Witness the northern lights in some of Lapland’s darkest locations, guided by a local.
From a hazy purple glow to rippling ribbons of neon green and flashes of hot magenta, the northern lights are a natural performance relatively few get to see — and Finnish Lapland is one of the best places on Earth to witness them. With a private guide at your side, you’ll leave behind light pollution to seek out the aurora in secluded locations known for their clear, dark nights. Following the sky and not the clock, you’re free to linger under the spectacle with a hot drink and a campfire-cooked meal.
Setting off from your hotel after dark, your guide will drive you to a remote location, away from any crowds and artificial lights. Together, you’ll search for the natural phenomena, a vivid result of collisions between gas molecules and electrically charged particles, best seen in pitch-black skies. Due to the aurora’s nature, what you witness could vary widely, from a diffused haze to shimmering curtains of light to streaks of color, or sometimes just a faint glow on the horizon.
As part of the three-hour experience, you’ll sip hot drinks accompanied with gingerbread cookies as you watch the display unfold. Transfers to and from your hotel are also included.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
A glimpse into the life of a reindeer herder
On this two-hour visit to an authentic working reindeer farm, you’ll meet a reindeer herder and learn about their way of life, master how to lasso a reindeer, and ride a sled through Lapland’s snowy wilderness.
Family snowmobiling experience
Experience the thrill of snowmobiling as a family, taking in forest scenery as you go. Adults can drive their own vehicle while children are pulled along in a sled by your guide. Then, it’s time for younger riders to drive their own smaller snowmobile on a dedicated track.
Husky sledding through Finnish Lapland
After getting to know your team of huskies at a family-run farm, you’ll set off by dog sled into Finnish Lapland’s snow-covered winter wilderness. Guided by a musher, you’ll learn all the commands and techniques of the classic Finnish pastime.
Meeting Santa Claus beneath the Arctic night sky
Surrounded by snow-covered trees in Finnish Lapland, you’ll sit around a campfire with one of Santa’s elves to soak up the Arctic night — and perhaps the northern lights, too. Then, Santa Claus himself will arrive for a private meeting and gift-giving.
