Northern Light Weekend

Out of all the world’s natural phenomena’s, the Aurora Borealis is arguably one of the prettiest. Also known as the Northern Lights, the Aurora is a simply breathtaking light show caused when electrically charged particles released from the sun enter the earth’s atmosphere and collide with gases like nitrogen and oxygen. When this happens, colours such as yellows, greens, reds, violets and occasionally blues appear. The exact colours seen in each display vary as they are affected by how much of each gas is in the atmosphere and the altitude at which the collisions happen. Whatever the variations are, you can be certain that any display of the Aurora will be a memory that you will cherish forever.
This tour combines the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights with some of the other fun that Lapland has to offer including a visit to a reindeer farm, reindeer safari and snowmobiles. And of course, no trip to Lapland would be complete without a husky sledding experience!

Northern Lights Weekend: Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival
You will arrive at Kittilä airport, and transfer to the Hotel Harriniva where you can check into your cosy and comfortable room. Once you have settled in, you will be provided with your warm winter clothing which will keep you cost and comfortable for the duration of your stay. Tuck into a delicious dinner in the restaurant, and get a great night of sleep so that you are ready for your first full day of this Northern Lights weekend.

Day 2: Reindeer and Snowmobile safari to wilderness

After an enjoyable breakfast, you will be taken to a local reindeer farm where you will be able to find out everything there is to know about these majestic creatures from a traditional reindeer herder. You will even learn how to throw a successful lasso! Then set off on short but incredibly sweet reindeer ride through the snowy wilderness.
Lunch will be served in a traditional kota around an open fire, and in the afternoon, you will join others back in the kota to cook delicious, filling pancakes. Then meet your host who will give you information about the hotel and activities during your tour, as well as giving you a short talk about the Northern Lights.
After a tasty dinner served in the main hotel restaurant, you will head out for your first incredible evening activity - a night-time snowmobile safari! During your trip through the magical Lappish forests, you will search for a glimpse of the stunning natural phenomenon the Aurora Borealis - aka Northern Lights. Sightings cannot be guaranteed, but your tour guides will take you to the locations where you have the best chance possible of seeing them. Hot drinks will also be provided while you sit and enjoy the silence and mystery of the far north while waiting for the Aurora to dance.

Day 3: Husky tour and slip on your snowshoes
Today another exciting adventure awaits you! After enjoying your breakfast, you will head to the husky farm where you will be able to meet some delightful huskies - and we guarantee they will be very happy to meet you too! Your guides will teach you everything that you need to know about sled dogs before you take off with your very own team of furry four-legged friends, on a 17km safari across the untouched snowy landscapes. (2 persons per seld)
Lunch will be served in the main hotel, and then you are free to spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax in your comfortable room, explore the area or why not book an optional additional activity?
After another delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant, you will try your hand at one of the most traditional methods of transport in Lapland – snowshoeing! You will head out with your guide to search for the Aurora again. Again, hot drinks will be provided to help keep you toasty warm while you wait and watch.
If snowshoeing doesn’t appeal to you, why not upgrade your final evening to one of the two other exciting options detailed below for you.

Day 4: Depature
One final, filling breakfast awaits you, after you which you will transfer back to Kittilä for your flight home, taking with you many amazing memories of your experiences in incredible Lapland.

Last evening upgrades (additional costs)

SNOW IGLOO (free)
Exchange your Northern Lights snowshoeing evening for the experience of a lifetime – a night spent in a snow igloo! After dinner, you will transfer to Torassieppi Winter Village where you will be escorted to your very own igloo. Transfers, warm drink, sleeping bag and breakfast the next morning are included.

NORTHERN LIGHTS WILDERNESS CABIN (110€ /person)
One of the very best ways to see the Northern Lights is to head into the Lappish wilderness where there is virtually zero air pollution to interrupt the display. Your guide will transport you to your cosy cabin where dinner will be prepared inside. Experience a true Finnish wood burning sauna before donning snowshoes and heading out in search of Aurora. Transfers, dinner, hot drink and breakfast the next morning are included.

Accommodation
During this tour, you will be staying at the Hotel Harriniva. Located in the middle of beautiful Muonio and surrounded by nature, this hotel is a perfect base for your visit to Lapland. Hotel rooms are decked in warm, cosy, pine and have a private bathroom with hot shower, meaning you can still have an authentic Lappish experience with all the creature comforts of home.
Alternatively, why not upgrade to one of our Northern Light Cabins which is a unique and truly memorable way to spend your time in magical Lapland.
Running water, WC facilities and electricity are present in all of our accommodations, making your time on this tour a truly enjoyable one.
Important information
This tour runs from Thursday to Sunday
Weather in Lapland is extremely variable. We reserve the right to change the order of activities and/or routes taken to best fit with the weather conditions during your tour, and to keep tour participants and animals safe.
This tour is suitable for participants aged 12+. Children driving their own husky team is at the discretion of the guide. Children not permitted to drive will travel in the sled with the guide.
Note: To drive a snowmobile you must be aged over 18 and have a valid driving license. Own liability is €800.