Aurora & Nordic Winter

There are several travel 'bucket list' items that can be ticked off in our region. If you want to view the Northern Lights/ Aurora Borealis in Scandinavia it is best to go when they are at their most frequent between end of September and end of March. At 50 Degrees North, we can offer you advice and suitable tours that will maximise your chances of seeing this remarkable phenomenon.

Visiting Santa Claus for a White Christmas in Finland or drinking mulled wine on New Year's Eve in Northern Norway under the Aurora light are just a few of the special experiences our region provides.

In winter, the Nordic countries are transformed into a fairy-tale landscape of whites and ice. If you have never experienced the joy of snow, and you head to northern Norway, Finland or Sweden you will be pretty much be guaranteed snow if you travel between December and April.

Destination
Season
Duration
Tour Standard
Asaf Kliger, ICEHOTEL

ICEHOTEL experience in Swedish Lapland

4 days - Independent tour staying at the ICEHOTEL all year round

NZD 2,537 From
  • Sweden
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Lapland Guesthouse

Festive Swedish Christmas

5 days - Secluded Boutique Winter Guesthouse in Sweden

NZD 5,727 From
  • Sweden
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Far Out Focus - Hans Petter Sørensen

Lapland Circle Independent

11 days - Independent tour - Staying at ICEHOTEL, Tromsø and 3 nights in Glass Igloos.

NZD 12,455 From
  • Finland
  • Norway
  • Sweden
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Aurora Wilderness Hideaway in Finland

6 days - Boutique Beana Laponia Hotel | Rovaniemi | Snowmobiling | Adults only

NZD 7,162 From
  • Finland
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Torassieppi Aurora Domes

Northern Lights in Finland

5 days - Short stay to search for Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland

NZD 641 From
  • Great value
  • Refurbished rooms
  • Finland
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Finland Lodge and Villa Holidays

Lapland as a Local

8 days - Private Log Cabin | Village Stay | Authentic Activities

NZD 4,663 From
  • Our favourite
  • Finland
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Harriniva

Lapland Adventure Week

8 days - The best of Lapland with winter activities and overnight husky safari

NZD 6,275 From
  • Great value
  • Finland
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Big Ben Productions

Ice & Auroras in Swedish Lapland

5 days - Independent trip - Stay overnight in the ICEHOTEL and Abisko

NZD 4,506 From
  • Sweden
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Asaf Kliger, ICEHOTEL

Aurora Safari in Swedish Lapland

6 days - Independent Aurora tour through Swedish Lapland staying at the Treehotel and ICEHOTEL

NZD 9,328 From
  • Sweden
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Sven-Erik Knoff / FotoKnoff

Lofoten & Northern Lights

4 days - Seeing is believing - these islands are magical.

NZD 1,849 From
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Aurora Highlights Independent

5 days - Aurora Glass Cabin | Snow Resort | Northern Lights - Kirkenes to Ivalo

NZD 4,967 From
  • Best Seller
  • Norway
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Chase the Northern Lights Express

11 days | Small group tour | Sep–Mar | Ivalo to Bergen

Sale NZD 11,150 NZD 10,072 From
  • ONBOARD CREDITS WITH EARLY BOOKING
  • Finland
  • Norway
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Havila Kystruten | Marius Beck Dahle

Experience the Northern Lights

15 days | Small group tour | Sep–Mar | Oslo to Ivalo

Sale NZD 14,910 NZD 13,543 From
  • ONBOARD CREDITS WITH EARLY BOOKING
  • Norway
  • Finland
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Piotr Krzeslak

Iconic Northern Lights

8 days | Small group tour | Sep–Mar | Bodø to Kiruna

Sale NZD 9,597 NZD 8,194 From
  • Norway
  • Sweden
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Iceland.

Icelandic Lights

6 days | Small group tour | Oct–Mar | Reykjavík to Keflavík

Sale NZD 7,138 NZD 6,854 From
  • Iceland
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Asaf Kliger

Lapland Highlights

10 days | Premium small group tour | Dec–Mar | Kiruna to Kittilä

Sale NZD 17,461 NZD 14,908 From
  • Premium
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • Finland
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Arctic Treehouse Hotel @meirr

Christmas at Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

5 days - Visit Rovaniemi with a stay in the TreeHouse Hotel.

NZD 10,691 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Alexander Kühn

Local Secrets of Northern Norway with Northern Lights

6 days - Visit the best of Helgeland and Lofoten on this independent Northern Lights adventure.

NZD 4,196 From
  • Norway
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Luosto

Rovaniemi and Glass Igloo Escape

6 days - Visit Rovaniemi and Luosto with winter wonderland experiences

NZD 5,000 From
  • Finland
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Rovaniemi and Glass Igloo Escape in the Autumn

6 days - Visit Rovaniemi and Luosto with authentic and wild autumn experiences

NZD 2,985 From
  • NEW ITINERARY FOR 2026
  • Finland
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Tero Repo

Autumn Northern Lights in the Arctic

6 days - Independent tour, explore the best of autumn in Tromsø and Arctic Finland

NZD 6,631 From
  • Premium
  • NEW ITINERARY FOR 2026
  • Norway
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Aurora Village Ivalo, Alexander Kuznetsov

Northern Lights in Autumn at the Aurora Village

5 days - Independent Northern Lights tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy autumn activities.

NZD 3,334 From
  • Finland
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Enjoy a drink at ICEBAR at ICEHOTEL.

Autumn Aurora Safari in Swedish Lapland

5 days - Independent Aurora tour through Swedish Lapland staying at the Treehotel and ICEHOTEL

NZD 6,469 From
  • NEW ITINERARY FOR 2026
  • Sweden
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Anne Olsen, Nord Norge

Autumn Tranquility in Alta

5 days - Autumn Holiday in Alta, Northern Norway

NZD 7,635 From
  • Norway
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Autumn Senja, Wildlife & Auroras

5 days - Northern Norway Wildlife Safari, Northern Lights and Tromsø

NZD 3,477 From
  • NEW ITINERARY FOR 2026
  • Norway
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Hamn i Senja Aurora Rooms

Senja, Wildlife & Auroras

6 days - Northern Norway Wildlife Safari, Northern Lights and Tromsø

NZD 5,140 From
  • New Aurora Rooms
  • Norway
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South Iceland Landscapes & Northern Lights

6 Days - Private Winter Tour of South Iceland

NZD 8,800 From
  • Iceland
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By Visit Greenland

Northern Lights & Arctic Adventures in Greenland

Experience the magic of Greenland’s winter on this 4-day adventure in Nuuk. Explore the vibrant capital, hike through pristine Arctic landscapes, cruise among icebergs, and chase the Northern Lights by boat and car.

NZD 2,966 From
  • NEW ITINERARY FOR 2026
  • Greenland
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Eveline Lunde

Svalbard Northern Lights Adventure

4 days - Silent Esledding, Gourmet Food & Ice Cave Adventure in Spitsbergen

NZD 4,032 From
  • Svalbard
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Elida Langstein

Spitsbergen Arctic Darkness

4 days - Out of this world 24-hour darkness, Arctic adventures and dogsledding

NZD 2,496 From
  • Svalbard
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Fredrik Broman - Cone Room with Glass Roof

Swedish Aurora Glamping and Arctic Wellness

5 days - Discover the Swedish Lapland Highlights with the Arctic Bath

NZD 12,268 From
  • New CONE rooms
  • Sweden
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Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Arctic TreeHouse Stay in Finland

5 days - Explore Lapland with a stay in the TreeHouse Hotel

NZD 6,253 From
  • Finland
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@natashavishnyova

Arctic Wilderness and Auroras with local Sami Experience

7-day Arctic escape from Tromsø to Kilpisjärvi with glass igloos, huskies, and Northern Lights

NZD 10,500 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Arctic Fox Igloos Ranua

Arctic Winter Wildlife

5 days - Encounter winter wildlife in Finland's Ranua Wildlife Park and a stay in an Igloo

NZD 4,773 From
  • New Igloos
  • Finland
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Aurora Village, Ivalo

Aurora Highlights Reverse Independent

5 days - Aurora Glass Cabin | Snow Resort | Northern Lights - Ivalo to Kirkenes

NZD 6,137 From
  • Finland
  • Norway
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Gøran Mikkelsen

Autumn Auroras on Norway's Coast

6 days - Tromsø and Coastal Norwegian Northern Lights tour

NZD 4,340 From
  • Norway
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Autumn Colours & Aurora Borealis

4 days - Experience Arctic Europe in its majestic autumn months

NZD 3,618 From
  • Finland
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Levi Glass Igloos

Beana Laponia and Levi Glass Igloos

5 days - Independent adults only stay at two luxury properties in Finnish Lapland

NZD 6,904 From
  • Best Seller
  • Finland
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Ruka Reindeer Farm

Christmas Adventure in Ruka, Finland

6 days - Truly magical Christmas tour in Northern Finland

NZD 19,413 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Livo Arctic Aurora Resort

Christmas at Livo Arctic Resort

5 days - Stay in Aurora Cabins at Livo Arctic Resort in Posio, Finland, with huskies, reindeer, snowmobiles, and Santa

NZD 11,423 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Christmas at Sunday Morning Resort

6 days - Family Christmas Tour with Sustainable Focus

NZD 7,348 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Christmas in Aurora Village Finland

5 days - Independent Christmas tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

NZD 7,324 From
  • 2026 FULLY BOOKED
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Image credit: Julia Gal and Moments of Gregory - Levi Igloos

Christmas in Levi Glass Igloos

5 days - Spend Christmas in the heart of Northern Finland

NZD 10,898 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Janne Jakola

Christmas in the Arctic

5 days - Independent Christmas tour, visiting the boutique Cahkal hotel in Finland

NZD 9,031 From
  • Premium
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Norway
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Dogsledding through Swedish Lapland

5 days - Extended adventure tour through Swedish Wilderness

NZD 4,299 From
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Aurora Village Ivalo

Family Christmas in Aurora Village Finland

5 days - Independent Christmas tour to Finnish Lapland for families with small children. Sleep in an an Aurora Suite or Tower Suite.

NZD 7,324 From
  • 2026 FULLY BOOKED
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Created by @jumimedia

Family New Years in Aurora Village

5 days - Independent New Year's travel package to Finnish Lapland, perfect for families with small children. Sleep in an Aurora Suite or Tower Suite.

NZD 6,412 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
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Nivunki Village

Festive Adventure at Nivunki Village

6 days - Festive Glass Igloo Stay in the heart of Lapland

NZD 11,432 From
  • NEW TOUR 2025
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Sorrisniva

Festive Adventure in Norway

5 days - Stay in an Igloo Hotel for the Norwegian festive season

NZD 7,050 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Finnish Lapland Short Winter Break

6 days - Short break in Finnish Lapland with all the essential elements of Nordic winter holiday.

NZD 2,696 From
  • Finland
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Fire, Ice & the Blue Lagoon - winter

5 days - Independent winter tour of Iceland with Northern Lights focus.

NZD 4,089 From
  • Iceland
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Glass Igloo Stay in Finland

5 days - Perfect winter stay in search for the Northern Lights

NZD 6,920 From
  • Finland
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Golden Circle & Northern Highlights - Winter

7 days - An independent winter tour of Iceland

NZD 6,428 From
  • Iceland
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Ronny Olsen

Havila Astronomy Sailing

12 days - Classic Norwegian Coastal Voyage with an Astronomy expert

NZD 2,558 From
  • Norway
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Autumn Tour

Inari Autumn Auroras

4 days - Sámi cultural experiences on this short Autumn stay

NZD 1,771 From
  • Finland
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Kirkenes Snow Hotel

Kirkenes Winter Experience

5 days - Snow Resort stay easily combined with Norwegian Coastal voyage

NZD 4,087 From
  • Norway
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Wilderness Hotel Inari

Lapland Arctic Christmas

5 days - Spend Christmas under the Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

NZD 5,199 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotel Inari

Lapland Arctic Highlights

5 days - Adventure and Northern Lights in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

NZD 3,586 From
  • Finland
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Harrinivia

Lapland Autumn Retreat

4 days - Early Northern Lights, campfires and forest exploring at a peaceful Lapland resort

NZD 1,940 From
  • Great Value
  • Finland
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Lauri Kivikataja/Visit Finland

Lapland Christmas Adventure

5 days - Christmas Winter Adventure in the Saariselkä Wilderness Hotel

NZD 9,611 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Wilderness Hotels

Lapland Festive Adventure

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure in a Wilderness Lodge in Finland

NZD 3,870 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Juutua outside

Lapland Festive Stay at Juutua

5 days - Pre-Christmas Winter Adventure with huskies, snowmobiles, aurora camp, and Arctic sauna

NZD 3,710 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
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Wilderness Hotel

Lapland New Years Adventure

5 days - New Years Winter Adventure in the Saariselkä Wilderness Hotel

NZD 8,636 From
  • NEW ITINERARY 2025
  • Finland
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Ruka Christmas Tour

New Year's Adventure in Ruka, Finland

6 days - New Year's tour in Northern Finland

NZD 22,524 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Sunday Morning Resort

New Year's at Sunday Morning Resort

6 days - Celebrate New Year's Eve in Pyhä

NZD 7,901 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve in Levi Glass Igloos

5 days - Spend New Year's Eve in the heart of Northern Finland

NZD 9,761 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Aurora Village Ivalo

New Year's in Aurora Village, Finland

5 days - Independent New Year's Eve tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

NZD 6,412 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
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Glass Resort, Rovaniemi

Northern Lights & Winter Magic

7 days - Boutique Northern Lights Glass Igloo Stay in two locations

NZD 13,030 From
  • Premium
  • Finland
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Nivunki Village

Northern Lights Experience at Nivunki Village

5 days - Glass Igloo Stay in the heart of Lapland

NZD 6,871 From
  • Finland
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Northern Lights Gems

7 days - Lakeside Stay and Aurora Cabins in Finland

NZD 9,587 From
  • Finland
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Northern Lights Holiday at Livo Arctic Resort

5 days - Stay at Aurora Cabins at Livo Arctic Resort in Posio, Finland

NZD 6,974 From
  • Finland
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Aurora Village

Northern Lights in Aurora Village, Finland

5 days - Independent Northern Lights tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin and enjoy winter activities.

NZD 4,303 From
  • Finland
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Cahkal Hotel

Northern Lights in the Arctic

6 days - Independent tour, visiting Tromsø and new boutique Cahkal hotel in Finland

NZD 7,682 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Northern Lights Stay at Lyngen Lodge

5 days - Mountain Lodge and winter adventures under the Northern Lights

NZD 5,459 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Northern Lights Village Phyä

Northern Lights Village in Pyhä

6 days - Experience arctic magic near Rovaniemi at Northern Lights Village in Pyhä. Featuring glass-roofed Aurora cabins, husky and reindeer rides, snowmobiling, skiing, Santa visits, and aurora hunting under starry skies.

NZD 4,191 From
  • Finland
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Visit Norway

Norwegian Winter Family Adventure

5 days - Family 'Frozen' adventure in Alta and the Snowhotel

NZD 4,676 From
  • Norway
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Arctic Fox Cabins

Polar Bears and New Years in Lapland

6 days - Celebrate the New Year in Finland staying in modern apartments and overnight in Glass Igloo.

NZD 6,974 From
  • 2026 RELEASED
  • Finland
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Premium Northern Lights of Finland and Norway

5 days - Stay in an Aurora Glass Cabin with private inclusions and transport

NZD 8,399 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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Northern Lights in Iceland

Private Iceland Premium Adventure

6 days - Winter tour of Iceland with Northern Lights focus and private tours

NZD 18,440 From
  • Premium
  • Iceland
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Aurora Village Ivalo Autumn

Summer in Finland

5 days - Independent summer tour to Finnish Lapland. Sleep in a Glass Cabin and enjoy multi-activity days.

NZD 2,335 From
  • Finland
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Svalbard Northern Lights for Thanksgiving

4 days - Thanksgiving escape to Svalbard in Arctic Norway, with Northern Lights, Arctic hikes, and Nordic dining.

NZD 3,204 From
  • Svalbard
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Swedish Winter Adventure

5 days - Swedish Lapland escape in a boutique family-run lodge, with huskies, snowmobiles, ICEHOTEL visit, and Northern Lights

NZD 5,488 From
  • Sweden
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Sorrisniva

Winter Adventure in Norway

5 days - Stay in an Igloo Hotel during the Norwegian winter season

NZD 6,120 From
  • Premium
  • Norway
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