Halti Hut-to-hut Ski Expedition - the Arctic Fell Experience

Arctic Hut-to-Hut Ski Tour in Finland’s Käsivarsi Wilderness

Overview

Embark on a guided week-long ski expedition through Finland’s remote Käsivarsi Wilderness, the most mountainous region in the country and home to Finland’s highest peak, Halti (1,324 m).

This adventure takes you far above the treeline, across windswept fells, and deep into the Arctic silence of Lapland’s far north. Nights are spent in cozy wilderness huts, with tents carried for safety and the option of one wild camping night for those who wish to experience true Arctic solitude.

Available from December to early May, this tour combines the authentic feel of an expedition with the comfort of warm huts and the guidance of experienced Arctic professionals.

Tour facts:

• Duration: 1 week (Saturday–Saturday)

• Group size: Up to 8 people

• Season: December–early May

• Languages: English (other languages on request)

• Minimum age: 18 years

• Fitness level: Good fitness required; previous hiking or skiing experience recommended

Tour Highlights

• Rugged Arctic Wilderness: Ski across Finland’s wildest landscapes – rolling fells, vast snowfields, and endless horizons above the treeline.

• Summit Finland’s Highest Point: Reach Halti, the symbolic roof of Finland, standing at 1,324 meters.

• Authentic Winter Living: Spend your nights in rustic huts without electricity or running water, heated by wood stoves and surrounded by complete stillness.

• Optional Wild Camping: Carry full expedition gear for safety and the possibility of one night in tents under the Arctic sky.

• Northern Lights & Polar Light: Experience the magic of the Polar Night’s blue light in midwinter or endless daylight in the spring season.

• Finnish Sauna & Local Comforts: Start and end the week in Kilpisjärvi, enjoying sauna warmth and hearty restaurant meals.

Included in the Tour Price (€1570 per person, VAT included)

• Transportation: Round-trip airport transfers from Tromsø Airport.

• Accommodation: Wilderness huts during the tour (without electricity or running water), and cozy hotel accommodation with sauna in Kilpisjärvi at start and finish.

• Meals: Full board – three meals daily, including warm camp meals and restaurant dinners at the start and end.

• Skiing Equipment: Backcountry skis, poles, pulkkas, and ski boots (NNN BC binding system – provide shoe size upon booking).

• Camping & Safety Gear: Sleeping bags, tents for emergencies, cooking equipment, and satellite communication.

• Guiding: Professional wilderness guide ensuring safety, local insight, and an authentic Arctic experience.

Difficulty

• Polar Night (Dec–Feb): ★★★★☆ Challenging due to low light, cold temperatures, and solitude.

• Spring Season (Mar–May): ★★★☆☆ Milder temperatures, long daylight hours, and slightly busier trails.

Seasonal Departures

Guaranteed group departures run every year from New Year to late March, with special wild camping variations in April.

Private and custom tours are also available from December through early May.

Airport Transfers

The tour begins and ends at Tromsø Airport (Norway).

Flight timetables vary slightly each year, but there are typically morning, afternoon, and evening arrivals.

Our group transfer is scheduled to meet the evening flight arriving around 18:50, with return transfers timed for flights departing after 11:00 on Saturdays.

If your schedule differs, you’re welcome to wait at the airport or nearby — we’ll gladly help you plan the most convenient connection.