Fall in Finland: northern lights experience
Over the course of five days, you will be able immerse yourself in the aurora of Lapland over autumn. The Finnish northern lights will brighten up the night skies and you will find yourself enjoying them from the comfort and serenity of your bed within a glass igloo!
Visit a reindeer farm and learn all about these gentle creatures before joining up with some huskies for a sled trip through the picturesque snow and nature. Hop off the sled and onto a quad bike to zoom through the Arctic forests.
Do not forget to look up to the night sky in the evenings to spot the auroras dancing across the incredibly clear night sky!
Services
Included:
- 5 x nights accommodation in 3-, 4-star hotels
- 5 x breakfast
- Airport transfer on first and last day
- English-speaking guide on excursions
- Visit to a traditional reindeer farm
- Hour-long husky sleigh ride
- Northern lights tour with a professional photographer
- Quad bike ride
- Northern lights hunt with BBQ
Excluded:
- International flights
Optional:
- Arctic forest sauna and hot tub with Northern Lights (139€ per adult)
- Ranua Zoo + BBQ-lunch (139€ per adult)
- Trip to Santa Claus Village (99€ per adult)
- Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Aurora Borealis (88€ per adult)
Itinerary at a Glance
Rovaniemi
Welcome to Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi
Get Up Close to Gentle Reindeers
Rovaniemi
Sleigh-Ride with the Huskies
Rovaniemi
Quad-Bike though the Arctic Forest
Rovaniemi
Say Farewell to Lapland
Detailed Itinerary
Rovaniemi
Day 1: Welcome to Rovaniemi
On arrival at Rovaniemi Airport, you will be picked and taken to your hotel by one of our representatives. Enjoy some free time to settle into your accommodation before we embark on the trip's first adventure.
There are many ways to search for the Northern Lights, however, one of the favorite trends is a glass igloo, which allows you to gaze up at the inky night sky and watch the Northern Lights dance all from the comfort of your bed!
The wonderfully designed igloo gives you warmth and comfort, and that all-important sky view. Expect a real once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Rovaniemi
Day 2: Get Up Close to Gentle Reindeers
Immerse yourself in the truly authentic Lappish culture with the country’s magical reindeer. After being picked up from your hotel, you will meet the local reindeer herders and familiarize yourself with their culture and everyday life.
You will visit a traditional reindeer farm where you can learn about their lives, feed them and take as many pictures as you want. What some see as fabled, you will be able to experience firsthand. Cosy biscuits and hot tea are included - you can even share them with your new friends!
Rovaniemi
Day 3: Sleigh-Ride with the Huskies
After breakfast, you will be taken to a traditional husky farm where, after a brief introduction on how to drive a husky sleigh, you will experience a thrilling ride through the arctic forest! Learn more about the arctic sled dogs, which all have special stories. As a warm-up, you will receive biscuits and hot drinks.
In the evening, you will go hunting for the Northern Lights. This photography tour will show you the magic of Lapland and give you the opportunity to photograph the amazing Aurora Borealis! Our professional guides make sure that you get the best possible chance to experience and photograph these mystical wonders of the Arctic.
Rovaniemi
Day 4: Quad-Bike though the Arctic Forest
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to experience spectacular lakeside views as you drive through the mystical Arctic forest on quad bikes. In the absence of snow, these are a great alternative to snowmobiles.
Come evening, you will be driven out of town into the Arctic forest where there is absolutely no light pollution. The best place to admire breathtaking Aurora Borealis over the trees. Don't forget to look beyond you camera lens at the natural phenomenon taking place right before your eyes.
Rovaniemi
Day 5: Say Farewell to Lapland
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.
While your Arctic experience is now over, we hope you the natural beauty of this picturesque region has left an imprint on the heart, mind and soul.
After saying farewell to the beautiful Lappish landscapes, your guide will take you to the airport for your flight back home.
We wish you nothing but the most pleasant onward travels.
