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FLIGHTS INCLUDED
5 days
Escape to Levi's Northern Lights Village where your glass-roofed Aurora Cabin awaits in the Finnish wilderness. Spend four nights searching for Mother Nature's extraordinary display from the comfort of your bed as well as on dedicated Northern Lights activities. During the daylight hours, get the full Arctic experience with dog sledding and snowmobiling. The Finnish wilderness is known for its Aurora potential and the locals certainly know how to make the most of Mother Nature's greatest show. The Northern Lights Village in Levi is an exceptional example of this - where Aurora Cabins come as standard for the duration of your trip and all facing north to give you the best possible chance of witnessing a display as you lay tucked up in bed. The Northern Lights Village is situated 16km outside the centre of Levi, taking you away from light pollution and into the sublime surroundings of the Finnish wilderness. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the pristine landscape with the included daytime activities of snowmobiling and dog sledding - both unforgettable ways to complete your Arctic experience. As darkness falls, this remote location also puts you in prime Northern Lights territory and we have included two dedicated hunts by snowshoe and heated sleigh to help you track them down. What's more, your itinerary also features a Northern Lights photography workshop where an expert will show you how to capture the phenomenon on camera - the perfect souvenir! The real showstopper of the trip, however, has to be your accommodation for the duration of your stay. Your Aurora Cabin means that every night, long after the Northern Lights activities are over, you can continue your search of the skies from the comfort of your bed! This carefully crafted itinerary has been designed to offer a complete mixture of daytime Arctic adventures with night-time excursions to help you tick the stunning Northern Lights off your bucket list. All before retiring to your unforgettable Aurora Cabin accommodation each night!
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FLIGHTS INCLUDED
4 days
The ICEHOTEL ® lies at the heart of Swedish Lapland surrounded by snow, ice and forests with the potential for dazzling displays of Aurora Borealis to light up the night sky. With exciting daytime activities and expertly guided Northern Lights excursions, this iconic location is the ideal base for both unparalleled Arctic adventures and maximising your opportunities to witness the Aurora. Though there are now many hotels made of snow and ice, there is only one original. During this holiday, the world-famous ICEHOTEL ® is your base as you go searching for the Northern Lights. After admiring the impressive ice sculptures, winter suites and ice chapel, you'll get to experience both the cosy hotel 'warm' rooms as well as the incredible opportunity to stay in an ice room. Don't worry, the Arctic-grade sleeping bag means you will be surprisingly warm through the night. The wonders continue outside too, with an array of amazing Arctic experiences on offer. Your time has been left completely free so that you can decide which activities suit you best. Perhaps you want to snowmobile over the frozen landscape or instead, take a tranquil horse ride into moose-grazing territory. As darkness falls, you will have the chance of seeing the Northern Lights during a dedicated activity into the wilderness. You can hunt for the Aurora by snowmobile, dogsled and even take a course on Northern Lights photography. The ICEHOTEL ®'s location in the Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi, 200km north of the Arctic Circle. This places you firmly in the Aurora zone and gives you a pristine winter wonderland to enjoy. From the impressive Torne River, whose frozen waters shape the hotel to the mighty mountain range Kebnekaise, there is plenty of wilderness to explore here and our range of activities helps you do just that. See our 'personalise' section for more details. Please note, the ICEHOTEL ®, Sweden is open to the public between 10 am and 6 pm. Guests sleeping in a cold room will get exclusive access to their rooms from 6 pm (deluxe suites and warm rooms from 3pm), and a wake-up call is around 7:30 am.
FLIGHTS INCLUDED
8 days
Spend an unforgettable week at the Wilderness Hotel Juutua in Inari to experience the magic of Finnish Lapland. During your stay, you’;ll snowmobile through the frozen landscape, try ice fishing, visit a reindeer farm, learn about the Finnish culture, and explore the snowy surroundings on a dog sledding adventure. At night, you’ll take part in four dedicated Northern Lights activities in this prime Aurora viewing location.
FLIGHTS INCLUDED
8 days
Explore two of Finland's most sought-after destinations during this seven-night holiday to Inari and Nangu. Both locations sit close to the expansive Lake Inari which freezes over in the winter and plays host to your memorable Aurora hunts and unbelievable Arctic activities. The special locations surrounding the gigantic Lake Inari are renowned for their pristine environments and Northern Lights track records. Many of our Artisan Travel Experts got their first experience of Finland's impressive wilderness in these areas and have since returned with their loved ones for many more adventures. Inari and Nangu both offer unspoiled winter scenes, superb lookouts over frozen Lake Inari and brilliant Arctic and Aurora experiences, but they each have their charm which you will discover during your seven-night break. Your first four nights will be spent in Inari, just outside the small village which is the heart of Sámi culture. Whether you have been to Finland before or this is your first time, Inari is a brilliantly authentic insight into the indigenous people that have called this area home for thousands of years. During your stay, you will visit a reindeer farm to discover how these animals have been integral to the Sámi people.  In Nangu, you'll get the full wilderness experience whilst staying in the wonderful adults-only (16+) boutique hotel for extra tranquillity. With a log interior and a beautiful restaurant, you'll find it hard to leave the cosy hotel but when there's snowmobiling and snowshoeing waiting outside, it's definitely worth it. Due to your location, you could see the Northern Lights on any night of your stay but we have also included several dedicated hunts to maximise your chances. You'll visit the Aurora Camps set up in prime lookout spots around the lake as well as snowshoeing into the Arctic night. Please note that the order of activities listed is for guidance only, your final itinerary will be provided on arrival at your accommodation.
FLIGHTS INCLUDED
8 days
Marvel at the magic of the Northern Lights on this seven-night spectacular winter holiday in Finnish Lapland. You'll have plenty of opportunities to see this incredible natural phenomenon, with dedicated Aurora hunts and the chance to sleep in your very own glass-roofed Aurora Cabin. Combine two of the most desirable destinations in Finnish Lapland on this incredible seven-night tour. You'll visit the stylish Wilderness Hotel Inari set on the vast Frozen Lake Inari and also the popular resort village of Saariselka, gateway to the Urho Kekkonen National Park. Experience the best of Finnish Lapland with activities such as dog sledding over unspoiled frozen landscapes, visiting a reindeer farm, and snowmobiling through the Arctic wilderness. Immerse yourself in the magic of the Arctic wonderland with a blanket of crisp, white snow stretching far beyond the horizon and the mystical Northern Lights dancing above. Aurora Zone are THE Northern Lights holiday experts, so you can be sure that you're in good hands. We have designed this tour specifically to maximise your Aurora viewing opportunities, so you can make the most of this unforgettable experience.
FLIGHTS INCLUDED
8 days
Wilderness Hotel Inari offers spectacular views over the frozen Lake Inari and puts you in prime Aurora viewing territory. Your 7-night stay uses the lake as a winter playground during dog sledding, reindeer encounters and insights into the Sámi culture. At night, it’s all about dedicated Northern Lights activities.
FLIGHTS INCLUDED
8 days
Spend a week at Nellim Wilderness Hotel in Finland and enjoy a wealth of activities. At night, you’ll go on four dedicated Aurora activities with our expert local guides. During the day, you will encounter reindeer, take a snowmobile trip into the wilds, snowshoe and go dog-sledding.

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The Aurora Zone is the UK's only holiday brand solely dedicated to sharing Mother Nature's greatest wonder. The Solar Cycle Maximum is occurring right now which makes the 2024/25 Aurora season set to be the best yet. During this peak, we see an increased number of sunspots on the Sun which in turn release more solar flares and coronal mass ejections that generate spectacular displays of the northern lights in the Aurora Zone. This upcoming aurora season is your best chance of seeing the magical Aurora Borealis. Choose your destination below…

Customer Reviews

We had the best time and made amazing memories!

The whole holiday was absolutely amazing! The accommodation was fantastic, the activities were brilliant with excellent guides. Everyone was very helpful. We had the best time and made amazing memories!
- by Tracy Fletcher

On our last night, we watched the northern lights from our bed for 2 hours

The 10km husky safari was tops, the guide was great and the dogs were amazing & happy. The ride through the forest was magical. It was cold -30 but the sun was out and it was crystal clear. Then the sky view suite did not disappoint. On our last night, we watched the northern lights from our bed for 2 hours Thank you this was a bucket list trip for me and I loved every minute
- by Zoe Herbert

Everything was amazing!

Everything was amazing! The experiences, the staff, the location & the accommodation were all superb. From arriving at the airport to leaving, we cannot fault anything of this great experience.
- by Alan Scott

We loved it so much

The most memorable part of the holiday was the silence & snow. We have been recommending friends and family to go and do something similar because we loved it so much. The hotel staff were fantastic - reception, restaurant, sauna and massage all excellent to a person.
- by Anna Bradley

Saw the Northern Lights on 3 nights !!

Saw the Northern Lights on 3 nights !! Husky safari and Reindeer sleigh ride were great. Our favourite experience was the snowmobile because we saw the Northern Lights, but loved Husky Safari too. It was one of the best breaks we have ever had !!
- by Carole Cope

Loved all aspects of the holiday

We enjoyed the husky sledding and visit to the Reindeer farm. Loved all aspects of the holiday. We had a fantastic time even though we didn't get to see the Northern Lights, but that is beyond your control. This was our first holiday of this type and we really enjoyed all of it. It will go down as one of our best holiday's ever! I would definitely recommend The Aurora Zone and the Wilderness Hotel to friends and family.
- by Frances James

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The Aurora Zone was born from a desire to share Mother Nature’s greatest wonder with our clients. We’ve explored the destinations, researched the science, and fallen in love with the Scandinavian way of life. It’s our mission to pass this knowledge on to you, providing you with the very best chance of experiencing the magic for yourself on your Northern Lights holiday.

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