Hut-to-Hut Backcountry Skiing in Old Growth Boreal Forests (Lemmenjoki NP)

Overview

Discover the vast and secluded wilderness of Lemmenjoki National Park on this one-week backcountry skiing adventure through ancient boreal forests, frozen rivers, and rolling fells of Finnish Lapland.

Perfect for those seeking solitude and immersion in true wilderness, this tour combines cozy wilderness huts, scenic ski routes, and the chance to learn traditional Arctic winter skills.

Available for private groups of up to six people, with guaranteed departures every year around New Year and throughout January–February. Private departures are also possible until early April.

Tour facts:

• Duration: 1 week (Saturday–Saturday)

• Group size: 2–6 people

• Season: January–April

• Languages: English (Finnish and German available on request)

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Fitness level: Moderate – suitable for active hikers or beginners to ski touring

Tour Highlights

• Arctic Serenity: Explore one of Finland’s largest and most remote national parks (2,850 km²), where silence and solitude define the experience.

• Ancient Forests: Ski beneath centuries-old spruce and pine trees draped in snow, with open views across untouched valleys and fells.

• Frozen Waterfalls & Reindeer: Visit the iconic Ravadasköngäs waterfall, frozen into surreal ice formations, and follow reindeer tracks through the wilderness.

• Northern Lights Magic: Clear, dark skies make Lemmenjoki one of the best places in Lapland to witness the Aurora Borealis.

• Winter Skills & Campfire Living: Learn essential Arctic survival skills—such as building a snow shelter (and the option to try sleeping in it!)—while enjoying lunches cooked over open fires.

• Sauna & Comfort: Begin and end the week in a cozy log cabin with Finnish sauna and warm meals, a perfect contrast to the wild days in the park.

Included in the Tour Price (€1695 per person, VAT included)

• Accommodation: Traditional wilderness log cabins (without electricity) during the tour, plus comfortable sauna cabins at start and finish.

• Meals: Full board with hearty Finnish dishes and daily campfire lunches.

• Equipment: All expedition gear (excluding personal clothing).

• Guiding: Experienced English-speaking wilderness guide (Finnish/German on request).

• Transfers: Round-trip airport transfers from Ivalo (Kittilä available on request).

Difficulty

• Solitude: ★★★★☆ Deep wilderness and minimal contact with other groups.

• Challenge: ★★★☆☆ Moderate skiing distances (up to 17 km/day) on gentle terrain; suitable for fit outdoor enthusiasts.

Airport Transfers

The tour begins and ends at Ivalo Airport. Flight schedules vary slightly from year to year, but there are typically morning, afternoon, and late-evening arrivals.

Our group transfer is always arranged to meet the evening flight arriving around 19:00.

Return transfers align with Saturday flights departing after 11:00.

If your flight schedule differs, you’re welcome to wait at the airport or nearby, and we’ll help you plan the most convenient connection — just ask if you’d like advice.