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £35
Jingle Bells Husky Safari (New Year Week)
After a guided tour of the sled dog centre you will travel two people per sled on a 6km introductory husky safari. This is ideal for families with smaller children. Guide, instruction and equipment provided.
Duration: 1 hour Adult: £50
Snowmobile Northern Lights Safari (New Year Week)
This safari departs at 9pm and is designed as a search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis. You will travel around 20km with 2 people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) as you head to the splendid vantage point of a nearby fell. Warm drinks will be served as you gaze skywards in hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Guide, instruction and equipment included
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £80
Northern Lights Sled Safari (sled pulled by a Snowmobile) (New Year)
If you would rather not travel on a snowmobile in search of the Lights then you can always choose to travel in a sled pulled by the guide. This gives you the same opportunity to see the Aurora as the snowmobile safari but will allow you to relax and concentrate on the skies.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £40
Ice Fishing (New Year)
This is one of the most traditional Finnish activities. You will head with your guide to a local fishing spot, drill through the ice and wait for the fish to bite. It’s seriously exciting if you get a catch on the line and even if you don’t the scenery is quite stunning.
Duration: 1 Hour Adult: £30
Northern Lights Snowshoes (New Year)
There can be no more peaceful way of searching for the Aurora than on snowshoes. Your guide will take you by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the start of your snowshoe trail where you head off in search of the Lights on foot. Warm drinks, guides, instruction and equipment are included.
Duration: 3 Hours Adult: £55
Snowmobile Northern Lights Safari (Christmas Week)
This safari departs at 9pm and is designed as a search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis. You will travel around 20km with 2 people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) as you head to the splendid vantage point of a nearby fell. Warm drinks will be served as you gaze skywards in hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Guide, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £80
Lainio Snow Village and Kellokas Nature Centre (Christmas Week)
You will head to Kellokas Nature Centre to learn about the region, the landscape, the flora, fauna and the local culture. From the centre you will continue to Lainio Snow Village, a spectacular monument to snow and ice architecture. You will be able to visit the expertly crafted suites and rooms before having lunch in the ice restaurant. We can also arrange overnight stays at Lainio at the end of your holiday.
Duration: 6 Hours Adult: £110
Lainio snow village and Kellokas Nature Centre (New Year Week)
You will head to Kellokas Nature Centre to learn about the region, the landscape, the flora, fauna and the local culture. From the centre you will continue to Lainio Snow Village, a spectacular monument to snow and ice architecture.
You will be able to visit the expertly crafted suites and rooms before having lunch in the ice restaurant. We can also arrange overnight stays at Lainio at the end of your holiday (see price box for details).
Duration: 6 Hours Adult: £110
17km Husky Safari
After a visit to the Arctic sled dog centre and instruction you continue with a 17km husky safari. You will travel 2 people per sled with opportunities to switch between driver and passenger. Guides, snack, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 3 Hours Adult: £100
25km Husky Safari
During this safari you spend the day with your own team of huskies (1 person per sled). You will travel around 25km through stunning landscapes. Lunch will be cooked on an open fire. Guides, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 5 Hours Adult: £170
Aurora Picnic Pulkka (on request and subject to availability)
This is your chance to try something that the Finns love to do themselves. You will be provided with a toboggan filled with logs, matches, hot berry juice and Finnish sausages. You will be given help to light a riverside fire spending as long as you want, grilling sausages and enjoying the peace of the Finnish night; an excellent way to wait for the Aurora Borealis.
Adult: £13
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing (on request and subject to availability)
Cross country skis and snowshoes can be hired for around €12 per day. They are excellent fun and there are many trails to be explored. Alternatively there are guided snowshoe treks available and cross country ski lessons can be arranged on request, subject to availability.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £36
Husky Safari (Overnight)
You will be given full instruction before you and your team of faithful huskies head off on a two day wilderness safari. You will spend the night in a wilderness cabin (see accommodation section for details) and travel around 25km per day. You will have two lunches out on the trail while breakfast and your evening meal will be prepared in the cabin. You will be responsible for looking after your own team of dogs and helping with all the camp chores. This is a true wilderness safari and an adventure that should not be missed. All instruction and equipment is provided (including Arctic grade sleeping bag).
Duration: 48 Hours Adult: £440
Ice fishing
This is one of the most traditional Finnish activities. You will head with your guide to a local fishing spot, drill through the ice and wait for the fish to bite. It’s seriously exciting if you get a catch on the line and even if you don’t the scenery is quite stunning.
Duration: 1.5 Hours Adult: £30
Introductory Husky Safari
A guided tour of the sled dog centre is followed by an introductory 9km safari. You will travel 2 people per sled with opportunities to switch between driver and passenger. Guides, instruction and equipment included.
Duartion: 1.5 Hours Adult: £60
Lainio Snow Village and Kellokas Nature Centre
You will head to Kellokas Nature Centre to learn about the region, the landscape, the flora, fauna and the local culture. From the centre you will continue to Lainio Snow Village, a spectacular monument to snow and ice architecture.
You will be able to visit the expertly crafted suites and rooms before having lunch in the ice restaurant. We can also arrange overnight stays at Lainio at the end of your holiday (see price box for details).
Duration: 6 Hours Adult: £110
Lapland Snowmobile Safari
This is the longest single day snowmobile safari available at Harriniva (please see website for multi day trips). You will travel 80 – 100km stopping for a picnic lunch and hot drinks. You will travel two people per snowmobile but for this trip we would recommend upgrading to one each (see price box for details). Guides, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 5 hours Adult: £165
Lappish Culture and Short Reindeer Safari
Today you will visit a local reindeer herder. You will be given an insight into their lives and about the importance of the reindeer. You will try your hand at lassoing and there will be the chance for a short reindeer pulled sleigh ride. Lunch will be served in a traditional Kota.
Duration: 4 Hours Adult: £130
Northern Lights (sled pulled by a snowmobile)
If you would rather not travel on a snowmobile in search of the Lights then you can always choose to travel in a sled pulled by the guide. This gives you the same opportunity to see the Aurora as the snowmobile safari but will allow you to relax and concentrate on the skies.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £40
Northern Lights Hunt by Minibus
During this 4 hour trip your guide will take you on a search for the Aurora. The minibus provides you with added mobility to outrun any cloud and hopefully fulfill your quest of seeing the Northern Lights. Hot drinks are included.
Duration: 4 Hours Adult: £70
Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
This safari departs at 9pm and is designed as a search for the magnificent Aurora Borealis. You will travel around 20km with 2 people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) as you head to the splendid vantage point of a nearby fell. Warm drinks will be served as you gaze skywards in hope of seeing the Northern Lights. Guide, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 2 Hours Adult: £80
Northern Lights Snowshoeing
There can be no more peaceful way of searching for the Aurora than on snowshoes. Your guide will take you by snowmobile pulled sleigh to the start of your snowshoe trail where you head off in search of the Lights on foot. Warm drinks, guides, instruction and equipment are included.
Duration: 3 Hours Adult: £55
Reindeer Safari
This is a reindeer pulled sleigh ride through the stunning winter wonderland and quite simply a magical experience.
Duration: 3 Hours Adult: £150
Snowmobile Panorama Safari
On this exhilarating tour you will explore the fell landscapes which surround Harriniva. It is an excellent introductory trip. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch between driver and passenger) and cover around 30km. Guides, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 2.5 Hours Adult: £80
Snowmobile Wilderness Safari
After full instruction you will head off on snowmobiles across the frozen landscape enjoying the stunning views. You will travel two people per snowmobile (with chances to switch driver and passenger) and cover around 50km. There will be a break for a warm drink en route. Guides, instruction and equipment included.
Duration: 3.5 Hours Adult: £135