Day 6 - Final Adventure

Up and on to our final adventure of the trip—a snowmobile safari. They gear you up with everything you need to stay warm, from thick socks to a full snowsuit. We head out into the forest and get a quick lesson on driving before taking off.

The wintry landscape is absolutely beautiful. And I’ll admit… I secretly wish we could go a little faster! I’m sure my son Thomas would never think those words would come out of my mouth.

After our playtime in the snow, we head to Hotel Inari for a wonderful lakeside lunch and a hotel inspection.

Interestingly, the reindeer races are happening, and the town is absolutely bustling. Jockeys—often experienced herders—are towed behind the reindeer, skillfully guiding them and keeping them on course.

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This afternoon we make our way from Inari back to the Ivalo airport, with one last stop at Hotel Kultahippu for a quick site inspection. It’s a wonderful in-town location and a great base for outdoor activities.

We check in for our short, hour-and-ten-minute flight back to Helsinki. Our hotel, Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport, is literally at the airport—we grab our bags and take the elevator straight up to reception.

The Clarion is easily the most beautiful airport hotel I’ve ever seen.

A quick drop of our bags, and we’re off to a 9pm farewell dinner waiting for us. A big cheers to our incredible hosts for the week—our AAA partner, Avanti Destinations, and Kuoni Tumlare, our in-country tour provider.Leggi altro