Jänkä Ranch New Year Break
Jänkä Ranch New Year Break
Luxury, Adventure and New Year at Jänkä Ranch
Welcome the New Year at Jänkä Ranch, where huskies, reindeer and horses are part of everyday life and Arctic adventures begin just beyond your glass-fronted villa. Enjoy a carefully balanced programme of husky and reindeer safaris, snowmobiling and a peaceful horse-drawn sleigh ride, all within the intimate setting of the ranch. With small groups, beautiful wilderness and everything close at hand, the experience feels personal, relaxed and wonderfully special.
27th December – 1 January
Our Jänkä Ranch Breaks combine contemporary Arctic luxury with authentic adventures and a thoughtfully created Christmas experience.
Stay in a beautifully designed, glass-fronted villa, with the animals, activities and warm atmosphere of the ranch all just a short walk away. Combining contemporary comfort with an authentic connection to Lapland’s wilderness, Jänkä offers a relaxed and personal way to experience the Arctic.
The villas are built in Finland using custom log frames and heated with eco-friendly geothermal energy, with private saunas, outdoor jacuzzis, fireplaces and expansive windows overlooking the surrounding landscape. Huskies, reindeer and horses live at the ranch throughout the year, and many activities begin close to your villa, with small groups helping each experience feel personal and unhurried.
At the heart of the ranch, the restaurant offers high-quality dining in a warm and welcoming setting. With luxury accommodation, Arctic adventure and a genuine commitment to sustainability, Jänkä Ranch offers a refined yet authentic Lapland experience.
What's Included
- direct charter flights with British Airways
- accommodation
- meals on full board basis
- Arctic Fun: chidlren’s snomwobiles, pony ride, roast marshmallows, tobganning and more
- husky safari
- snowmobile safari
- reindeer safari
- horse sleigh ride
- transfers
- thermal clothing
* Activities take place from the ranch itself, with group sizes of 10-12.
Itinerary
Please note that the sample itinerary is intended as a guide only; the order and days of activities may change so that we can keep group sizes small and each experience feeling personal.
Day 1
Welcome to Jänkä Ranch
Arrive at the ranch and enjoy lunch before collecting your thermal clothing and settling into your villa. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and explore at your own pace—meet the reindeer, try tobogganing or kick sledging, and enjoy your first moments playing in the snow before dinner.
Day 2
A Gentle Journey with the Reindeer
Your reindeer safari begins right at the ranch, where you will meet your gentle four-legged companions and learn a little about their lives before setting off. Wrapped up warmly in the sleigh, travel at an unhurried pace through the frozen countryside, surrounded by snow-covered trees and the quiet of the Arctic landscape. Afterwards, help feed the reindeer one of their favourite treats, then gather beside the fire to warm up with hot drinks and something sweet.
A Peaceful Sleigh Ride Through the Snow
After lunch your horse-drawn sleigh ride begins at the ranch, where you will meet the horses before settling beneath warm blankets for the journey. Travel at a gentle pace through the snow-covered landscape, listening to the soft rhythm of hooves and sleigh runners as the forest unfolds around you. Surrounded by frosted trees and the stillness of the Arctic countryside, it is a wonderfully peaceful way to experience Lapland.
Day 3
Journey Through the Arctic Forest by Snowmobile
Your snowmobile adventure begins at the Jänkä Safari House, where adults receive full driving instructions before setting off along snow-covered forest trails. Children travel comfortably in a sleigh pulled behind the guide, while adults drive the snowmobiles and have the opportunity to swap halfway through. As you journey deeper into the wilderness, take in the frosted trees and beautiful winter scenery all around you. Along the way, pause in the stillness of the forest to warm up, take photographs and enjoy the remarkable silence of the Arctic wilderness.
Arctic Fun
After lunch join in with Arctic fun at the ranch, from tobogganing and pony rides to roasting marshmallows beside the fire and riding children’s snowmobiles. With so much to enjoy close at hand, there is plenty of time to play in the snow, meet the animals and make the most of the ranch at your own pace.
Day 4
Race Through the Wilderness with the Huskies
Jänkä’s husky ranch is home throughout the year to around 30 dogs, each cared for as part of the ranch family. After the adults receive driving instructions, set off on an exhilarating husky safari through the snowy wilderness. Afterwards, warm up with a hot drink in a traditional wooden kota, where you can learn more about the huskies, their training and daily life at the ranch.
Day 5
A Day to Explore Lapland Your Way
Enjoy a free day to explore Lapland at your own pace. You might visit the dedicated tobogganing area in Ylläsjärvi, around 15 minutes away, with purpose-built slopes, toboggans and inflatable rings, or spend the day downhill or cross-country skiing. Alternatively, head into Äkäslompolo village for a warming hot chocolate and cinnamon bun, followed by a little souvenir shopping.
Day 6
A Final Morning at the Ranch
Spend your final morning relaxing in the comfort of your villa, perhaps enjoying the snowy views with a warm drink, or wrap up and head outside for one last adventure in the snow. There is time for a final toboggan ride, a walk around the ranch or simply a few quiet moments breathing in the crisp Arctic air. After lunch and one last taste of Lapland, transfer to the airport for your journey home, taking plenty of special memories with you.
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Frequently asked questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our Lapland breaks, from suitable ages and the weather to travel arrangements and what to expect during your stay.
January is usually the coldest month in Lapland, with temperatures often falling between -20°C and -40°C. Late December can be equally cold, so we recommend this break for children aged 6 and over.
We charter British Airways aircraft to offer direct flights from London Heathrow to Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland, with a flight time of approximately three and a half hours. We also pre-allocate seats across the entire aircraft, helping to ensure that families are seated together.
The price of your holiday includes flights, transfers, thermal clothing, local guiding and all of the activities shown in the itinerary for your chosen break. Extras may include alcoholic or additional drinks, souvenirs and any optional activities you decide to add during your stay. These can usually be booked once you are in Lapland, giving you the flexibility to decide whether you would like to include anything further.
Yes, Äkäslompolo usually has a lively atmosphere over New Year, with events such as midnight skiing and celebrations at SnowVillage. Fireworks may also take place around the village at midnight. Events can vary from year to year, and we will share confirmed details with you closer to departure.
We can cater for most dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, coeliac and lactose-free diets. Please let us know about any specific requirements at the time of enquiry, and we will be very happy to help. While every reasonable care is taken, we cannot guarantee that food will be completely free from cross-contamination.
For guests with a life-threatening allergy that may require immediate, time-sensitive medical intervention, we do not recommend travelling to the part of Lapland in which we operate. While medical assistance is available locally, the nearest full hospital is in Rovaniemi, approximately 200 kilometres away.