Welcome to Lapland

Small groups, Personal attention & The Real ExperiencE

Welcome to Lapland

Small groups, Personal attention

This is Lapland

Lapland is a white, fairy-tale place in winter. The nature there is still very wild and well preserved. You can enjoy many activities- hiking, ice fishing, ski trekking, sled riding or ski- doo  in deep snow in the boundless Taiga forest. The region itself covers the northernmost parts of the Scandinavian peninsula. It extends over the territory of 4 countries – Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. Lapland is the northernmost province of Finland with the capital Rovaniemi.

Many children wonder where Santa Claus lives? Santa’s real address is in Finnish Lapland. You will be able to feel the Christmas spirit in “Santa’s Village” and see the beautiful Northern Lights dance (Aurora borealis).

Did you know that this season the Northern Lights are going to be extremely strong?

The period we have chosen for you is very suitable for viewing the Northern Lights. The strength and intensity of the optical phenomenon depends on the strength of the sun’s activity and the solar wind. 

During the winter season, Lapland is most attractive and appealing!

*Direct flight connections from Europe

About us

We are a team of young passionate guides, whose motto is “adventure is my job”. Through our programs in the Lapland wilderness, you will rediscover the beauty of nature. Explore authentic places and people to end up with emotional experiences and beautiful memories….

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What clients say about us!

Tomas V
Tomas V
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Amazing experience Friends Very unique tour! The guide was very helpful and he had a lot of knowledge about the lights, Finland and Lapland in general!!! They took us to amazing locations even when the chances where low we saw them! Very happy I booked with you!
Kamila
Kamila
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Northern Lights Sep 2024 • Solo Great excursion. I definitely recommend it. Excellent approach and service from the company. We saw the amazing Northern Lights on our excursion. If you come to Lapland and want to try some of the traditional activities, I definitely recommend this company.
Jolene C
Jolene C
Birmingham, UK, 3 contributions
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Unforgettable Husky Tour with Artiktopia! Nov 2024 • Family From the very start, the communication with Artiktopia was excellent. They promptly answered all of my questions, which made planning the trip easy. When we were picked up from our hotel, our driver, Dimitr (apologies if I’ve misspelled that), was incredibly kind and helpful. During the drive, we had to stop briefly as my daughter was feeling a little car sick, and nothing was too much trouble for Dimitr. He was also very knowledgeable, and the scenic drive to the husky farm was a real pleasure — we even saw plenty of reindeer crossing the roads! Jo, Mason, and Snoe
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Resort679574
Riga, Latvia, 2 contributions
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Great expierience! Oct 2024 • Couples The tour was profesionaly organized and we had amazing time. Our guide choosed locations that offered best chances off seeing northen lights and we where lucky to see this magical spectacle! Thanks again to Arktictopia team for this expierience!
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Adventures

Adventure tourism is a type of eco-tourism ensuring sustainable use of natural resources. It is a palette of tourist practices, dominated by communication with nature, people and active participation with a certain physical commitment for adventurers.

Participants explore the natural world through their senses (smell, hearing, sight, taste and touch). The goal is to cultivate in you a living connection with nature and a relentless interest in life – climb, rejoice and be grateful!

Level of difficulty

Beginners

This level is suitable for people who have no previous mountain experience, do not have the necessary equipment, clothing and good hiking boots. Usually the duration of such programs is one or two days and the daily transitions do not exceed 3-4 hours.

Intermediate

You need to have physical training. The trails in some sections will be challenging. The duration of daily hikes can vary between 5 and 8 hours with climbs between 400 and 800 meters, sometimes even up to 1000 meters.

Advanced

Physical training must be at a very good level. Factors such as high altitude, climatic conditions, difficult terrain, steep sections, remoteness may also be included during the transitions. It is mandatory to have previous experience in the mountains. The daily duration usually varies between 7 and 10 hours, and climbs can be between 700 and 1000 m. Positive displacement.

HIKING

There are no two opinions that walking in nature helps to improve our overall well-being – a healthier body, strong spirit, calm and centered. Natural paintings are also a source of inspiration, they directly affect the brain, which enhances our creative nature.

  • Every change can amaze you
  • You build motor habits towards a more active life
  • Walking is a very gentle, natural sport – it does not overload the body
  • Sweating removes toxins
  • Hiking in nature is a physical activity that wastes 400-700 calories per hour
  • You breathe fresh air and drink “living water”
  • You get rid of the background noise of the urban environment
  • Adventurers who draw energy from nature are happier and more creative
  • You make new friends
  • You put yourself in a better living and productive state

Awards

  • Increased self-confidence
  • You expand your knowledge and skills and learn new ones
  • You rediscover the world through a different perspective
  • You leave space and time for yourself
  • You improve your communication skills with different people
  • You get rich culturally and spiritually
  • You are educated through experience
  • You feel proud of your achievements and you can show and tell unique photos and stories to friends!

Equipment

Good equipment is not a luxury, but a life-saving tool! Whether you are cold is a matter of choice!
The most effective is the wearing of layers – 3 layers, and in colder weather you can add the 4th:

1. First layer – Base / Skin / Thermal underwear
Purpose – removes moisture from the body (cooling occurs from the inside out)!
Synthetics are a cheaper option, but inferior in quality and sweat removal compared to merino wool.
2. Second layer – Intermediate / Polar:
Purpose: Warmth and comfort; moves moisture to the outer layer.
Why: light fabric, breathable properties, good insulator, cheap option. Maybe a wool sweater, but not entirely synthetic fabric.

3. Third layer – Outer, membrane layer:
Important: This layer is responsible for the other layers and therefore for our overall comfort, because it is in constant contact with the external environment!
These are the “Hard shell” membranes, as well as the waterproof coated jackets.
Device: Outer layer DWR layer (Durable Water Repellence). It is important to have a high level of Adsorption!
– 2 layer membranes: one membrane layer and one mesh layer.
– 2.5 layers: the same as the 1st, but has a thin microlayer that protects and prolongs the life of the membrane.
– 3 layers: “Sandwich”. The membrane is between the DWR layer and the mesh layer.

!! Tip: Make the outer layer one size larger than the other layers!
In winter, when it is very cold, you can put a “fluff” as the 4th layer.
For summer you can use “Soft shell”.

 

What is it:
This is a two-layer garment. Outside it is made of “breathable shell” with a specific structure, most often polyester.
It has windproof and less pronounced waterproof properties. Does not protect against heavy rainfall!
During active movement provides adequate breathability, which quickly removes moisture from our body.

Advantages:
1. Gives the feeling of freedom and flexibility of the body.
2. Can be used as a first coat in cooler conditions.
3. Can be used as a middle layer
4. The best – can be used SIMULTANEOUSLY as the three layers.

Do more than dream, act!