This is a perfect week in the North for you if you happen to like hiking in beautiful sceneries, varying nature and a social atmosphere! During seven days we enjoy three completely different "Laplands" and some of the best day hikes in each area. We take care of accommodations, transfers, routes and meals so you only need to enjoy the hikes and the company of other like-minded outdoor people.

We stay in shared cabins, cook and eat together, occasionally visit local cafés and restaurants and generally just enjoy the outdoor life in the Arctic.

Dates for summer 2026:

Aug 15 – 21

Aug 29 – Sep 4

Sep 12 – 18 & Sep 19 – 25

Day 1

Arrival in Äkäslompolo in the afternoon & welcome dinner together

Day 2

Hike in the southern part of Pallas-Ylläs National Park

Day 3

Hike in the central part of Pallas-Ylläs National Park & Drive to Kilpisjärvi

Day 4

Hike in Kilpisjärvi / Malla Strict Nature Reserv

Day 5

Hike in Kilpisjärvi, Fjell Saana & Drive to Norway & Lyngen area

Day 6

Long Mountain Hike in Lyngen area

Day 7

Half Day Hike by the Fjords & Late return to Äkäslompolo or drop off to Tromsø

Day 1: Meeting & welcome dinner in Äkäslompolo

The trip officially starts in Äkäslompolo at 17:00. We accommodate the group in cabin(s) and head out to the village for a simple restaurant dinner together. (Airport transfers available as an additional service, see Pricing).

Day 2: Hike in the southern part of Pallas-Ylläs National Park

After the first night in Äkäslompolo, we head out to the (off-)trails close to the village in the southern end of the national park. The exact route is chosen based on the group but there are beautiful, varying forest, swamp, lake, stream and fjell sceneries as well as cozy wilderness cafés in the area.

Hike duration: 4-6 h / 8-15 km / 300-600 m of climbing

Self-paid lunch possibility at a wilderness café.

We head more North, towards Pallas in the centre of the national park. Depending on the conditions and the group we may hike up to the top of the area (where the torch of Helsinki Olympics in 1952 was lit) or stay in lower altitudes and admire the varying taiga forests. After the hike, we drive 2,5h to Kilpisjärvi and accommodate ourselves in cabin in this remote village.

Hike duration: 3-5 h / 5-10 km / 300-500 m of climbing

Self-paid lunch possibility at the traditional Pallas Hotel

The nature in Kilpisjärvi is very unique. The winters are cold and the climate is rather continental although the Atlantic is just some 50 km away. The bedrock is also very different from anywhere else in Finland resulting in majestic rock walls on the sides of the fells as well as unique fauna.

If the weather allows, we hop onto a boat that takes us across the lake Kilpisjärvi, close to the crossing of three nations, Finland, Sweden and Norway. After dancing around the three countries, we’ll hike through the Malla Nature Reserve, a strictly protected, unique area.

Hike duration: around 7h / 13 km / 300 m of climbing

Before driving down to Norway, we aim at topping the easiest-accessible, but one of the most beautiful, 1000er of Finland, fell Saana. The climb is tough, although the trail is well maintained and technically easy, but the views will compensate the sweat.

Hike duration: around 4h / 8 km / 500 m of climbing

After the Saana hike, we have a chance to eat lunch in Kilpisjärvi before hopping into the car and driving to Norway and the Lyngen peninsula to our cabin for the last two nights.

The Norwegian weather may be unpredictable, but if just possible we aim at reaching one of the mountain tops of the world-famous freeride and climbing area, Lyngen peninsula. Alternatively, we enjoy some of the lush valley hikes of the area. As a hiking destination, Lyngen is highly underrated, so be ready for awesome views with less people than in many other places in Northern Norway! On this day there are no lunch options along the route.

Hike duration: around 6-8h, 10+ km, 600-1000m of climbing

After the tough day on the day before, on our last hiking day we take it relatively easy: On our morning hike we enjoy the fjord views and mountain sights for the last time.

The trip officially ends in Lyngen area after the morning hike at around 12:00, but the following transfer options are included:

• Transfer to Tromso city or airport (1-2 h)
• Transfer to Kilpisjärvi (1-2h)
• Transfer to Muonio, Levi, Kittilä or Äkäslompolo (4-5h)
• Please let us know where you'd like to end your trip so we can plan accordingly

Accommodation:

We stay together with the whole group in shared cabins. Everyone has a single bed, but private bedrooms are not included. Bathrooms are shared between the participants.

The final decision about the accommodation is made based on the final participant number, but the priorities are the following providers:

Nights 1 & 2: Riekko Lodge, Äkäslompolo

Nights 3 & 4: Kilpisjärven retkeilykeskus, Kilpisjärvi

Nights 5 & 6: Viking Cabins, Lyngen

Please note accomodation for the night after day 7 is not included.

Dining:

2- or 3-course dinners are included every day (days 1-6). Some of them we cook together, some are eaten in local restaurants. Self-made breakfast is included every day (days 2-7). Lunches are at one's own cost / responsibility.

In short: A guided 7 day Finnish-Norwegian hiking trip. 6 hikes, half-board, shared accommoation.

Dates:

Aug 15 – 21

Aug 29 – Sep 4

Sep 12 – 18

Sep 19 – 25

Including: Guide along every day, transfers, half-board (breakfast & dinner), accommodation in shared cabins

Excluding: snacks, drinks, lunch, travelling to/from Äkäslompolo

Price: 1350€ / person

Additional information: info@yllasexperiences.com / +358 40 727 0594

Note: The minimum participants number is 4. The trip is confirmed at the latest 60 days before the departure.

Booking terms in short: Everyone is responsible for their own insurance cover. A 20% deposit is to be paid when booking the trip. The rest is to be paid 60 days prior to the start. Free cancellations until 60 days prior to arrival. 50% refund, if cancelled 30–59 days before the start of the tour. In case the tour is cancelled due to not reaching the minimum no. of participants, we do not refund the travelling costs you may already have purchased to get to / from Äkäslompolo. If the minimum number is not reached, it may be possible to arrange the tour with an additional cost.