Ashleigh McNair-Templeton

Ashleigh was raised in a small town in Cumbria and from an early age developed a passion for travel. After relocating to the North East in 2008 she studied Travel and Tourism Management at Northumbria University for 4 years. During her time studying, she enjoyed learning about what motivates people to travel to new places and what gives people the desire to create travel bucket lists.

We offer a tailored and personalised service for corporate and leisure group travel, catering to the needs and budgets of any group size

Your group, your way

Here at the Aurora Zone, we offer a tailored and personalised service for corporate and leisure group travel, catering to the needs and budgets of any group size, whether it is 8 people celebrating a special birthday or 80 people travelling for a product launch.

With our huge network of expert suppliers across Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland, we can create a trip you’ll remember forever. Your group can hunt the Northern Lights and experience winter adventures galore with dog sledding, snowmobiling and a wealth of other activities, or we can make things more leisurely with drinks receptions in ice bars, sauna experiences, magical reindeer sleigh rides and unique accommodation. Your trip will be fully tailored to your requirements.

Whether you are rewarding staff with the chance to see the Northern Lights, celebrating a special birthday with family in a log cabin or simply getting a group of friends together to enjoy an exceptional holiday, we can create your ideal itinerary using our vast experience. Our group experts will ensure that you receive the best possible experience, from beginning to end.

Aurora innovation

Auora Cabins and Aurora Kotas are the latest in Northern Lights accommodation at Muotka Maja Wilderness Lodge and Nellim Wilderness Hotel, two of our very best destinations. Specially created by managers Jouko and Mari Lappalainen, they are innovative and homely options to include in your itinerary.

Both are similar in design, however, an Aurora cabin is slightly larger than an Aurora kota. A 'Kota' is a traditional tent of the Sámi – Finland’s indigenous people, who have herded their reindeer through its lands since time immemorial. The roof shape of the Aurora Kotas and Aurora Cabins pays tribute to this heritage, while their main structure reflects the architecture of a modern cabin.

A section of glass extends over the sleeping area, providing you with a superb view of the shimmering Nordic sky allowing you to watch the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed. Upgrade to stay in one of these during your holiday and you will spend a night in style; with Nature’s very own atmospheric show unfolding before your very eyes.