Northern Lights & Winter Magic

Arrive Helsinki and private transfer into the centre of town. Situated by the beautiful Old Church Park in the heart of Helsinki, check into the Hotel St. George (Atelier rooms). Once you have settled in, meet your local guide for a private city tour of Helsinki this afternoon.

Private transfer to Helsinki Airport. Fly to Ivalo airport, located about 250km north of the Arctic Circle. Upon arrival at Ivalo airport, private transfer to Aurora Queen Resort. Check in to your Glass Igloo where you will be spending the next two nights.

Dinner at hotel then get ready for your night in under the stars - and hopefully the Northern Lights.

A Glass Igloo provides you the unforgettable opportunity to admire the Northern Lights and millions of stars in the crystal-clear sky in a comfortable room temperature. Aurora Queen Resort comprises beautiful glass igloos with glass ceilings and panorama windows, for a full-immersion view of the surrounding nature and northern lights without leaving the comfort of your bed.

Not only is the igloo designed to maximise your views of the night sky, but all the details are carefully designed for comfort and indulgence. Premium-quality materials are used on every surface for a flawless stay. All igloos are fully equipped with their own bathrooms and other comforts.

Amenities in the igloos:
Panoramic sky window
Double bed, 180×200 cm
Underfloor heating
Free wi-fi
Coffee and tea-making facilities
Safety box
Air conditioning
Bathroom with underfloor heating, rain shower, towels, hair dryer, slippers

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After breakfast, join a husky safari, an unforgettable journey through breathtaking winter scenery. At the start of the journey we will present your very own husky team. You will be given a lesson on how to drive the sledge and how to observe important hand signals given by your leader. The driver and the passenger can change places during the safari.

In the evening, experience the magic of the winter wonderland during an evening of aurora hunting as you sit comfortably in a warm vehicle and stop along the way to search for the Northern Lights. The guide checks the latest forecast for the aurora before each tour and then chooses the best route and location to give you the maximum opportunity to see the lights.

Dinner at the hotel tonight.

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After breakfast, Visit a real reindeer farm and meet the original reindeer herder. Hear stories of their native life back in the days when they were nomads. Ride through the scenic forest on a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Meet these arctic animals, who are super cute, calm and shy. This is an experience which you will not forget.

Dinner at the hotel tonight.

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After breakfast, check-out from your glass igloo, and private transfer to the Jávri Lodge (ca.30min drive). Jávri is an unforgettable adult only, all-inclusive boutique hotel in the small village of Saariselkä. With 13 stylish rooms this charming Lappish-style hotel is a ideal place to relax. Jávri is a tranquil, aesthetically pleasing home away from home.

Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), winter outfits, guided daily activity and free use of fitness studio, saunas and indoor swimming pool are included. All meals are served in the private restaurant – so you won’t need to go far to find authentic Nordic food.

With Finland’s second-largest national park on the doorstep, it’s the perfect winter playground for those looking to explore this picturesque region.

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After breakfast, get ready for today's activity, snowmobile safari. Come and experience an exotic Arctic evening by driving through snow-covered forests and over treeless fells.

You can also choose from other daily activities: Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and ice-fishing (not available every day).

Lunch included either during activity or at the Lodge. Dinner at the Lodge.

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Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ivalo airport.

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