Octola Private Wilderness ~ Finland
Secret Location At the arctic circle
A destination only dreams are made of
The most exclusive lodge in Lapland, the sprawling estate of OCTOLA Private Wilderness is a captivating escape from the hustle and bustle and will immerse you in lush forests and enchanting folklore. It’s a treat that will delight both adults and children alike. We have been absolutely blown away by this stunning resort and is now on all of our bucket lists and we guarantee it will be on yours too. It draws in a crowd of devoted admirers that includes royalty and celebrities and is among the most exclusive private residences in the world, where you can indulge in every conceivable luxury and exclusive service, while finding inspiration, relaxation, and wonder. Well-being, adventure, and quality time merge in a way that is unparalleled and with such stunning surroundings, it’s no wonder guests are sworn to secrecy about the location.
Part of the philosophy of luxury in Lapland is to be secluded, far from the crowds and to be at one with nature, but with access to every conceivable private service and comfort. It is in such a place that you will find inspiration and relaxation.
Highlights
Your stay will be fully tailored to your needs, and against an extra charge you can add various additional experiences to your stay, such as ice driving, down hill skiing and horse back riding.
- Magical meeting with Father Christmas – your children can discover the magic of Christmas with an experience that you will find no where else
- Snowshoeing (winter)
- Off-road and cross country skiing (winter)
- Tobogganing / sledding (winter)
- Nature walks, including foraging in the summer and autumn
- Private spa, panoramic swimming pool
- Northern Lights viewing (end of August – April)
- Private reindeer enclosed area with an opportunity to feed the reindeer (winter)
- Sauna experiences in winter time with possibility to do ice swimming on the private lake
- Landscape hiking
- E-fatbiking / E-snow biking
- For each guest a donation will be made to the Private Wilderness Fund to protect Arctic animals
Location
All the things you need to know
Think of this ultra luxury destination as a kind of health spa for the spirit, where you can leave behind the stress of the day to day world and savour the healing qualities of Lapland’s stunningly beautiful environment.
Arctic Circle – Finland – Lapland
OCTOLA – Rovaniemi International Airport = 20 min by car
Private helipad is available
The name OCTOLA is derived from the magical number 8:
- The latitude 66’ North, the Arctic Circle, crosses all eight Arctic countries
- There are eight seasons in Lapland
- There’s eight points of the compass
- The biggest wave in the sea is the seventh, but eight is the new beginning
Octola Spa & Health Clinic
Enjoy pure relaxation in any of the three different pool settings. The innovative, Finnish-designed, temperature-adjustable ‘cold pool’ can simulate the traditional and wellbeing-enhancing avanto swimming experience of dipping in a hole in a frozen lake or river between sauna bathing sessions. A custom-built high-end swimming pool features a resisting-current function of the kind used by Olympic athletes and its floor-to-ceiling glass windows offer fabulous views across the Lapland wilderness. An outdoor hot tub with jacuzzi completes the range of bathing options.
After a refreshing dip relax in the traditional, log-lined Finnish Suana – and enjoy the massage and treatment room facilities by pre-booking an exclusive wellness treatment. The spa also has a separate, compact cabin for fireside relaxation and yoga sessions.
Also included in your stay:
- Daily housekeeping
- Butler service
- Wilderness hotel manager
- Wilderness guide
- All transfers on Mercedes vans
- Protective outer clothing (there’s also possibility to purchase thermal underwear)
There are dedicated chefs on hand and of whom have created an eight-course North Pole menu to honour the versatile Arctic cuisine.
You will be served Nordic Cuisine in the chalet, with preferred local ingredients which have been naturally growing in the region. The chefs selects all the ingredients and control the preparation process to make sure that you will fully admire the food and presentation. Any of your preferences or dietary requirements will also be catered for.
Introducing a revolutionary change in accommodation, providing exclusive properties and rooms in the Arctic that meets the needs of travellers who are looking for experiential escapes that still offer other worldly luxury.
Octola’s shape is derived from traditional Lapp ‘laavu’ buildings, that in the past used to provide shelter for the people living the nomadic lifestyle.
- Full Buyout
- Book the entire private wilderness with Octola Lodge and Octola Villa
Includes staff and services, 12 en-suite rooms
- Octola Lodge
- Book the full private wilderness and lodge
Includes staff and services, 10 en-suite rooms
- Book the 6 bedroom Wing of Octola Lodge
Includes staff and services, 6 en-suite rooms
- Book the 4 bedroom Wing of Octola Lodge
Includes staff and services, 4 en-suite rooms
- Book Octola Villa
- Exclusive 2 bedroom villa
Octola Summer Experiences
Open your senses for the environment, respect and love it while you feel the connection. Finnish nature is pure, with a lot of space to simply just breathe.
- A magical meeting with Father Christmas – Here the children will discover the true magic of Christmas with an experience that you will not find anywhere else
- A choice of yoga experiences
- Husky walk and Horse riding
- Reindeer herding and Bear watching
- Wilderness cuisine experience
- A choice of Midnight sun experiences
- A choice of hiking experiences
- Searching for the Northern Lights
- A choice of National Parks or Science centre tours to enjoy
- Survival tasks
- Shaman experience
- Sami culture & Joik performance
- Handicraft workshop
- A choice of driving experiences
Octola Winter Experiences
Finnish Lapland has a reindeer population of about 200,000 which means thatmore reindeer than people live in Finnish Lapland.
- A magical meeting with Father Christmas – Here the children will discover the true magic of Christmas with an experience that you will not find anywhere else
- Feeding the reindeer
- Surprise visit from an elf
- Arctic Wildlife Park
- Magical meeting
- Reindeer Sleigh ride
- Handicraft workshop
- Evening with Geophysicist
- Husky sledding
- Winter driving with Can-Ams
- Ice Fishing
- Sámi culture and enchanting Joik performance
- Snowmobiling and mini-skidoos
- Horseback riding
- Winter Ice swimming
- Snowshoeing in the woods
- Dinner at the Ice Restaurant
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