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Octola – Finnish LaplandPrivate flight to private wilderness

Octola in Lapland is the perfect escape for those looking to immerse in nature in absolute privacy and comfort.

This ultra-luxury cabin residence is set in the middle of 300 hectares of private wilderness within the Arctic Circle and has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable experience. Finland is also known for having the cleanest air and purest water in the world. Lapland’s vast wilderness and low populations make Finland on the top of the list of cleanest countries in the world year after year.

Octola Private Wilderness is an ultra-luxurious 10 suite log cabin and brand new 2 bedrooms super suite Villa which is created by MR. Janne Honkanen, a pioneer of experiential travel within the Arctic Circle. Whether you book the entire cabin of 10 suites or take a wing of 6 or 4 suites, or 2 bedrooms super suite Villa, the rates are all-inclusive including a private gym and fitness centre, unique hand-carved wood-burning sauna, exclusive and private log-wood bar&bbq cabin and the freshest food cooked to your liking, private butler and a wilderness guide.

Northern Lights are visible eight months in a year starting from August and lasting until April and you can enjoy of them from your rooms with glass ceiling walls.

Octola is a family-friendly destination and has also special mini snowmobiles available for children, as well as ice skating, skiing, tobogganing and much more. There is also a private enclosed reindeer area where you can go pet and feed them at any time you want.

The food is all sourced locally and consisting mainly of wild plants, berries, mushrooms and fish, all local, pure and ecologically gathered from nature to the table by a Michelin star Chef complemented by wines chosen by one of the top sommeliers in Finland.

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 are eight points of the compass; the biggest wave in the sea is the seventh, but eight is the new beginning. Your private chef will prepare an eight-course North Pole menu to honour the magical number eight and the versatile Arctic cuisine.

Why is it safe?

· Finland is in the top ratings for the safest countries in the world.

· Lapland has more reindeer than people

· Total privacy in your own secluded wilderness area

· All programs and activities are totally private

· Private reindeer herding area

· Wilderness of Octola 300+hectares for an absolute safe feeling

· Private staff including Wilderness Guides, Chefs & Butlers

· All private roads

· Staff has not traveled outside of Octola

OCTOLA – Rovaniemi International Airport = 20 min. Private Helipad is Available

Estimated Flight Times to Rovaniemi:

LONDON – RVN = 3 HOURS

ZURICH – RVN = 3.20 HOURS

NICE – RVN = 3.40 HOURS

DUBAI – RVN = 6.30 HOURS

NEW YORK – RVN = 8 HOURS

SHANGHAI – RVN = 9 HOURS

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