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Overview
Introduction
Located by the beautiful lake from which it takes its name, the Wilderness Hotel Inari is the ideal setting for nature, breath-taking views and an Aurora sighting. Family owned by the Lappalainen family, one of four Finnish style resorts which form part of the Wilderness chain, the hotel is 316km north of the Arctic Circle and 201km south from the Arctic Ocean.
The heart of the hotel is the main building where you will find reception, a bar and lounge area with fireplace and a restaurant which overlooks Lake Inari. Around the grounds various buildings house a variety of guest accommodation, with a décor that focuses on the use of wood and large windows. A stay here provides guests with the sensation of being out in the wilderness but with the modern comforts to which we have become accustomed.
Autumn sees the start of ‘Revontulet’ - Finnish for the Northern Lights, which is considered the most active season and when you have a better chance of seeing a double Aurora, created when the lights reflect above a lake. The season also brings incredible colours to Inari - the green of the trees changes to yellow and orange whilst the tundra is covered in shades of red.
Inari village is 4km away (c.40-minute walk) and has a small Sámi culture and history museum, Sámi Parliament as well as a few restaurants, pubs and souvenir shops.
Accommodation:
- Wilderness rooms, Arctic chalets, Aurora cabins and Log cabins
Amenities / Leisure:
- Buffet breakfast – Half board is recommended.
- Restaurant open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or a la carte), serving traditional Lappish food using local seasonal ingredients
- Bar (open until 00:30) with lounge and fireplace
- Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel except in the Aurora cabins.
- Aurora alert service available until 01:00, receive an alarm to your room should the Northern Lights appear within the hotel area – payable locally c.10 Euros per night
- Bus stop located next to the main road
- A taxi to Inari village costs approximately 15 Euros (c.5-minute drive)
- House-keeping will visit every second day (except for the Aurora accommodation which is cleaned daily). If extra towels are required these are available from reception at a charge of 4 Euros per towel
- Winter clothing hire (if not doing activities) available – c.15 euros per person per day
- The hotel accepts all general credit cards except American Express
- Snowshoe and ski hire available – c.20 Euros per person per day
- Fat bike hire available – c.40 Euros per bike per day
Map
Wilderness room
Double or twin bed, armchair, desk with chair, kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, TV (3 Finnish channels only), complimentary Wi-Fi and bathroom (shower and hairdryer). These rooms can accommodate an extra bed for an adult or a child. Guests staying in the Wilderness rooms have access to a shared sauna (free of charge) which must be pre-booked at reception (30 minutes per person).
Arctic chalet
Chalets are semi-detached and decorated in Scandinavian style. Each chalet has a bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and traditional Finnish sauna; separate toilet and a living-room with electric fireplace, double sofa bed for 2 adults or 2 children, kitchenette and panoramic window. Some chalets have a direct view over Lake Inari.
Aurora cabin
Aurora cabin with double or twin bed, kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, sofa bed and bathroom with shower (please note that hot water is limited in the Aurora cabins). Located next to lake Inari, all the cabins face north, some with lake view and have a thermal glass roof above the bed area. Although the cabins can take an extra adult or child, due to their size, for comfort, Sunvil would recommend a maximum of 2 adults per cabin. Wi-Fi is not available in the Aurora cabins. Guests staying in the Aurora cabins have access to a shared sauna (free of charge) which must be pre-booked at reception (30 minutes per person).
Log cabin
One bedroom with double bed, spacious living room with sofa, TV (3 Finnish channels only), complimentary Wi-Fi, dining area with kitchenette, bathroom with shower, sauna and hairdryer. Upstairs, in the loft area, there are 3 to 4 single beds. Log cabins have either a view over lake Inari or the Nukkumajoki river and sleep a maximum of 6 people.
Winter Activities
Aurora Camp
Under the starry sky, you will head into the wilderness to an outdoor Aurora camp by a snowmobile pulled sled. Hopefully, the Aurora Borealis will paint the sky as you sit around an open fire.
- Duration: 2 ½ hours
- Departure: 20:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £118.00 per adult / £83.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing will be provided.
- A hot drink will be provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Aurora Hunt
This tour will take you away from artificial light in search of the Aurora Borealis. If the sky is clear, you will head to an Aurora camp. If the sky is overcast, you will head out further in search of clearer skies in the hope of seeing the Northern Lights dance across the sky.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 20:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £133.00 per adult / £94.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- A hot drink and snack will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- Mode of transport is car or minibus.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Cross Country Skiing
People in the Nordic countries have used skis for more than 5,000 years, and they used to be the most common method of transportation. Your guide will teach you how to use the skis before your guided tour in the surrounding nature.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure: 10:30 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £72.00 per adult / £51.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Husky Dog Sled Tour
A must do experience when visiting Lapland is dog sledding - a favourite of the Sunvil Team. After meeting the excited huskies take your seat on the sled, or the musher/driver position, before being pulled out into the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy the silence and watch the snowy landscape glide past as the dogs happily run in the snow.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 10:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £195.00 per adult / £137.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Two people share a sled. One person will mush, and the other person will sit - Positions will change halfway through the tour.
- Winter clothing provided.
- Lunch is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Ice Fishing
You will be transferred to a nearby frozen lake by a snowmobile pulled sled. At the lake, your guide will teach you how to drill a hole in the ice and how to ice fish in the traditional Finnish way. While you wait for the catch of the day, your guide will tell you all about the way of life in Lapland.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: 09:30 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £170.00 per adult (shared) / £119.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing provided.
- An outdoor lunch and a warm drink are included. Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Northern Lights Sleigh Ride
Take a seat in the heated Aurora sleigh. Your guide will tow the sleigh with a snowmobile, over the glittering snow covered landscape, towards the dark starry sky far away from artificial light. There is a good chance that the Northern Lights will fill the Arctic sky as you relax with hot drinks and snacks around an open fire.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure: 20:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £133.00 per adult / £94.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- A hot drink and a snack will be provided. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour
Go in search of the Magical Northern Lights on this exciting snowmobile tour. Ride over the winter landscape and with a little luck, the sky will be clear, and Lady Aurora will paint the star-studded sky.
- Duration: 2 ½ hours
- Departure: 20:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £154.00 per adult (shared) / £256.00 per adult (single) / £108.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 17 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- Children aged 4-14 years will sit in a sled pulled by snowmobile.
- Winter clothing and a helmet will be provided.
- A hot drink will be provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- An excess of 1000€ is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
- We cannot guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis.
Reindeer Farm Visit
On this tour you will meet a local reindeer herder and his reindeer. During the visit he will tell you stories of the indigenous people of Lapland, the Sami, and their lifestyle and traditions that have been upheld for thousands of years. You will also have the opportunity to feed the reindeer and a short reindeer sled ride.
- Duration: 2 ½ hours
- Departure: 09:30 on Saturday only (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £123.00 per adult / £87.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
Snowmobile Adventure
This guided snowmobile tour takes you on an adventure into the wilderness. Explore the snow-covered forests, drive across frozen lakes, and take in the beauty of the unspoiled winter landscape. During the tour you will take a break for an outdoor lunch.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure: 14:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £185.00 per adult (shared) / £287.00 per adult (single) / £129.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 17 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- Children aged 4-14 years will sit in a sled pulled by snowmobile.
- Winter clothing and a helmet will be provided.
- Outdoor lunch is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- An excess of 1000€ is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
Snowmobile Tour
This introductory tour is ideal for those who have never tried snowmobiling before. After your guide has given you a driving lesson and full safety instructions, you will head out for a short drive in the nearby surroundings.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure: 14:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £113.00 per adult (shared) / £164.00 per adult (single) / £80.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 17 years old. A valid driving licence is required.
- Children aged 4-14 years will sit in a sled pulled by snowmobile.
- Winter clothing and a helmet will be provided.
- Minimum age: 4 years.
- An excess of 1000€ is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
Snowshoe Trek
Get up close to the nature of Lapland. Snowshoes are a wonderful way to explore the surrounding winter wonderland. Listen to the snow crunching as you walk and look out for animal tracks, hopefully you may see some local wildlife too. This trip is perfect for photographers and nature lovers, as snowshoeing is a true eco-activity.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Departure: 10:00 (01Dec-31Mar)
- Price: £98.00 per adult / £69.00 per child (4-14 years)
Notes:
- Meeting point is at reception. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the excursion time.
- Winter clothing will be provided.
- Outdoor lunch is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum age: 4 years
Useful information
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Time Difference
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Language
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Average flight times
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Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Snowmobile, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Reindeer sleigh ride, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Snowmobile, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Arctic chalet, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Arctic chalet, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Aurora cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Reception and lobby bar, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Arctic chalet, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Aurora cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Lobby, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Lobby, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Log cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Log cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Log cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Log cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Northern lights by the lake, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Northern lights, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Restaurant, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Restaurant, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Summer Log Cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Winter Log Cabin, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
Wilderness room, Wilderness Hotel Inari, Inari, Finland
