SummerGuided by the hosts
Eight days of light: paddle the river, hike the fells, fish in the Midnight Sun and live in the village.
From €1,600 / person
In summer the sun does not set, and the village is at its most generous. Days are long enough for a paddle, a hike and a swim, and the evenings end with a sauna and a meal that can last as long as you like.
This week mixes the water, the fells and the Sami culture of Inari in a small group, with one of your hosts along for the whole trip. Nothing is difficult, and everything is outdoors.
It is the Lapland of berries, birdsong and open sky.
A flexible plan, not a fixed schedule: Our guides adapt each day to the weather conditions, ensuring the best possible experience for you.
Day 1
Transfer from Ivalo, your cottage and a first dinner at the long table. It will not get dark.
Day 2
A slow day around the village and the river, picking what the forest offers.
Day 3
A calm morning on the water, with a guide beside you. No experience needed, and a swim is always allowed.
Day 4
The Siida museum, a walk by Lake Inari and lunch in town.
Day 5
An evening with a local guide on a misty river, a rod in your hand and the sun that does not set.
Day 6
A free day by the river: rest, swim, sauna, or ask us for a boat.
Day 7
A guided hike on the open tundra of Muotkatunturi, with a picnic on the top.
Day 8
Breakfast and the transfer to the airport.
Come for the adventure. Stay for the magic.
Incredibly welcoming hosts and stunning location, thanks for the hospitality!Florin Dobre
Summer is the midnight sun: from late May to late July the sun never sets, with rivers to paddle and berries in the forest.
Send your request
Your dates, who is coming and any food needs. We reply personally within one working day with your plan and price.
Would you like more space? Ask us about an upgrade to a Big Lodge.
We plan it with you
Your transfer from Ivalo, and the days arranged around the weather and the river.
You arrive, we take care of the rest
From the airport to your last breakfast: the guides, the gear and the meals are ready for you.
From €1,600 / person
Per person sharing a Cosy Cottage, full board, transfers included. Fixed group dates.
The order of activities may change to make the most of weather conditions, Northern Lights forecasts and the best opportunities for each experience. Your final itinerary will be confirmed upon arrival.
All included meals are served at Muotkan Ruoktu Restaurant, conveniently located just 50 metres from the cottages.
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, food allergies or special dietary needs when booking your package, so we can prepare accordingly and accommodate your needs as best as possible.
Your safety is our priority. We and our activity partners reserve the right to adjust, reschedule or modify activities due to weather conditions, safety considerations or other unforeseen circumstances.
All guided activities include experienced English-speaking guides (other languages may be available), applicable insurance, VAT and transfers from Muotkan Ruoktu when required.
No special fitness or experience needed. Our guides set the pace.
No midnight transfers, no city lights. At 69° north, on the edge of the Muotkatunturi wilderness and far from any town, the dark Arctic sky begins right at your cabin door. When the Northern Lights appear, simply step outside and look up. Here, your chances of seeing them are excellent!
A wilderness of dark sky
Every other clear night
We watch the sky for you
After a day in the cold, warm up and unwind in a private sauna or riverside Hot Tub, reserved just for you beneath the starry sky.
Sauna and hot tub
A unique hot tub under the Northern Lights.
Our hot tub sits on the bank of the Peltojoki. We are the only ones to offer a hot tub by the river: on a clear night, you watch the Northern Lights from the warm water.
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Freedom summer is an eight-day summer holiday in Inari, Finnish Lapland, under the Midnight Sun, at Muotkan Ruoktu, a family-run village at the edge of the Muotkatunturi wilderness. Full board in a Cosy Cottage, in a small group on fixed dates.
The days bring stand-up paddle on the river, guided hiking on the fells, Midnight Sun fishing, the Siida museum in Inari, berry picking when the season allows and an evening sauna by the river. Transfers are included.
Some, mostly in July. We lend you head nets and tell you where the wind helps.
Yes, from the age the activities allow. Tell us the ages in the request.
Most guests fly to Ivalo and reach us in about 1 h 15 by road, 103 km. From Inari it is 55 km, about 40 minutes. The road is open all winter, ploughed and sanded, though often snowy, so allow extra time. Daily buses from Rovaniemi, Ivalo and Inari stop on the road by the village, and parking is free for guests and hikers.
If you prefer not to drive, we can arrange the transport for you, subject to our availability. Tell us your flights and we help you plan it.
Send us a request from the holiday page. We reply personally within one working day with the plan, the price and the next steps. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Yes. Tell us in your request or through the contact page: extra nights before or after your holiday are usually possible.
Small groups, local guides and respect for the wilderness and Sami culture, recognised by three sustainability labels.
How we protect the place
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