Overview:
Planning a romantic get-away for yourself and your special someone? Then look no further. With our all inclusive programme in Finnish Lapland, you will experience all the highlights of Lapland in 4 days: husky sledding, Northern lights camp, reindeer day with a snowmobile and an overnight stay in the world famous Aurora accommodation. Besides us taking care of the winter clothing and all meals, you will be met in the airport by your local guide and transferred to the Wilderness Hotel where sparkling wine and romantic delicacies will be awaiting you.
Holiday price is from £ 2,115 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing accommodation throughout.
Prices are higher over the Festive Season (15 Dec - 06 Jan) and High Season (01 Feb - 07 Mar).
Departure Dates:
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Finnish Lapland & Romantic Welcome Package
Experience a romantic stay with your loved one! We’ll welcome you at the airport with a resort sign and transfer you to the Wilderness Hotel. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your accommodation, where sparkling wine and romantic delicacies will await you. In the evening, dinner is served in our restaurant. Depending on your arrival time, you will receive your cold weather gear on your arrival day or the next morning.
Day 2. Husky Safari & Aurora Camp
Today you will meet the musher, who will teach you how to drive a husky sledge. When everyone is ready, you will head out on to the amazing frozen Lake Inari. The program´s duration is approximately 3 hours. Lunch in our restaurant is included.
In the evening you’ll join the Aurora Camp with a sledge ride and Aurora watching by campfire. This program takes you to the amazing surroundings of Nellim. You will be comfortably seated in a sledge that is pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. This way you can enjoy the northern sky all the way to the camp site. At the camp there is a hut with an open fire to warm you up on a cold night of Aurora hunting. Your guide will also serve warm drinks to keep you feel warm and cozy. The camp has a minimum amount of light pollution, so it is perfect for viewing Auroras that hopefully show up in the sky.
Day 3. Reindeer Day with Snowmobile, lunch by open fire & Aurora Bubble or Cabin
This guided snowmobile tour will give you an insight on Sámi culture and the way of life in the Frozen North. The reindeer herder welcomes you and invites you to the reindeer enclosure. The guide will tell you more about the Sámi culture and the life of being a reindeer herder. You will feed the reindeer, which curiously tend to come up and eat out of your hands. After this amazing experience, you will have lunch by an open fire. Comfortably seated on reindeer hides, you will be served reindeer soup and warm drinks. During the day, you will also have the chance to ice fish and we will also make a stop at the Nellim church and the Russian Border. The program´s duration is approximately 4 hours.
Overnight in Aurora accommodation - Bubble or Cabin: On your last night, you will experience overnighting in an Aurora accommodation. Under billions of stars, laying comfy and warm, there´s nothing like the experience of searching the night sky for the Aurora or Northern Lights from your own bed.
Day 4. Farewell Finnish Lapland
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to romantic wilderness and transfer back to the airport.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London on Finnair
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- Return airport transfers
- 2 nights' accommodation in a Wilderness Double Room (optional upgrades to Log Suite or Log Cabin)
- 1 night's accommodation overnight in an Aurora Bubble or Cabin
- Romantic package with sparkling wine and delicacies on arrival evening
- Full board throughout
- Winter clothing rental throughout
- Husky sledding
- Aurora Camp by open fire
- Reindeer day with Snowmbile
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL Protection
- All taxes
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Will I see the Northern Lights?
Please scroll down to see the specifics for the country you wish to visit:
Iceland:
The Northern Lights are in the Northern sky from September through April but are only visible when the sky is clear and free of clouds. Like many of natures wonders, it’s ephemeral – they may be visible, they may appear for a bit and then be gone. But it’s worth it to be patient. Because they’re a winter event, you need to be prepared to wait outside, while looking for them. It’s best to dress very warmly, in layers, with good footwear, gloves, hats and whatever else will make you comfortable while you await this truly amazing event. The Northern Lights can be pretty spectacular, and for the best photos we recommend using a tripod. Much of Iceland offers a very a good chance to see the Northern Lights when conditions are right. Remember – the Northern Lights are natural phenomena, not guaranteed, but appreciated all the more for their elusive qualities.
Norway:
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). In Northern Norway, Northern Lights occur in up to 90% of every clear night in the period from late September to late March. Most Northern Lights occur in the time span from 6pm to slightly after midnight, with an absolute peak at around 10-11pm.
In Norway, the area north of the Arctic Circle is prime aurora territory. The various destinations in the High North have a distinct personality, and are well worth exploring. Major places in Northern Norway are Tromsø, Kirkenes, Alta, Bodø, Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands and Svalbard.
Finland:
The best place to see the Northern Lights in Finland is in the Northern Lapland region, which is almost entirely located within the realm of the Arctic Circle. During the dark winter months here, when the sun rarely peaks its head over the horizon, you can expect to see the Finland Northern Lights with regularity, and other peak seasons include February through March and September through October. The most common colours of the Northern Lights are greenish-yellow and red.
The Finnish term for the Northern Lights, Revontulet, meaning fox fire, comes from an old tale where the fox was believed to swish its bushy tail on the snowy fell landscapes, throwing sparks into the air.
As mentioned, Lapland is the best place to see the Finland Aurora Borealis, with the Kilpisjarvi area offering the most abundant opportunities. The best time of the day to see the Finland Northern Lights is between 9 pm and 11:30 pm, though they are certainly not restricted to this time frame.
Sweden:
In Northern Sweden, the Northern Lights usually occur during the winter months through late March or early April, but they can be spotted as early as September in the Northernmost parts. Your best chance of catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights is on cold winter nights when the sky is clear and cloudless. You need to be away from city lights, which dilute the effects of these natural phenomena, so head out into the countryside. On clear nights, the Northern Lights can be visible from most locations in Swedish Lapland, occurring between 6 pm to and 2 am, with the strongest shows happening between 10 pm and 11 pm. For those willing to brave the cold on winter nights, here are some of the best locations in Swedish Lapland for viewing these phenomena:
Abisko National Park
Abisko National Park, a couple of kilometers north of Kiruna, is a prime location for viewing the Northen Lights. The scientifically proven “blue hole” — a patch of sky over the Torneträsk lake that usually remains clear despite overcast weather in surrounding areas — gives Abisko its own micro-climate, which is suitable for catching the lights.
Jukkasjärvi and the Torne Valley
Not only does the village of Jukkasjärvi (population roughly 541) boast the world’s first ice hotel (rebuilt ever year from Torne River ice), it’s also one of the best regions to view the Northern Lights. ICEHOTEL organizes guided tours for guests which takes the to the Esrange Space Center located 30 minutes from Kiruna. You can dine at a wilderness camp and get the chance to scan the Arctic winter sky for aurora borealis.
Other regions in Swedish Lapland
As mentioned earlier, if weather conditions are just right (clear, dark, cold, and cloudless), you might catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights from any location within subarctic and arctic Sweden — even close to larger towns such as Luleå, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur, and Gällivare.
Greenland:
The northern lights - or Aurora Borealis as it is officially known - actually occur all year round, but cannot be seen during the summer months in Greenland due to the midnight sun. The phenomenon is often seen around midnight and is best experienced on a dark, clear night in the period from September to the beginning of April. If you are travelling during this period, you can see the Northern Lights from anywhere in the country, whilst in South Greenland the northern lights can be seen from as early as the end of August.
Transportation
Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.
Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.
Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7. Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive. It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.
We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.