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Forests, folklore and Father Christmas / OCTOLA

OCTOLA

Located within 300 hectares of private wilderness reserve, surrounded by wild reindeer and with spellbinding nature as far as the eye can see, this lodge will be exclusively yours to enjoy the most authentic stay in the Arctic Circle. Time here takes you away from the crowds for an experience as enchanting as any child, or parent for that matter, would wish for;  a chance to meet Father Christmas in his native home, as well as a vast number of exciting outdoor activities and special moments to enjoy right from your doorstep.

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When travelling with your nearest and dearest, you’ll want to do so in complete style. This begins with skipping the queues and avoiding the crowds as you’re whisked away from London by private jet. You’ll arrive just 15 minutes before your flight to the private terminal and wait the short time in your own departure lounge. Once on board, you’ll have the whole aircraft to yourself as you enjoy spacious luxury seats, bespoke refreshments and entertainment. One of Santa’s elves will surprise little ones on arrival at OCTOLA and they’ll head off for fun in the snow or bake gingerbread while a private butler gets parents settled and relaxed. The lodge is fully catered and hosted, and you’ll have access to local wilderness guides who can educate your group on the history, wildlife and surrounding nature. With ten suites split across two wings in the main cabin plus a separate villa with two bedrooms, there’s plenty of space for a large family to join together for this ultimate memory making experience.

Search for Santa Claus during a reindeer sleigh ride into the forest before meeting him in his secret wooden hut. Afterwards, continue your sleigh ride to a Lappish kota where the reindeer herder will be waiting to entertain you with a delicious lunch cooked by an open fire as you hear fascinating stories about Sámi culture and life in Lapland. During your stay, you’ll also enjoy a private husky dog sledding experience and have the opportunity to explore the frozen wilderness by snowmobile. Downtime for grown-ups is of the serene nature; indulge in a Nordic Spa Tradition by alternating between the heat of the wooden sauna, immersed in the scents of pine wood, and invigorating dips in the private lake’s crystal clear ice water. Nothing awakens the senses quite like this.

As the evenings draw in it’s time to get cosy; tuck in to sustainably and locally sourced cuisine prepared by your in-house Michelin-Starred chefs together as a group in the main cabin, or split off for separate meals in one of the wooden huts deep within the forest. You’ll be perfectly placed here to view the Northern Lights by night as the lodge has been designed to maximise viewing opportunities, including floor to ceiling windows in every bedroom. To capture all of these magical memories, you’ll be accompanied by a filmmaker throughout your stay who will produce a wonderful documentary of your experience for you to enjoy for years to come.

Your bespoke package includes

  • 3 nights exclusive use of Octola Lodge
  • All meals prepared by in-house chefs, selected beverages, butler service, daily housekeeping, Wilderness hotel manager and Wilderness Guide
  • Private meeting with Santa, Surprise Elf Visit, Reindeer Sleigh Ride, Winter Ice Swimming, Snowmobiling and husky sledding experiences
  • Snowshoeing, offroad skiing, tobogganing/sledding, nature walks, Northern Lights viewing, private reindeer enclosed area with an opportunity to feed the reindeer, sauna experience
  • Personal film documentary of your stay
  • Private Jet Airbus 319 return from London Stanstead
  • Return private transfers
  • On behalf of each guest, a generous donation is made to the Private Wilderness Fund to protect Arctic animals

Terms and conditions
All holidays are subject to availability. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply. During the current COVID-19 situation, we will continue to monitor and promote any destination where the FCO permits travel and there are no entry restrictions for UK travellers. However, it is a possibility that restrictions on travel and some of the services detailed here could be re-imposed at any time and with short notice. Please speak to our specialists for the most up-to-date information, prices and current travel implications for this featured holiday package.

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