
Finland
Patience, a hole in the ice, and the whole Arctic to yourself. Ice fishing is one of Lapland's oldest quiet traditions, and this is the most comfortable way to experience it. Led by a local master angler, you fish the frozen lakes and rivers around Rovaniemi at an unhurried pace, with heated shelters, warm drinks, and everything you need provided. No experience is required. Seasoned anglers will find water and technique worth the trip. Days begin with a private transfer to the ice, where your guide sets up the holes, shelter, and equipment before you arrive. Between bites there is time for coffee by the fire, stories of the north, and silence broken only by the wind. Your catch becomes lunch, cooked over an open fire on the shore. On your final full day, your guide shows you how to prepare it the Finnish way, from the smoker to the table. Evenings belong to the Arctic: a private lakeside sauna, a dip in the avanto if you dare, and a late session under the northern lights when the sky allows it. Private throughout, with an executive transfer, a personal host, and a guide for every day on the ice.
Day 1
Private transfer from Rovaniemi Airport to your accommodation. Settle in, collect your winter clothing, and meet your host and guide for a relaxed briefing on the days ahead. Evening in your private sauna, followed by a welcome dinner at your accommodation or a fine-dining restaurant.
Day 2
The countries this journey crosses.
After breakfast, a private transfer to your first lake. Your guide has the holes drilled and the heated tent ready. Learn the basics of jigging for perch and whitefish, warm up with coffee and snacks, and enjoy a catch-to-table lunch cooked over an open fire. Return for sauna and a quiet evening.
Day 3
A short snowmobile ride takes you to a remote lake rarely visited by other anglers, in search of pike and larger fish. Fish at your own pace, with the guide on hand for technique and local knowledge. An evening session under the aurora, weather permitting, finishes the day.
Day 4
Spend a final day on the ice with your guide, choosing the style and spot that suits you best. Back on shore, your guide shows you how to clean, smoke, and prepare the day's catch the Finnish way, followed by a tasting by the fire. Closing evening in the lakeside sauna, with the option of a dip in the avanto.
Day 5
A late breakfast, then a private executive transfer to Rovaniemi Airport for your onward flight home.
Bringing the world into view…