Catch a flight to Ivalo to begin your adventure in Lapland, a true winter wonderland. We'll have lunch together at the hotel and then, check in and you'll get fitted for your winter gear outfits. (To find out more about the winter gear package that's included in the trip cost, please refer to the FAQ tab.) Once you're all geared up, enjoy some free time to discover your new Arctic surroundings.

Later, enjoy dinner as a group before heading out for your first night chasing the Northern Lights. Drive through the snow-covered forest in a heated sleigh, relaxing as you take in the vast wilderness and starlit sky.

Once you reach the camp, warm up by a bonfire as you wait for the Lights, sipping on a hot drink and listening to stories, until someone spots the first flare.

Included:

• Transfers: Helsinki - Ivalo by plane & bus (approximately 2.5 hours)
• Activities: Free time; Aurora hunting by heated sleigh; Bonfire with hot drinks
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel

Spend the day like a local as you hop on a snowmobile and try your hand at ice fishing! Learn the basics of driving a snowmobile and then, cruise across the tranquil forests and snow-capped hills to a frozen lake. Drill a hole in the ice and try to catch a fish from a lake so fresh you can fill a bottle and drink the water! Enjoy lunch by an open fire. If you're lucky, lunch will be your catch of the day!

After a day of adventure, return to the resort to unwind and recharge. Why not give cross-country skiing a go? Or have a snowman-building competition? Or simply kick back and relax by the hotel’s fire pit with a warm glass of wine and your new friends?

If you're up for an adrenaline rush, you can sled down the longest toboggan slope in Finland at its northernmost ski resort, where the snow is as wild as the adventure!

Included:

• Activities: Snowmobile & ice fishing; Free time
• Optional activities: Finland's longest toboggan run (optional activity at your own expense)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel

A husky safari in Lapland is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, offering an unforgettable experience as your loyal sled runners slice through crisp sheets of snow. Connect with Mother Nature's beauty as you take in the wild vastness of the great outdoors.

On the safari, you'll learn how to work with a brigade of huskies. There will be 1 driver and 1 passenger but halfway through the activity, you can switch roles if you'd like. If you feel more comfortable just being a passenger, we'll pair you up with someone who prefers to drive the whole time.

Lunch will be together at the hotel before enjoying some much-deserved R&R. You can warm up in the sauna, take a dip in the hot tub, or if you're seeking a little thrill, hop into an ice cold pool!

Included:

•  Activities: Husky Safari; Free time; Sauna, ice pool, and hot tub (optional but included)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel

Today is reindeer day and today, you'll learn all about them; what they eat, how they survive in the frigid cold, what their fur feels like, and more! Meet local reindeer herders who will teach you about the Sámi way of life and the untamed land they call home followed by a reindeer sleigh ride. Hop into the sleigh, give the reindeer a signal, and hold on tight! Experience how the natives traveled across the northern wilderness long before snowmobiles were around.

Head back to the resort for some well-deserved chill time. If you're up for some more fun, take some snowshoes from the hotel and try walking on the soft, pillowy snow. Your mission should you choose to accept it: Try to take more than 2 steps without falling!

Included:

• Activities: Reindeer experience; Free time; Snowshoeing (optional but included)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Aurora cabin hotel

Have breakfast and then, take a flight back to Helsinki where you will have the rest of the day free to explore Finland’s capital. You can unwind from your winter wilderness adventure at the hotel or if you’re up for it, check out the city’s beautiful cathedrals and Old Market Hall filled with local specialties.

Included:

• Transfers: Ivalo to Helsinki by bus & plane (approximately 2.5 hours)
• Activities: Free time
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel

Depending on your flight time, you will have free time on your own in Helsinki before catching your flight back home.

Included:

• Activities: Departure (at your own expense); Free time
• Meals: Breakfast

*Itinerary is subject to change.