- TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
The best place in Finland to see the Northern Lights is Lapland/Northern Finland above the Arctic Circle.The best time to see the northern lights in Finland is from December to April.
Spend three luxurious nights bathed by the Northern Lights, next to the deserted wilderness and the treeless fells, only a few minutes walk from the village of Saariselkä. Let the wintery nature of Lapland enchant you while you experience unforgettable adventures and the dazzling beauty of the northern night sky!
Itinerary
DAY 01:
Ivalo Airport --> Northern Lights Village (Shared Shuttle)
Aurora Photography Workshop (1h)
Aurora Expedition on Snowshoes (2,5h)
DAY 02:
Husky Safari (10km)
Aurora Camp by the Lake (3h)
DAY 03:
Snowmobile & Ice Fishing (4h)
Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh (3h)
DAY 04:
Northern Lights Village --> Ivalo Airport (Shared Shuttle)
Aurora Expedition on Snowshoes (2,5h) – Day 1
In the quiet forest, the only sound comes from the crunching snow as you walk over the snowdrifts that can get up to one-meter-thick in your snowshoes past the trees bent under the snow. The slumbering forest is lit only by the moon and the millions of stars. You feel connected to the ancient nature.
In the fell, a cozy hut is waiting for you to build a fire and enjoy some snacks and warm drinks while you wait for the Northern Lights to flare up. With any luck, you get to be witness to a magnificent show as the waving Northern Lights expand across the universe.
Inclusions: Guiding in English, Warm Berry Juice, Cookies and Marshmallows, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Snowshoes.
Husky Safari (10km) – Day 2
Driving a team of huskies over the white, shimmering fells is an experience that is almost mandatory during a trip to Lapland. The eager dogs run at full speed and the sleigh glides effortlessly over the snowdrifts with the skids hissing softly. The lead dog turns to look at you at a crossroads – right of left? Mush!
The husky safari starts just in front of the resort and takes you on a fast-paced trip over the untouched snow of the fells and the forests surrounding the Northern Lights Village. This is an experience that you will never forget! Note: These are two-person sleighs. Each sleigh is ridden by one of the guests.
Inclusions: Guiding in English, Warm Berry Juice, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens.
Aurora Camp by the Lake (3h) – Day 2
An unforgettable evening, the roaring fire and the spectacular dance of the Northern Lights awaits you in the Aurora Camp, nearby a picturesque lake. The Aurora Expedition is made in comfort by bus. On the way, we stop to take photos at the rugged Lake Inari, which was believed to be the home of Ukko the Overgod by the ancient Laplanders. From there, we move on to the Aurora Camp on the shore of the lake.
In the camp, we warm up in a cozy hut by the fire, enjoy a warming drink and prepare a traditional Lapland midnight snack while waiting for the Northern Lights to appear on the horizon. Grab a reindeer hide, lie down in the snow, and enjoy an unforgettable experience under the Northern Lights. If the evening is completely calm, you may even hear the whispers of the Northern Lights…
Inclusions: Guiding in English, Warm Berry Juice, Cookies and Marshmallows, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens.
Snowmobile & Ice Fishing (4h) – Day 3
Drill a hole through the thick ice, bait the hook, and see if you can catch a perch or a whitefish from the secluded, ice-covered wilderness lake.
The snowmobile safari takes you through the remote, uninhabited forests and over the windy fells, past the breathtakingly beautiful scenery, until we reach the small wilderness lake.
At the lake, we will try our luck at fishing and build a fire to enjoy a delicious meal.
Along the way, we stop to take photos of the most beautiful sights of our trip.
All snowmobile safaris include an introduction to safe handling and riding as well as an experienced guide.
Inclusions: Guiding in English, Soup Lunch inc. Rye Bread, Warm Berry Juice and Cookies, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Balaclava & Helmet, Snowmobile & Fuel.
Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh (3h) – Day 3
The silent, snow-covered forest, the nocturnal fell on the edge of the boundless wilderness, and the magical Northern Lights above you. Take a seat in the heated Aurora sleigh and enjoy!
Your guide tows the sleigh with a snowmobile through the snowy, moon and starlit landscape, all the way to the top of the fell, far away from the residential areas and their light pollution. After arriving, we prepare our cameras and take photographs of the northern night sky. We wait for the Northern Lights to appear in comfort by the fire, enjoying hot drinks and listening to tales until someone spots the first flare. Now your imagination is the only limit: The Northern Lights waving across the sky, the constellations, snowy trees, and the glittering snow-covered fells… How will you compose your photos?
Inclusions: Guiding in English, Warm Berry Juice, Cookies and Marshmallows, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Mittens, Seat in a Heated Sleigh.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation 3 Nights in a Glass-roof Aurora Cabin
- Full Board Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Thermal Clothing Throughout the Stay
- Complimentary Usage of Cross-country Skis and Snowshoes
- Complimentary Usage of Plastic Toboggans
- Airport Transfers
- Daily Scheduled Experiences – see details of excursions included
- International flights from London
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