Discover Octola II in Finnish Lapland, an exclusive use Arctic retreat with private chefs, wilderness adventures and Northern Lights.
Octola II, Finnish Lapland
@ Octola II
@ Octola II
Why Stay at Octola II?
Hidden deep within the forests of Finnish Lapland, Octola II takes private Arctic travel to an extraordinary level. Created for those seeking complete seclusion, exceptional comfort and experiences designed entirely around them, this exclusive wilderness retreat offers the rare opportunity to enjoy the Arctic with complete privacy.
Building on the success of the original Octola Private Wilderness, Octola II introduces two exceptional properties. The five bedroom Ultra Lodge offers generous living spaces, a private spa, three saunas, a gym and a dedicated Northern Lights viewing room with glass walls and ceilings. For smaller groups, the two bedroom Supersuite Villa provides an equally intimate experience, with private saunas, outdoor hot tubs and beautifully designed spaces overlooking the surrounding forest.
Throughout your stay, a dedicated team of private chefs, hosts and wilderness guides looks after every detail. Days can be filled with exhilarating Arctic adventures, private dining experiences or simply time spent enjoying the peace and quiet of the forest.
During winter, snow covered trees and long Arctic nights create wonderful opportunities to see the Northern Lights, while summer brings the Midnight Sun and endless opportunities to explore the wilderness.
Whether you’re planning a family celebration, a special occasion with friends or a completely private escape, Octola II offers something increasingly difficult to find: time, space and the freedom to experience Finnish Lapland entirely on your own terms.
Itinerary Inspiration
Wake to views across the Arctic forest before enjoying breakfast prepared by your private chef. Your wilderness guide can take you deep into the snowy landscape on a private snowmobile adventure, introduce you to the excitement of husky sledding or arrange a peaceful reindeer experience away from the crowds.
Return to Octola II for a leisurely lunch before spending the afternoon enjoying the private spa, traditional Finnish sauna rituals or simply relaxing beside the fire.
As darkness falls, enjoy a carefully prepared dinner celebrating seasonal Nordic ingredients before looking upwards for the Northern Lights. The lodge’s dedicated viewing room offers a wonderful place to watch the skies, while private guided excursions can take you further into the surrounding wilderness.
Where is Octola II?
Octola II is located in a secluded private wilderness setting in Finnish Lapland, close to the Arctic Circle and approximately 20 minutes from Rovaniemi Airport.
The property’s exact location is deliberately kept confidential, ensuring complete privacy and an uninterrupted connection with the surrounding forests and Arctic landscapes.
Despite its remote atmosphere, Octola II is easily accessible by private transfer, allowing you to move from the airport into the peaceful wilderness in a remarkably short time.
Its location also provides an excellent base for exploring Finnish Lapland, with private Arctic activities arranged directly from the retreat or in the surrounding region.
Tailor Made Adventures You Can Enjoy at Octola II
- Private Northern Lights experiences with expert wilderness guides
- Exclusive husky sledding adventures through Arctic forests
- Private snowmobile safaris across snowy landscapes
- Reindeer experiences and an introduction to local traditions
- Traditional Finnish sauna rituals and private wellness treatments
- Ice fishing on frozen Arctic lakes
- Guided snowshoeing through peaceful forests
- Private dining experiences with your own chef
- Arctic photography experiences
- Bespoke family adventures and special celebrations
- Summer wilderness walks and seasonal foraging
- Midnight Sun experiences during the summer months
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My family and I traveled to Sweden to see The Northern Lights in March of 2023. From the planning process to every detail of the trip, I could not have been more pleased with our experience. Alex was exceptional to work with. His guidance on the time of year, where to stay, activities to do and how to get to and from everything was spot on. I have never used a tour company before but thought a trip of this kind would be easier with some help. I am so glad that I did. The entire week was seamless and completely stress-free, allowing us to truly enjoy Sweden and our time together as a family. I will be recommending Off The Map travel to friends and family and will certainly be using them myself again in the future.
Emily
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Exceptional service throughout the entire planning and booking process – travel agencies don’t get any better than this. A brilliant, seamless experience matched by the holiday experience itself. Would recommend ‘Off the Map Travel’ to anyone considering booking for a Nordic experience ‘par excellence’.
Chris
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Anonymous
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
We – the whole family – loved the whole journey!!
The accommodations, the activities and especially the great people – thank you very much for this fantastic organisation !!!
Barbara
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
Off the Map Travel was great! Alex helped us plan the most amazing 10 day honeymoon to Iceland. He gave us great recommendations and was so patient with us during the planning process!
Tori
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly