This incredible week long Northern Lights trip is ideal for true Aurora hunters. You will be located in Karesuando a remote village 160 miles north of the Arctic Circle, far away from the commercialism of mass-market winter resorts. Expert guides will lead you to night time vantage points, offering optimum chances for witnessing the fabled Northern Lights.
Your Aurora Hunter adventure starts with your flight into Enontekiö, Finland. Once you have arrived, relax in comfort as you make the 1 hour transfer to Karesuando, enjoying the magnificent views of fells and frozen lakes as you go. Now, on arriving at your hotel the real aim of your trip begins – to catch the elusive Aurora Borealis!
During your stay you will have the chance to go in search of the lights in many ways. Drive out into the night on your own snowmobile, crossing a frozen lake to reach areas of little light pollution. Enjoy a guided forest trek to a wilderness viewpoint, where you can hope to see the Northern Lights dance above the village. You can even relax in your hotel until they decide to appear, taking just a few steps outside to enjoy the view.
Your stay includes the following excursions, giving you the opportunity to enjoy all that the land of the Northern Lights has to offer.
INCLUDED - Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari
An evening excursion when, with the night sky overhead, you head out through the wilderness to a vantage point in the hope of seeing the fabled and magical Northern Lights. Two adults share a snowmobile.
INCLUDED - Northern Lights Forest Trek
You will be guided on a walk through the forest to a spectacular viewpoint, overlooking the border-village of Karesuando. From here, you may be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights dancing above the village.INCLUDED - Reindeer Camp
Learn about herding and lassoing reindeer from reindeer farmers. Then venture into the wilderness on a reindeer sleigh safari.INCLUDED - Snowshoe Introduction
This guided snowshoe tour is a fun and simple introduction to an age-old means of traversing the Arctic winter terrain.INCLUDED - Sámi Museum
Learn about the native people of Lapland - the Sami, with a visit to the Sami Museum situated in the picturesque town of Hetta. With opportunity to learn how the Sami lived on the in one of nature's most harsh environments and admire the beautiful coloured fabrics of the people.
INCLUDED - Knife Factory
Situated on the Swedish side of Karesuando, the trip includes a brief tour of this traditional knife factory and an opportunity to see the importance of knives in everyday Sámi life.
Your Aurora Hunter adventure starts with your flight into Enontekiö, Finland. Once you have arrived, relax in comfort as you make the 1 hour transfer to Karesuando, enjoying the magnificent views of fells and frozen lakes as you go. Now, on arriving at your hotel the real aim of your trip begins – to catch the elusive Aurora Borealis!
During your stay you will have the chance to go in search of the lights in many ways. Drive out into the night on your own snowmobile, crossing a frozen lake to reach areas of little light pollution. Enjoy a guided forest trek to a wilderness viewpoint, where you can hope to see the Northern Lights dance above the village. You can even relax in your hotel until they decide to appear, taking just a few steps outside to enjoy the view.