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Kakslauttanen is the brainchild of Jussi Eiramo who came to Lapland as a young man on a fishing trip and never left. His original glass igloo concept was years ahead of its time. It’s being copied now, but Jussi was the first and in our opinion the best.
Suitable for
Suitable for singles, couples, families and small groups.
Design your own holiday
Our tailor made programmes allow you to design your own holiday. Tailor made holidays at Kakslauttanen allow you to experience some of the most unique accommodation in Lapland. Holidays are based on a minimum stay of three nights, two of which are spent in cosy log cabins, the ultimate haven of peace. Your last is spent in one of the magical glass igloos. Hopefully the Northern Lights will provide you with a spectacular bedtime show.
Kakslauttanen takes advantage of the best activities on offer in the region and is able to offer one of the most flexible activity schedules in Finland. We’ve given you a brief overview of what’s possible and a sample itinerary for some inspiration.
Weekly activity programme for
Design Your Own Holiday.
| Name |
Duration (hours) |
Distance (km) |
Adults from |
Children (5 - 11) from |
2 hour Reindeer Safari
A reindeer safari ought not to be missed. You will travel to a local farm from where you will depart on a reindeer pulled sleigh ride through the stunning scenery, travelling around 3km. The total activity time is around 2 hours (duration includes transfer time and equipment briefing as well as a coffee break). This tour departs daily around 10am. |
2 |
3 |
£95 |
£45 |
4 hour Reindeer Safari
You will travel to a local reindeer farm from where you will be taken on a sleigh ride which will cover around 5km in the beautiful Lappish countryside. The total activity time is around 4 hours (duration includes transfer time and equipment briefing as well as light lunch etc). This tour departs daily around 9.45am. |
4 |
5 |
£120 |
£60 |
Northern Lights Reindeer safari
This is a really unique activity. A reindeer sleigh is the ideal way to explore the dark Lappish wilds. The pace is gentle and hopefully you will have plenty of opportunity to gaze at the Northern Lights should the conditions be suitable. Regardless of whether the Aurora is shining this is a wonderful experience. The total activity time is around 2 hours (duration includes transfer time and briefing). This tour departs daily around 7.45pm. |
2 |
3 |
£90 |
£45 |
2 hour Husky Safari
If you visit the Arctic then a husky safari is almost a mandatory experience. The scenery which surrounds Kakslauttanen is spectacular and the fells and forest are just waiting to be explored. There are few better ways to get out and about than by dog sled. The total activity time is around 2 hours and you will cover approximately 12km (duration includes transfer time and equipment briefing as well as a coffee break). This tour departs daily around 11am. |
2 |
12 |
£110 |
£55 |
4 hour Husky Safari
If you have the chance to do this longer safari then we really recommend that you take it. The total activity time (including transfers, briefings and a light lunch) is around 4 hours and during this time you can cover around 24km. You can really get out and explore the wonderful wilderness and develop a full appreciation for the power of the dogs and the landscape that you are in. This tour departs daily around 10am. |
4 |
24 |
£145 |
£75 |
2 hour Snowmobile Safari
Snowmobiles are an excellent way to get out and see the wilderness. This two hour safari (duration includes transfers and briefings as well as coffee break) is an ideal introduction and you will cover around 30km. This tour departs daily around 9.30am.
|
2 |
30 |
£90 |
£45 |
4 hour Snowmobile Safari
During this 4 hour safari (duration includes transfers, briefing and light lunch) you will cover around 50km. If you want to get an appreciation of the scale of the wilderness then this safari is ideal as you really can cover some ground – it’s thrilling. This tour departs daily around 9.30am. |
4 |
50 |
£120 |
£60 |
Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
To search for the Aurora Borealis you ideally need a level of mobility to outrun any potential cloud cover or reach an excellent view point should conditions be in your favour. Snowmobiling at night is thrilling but it reaches a whole new level is the Northern Lights are also helping to guide you. This safari lasts around three hours (including transfers, briefing and coffee break) and you will cover around 30km during your search. This tour departs daily around 8.30pm. |
3 |
30 |
£105 |
£50 |
Snowmobile Safari to Reindeer Farm
This activity combines the thrill of snowmobiling with the wonderful experience of getting up close to some reindeer. You will journey across the wild landscape to a reindeer farm where you will be given an insight into the lives of the herders and their animals. This safari lasts around three hours (including transfers, briefing and coffee break) and you will cover around 30km during your search. This tour departs daily around 9.45am. |
3 |
30 |
£110 |
£55 |
Inari Ice Fishing and Sami Culture
Ice fishing is a truly Lappish experience and when combined with a visit to the Sami museum in Inari, it will give you a day of exceptional experiences. On arrival in Inari you will be taken out onto the magnificent lake and your guide will show you to an ideal fishing spot.
When the fishing is over you continue to the wilderness church at Pielpajärvi. After a visit to the church you continue to the Sami Siida museum in Inari, a place which gives you a wonderful insight into the lives of the Sami people (includes coffee and lunch break).
You will be out for around 8 hours (including transfers, lunch and coffee break). This tour departs daily at 9am. |
8 |
- |
£175 |
£85 |
Inari Ice Fishing and Sami Culture by Snowmobile
Ice fishing is a truly Lappish experience and when combined with a visit to the Sami museum in Inari, it will give you a day of exceptional experiences. On arrival in Inari you will be taken out by snowmobile (2 per snowmobile) onto the magnificent lake and your guide will show you to an ideal fishing spot.
When the fishing is over you continue to the wilderness church at Pielpajärvi. After a visit to the church you continue to the Sami Siida museum in Inari, a place which gives you a wonderful insight into the lives of the Sami people (includes coffee and lunch break).
You will be out for around 8 hours (including transfers, lunch and coffee break). This tour departs daily at 9am. |
8 |
- |
£195 |
- |
Overnight Husky Safari
When it comes to real Arctic experiences they don’t come much more genuine than an overnight wilderness dog sled safari. You will cover around 100km during your two day adventure and will spend the night at a wilderness cabin. All meals are provided and you will be involved in all aspects of camp life as well as looking after the dogs. Departs on request for a minimum of 2 people. |
30 |
100 |
£770 |
- |
Overnight Snowmobile Safari
This is the perfect way to get an idea of the scale of the wilderness which surrounds Kakslauttanen as during your two day trip you will cover around 250km. You can travel either in pairs or take a snowmobile per person (we recommend the latter). You will spend the night in a wilderness cabin and will need to help out with all aspects of camp life. All meals are provided and are included in the price. Departs on request for a minimum of 2 people. |
30 |
250 |
£440 |
- |
Winter Karting
Ice karting is great fun and you don’t need to have Schumacher style aspirations to have a great time. You will drive round the snow track in full driving gear and you’re guaranteed to have a smile on your face as you whizz around in your karts. There are no age limits but the driver must be tall enough (approx. 150 cm) to reach the pedals. Duration is approximately 1 hour which includes transportation and clothing change - carting lasts approx 10 minutes. This trip departs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 4pm. |
1 |
- |
£70 |
- |
Snow Shoe or Cross Country Ski Rental (per day)
Kakslauttanen is ideally situated to provide excellent access to the vast number of cross country ski trails which criss-cross the fells. Cross country skiing is one of the most popular sports in Finland and well worth a go. You can arrange cross country skiing lesson locally if you want instruction but it is fairly easy to pick up without any prior experience on skis.
Snowshoes are a sedate and leisurely way to explore the countryside and the fact that you are exploring without the sound of engines means that you may get to witness some of the wildlife that inhabits the area. |
24 |
- |
£12 |
£12 |
Horse Riding
This is a new activity for 2012/13 and is sure to be very popular. You will travel along beautiful snow covered trails on horseback and will have the chance to take in the magnificent surroundings. The total activity duration is around 3 hours, including transfers, briefing and coffee break. You will ride for around 2 hours. This tour departs daily at around 12pm.
Experience is required if participants are under 16 years old and parental consent is required for those under 18 years old. |
2 |
- |
£120 |
£60 |
Available
Limited places
On request
Price per person based on 2 adults
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Departure dates between |
Adult |
Child (5 - 11) |
Availability |
|
01 Dec and 22 Dec 12 |
£1095 |
£945 |
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23 Dec and 05 Jan 13 |
£1195 |
£1045 |
|
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06 Jan and 31 Jan 13 |
£1075 |
£925 |
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01 Feb and 27 Apr 13 |
£1095 |
£945 |
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Supplements :
| Name |
Adult |
Child (5 - 11) |
|
Single Supplement |
£225 |
- |
|
Cold weather clothing |
£36 |
£36 |
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Additional night in a Log Cabin |
£135 |
£85 |
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Additional night in a snow or glass igloo |
£175 |
£125 |
|
Additional night single supplement in Log Cabin |
£60 |
- |
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Additional night single supplement in snow or glass igloo |
£105 |
- |
|
Additional night - cold weather clothing |
£12 |
£12 |
N.B. Prices in brackets denote a price deduction.
Getting there
Manchester departures available on request (supplements may apply).
Tourism in Finnish Lapland has become the main source of employment and income, replacing traditional industries such as forestry. Working within this growth industry in rural and remote areas means that we must take a great deal of responsibility; socially, environmentally and economically. We fully appreciate the impact of tourist visits on local communities and their residents and strive to ensure that we are having a positive effect.
Kakslauttanen is situated in a remote area of Lapland, far removed from the large tourist centres. Kakslauttanen have invested thousands pounds in developing a unique tourism offering in a responsible manner and have created a destination which is fully designed to make the most out of its environment whilst preserving it.
It has helped to provide employment and draw investment to into a region that is often forgotten when it comes to marketing and economic development.
In all of our destinations we ensure that we use local accommodation, transport and activity providers, enabling locally owned businesses and the economies in which they work to benefit directly. Kakslauttanen is no different and the Finnish owners are very conscious of the need to help the wider region maintain its workforce. The hotel restaurant at Kakslauttanen also serves as much local produce as possible. Through the tourism multiplier effect, this all helps to generate incomes and employment where the drift might otherwise be towards larger employment areas such as towns and cities.
Our holidays rely on visiting beautiful and un-spoilt areas, and they don’t come more un-spoilt than this region of Lapland. Naturally we wish to maintain the natural settings in which we work, not just for the future of our company, but also for future generations. We will always insist that our local providers are equally conscious of this need. Kakslauttanen ensure that all activities provided by their guides operate a leave no trace policy and are fully responsible when it comes to the natural environment.
We do appreciate that some may feel that snowmobiles should not be included in our itineraries at all however in areas such as Lapland they are a way of life. They are the only means of keeping in contact with remote reindeer herders and communities as the road infrastructure is not extensive. All trails are well managed. The alternatives to snowmobiles would in most cases be large, gas-guzzling off road vehicles. All snowmobiles are regularly serviced and kept as fuel efficient as possible. The snowmobile service industry is also another vital source of employment in these remote areas.
The safaris provided by Kakslauttanen follow marked trails which are designated for use by snowmobile and so use of the vehicles is limited to certain areas and thus wide spread use of the vehicles in the wilderness is fully limited.
All litter is removed from any of our activity sites, we strongly encourage group transfers (which are also encouraged by Kakslauttanen) to reduce traffic volumes and we make our clients aware of their obligation to the environment.