Arctic Circle, Finland

Whether you opt for the fabulous 10-bedroom Octola Lodge, the super-cool 2-bedroom Villa, or spend nights under the stars in the incredible glass igloo, Octola takes the concept of luxury in Lapland to a whole new level. Nestled in over 350 hectares of silent private landscape, where your only neighbours are the reindeers, you get to understand how Octola Private Wilderness gets its name – it doesn’t get more private than this!

Having hosted everyone from Royals to racing drivers, from international celebrities to children visiting Santa, Octola is perfect for groups of friends and multi-generational families looking for the ultimate private accommodation combined with unrivalled immersive experiences. The incredible local wilderness guides will introduce you to the Sami culture and create an array of experiences from ice car racing, snowmobiling, ice swimming and survival camps – you certainly won’t be bored.

• Rovaniemi International Airport is just 20 minutes – you can even arrive by snowmobile
• With zero light pollution, this is a great place to see the Northern Lights (Sep – Nov and Feb – Mar are especially good months)
• With over 65 activities on offer and 8 seasons within the year, Finnish Lapland is not just a Winter destination