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Octola

Octola is a luxury 10-bedroom wilderness chalet perfect for small groups or large families. Located on a private wilderness reserve in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by wild reindeer, the chalet offers ultimate privacy, tailored exclusively for you.

Finnish Lapland, Finland

A remote, wilderness location nestled in 300 hectares of private forest
Featuring 10 en-suite bedrooms, the property is perfect for a large group
Enjoy the facilities of a private chef and wilderness guide as you explore the surrounding nature

Octola is fully-catered and hosted, where a private chef is on hand to serve up delicious nordic cuisine, using locally-sourced ingredients, tailored to your tastes. We can ensure that your group will be extremely well looked after as you'll also have a butler on hand to help with serving meals and preparing the hot tub or sauna, so that as evening draws in you can relax and warm up tired limbs.

The crowning jewel of Octala is the location, siutated in the heart if a private 300-hectare wilderness reserve at a peak where all you can see in any direction is lush snow-covered forest and the winding river below. The chalet is perfect for those seeking privacy and quiet, far away from the crowds where you can truly immerse yourself in nature.

There a number of exciting wintry activities to do from here and your private wilderness guide is on hand to take you snowshoeing, sledding on and cross-country skiing. As the evening draws in the remote location is perfectly situated to optimise Northern Lights viewings and we'll take you out on snowshoe walks so you can enjoy the calm of the forest as you search the skies above, well away from light pollution.

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Top tip:

The foot warmers provided are made locally and make a great souvenir!

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Location

Finnish Lapland, Finland

Octola is located in Finnish Lapland, approximately a 20 minute drive from Rovaniemi airport.

Top Things to Do Nearby

Husky dog sledding

Husky sledding is a unique and thrilling Finnish experience and an opportunity for a close encounter with the excitable Lappish husky dogs. You'll travel through the snowy wilderness on a comfortable sled pulled by a group of huskies.

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Ice fishing in Finnish Lapland

Learn a brand new skill during your time in Lapland - the traditional art of ice fishing. You'll learn how to break through the ice to reach the water below, as well as how to set up your fishing rod with the hopes of making a big catch!

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Reindeer farm with reindeer safari

Enjoy an unforgettable private visit to see where Santa's loyal companions, his reindeer, live, followed by a magical reindeer sleigh ride through the snow-clad forest.

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Snowmobile Safari

A highlight of any Arctic adventure, a snowmobile is a magical and exhilarating way to discover the incredible snowy landscape of Finnish Lapland.

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Snowshoeing in Finnish Lapland

Take part in a private snowshoeing expedition through the forest. You will be glad to have these specially-adapted shoes as you make your way down less-trodden paths in the deep snow.

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Tobogganing in Finnish Lapland

Head to the nearby slopes and whizz your way down at breakneck speed- luckily you have soft snow to cushion you if you fall!

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Visit Father Christmas

Venture through the snowy Lappish wilderness in true, authentic Finnish style, snug in your wooden reindeer sleigh, for a private visit to Lapland's most famous resident, Father Christmas.

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