This 8-day winter trip is based north of the Arctic Circle at Rajamaa, a group of wooden chalets on Pitkäsaari island in the River Muonio, with views across to Finland. A local family has run it for decades, and it has a dining room and a sauna. You spend six nights here and one night in a log cabin deep in the forest.

Each day brings a different activity, with all specialist equipment and Arctic clothing provided. You snowshoe through the forest looking for animal tracks, then drive your own husky sled in pairs for about 15 kilometres with a local musher. You also spend a morning with a reindeer-herding Sámi family, travelling by reindeer sled to their hut to talk by the fire over lunch.

Trip highlights

Snowshoeing through the forest and over frozen swamps, with lunch by a log fire (Day 2)
Drive your own husky sled in pairs for about 15 kilometres with a local musher (Day 3)
Learn forest skiing, the traditional Scandinavian way of crossing snow (Day 3)
A morning with a reindeer-herding Sámi family, travelling by reindeer sled to their kåta for lunch by the fire (Day 5)
A two-day forest-ski trip across frozen lakes and pine-covered hills to a log cabin (Days 6–7)
Evening talks on Scandinavia's big predators

lynx, wolverines, bears and wolves
A chance of the Northern Lights on clear, dark nights

Map of the 8-day winter trip based at Rajamaa in Muonionalusta, Swedish Lapland, on the River Muonio — 8-day winter trip based at Rajamaa, Muonionalusta, on the Swedish–Finnish border

Rajamaa (Muonionalusta) Days 1–7

This trip packs the main Arctic winter experiences into one week from a single base: snowshoes, huskies, reindeer, forest skis and a night in a wilderness cabin. All Arctic clothing, equipment and meals are included, groups are small, and no previous experience is needed.

Best suited to

Active travellers who want a hands-on Arctic winter week
Beginners — no previous experience of snow sports is needed
Travellers interested in Sámi culture and Arctic wildlife
Travellers aged 16 and over with good fitness, agility and balance

Day 1 · Muonionalusta, Rajamaa Arrive at Rajamaa

A group transfer takes you from the airport to Rajamaa, a cluster of wooden chalets on an island in the River Muonio with views over Sweden and Finland. Your hosts welcome you on arrival. Dinner is usually at 7 pm if your flight arrives in time. The main briefing is held this evening or the next morning.

Hotel
Rajamaa wooden chalet

Meals
Dinner
Day 2 · Rajamaa Snowshoeing

After you're kitted out with Arctic clothing and equipment, set off on snowshoes into the forest around Rajamaa. Your guide helps you spot animal tracks and explains how plants survive the climate. Lunch is by a log fire, then walk back over frozen hills. The afternoon is free for the sauna.

Hotel
Rajamaa wooden chalet

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 · Rajamaa Husky sledding and forest skiing

Visit a small husky kennel nearby, where a professional musher explains how the dogs live and train and how to drive a sled safely. In pairs, take turns driving and riding for about 15 kilometres through forest and over frozen swamps. In the afternoon, practise forest skiing ready for the two-day trip later in the week.

Hotel
Rajamaa wooden chalet

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 · Rajamaa Free day

A free day. Options include a snowmobile safari through the forest and over frozen lakes, or snowshoeing with geocaching. You could also simply relax at the lodge and use the sauna.

Hotel
Rajamaa wooden chalet

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 · Rajamaa A morning with a Sámi family

Travel on foot and by traditional reindeer sled to a kåta, a Sámi hut, to meet a reindeer-herding family. Help feed the reindeer, then spend a couple of hours by the fire learning about Sámi life and the challenges the community faces, with lunch and coffee. Return to Rajamaa for a free afternoon.

Hotel
Rajamaa wooden chalet

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 · Lapland forest Forest-ski trip to a log cabin

Set off on forest skis carrying only a daypack while snowmobiles carry the rest of the gear. Cross frozen lakes and pine-covered hills to a log cabin used by forest workers, heated by wood-burners, with water collected from the river. The group cooks dinner together, and there is usually a sauna. Skiing covers about 7 to 12 kilometres a day.

Hotel
Forest log cabin (dorm-style)

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 · Rajamaa Ski back to Rajamaa

Ski back to Rajamaa, stopping for lunch by a fire. You may see tracks of lynx or wolverines along the way. Back at the lodge, there is time for the sauna before the final dinner.

Hotel
Rajamaa wooden chalet

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 · Muonionalusta Trip ends at Rajamaa

The trip ends after breakfast, with a group transfer to the airport. Extra nights in the area can be arranged when you book.

Meals
Breakfast

Rajamaa, Muonionalusta (6 nights) Two-bedroom wooden chalets with shared bathrooms
Forest log cabin (1 night) Dorm-style rooms for up to four

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

Included

Accommodation 6 nights in wooden chalets at Rajamaa and 1 night in a forest log cabin
Meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners (dinner on Day 1 depends on your arrival time)
Transport group arrival and departure airport transfers, local minibus transfers, and snowmobile support on the ski trip
Tour leader throughout, with local instructors and hosts
Activities snowshoeing, husky sledding, forest-ski training, the Sámi family visit with reindeer sledding, and the two-day forest-ski trip
Equipment snowsuit, gloves, hat, socks, winter boots and all activity equipment

Not included

Flights to Kittilä (Finland) or Kiruna (Sweden)
Optional activities on the free day, such as a snowmobile safari
Single room or private chalet upgrade (limited, at extra cost)
Travel insurance, visas and personal spending

Honest disclaimer — please read

You need a private bathroom — chalets share bathrooms unless you upgrade, and the forest cabin has an outdoor long-drop toilet
You dislike cold — temperatures are below freezing all season and can reach −30°C
You have reduced mobility — the trip is generally not suitable
You want to see several places — six of the seven nights are at the same base

13 Dec 2026 Twin share

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24 Jan 2027 Twin share

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21 Feb 2027 Twin share

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28 Mar 2027 Twin share

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Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need any experience?

No, but you need good fitness, agility and balance. Forest-ski training is given before the two-day trip, which covers about 7 to 12 kilometres a day, about four hours plus a lunch stop, adjusted to the group. The minimum age is 16.

How cold will it be?

Below freezing all season: typically −25°C to −10°C in December and January, rising towards 0°C by March, and it can drop to −30°C. Daylight is about 4 to 5 hours in December, rising to about 10 hours in February and 15 in March.

What clothing is provided?

A snowsuit, gloves, hat, socks and winter boots, plus all the equipment for the activities, so you can pack light.

What are the rooms like?

Rajamaa has two-bedroom wooden chalets with shared bathrooms. You can upgrade to a one-bedroom chalet with a private bathroom, and a limited number of single rooms are available at extra cost. The forest cabin has dorm rooms for up to four and an outdoor long-drop toilet.

Which airport should I fly to?

Kittilä (KTT) in Finland or Kiruna (KRN) in Sweden. One group arrival transfer is timed to a chosen flight, and you can join it at no extra cost if you are at the airport before it leaves.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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