Halti Arctic Light Ski Expedition – Polar Night Edition

Max group: 8 persons | Minimum age: 18

Overview

Experience the deep, silent beauty of the Polar Night on a week-long ski journey through the snowy valleys and fells of Finland’s far north – where midwinter stillness and the faint Arctic glow create an unforgettable atmosphere.

This special edition of our Halti expedition follows gentler routes across frozen lakes and open tundra, offering the full Arctic mood in a slightly lighter form – perfect for those wanting a true wilderness adventure without the summit push to Halti itself.

This is the softer winter twin of our classic Halti Expedition – the same remote Arctic wilderness, simply at a more relaxed pace.

The route stays below the highest peaks, exploring the vast white landscapes of Käsivarsi Wilderness, far beyond the Arctic Circle. Each day we ski 10–15 km between wilderness huts, starting and ending in Kilpisjärvi. The days are short and the light ethereal – blue by day, and with luck, glowing green by night.

Available every year from late December to January, including our New Year Special departures.

Tour facts

Duration: 1 week (Saturday–Saturday)

Group size: Up to 8 people

Season: Late December–January

Languages: English (other languages on request)

Minimum age: 18 years

Fitness level: Moderate – suitable for active hikers and skiers with good basic fitness

Tour Highlights

Polar Night Light: Travel under the soft twilight glow of midwinter, when daylight lasts only a few hours and the snow reflects shades of deep blue and silver.

True Arctic Silence: Ski through vast, untouched valleys with little sign of human life.

Comfortable Huts: Stay in cozy wilderness cabins, heated by wood stoves, offering warmth and shared meals each evening.

Aurora Possibilities: Clear nights often bring Northern Lights above the fells – a breathtaking midwinter spectacle.

Warm Kilpisjärvi Welcome: Begin and end the tour in Kilpisjärvi, enjoying sauna heat and comfort before and after your Arctic journey.

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

Transportation: Round-trip airport transfers from Tromsø Airport (Norway).

Accommodation: Wilderness huts (no electricity or running water), and hotel-level cabins in Kilpisjärvi at start and finish.

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

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

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

Guiding: Professional wilderness guide providing safety, support, and Arctic insight.

Difficulty

Solitude: ★★★★☆ Complete isolation and deep winter stillness.

Challenge: ★★★☆☆ Shorter days and cold conditions, but moderate terrain.

Suitable also for those new to multi-day ski expeditions.

Seasonal Departures

Guaranteed Polar Night departures every winter around New Year and mid-January, when the light is at its most magical.

Private tours are available from late December through January.

Airport Transfers

The tour begins and ends at Tromsø Airport.

Typical flight schedules include morning, afternoon, and evening arrivals – our group transfer is arranged for the evening flight arriving around 18:50.

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

If your schedule differs, we’ll gladly help you plan the best connection.