Love To Explore Rating: First Class
Octola Private Wilderness is an exclusive wilderness retreat set deep within the forests of Finnish Lapland, surrounded by vast Arctic landscapes. Designed for complete privacy and seclusion, the property offers a highly personalised experience that combines contemporary Nordic design with immersive nature experiences in one of Europe’s most remote regions.
The reserve is home to two luxurious private lodges, featuring spacious bedroom suites, floor-to-ceiling windows, open fireplaces, private saunas, and elegant Scandinavian interiors crafted from natural local materials. The lodges can each be booked exclusively, making it ideal for families and small groups seeking a fully tailored stay with dedicated hosts, guides, and chefs and fully tailored experiences.
Facilities include a wellness area with spa treatments and sauna experiences, cosy lounge spaces, outdoor hot tubs, and exceptional farm-to-table dining focused on seasonal Arctic ingredients. Activities vary throughout the year and include husky sledding, snowmobiling, reindeer encounters, ice fishing, forest hikes, and Northern Lights excursions. In summer and autumn, guests can enjoy hiking, berry picking, canoeing, and wildlife experiences beneath the Midnight Sun.
The atmosphere at Octola is intimate, refined, and deeply connected to the surrounding wilderness, offering a rare blend of understated luxury, privacy, and authentic Arctic adventure.
At Love To Explore, we would recommend the resort for these unique selling points:
- An incredible number of activities, with 75 different options throughout the year
- Unique, remote location
- Ultimate in exclusive-use luxury
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Why book a tailor-made holiday with a luxury travel specialist?
The best trips feel effortless, but behind every seamless journey is thoughtful planning and genuine expertise. A luxury travel specialist brings first-hand destination knowledge, trusted recommendations and personalised service to every itinerary, ensuring your holiday is shaped around you. From choosing the finest hotels and experiences to managing all the finer details, tailor-made travel allows you to make the most of your time away without the stress of organising it yourself.
What types of holidays do you specialise in?
Love To Explore specialises in thoughtfully crafted journeys designed entirely around each individual traveller. From slow, sun-drenched escapes on idyllic Indian Ocean islands to immersive, adventure-led safaris through the African wilderness, every trip is shaped by personal style and pace. While Africa and the Indian Ocean remain at the heart of what we do, our trusted network of local experts allows us to extend far beyond, opening the door to extraordinary destinations across the globe.
How far in advance should I book a holiday?
There is no single rule when it comes to booking your next escape, as every journey is completely bespoke. Whether you’re planning a special milestone trip years in advance or seeking a spontaneous last-minute escape, we can help shape it at any stage. That said, for the best choice of boutique lodges and the most sought-after properties, we recommend beginning the planning process around nine months to a year ahead, allowing the widest possible access to availability and experiences. For certain safari lodges and iconic seasonal moments, such as Japan’s cherry blossom season, we would advise planning up to two years in advance.