Glass Igloos in Levi, Finland
Get away from the crowds with a stay in Levi igloos. Experience the Arctic nature only 8 kilometres from the bustling holiday ski resort of Levi, Northern Finland.
5 days | Independent | Dec | Levi
Spend Christmas in Northern Finland, under glass. The Levi Glass Igloos are known for their seclusion, wide views and aurora skies, a good spot for a white Christmas, with a motorised bed positioned so you can watch for the Northern Lights from where you lie.
Each igloo is well appointed, with a private kitchenette, shower and toilet. Dinner is a Lappish affair, served each evening in the glass-roofed restaurant; guests staying on Christmas Eve are served a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner. Days are given over to winter activities, husky sledding, snowmobiling and a reindeer safari, along with a Santa program for the children. The ski resort of Levi is close by too, for winter shopping, evening skiing and more.
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.
Flights, meals other than specified, items of personal nature, drinks including alcoholic beverages, juice, soft drinks and hot beverages.
Transfers into town are optional, paid locally so you have flexibility with your shopping plans.
Image credit on front image: Julia Gal and Moments of Gregory - Levi Igloos
Transfer from Kittilä airport to your glass igloo via the warm clothing and boots pick up spot. Check in is from 4pm and once this is completed, settle into your glass igloo. Each glass igloo has a kitchenette, shower and toilet. The windows are insulated and electrically heated to keep them from frosting. The kitchenette is equipped with a breakfast set for two, electric stove, microwave and kettle, toaster and fridge. In addition, the igloos have a radio/CD player, a hair dryer and a socket for car engine heaters. At the centre of the igloo is a motorised double bed that can be converted into twin beds.
Enjoy your first evening in Lapland. With no light pollution and no noise you can truly feel the beauty of the Arctic night, admire the night sky and hopefully see the Northern Lights. Hear the silence of the wilderness and breathe in the cleanest air in Europe. Any clear night, grab a blanket, wander outside and watch for the Northern Lights.
A day for the children. At the Elves' Village there is plenty to do: sledding down the snowy slope, a game of elf football, baking gingerbread and making Christmas crafts. The centre of the day is meeting Santa himself, stepping inside his home for a conversation and the kind of moment children remember.
Return to the igloos and spend the afternoon sledding nearby. In the evening, dinner is served at Restaurant Aurora Sky, a traditional Finnish Christmas dinner for guests staying over Christmas Eve (24 December), and the regular Lappish dinner for those travelling on other dates.
After breakfast it is dogsledding, this is what you absolutely should try in Lapland! After the safety instructions, you will start the journey out into the forests. Enjoy the silence and beautiful winter scenery of Levi. Everyone can experience driving a husky team as one drives while the other sits on a sledge. There is opportunity to change places halfway through the tour.
The it's time for the reindeer experience with a sled ride through magical winter landscape. Travel at a pace set by the reindeer themselves, from energetic youngsters eager to race to the calmer lead reindeer guiding the way. After the ride, your guide will share fascinating stories about the past and present life of local reindeer herders. You'll also have the opportunity to feed the baby reindeer and get up close to these gentle Arctic animals.
A warm soup lunch will take place returning to Levi.
Dinner will be served at Levi Igloos.
After breakfast you will driven by snowmobiles to a snow white forest lake full of fish. Try to catch your meal, local fish by ice fishing! In case you are not lucky, the host of the lake has promised to cook delicious soup by the fire of his wooden hut. After the lunch the snowmobile safari continues round the fells to the summit of Levi and return back to your accommodation.
On return, consider a visit into Levi for shopping, late night skiing or some ice go karting thrills!
After breakfast, return your warm clothing and transfer to the airport.
Prices per person, twin/double share.
Family triple price is 2 adults and 1 child under age 13.
Other price is 1 adult sharing with 1 child under age 13.
The superior igloos can fit one child and 2 adults. The children's bed is a 3-seated sofa-bed with additional mattress and linen placed on top. Activities detailed in this itinerary suit children above the age of 8.
Please let us know the height of your child as this determines if they can sit on snowmobile with the parent, since it is much more enjoyable than the sledge. Minimum height for this is 140cm.
Activities are subject to change order
Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests.
ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY:
At 50 Degrees North, animal welfare is a top priority during all our tours and packages. We carefully select suppliers who adhere to strict animal welfare standards, ensuring that wildlife interactions are respectful and comply with local, national, and international regulations. We avoid offering excursions that involve captive wildlife, except where they are properly regulated, and all activities are designed to minimise disturbance to natural ecosystems. Our travellers are educated on responsible, including responsible animal interactions, through our 'Responsible Travel Tips' for travellers, and our guides are trained to lead by example, promoting ethical conduct towards both wild and domesticated animals. By prioritising animal welfare in every aspect of our tours, we ensure that your travel experience is both enjoyable and ethically sound. Read our article on Animal Welfare to learn more.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.
Get away from the crowds with a stay in Levi igloos. Experience the Arctic nature only 8 kilometres from the bustling holiday ski resort of Levi, Northern Finland.
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