Just three hours away from the UK is one of Europe’s last true great wildernesses. With mile upon mile of snow-laden taiga forest and glistening frozen lakes, Finland is the perfect playground for a huge variety of winter activities including cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Miles from civilisation, the wilderness lodges we take you to on our Finland winter holidays offer immediate access to some of the country’s most remote regions, including Oulanka National Park in the north-east and the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park high above the Arctic Circle.
The home country of Moomins – a series of books and a comic strip by Finnish illustrator Tove Jansson – and the one and only Santa Claus, Finland is famous for many exciting reasons.
Whether you want to enjoy peace and quiet surrounded by stunning scenery, revel in the clean air or experience the thrill of witnessing the Finland Northern Lights, we have the perfect winter holiday in Finland for you. While you’re there, take the opportunity to learn about a new culture, see how the locals live, try delicious Finnish cuisine, watch some incredible wildlife and visit National Parks with Exodus.
Although each trip is different to the next, our holidays start at 4 days, while some last for 8 days. Whether snowshoeing in Finland is on your to do list, or you’ve been excited to experience Lapland Wilderness Week for ages, we have a winter holiday in Finland to suit every adventurous individual.
Are your holidays in Finland guided?
The majority of our winter Finland holidays are guided groups, which gives you the perfect opportunity to travel with other individuals that share the same passions as you. Whether you are looking to relax in an unspoilt wilderness location, go cross-country skiing in the heart of Finnish Lapland, strap on a pair of snowshoes to explore, hunt for the Northern Lights or go dogsledding, our experienced guides will be there every step of the way.
Book your winter holiday in Finland today
Winter holidays in Finland are second to none, no matter whether you are looking to partake in various winter activities within magical surroundings or cosy up among beautiful wilderness. At Exodus, we have a trip suited to everyone. Read more about our holidays or request a brochure for more information.
The Dolomites are a beautiful region and this trip is a fun way to explore it by skii. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between physical activity and relaxation. Each day offered scenic ski routes through pristine, snow-covered landscapes—peaceful forests, frozen lakes, and charming alpine villages. Our guide Michele was not only highly skilled and knowledgeable about the terrain but also enthusiastic and encouraging, making the experience enjoyable for skiers of all levels. Whether you were a first-timer or an experienced skier, you felt supported and challenged in all the right ways.
The hotel was cozy and we ate delicious meals—exactly what you want after a day on the trails.
This was the best vacation we’ve ever had. There were four things that made this vacation absolutely outstanding:
First: the location- between the Northern lights and the snowy forest and river landscapes, this place is heaven on earth.
Second: the guides- Janne and Lars made this a really special trip. It’s clear that they love their jobs and their location. Lars makes all of the bread fresh daily and his kitchen staff is so talented. All of the food was delicious. Janne is such a great outdoorsman (Janne was our main guide for the trip)- it was so neat hearing of all of the training experiences he’s had. They were both so knowledgable about all of the wildlife in the area.
Third: the activities. The activities were so great! The snowshoeing and cross-country skiing was challenging and fun. I loved them both, and I even had time to improve my new skiing skills over the trip (my husband wants to continue in our winters at home!). Then the dog-sledding, reindeer-sleighing and learning about the Sami culture and visiting with a Sami reindeer herder were once-in-a-lifetime experiences. They were amazing, and I will never forget them.
Finally, the fourth thing that made this trip fabulous was: the group. I wonder if Exodus just calls to people who you really want to spend time with. We loved the entire group, and they made this vacation amazing. They were supportive in all of our falling-down efforts, no one felt they had to outdo anyone else, and our evenings of downtime while we chased the Northern lights were all so much fun! We’ll definitely book with Exodus again!
A whole week’s worth of “things I’ve never done before” experiences! A wide variety of winter-oriented activities, each of them special in their own right. Basecamp provided some great accomodations (both food and lodging) and the guides were first class. Strongly recommend for anyone who is looking for a winter getaway. I have been on six adventure-oriented trips with a travel group and this was my favorite one.
