Northern Lights & Winter Magic

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

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

What's this trip about?

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

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHelsinki
End CityIvalo

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure

Destinations

Attractions

  • Helsinki

Trip includes

    • 3 nights in a Glass Igloo and 2 nights in a boutique Lappish hotel
    • 1 night in centrally located hotel in Helsinki
    • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners
    • Private transfers in Helsinki
    • Private transfer from Ivalo Airport to Aurora Queen resort
    • Private transfer from Jávri Lodge to Ivalo Airport
    • Private transfer from Aurora Queen Resort to Jávri Lodge
    • Winter clothing for activities at the Aurora Queen Resort, and for the entire stay at Jávri Lodge (thermal overall, boots, warm hat & gloves)
    • Private city tour of Helsinki (3 hrs)
    • Reindeer Safari (2 hrs total)
    • Aurora Experience by car (3 hrs)
    • Husky safari (3 hrs)
    • Choice of activity day 6 at Jávri Lodge: snowmobile, snowshoes, cross-country skiing, ice fishing (not available every day)
    • 24-hour emergency service
    • Taxes and service fees

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Helsinki and private city tour

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.

Day 2 - Arrive in Aurora Queen Resort and a spectacular night in Glass Igloo

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.

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Day 3 - Husky Safari and Aurora experience by car

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 sig...

Day 4 - Reindeer Safari

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.

Day 5 - Transfer to Jávri Lodge

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 ...

Day 6 - Snowmobile Safari

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 ...

Day 7 - Depart to Ivalo airport for your flight onwards

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Ivalo airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,444
Price per day$1,063
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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Finish Date
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Availability
01 Nov 2025
30 Nov 2025
$7,779
01 Dec 2025
10 Dec 2025
$8,432
05 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026
$8,040
04 Mar 2026
31 Mar 2026
$8,040

Price per person. Family triple (if applicable) is available on request (2 adults sharing with one child age 4 -14). Price is early indicative and subject to change.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with 50 Degrees North.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights from Helsinki to Ivalo not included, meals other than specified, items of personal nature, beverage and additional activities.

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