The season for this holiday is:
28 November 2021 - 17 April 2022
7 nights: 28 November 2021 - 17 April 2022
Start Sunday* | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Adults |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov - 08 Dec 2021 | £1240 |
| 09 Dec - 12 Dec 2021 | £1275 |
| 19 Dec - 19 Dec 2021 | £1695 |
| 26 Dec - 26 Dec 2021 | £1645 |
| 02 Jan - 12 Jan 2022 | £1295 |
| 13 Jan - 19 Jan 2022 | £1345 |
| 20 Jan - 16 Feb 2022 | £1495 |
| 17 Feb - 23 Feb 2022 | £1580 |
| 24 Feb - 02 Mar 2022 | £1475 |
| 03 Mar - 23 Mar 2022 | £1445 |
| 24 Mar - 10 Apr 2022 | £1345 |
Includes all elements of the holiday itself (accommodation, meals and any additional elements as described), plus flights (usually, but not always, from London) and onward travel as described.
Included travel: Inghams charter Gatwick-Kittilä (out dep 0730, home arr 1545; hold luggage included) & connecting transfer (0h50)
Variation 20 Feb-17 Apr: Finnair Heathrow-Kittilä via Helsinki (out dep 1020, home arr 1700; hold luggage included)
A supplement is payable for a single room – see 'Additional prices' below
Prices are subject to availability and flight supplements may apply. Book early for Christmas, New Year and school holidays. We can also book different flight routes (see flight section below). Please contact us to discuss any pricing implications.
Room upgrades (supplement per room per night)
| Ylläshumina Hotel, Ylläs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single room: 28 Nov - 19 Dec 2021 | £40 | |
| Single room: 20 Dec - 02 Jan 2022 | £55 | |
| Single room: 03 Jan - 23 Jan 2022 | £40 | |
| Single room: 24 Jan - 05 Apr 2022 | £55 | |
| Single room: 06 Apr - 17 Apr 2022 | £40 | |
| Suite: 28 Nov - 17 Apr 2022 | £175 | |
| Superior deluxe: 28 Nov - 17 Apr 2022 | £150 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Bristol - Kittilä | Charter (contact us) |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh - Kittilä (via Helsinki) | Finnair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Gatwick - Kittilä | British Airways, Charter (contact us) |
| Gatwick - Kittilä (via Helsinki) | Norwegian |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Kittilä (via Helsinki) | Finnair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Manchester - Kittilä | Charter (contact us) |
| Manchester - Kittilä (via Helsinki) | Finnair |
This list of alternative flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated above, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice if you would prefer to fly via a different route to the one included in our standard arrangements. A supplement may be payable for other flights. Please note that we are unable to book Ryanair flights.
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That the Yllashumina Hotel is a most comfortable place to stay and Inntravel have put together an excellent package I am going to take as read and instead focus my comments on the cross-country (XC) skiing which is what we specifically went for, as did the vast majority of the hotel guests from around Europe. The hotel, situated on the north shore of the lake, is very well placed for access to the XC trails and particularly those leading into the national park. The trails are extensive and kept well groomed. Indeed, I would say that they were some of the best tracks I have skied on in Europe; firm and fast, an absolute joy! Up until a warm front arrived and brought the warmest mid/late March weather for 30 years and with it thaw/freeze conditions but that's the chance you take with outdoor sports.
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Food was fabulous, husky sledging definitely to be recommended and seeing the Northern lights was a special bonus. The buffet dinner closed fairly promptly so be aware of that. We had a look at the downhill skiing but most of the lifts were shut even on a day with quite slight winds - probably not really worth considering as quite a small resort. Hotel staff really friendly and helpful.
Highlights: Seeing the northern lights. Beautiful peaceful cross-country skiing trails.
That the Yllashumina Hotel is a most comfortable place to stay and Inntravel have put together an excellent package I am going to take as read and instead focus my comments on the cross-country (XC) skiing which is what we specifically went for, as did the vast majority of the hotel guests from around Europe. The hotel, situated on the north shore of the lake, is very well placed for access to the XC trails and particularly those leading into the national park. The trails are extensive and kept well groomed. Indeed, I would say that they were some of the best tracks I have skied on in Europe; firm and fast, an absolute joy! Up until a warm front arrived and brought the warmest mid/late March weather for 30 years and with it thaw/freeze conditions but that's the chance you take with outdoor sports.
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Food was fabulous, husky sledging definitely to be recommended and seeing the Northern lights was a special bonus. The buffet dinner closed fairly promptly so be aware of that. We had a look at the downhill skiing but most of the lifts were shut even on a day with quite slight winds - probably not really worth considering as quite a small resort. Hotel staff really friendly and helpful.
Highlights: Seeing the northern lights. Beautiful peaceful cross-country skiing trails.
This was a most memorable experience. Being able to be in the Arctic in the winter and enjoying Finnish culture and hospitality was wonderful. The hotel, particularly the food, was outstanding, very comfortable warm rooms, a beautiful sauna, friendly and helpful staff. Trying our hand at cross country skiing was really fun (quite different from downhill skiing....lessons are a must!) and skiing through the snowy forests trails and across frozen lakes was magical. Snowmobiling into the wilderness was exhilarating. Dog sledding is limited due to reduced dog breeding programmes during covid...pre-booking essential. But witnessing the Northern Lights from just outside the hotel and from the frozen lake was the highlight. A very moving experience. We would recommend using an aurora website/app to alert you to the likelihood of seeing them.
Another wonderful week in Yllas. We go for cross country skiing which is always fantastic. Hotel and food excellent. Well worth the upgrade to superior cabin. Unfortunately the lake view from 43 was obscured by a large new house and fence.
Our second holiday at Hotel Yllashumina was excellent. The temperature was quite high at the beginning of the week (just 0 degrees) and consequently everywhere was quite icy but this changed quickly as the temperature dropped. We had wonderful days on the ski trails and walking routes. Our room had a bath (which was a wonderful!) and was very cosy for relaxing times. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our first post-Covid trip abroad was wonderful. Thank you
A beautiful area for all winter activities. Fat biking becoming increasingly popular; I'd advise customers planning to go cycling to come later in the season when the days are longer and more trails are open(and leave early January for me to walk on the shared trails without getting run over!)
The hotel is outstanding; the food is excellent; staff quietly efficient + helpful; rooms simple + comfortable.
Highlights this year? It's something different every year; this year it was just the amount of snow; thick + white everywhere; the snow covered trees even more spectacular than ever.
This area in Finland is excellent for cross-country ski-ing with well prepared trails over frozen lakes, through forests and over fells. There are little log-cabin cafes on the trails that are wonderful and warming to stop at, they are all different and we were delighted to arrive at one deep in the snowy woods on Christmas Day and find it open!
Just a stunning part of the world. We loved the ease of travelling with Inntravel
We had the most wonderful week in Finland. The Yllas Humina was an amazing place to stay; the staff were so helpful and welcoming, the room was absolutely beautiful and it was slightly away from the main village so felt really peaceful, whilst still being within easy walking distance of the shops. We had a superior room and it was well worth the money, as everything was so comfortable and we had our own fireplace, as well as a private entrance. We arrived on 12th December which still counts as off peak, so there were not many people around which was brilliant, as it meant that we were the only people on all but one of our tours, so it was like a private tour but for the same price as if there had been 8-10 people! We booked the majority of our tours with Due North Safaris, located in the Akaslompolo village. They were fantastic and I'd highly recommend them to anyone, as they were so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable.
The whole holiday experience from start to finish was great, Inntravel were very helpful and the information pack that was sent prior to the trip was really thoughtful and useful; I wasn't expecting the level of detail that was in it, and it was very much appreciated! We'll definitely be booking with Inntravel again - 10/10.
Great cross country skiing location and services. Highlights are the forest trails with a chance to see reindeer and red squirrels. There are a range of welcoming forest cafes close to the trails for lunch and coffee stops. Navettagalleria is the most interesting cafe and has a good range of cake/drink options as well as a fascinating elvish decor. Hotel Yllas Humina accommodation is good with excellent full board meals and friendly staff. Downhill skiing is readily accessible via the ski bus and is worth trying for a day or two although the slopes are best suited to beginners and intermediates.
Highlight: Skiing across the lake, in the sunshine, on the last day of our holiday - the views of the fells were just stunning. It's a truly beautiful region and I'm sure we'll be back again!
Over the past 6 years the cross-country skiing snow conditions in Yllas have been excellent. However, due to much higher temperatures over a few days around the time of our arrival, the loipe became icy and made skiing much less enjoyable. By the third day conditions improved with lower temperatures and a fresh covering of powder snow. The locals admitted this has been an unusual year with several warm periods during the winter.
We really liked the Ylläshumina Hotel with its cosy cabins and fantastic restaurant. But after a dozen or so years of skiing in Norway we were shocked at how busy the ski trails were with some junctions almost needing traffic lights! Also, there are no map boards on the trails so be sure to take very good care of your paper map. We travelled in early March but on most days the temperatures were above zero by lunchtime. Note also that the ski trails are a 5-minute walk along slippery paths from your cabin.
Yllashumina is our favourite place for a cross country skiing holiday. The accommodation is cosy, the food is good and the trails are varied and well punctuated with cafés, huts and toilets. There are now lots of walking trails as well as cross country skiing trails which has led to an increase in popularity of the resort but the more far flung skiing trails are still very quiet. The highlight for us this year was skiing over Kukas at sunset: magnificent!
Highly efficient hotel to which we have been many times. Skis prepared for us, very friendly welcome from Toivo and staff. We have been there on numerous occasions and have always enjoyed the experience. Still the same standards of gastronomy.
So pleased we booked this last minute holiday to Finnish Lapland. It was a real adventure, completely different to anything we've done before and only a little over 3 hours to fly from Bristol to way north of the Arctic Circle. And it really is a magical winter wonderland. When we were there, the temperature dipped to below -34 degrees but warmed up to -12. At these lowest temperatures, your phone won't work outside nor will other battery-operated gadgets. My ski gloves struggled too but a quick purchase at the supermarket equipped me with some super warm mittens. Generally, if you're prepared with the right clothing (lots of layers) it was fine. All the accommodation was warm and toasty. Activity wise, do as much as you can do or afford. I signed up for the all-day husky trip which was memorable. After a short XC ski lesson, I was able to take myself off up the cross-country trails for several hours at a time, covering between 15 and 20 kms on round trips to wilderness hut cafes, serving delicious hot chocolate and pancakes! If you're thinking about doing this magical trip - don't think anymore - book it!
My wife and all my friends thought I was nuts to leave Southern California, in late January, when the average temperature is around 60 degrees and it’s usually sunny every day, to go to Northern Finland, in the dead of winter, to be cold. My feeling was, what the heck, I used to live in Montreal, so how cold could it be. The day my youngest daughter was born the temperature in Montreal read 16 below F. I survived that, no big deal. Boy, was I in for a surprise. When I walked off the plane in Kittilä, the airport closest to our Ylläs hotel, all I saw was white. Oh it was a sunny day and we did arrive around high noon but the sun was barely above the treetops. And it felt really cold. Once we got to our hotel we saw an outdoor thermometer reading minus 29 C. I quickly calculated that this equated to minus 20.2 F. Now that's really cold and my first thought was OMG, I'm going to be here a week, how will I last. After living in beautiful, warm, sunny San Diego for the past 40 years my blood, obviously, has really gotten thin.
My fears of how I'd last a week soon disappeared. This was a very different Inntravel vacation as there was no hiking inn to inn. Staying at one location turned out to be a real treat. No unpacking and repacking. The food at the hotel was stupendous. Just beautiful breakfast of fresh fruit (who would have thought one would be able to get fresh cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes etc on the far North woods) along with smoked salmon and herring in mustard sauce. Just yummy. Talk about exercise. Two to four hours on cross country skiing or a hike up and down a mountainside on snowshoes, in minus degree weather, was more than enough to wear us out each day. Then, a 20 plus minutes in a sauna and one is wiped out. After a great hearty dinner it was time to hop into bed and do it again the next day.
Turns out, as this was such a good trip I've decided to do it again but this time take my wife along. Our next Inntravel trip will be in the summer first visiting Helsinki and then touring Oslo followed by a trip to Northern Norway touring Senja, which is an arctic island.
Overall, a quality hotel with comfortable accommodation, good food and a lovely jacuzzi and sauna. The full extent of the cross country skiing is not accessible until March, and in January was somewhat limited. In comparison to a previous trip to Norway, the scenery and variety of trails was slightly disappointing but made up for by the excellent cafes and huts distributed across the region. There were plenty of non skiing activities on offer including some excellent winter biking on dedicated groomed trails.
The highlights were the husky driving and snowshoeing, both were well organised with excellent guides. The hotel is well located with lots of skiing and walking routes close by. The food was amazing with a wide selection for both meals. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome.
We thoroughly enjoyed the husky sledding, snow shoe trek and reindeer sleigh ride. All our hosts were lovely and looked after us really well. The hotel was amazing and the food excellent with lots of choice. Easy access to all the ski and walking trails.
I hired an E fat bicycle and went with a leader and friend on a wonderful route. The E bicycle made the experience very enjoyable because the resistance of the snow against the fat tyres was mitigated by the additional power and I was able to enjoy the scenery as I rode.
Highlight this year (my 8th visit I think now) was discovering winter walking as a way of enjoying the silent snowy forests. There were many more prepared walking paths available this year, and with the luck of exceptionally heavy snow fall for early in the season; it made a lovely change from my usual cross country skiing. There are many things that draw me back here year after year; the initial+lasting attraction is the beautiful clean, silent snowy 'Narnia-like' winter countryside. The hotel is as welcoming as ever; high quality food, simple comfortable log cabins, relaxed atmosphere with lovely friendly staff.