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The Grand Aurora Tour

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Aurora Borealis tour of Sweden, Finland & Norway

Price from £3,985pp

HOLIDAY TYPE: Small Group VISITING: Finland, Sweden, Norway BROCHURE CODE: 2009

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I am so incredibly proud of this holiday; it has been a dream for several years to be able to pull something like this together which ticks off so many bucket list items for people wanting to see Finland, Sweden and Norway in one holiday and maximise their chances of seeing the Northern Lights. You will travel from unique hotels to wilderness destinations, try a variety of exceptional activities and stay in the cosmopolitan 'Paris of the North'. This trip covers three countries, all linked in one epic holiday, which still has the Northern Lights at its heart.

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Overview

This really is it, the ultimate Northern Lights grand tour! Combining unique highlights of Sweden, Finland and Norway, this 7-night holiday allows you to tick off a huge array of bucket-list experiences. A night at the ICEHOTEL®, dog sledding, snowmobiling, glass roofed accommodation, and searching for the Northern Lights in unforgettable locations are just some of the experiences you’ll have.

What's included?

ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED IN THE HOLIDAY PRICE

Flights: flights are included from London to Kiruna via Stockholm and returning from Tromsø to London (via Oslo). Flight routes are subject to change
Transfers: airport transfers from Kiruna/to Tromsø and destination transfers are included
Accommodation: 1 night in a warm room and 1 night in an ice room at the ICEHOTEL®, 3 nights in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin at the Northern Lights Village, Levi, 2 nights en-suite double/twin room at Clarion Hotel - The Edge, Tromsø
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners (2 lunch stops are planned on the transfers from Kiruna to Levi and Levi toTromsø, however, these meals are not included)
The following activities and equipment are included: 10km husky safari, 2-hour snowmobile safari, Aurora hunt by heated sleigh, reindeer sleigh ride, private sauna and hot tub session (1 hour), Northern Lights hunt by minibus in Tromsø (order of activities is subject to change)
Experienced guides and instructors for all activities
Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay in Levi

This holiday has so many highlights spanning across three countries, it’s really no overstatement to call it grand! In its simple form, it is a fabulous experience but, we also give you plenty of chances to upgrade to some incredible optional extras and holiday extensions should you wish.

Arriving in Swedish Lapland, this tour starts in the coolest way possible, literally, as you visit the original ICEHOTEL®. There will be plenty of time to explore this world-famous hotel including its chapel and icebar before spending one night in a warm room and one night in an ice room, where you will be tucked up cosy in your Arctic-grade sleeping bag for a unique night's sleep. What a way to start! You can, however, choose to start your holiday the day before, in the south of Lapland, at the exceptional Treehotel, for a night in one of the unforgettable tree-rooms there.

On your third day, you will travel through the wilds of Swedish Lapland and transfer to one of our most popular winter destinations in Finnish Lapland.

Here you will meet the hotel's huskies and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you travel into the wilderness pulled by a team of eager dogs. Furthermore, you’ll enjoy a thrilling two hour snowmobile safari.

Of course, we also include two wonderful Northern Lights activities for you here, as you are in the very heart of the Aurora Zone.

After your Finnish adventures, you head even further above the Arctic Circle to the vibrant city of Tromsø, in Norway’s stunning North. This city is where many of the world’s greatest adventurers set off on their expeditions and the heritage is wonderful. It is also a remarkably cosmopolitan place and there’s a wealth of shops and some fabulous restaurants to enjoy.

You'll have time to explore but we have also included a dedicated Northern Lights hunt here, which leads you far from the city lights in search of an Aurora display.

Should you wish to extend your stay then we can arrange additional nights and activities in Tromso or some of the surrounding islands. You may also like to take advantage of the fact that the Hurtigruten ferry runs from here, providing access to the whole Norwegian coast should you wish to continue your adventures.

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Key facts

Duration:	7 nights
Pace:	Balanced

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Activities: please note that if you are travelling early in the winter season and there is not enough snowfall, then some activities may be adapted by the local team, or alternatives provided, to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. For more information on this, please see our booking terms and conditions.

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Departure dates between	Adult Price Between Price is per person
Fri 01 Dec 2023 to Thu 14 Dec 2023 Enquire	Adults £ 3,985 To £ 4,465	Enquire
Fri 15 Dec 2023 to Tue 09 Jan 2024 Enquire	Adults £ 4,175 To £ 4,680	Enquire
Wed 10 Jan 2024 to Sat 03 Feb 2024 Enquire	Adults £ 3,985 To £ 4,465	Enquire
Sun 04 Feb 2024 to Thu 22 Feb 2024 Enquire	Adults £ 4,095 To £ 4,590	Enquire
Fri 23 Feb 2024 to Sat 23 Mar 2024 Enquire	Adults £ 4,055 To £ 4,545	Enquire

Prices are based on 2 people sharing. Our holiday prices are based on the lowest available airline fares. These fares can sell out quickly and, as a result, prices may increase and supplements may be applicable. We recommend booking at the earliest opportunity to secure the best possible fares and flight times.

Departure day: Sunday (unless you are travelling in December over the festive period)

Next season’s dates and prices

You can make a pre-reservation to secure your holiday at this stage by paying an initial deposit of only £50pp. The provisional departure dates, prices and itineraries remain subject to change. We will contact you when the final dates, prices and itineraries are confirmed, and you will have 14 days to decide if you would like to go ahead. You will then need to pay the remainder of your deposit (£350pp) to confirm your booking in full. If you decide not to travel, we will refund your initial £50pp payment. Our Travel Experts will happily provide you with full terms and a complete quotation.

Please note: where listed in the What’s Included section, pre-sales prices include return UK flights.

Please note that the prices below are subject to change due to availability at the respective hotels; supplements may apply.

Departure dates between	Adult Price Between Price is per person
Fri 29 Nov 2024 to Thu 12 Dec 2024 Enquire	Adults £ 4,585 To £ 5,135	Enquire
Fri 13 Dec 2024 to Tue 07 Jan 2025 Enquire	Adults £ 4,805 To £ 5,385	Enquire
Wed 08 Jan 2025 to Sat 01 Feb 2025 Enquire	Adults £ 4,585 To £ 5,135	Enquire
Sun 02 Feb 2025 to Thu 20 Feb 2025 Enquire	Adults £ 4,710 To £ 5,280	Enquire
Fri 21 Feb 2025 to Fri 21 Mar 2025 Enquire	Adults £ 4,665 To £ 5,230	Enquire

Terms

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The Specifics

Holiday group size (approximate)

Minimum numbers required for this holiday to run vary from 2 to 8 people (depending on departure date). Maximum 30 people (approximately). Please speak to our Travel Experts for further information.

Group Size

We always try to provide an approximation of the group size you can expect to be with for the duration of each of our holidays. It may be that you are joined by others for parts of your holiday (such as transfers and particular activities) but the above number reflects those you can normally expect to be with from beginning to end. If group size is something which is particularly important to you, please speak to our Travel Experts and they can suggest the best holidays for you.

Tailor-made holiday group sizes will vary for all activities as will the group size for any additional activities you book.

Minimum numbers required for a holiday to operate

Some of our holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate (as listed in the ‘Group Size’ section). If your holiday departure has not yet reached the minimum number, you will be told at the time of booking. In the unlikely event that your chosen date is not guaranteed by nine weeks before your scheduled departure date, we will contact you to discuss the available options as per our booking conditions.

Minimum and maximum age

If a specific minimum age applies to this holiday, it can be found in the Key Facts box on the holiday Overview page.

Unless otherwise stated in the Key Facts box on the holiday Overview page, the minimum age for participation in an Aurora Zone holiday is typically 12 years old (there may be younger children in some destinations who have booked with other companies). If an adult-only environment is important to you, then please contact our Travel Experts and they will advise on the best dates and destinations for you. If you are looking for a holiday designed specifically for families then please see our sister company www.activitiesabroad.com.

Itinerary amendments

The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only, your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which are uploaded into your online account around a week prior to departure) or upon arrival.

Medical History and Advice

We want our holidays to be accessible as they can be and will do our best to accommodate any special requests and requirements where possible. We have a wide range of holidays and destinations and so our travel experts will help find the best holiday for you.

In order to give us the best possible chance to do this, we ask that if you or any member of your party has any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday or has any special requirements, that you tell us at the time of enquiry or booking. You must also promptly advise us if any medical condition or disability which may affect your holiday develops after your booking has been confirmed. You may need to provide a doctor’s note and proof of insurance in some cases as the health and safety of our clients is absolutely paramount.

In providing this information you are allowing us to work with our expert local partners to ensure that your whole party can enjoy the holiday. By letting us know in advance we can discreetly work with you to adapt any part of the holiday which may potentially be challenging. Being able to prepare for this in advance makes an incredible difference to what we can offer and minimises any impact on your party and the rest of the group.

Unfortunately, if you choose not to share this information with us in advance then it may limit some or all of the itinerary you have booked, and we cannot be held accountable for any additional costs or missed activities resulting from this.

Insurance

Insurance is not included in your holiday, but it is a pre-requisite to travelling with us. You will need to ensure that you have cover for all the activities that you will be participating in during your holiday.

It is extremely important that you take out a suitable travel insurance policy at the time of booking. Plans do sometimes change, and you will need this policy should you need to cancel your holiday.

If you are struggling to find a suitable policy then details of our preferred provider, who will cover you for all the activities we offer, can be found on our website by clicking here. Please note that this policy is available to EU residents under the age of 75 only.

Booking Activities Locally

Additional activities can be booked locally in almost all our destinations. However, as per our booking conditions, we cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss incurred through participation in activities which are booked at your destination outside of our holiday itinerary (see our ‘Terms and Conditions’ for further details).

When arranging any such activity please always ensure that safety is your primary concern.

In some of our destinations, you can borrow or hire equipment for use in your free time. You do so entirely at your own risk. You must ensure that you are properly prepared, have the necessary equipment and knowledge (maps, etc) and ensure that where applicable, you follow marked routes. We recommend discussing your plans with the local teams who will be able to advise on the most suitable options for you.

Always let the reception/guide know where you are planning to go and take a torch and mobile phone (with the hotel/guide’s phone number stored). It is also a good idea to leave your contact number and the time you expect to return to the hotel should the hotel need to contact you.

The UK Foreign Office Advice

Our clients’ safety is at the centre of everything we do, and our operations team continually assesses and monitors the destinations we feature. We carry out thorough risk assessments and work closely with all of our suppliers to continually follow best practice. For up to date travel advice the UK government offers its Travel Aware website as well as the advice detailed below.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice

We receive all updates from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) with regards to travel advice and we always ensure that we follow this advice in our operations. The FCO issues travel advisories for countries based on a very wide range of factors. They may provide notification about things as simple as a football match and crowds, or they may go so far as to advise against all travel to a region. We ask all our clients to refer to the relevant Travel Advice by Country for the destinations they are visiting in order to make an informed decision on the safety of the destination based on the details provided. It also provides vital information regarding entry requirements, embassy information, local laws and customs as well as specific safety and health. Guests should take responsibility for keeping themselves up to date with this advice. Please also ensure that, if you are transiting through another country, you have read the advice and meet the entry requirements for that destination too.

The FCO travel advice is applicable to British Passport Holders. Most governments will issue their own travel advice for a region and, if you are not a UK resident then you can find some helpful links below:

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade https://www.mfat.govt.nz/

Canadian Consular Affairs Bureau http://voyage.gc.ca/

The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

If the FCO deems that there is an unacceptable level of risk for UK citizens then, together with the government, they may issue an advisory against all travel to a region or country. If such an advisory is published, then we will act accordingly, and this may require the cancellation, curtailment or amendment of a holiday itinerary. These decisions are made on the basis of ensuring our clients’ safety and will affect all clients on the holiday, regardless of their nationality.

If one of our local experts suggests an amendment due to a situation which develops locally then we may also take the decision to amend an itinerary appropriately.

If we have to cancel your holiday prior to departure you will be offered the option of an alternative trip (where any price difference will either be refunded to or covered by you) or a full refund of the monies paid.

If we have to curtail a holiday, then you will be refunded for any costs for the elements we have been unable to deliver, where we have been able to secure a refund from our suppliers. If we must reroute a holiday, then any basis for refund is determined on a case by case basis and dependent on whether the central holiday experience was provided or not.

Brexit information for British Passport holders

Information for British Passport Holders

It is your responsibility to ensure that your passport and/or any required visas are up to date for your holiday. Please take special note of rules relating to passport validity as these have changed since Brexit. You can find more general advice from the UK government on their Passport rules for travel to Europe and then country specific advice on the Foreign Travel Advice page under the entry requirements section.

Please also check the UK Governments ‘Get Travel Smart’ campaign for up to date information on travel advice by country, information on Travel Insurance and information on how to renew your passport if required.

Passport rules for Travel to Europe after Brexit

The government have released the following guidance on passport validity for travel to Europe should the UK leave the EU without a deal. Please read the guidance on the link below carefully if you are travelling over or after the 29th March 2019.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-brexit

Passport rules for Travel to Europe after Brexit

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-brexit

Passport rules for Travel to Europe after Brexit

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe-after-brexit

Flight schedule changes and connecting transportation

On your documentation, we will confirm your flight schedule. Sometimes the flight number, routing and timings might change prior to your departure. If the change is classed as a significant change then we will contact you to discuss this. Please see our booking conditions for details.

Flight schedule changes can impact on your pre and post-holiday travel arrangements if these have been booked separately to your holiday. We strongly recommend that you do not book transport (such as trains or transfers), car parking or non-connecting flights to the departure point for your holiday until you have received your final confirmed travel times when your final travel documents are issued. We are not responsible for the effect of any schedule change on your pre or post travel arrangements. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase non-flexible or non-refundable tickets to avoid cancellation and penalty charges.

Booking your own flights - cancellation disclaimer

If you have chosen to book your own flights, then you will need to wait until we confirm to you that the holiday departure has met the minimum numbers required to run (if applicable to your chosen holiday). Once the holiday is guaranteed to run, you will be informed and you can then make your arrangements.

If transfers are included in your holiday, please ensure that any potential flights will be met by our standard transfers (speak to one of our Travel Experts for advice) otherwise private transfer supplements may be applicable. Once your flights are booked, please send us a copy of your detailed flight itinerary.

Please be aware that most tickets are non-refundable in the case of cancellation. For this reason, we strongly advise you check the rules of the ticket and check the limitations of your cancellation insurance before booking. We cannot be held liable, in the unlikely eventuality that we should be forced to cancel or amend your trip, for losses incurred relating to any flight booking you have made.

Terms and Conditions

Our full booking terms and conditions can be found on our website: https://www.theaurorazone.com/booking-conditions

Payment and Cancellation Terms

Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in sections 7 of our general booking terms and conditions.

- Up to balance due date (This is normally 12 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) - Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)

- between balance due date and 43 days prior to departure - 60%

- 42 to 36 days prior to departure - 80%

- 35 or less days - 100%

Agenda

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Accommodation

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The ICEHOTEL®

Nights: 1-2

The original

The ICEHOTEL® at Jukkasjärvi has the impressive claim of being the world’s first ice hotel and was developed from a concept beginning in 1989. A local entrepreneur by the name of Yngve Bergqvist who ran a thriving tourism business in the summer decided to attract tourists in the winter by offering ice carving workshops and creating a small ice igloo as a gallery to showcase these designs.

This igloo grew in scale each year until one night a group of guests, equipped with reindeer skins and sleeping bags asked to spend the night, creating the concept of the ice hotel in the process!

Although Ice and snow hotels can be found across Lapland, the ICEHOTEL® remains the original.

What’s more, 2018 saw the ICEHOTEL® become the first-ever Nordic Swan Ecolabel hotel made completely of ice and snow.

The certification process looks at all areas, from energy and water consumption to waste management; understandably, this presented many challenges when measuring a hotel whose rooms melt away at the end of each winter season!

The eco-label adds to a growing list of certifications for the ICEHOTEL® who is also certified a Sustainable Arctic Destination. Certification ensures guests are choosing environmentally conscious products and the ICEHOTEL® are – rightly so - very proud to receive such recognition.

ICEHOTEL 365

The hotel now boasts ICEHOTEL 365, a permanent structure, allowing it to be a year-round destination to visitors who travel the world to sleep in a room of ice and snow. Containing deluxe rooms, art suites, an ice bar and a sculpture hall, this environmentally sustainable building is a construct of glass, metal and concrete, but with the same incredible standard and visual design of snow and ice on the inside, with cooling tubes to keep it at a temperature of around -5 at all times.

Alongside this is the classic ICEHOTEL® building, constructed purely of ice and snow and carefully crafted each December, utilising blocks from the nearby Torne River.

Home to ice rooms, winter suites and a chapel the structure is a marvel to see and, come summer, simply melts back into the river from which it came. Each year, architects, designers and artists submit designs for the hotel's features and a handful are chosen to go forward with their theme.

The hotel consists of several buildings including the main ice building and ICEHOTEL 365. We cannot guarantee which area our guests will stay in.

The rooms which are contained within the ice and snow building will not be available until after the 16^th of December. Check-in time for the cold rooms is usually around 6 pm and for the warm rooms, it is approximately 3 pm. The ICEHOTEL® is open to members of the public for viewing between 10 am and 6 pm. You will check out after breakfast. Please also note that for all ice accommodation other than Deluxe Suites, bathroom facilities are shared.

Hotel facilities

The reception is in the main warm building which also houses the lounge area, warm bar, dressing room, luggage room, restaurant and gift shop which sells a selection of ICEHOTEL® themed gifts and locally sourced handicrafts
Guests who are on a guided tour of the ICEHOTEL® will also visit the large warehouse where you can learn about how the hotel is constructed each season
The restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner which include some wonderful Swedish favourites. The restaurant operates fixed dinner seating times and we highly recommend that you make a reservation in advance with us
As an alternative, guests can eat at the Homestead Restaurant which is a smaller, rustic restaurant a short walk from the hotel
The classic ICEHOTEL® building is connected to a warm building which houses the toilets, showers and sauna. There are also lockers in here in which to store your valuables and clothes overnight
The warm building also has a small number of bunk beds in case you decide your ice room is not for you

Guest room types

The Cold Rooms: the inside of the cold rooms is kept at around -5°C but you will be equipped with arctic grade thermal sleeping bags so you will stay surprisingly warm!

Please take note that the cold rooms are accommodated in two separate buildings. ICEHOTEL 365 is a permanent building constructed of metal, glass and concrete with an ice and snow interior kept cool via cooling tubes. Some rooms are also in the classic ice building which is made wholly of ice and snow and constructed afresh each winter season. We cannot guarantee which area you will stay in although we use ice rooms in the classic ice building as standard.

Ice Rooms (in classic ice building) (only available after 16th December): the ice rooms are the simplest designed rooms which are usually booked as standard. These are made of ice and snow and each contains a mattress topped with reindeer skins and also some ice furniture and carvings. They are closed off from the corridors via thick curtains as opposed to doors, but the thick walls of ice and snow allow for great sound insulation. There are usually around 15 rooms available for guests.

Art Suites (in classic ice building) (only available after 16th December): these are uniquely and beautifully designed by chosen artists around the world each year and offer a wide variety of themes and include intricate sculptures and carvings to reflect this. As with the ice rooms, these have curtains instead of doors and there are around 15 in total for guests to book.

Deluxe Suites (in permanent ICEHOTEL 365 building): the unique and enchanting Deluxe Suites 365 are individually themed and hand-carved by artists commissioned throughout the world, with the designs changing each year. To spend a night amidst the lifelike and exquisite carvings is a surreal and magical experience. You are awoken by sparkling colours which reflect from the ice and cup of hot lingonberry juice at your bedside table. A sauna session then awaits you before you enjoy a delicious breakfast. The Deluxe Suites are part of the new concept ICEHOTEL 365, available all year round thanks to a new specially designed building which is run on solar power. There are three different types of Deluxe suite available.

Deluxe Suite Hilla: the Hilla Suites are beautifully decorated suites available throughout the year. They contain a bathroom, two comfortable armchairs, a shower and a sauna, which is directly connected to the bedroom. A comfortable bed decorated with reindeer hides and inclusive of a thermal sleeping bag lies at the centre. The design is a mixture of local culture and history created by Marjolein Vonk and Pia Sandgren. A heated relaxation area is available which provides storage for your belongings and the suite has doors which lock for your privacy.

Deluxe Suite Jáuvre: these majestic suites are furnished with comfortable Carpe Diem beds covered in reindeer hides and inclusive of a thermal sleeping bag. Inside the room, there is a bathroom, two comfortable armchairs, a shower, sauna and a bathtub. Similarly, to the other suites, the Jáuvre suites are designed with a combination of local culture and history by Marjolein Vonk and Pia Sandgren and they have a heated relaxation area from where you can store all your belongings and the suite has doors which lock for your privacy.

Deluxe Suite Johka: this spacious suite contains a comfortable double bed, a connecting bathroom, two comfortable armchairs and double waterfall showers, which are directly connected to the room. The design features a combination of local culture and history and was created by Marjolein Vonk and Pia Sandgren. A heated relaxation area provides storage for your belongings and the suite has doors which lock for your privacy.

Art Suites 365 (in permanent ICEHOTEL 365 building): these offer the same amenities as the art suites in the classic ice building but being part of the permanent building allows them to have a proper door. Each is independently and artistically designed by chosen artists and architects to reflect new carefully chosen themes each year. There are 12 art 365 suites in total.

The Warm Rooms: for those less keen on sleeping in low temperatures, the ICEHOTEL® also has a number of warm accommodation options:

Kaamos Hotel Room (standard): light and airy, these en-suite rooms have modern décor and furnishings. Each has a double bed or twin beds and TV.

Kaamos Hotel Room (superior): these rooms have the same amenities as the standard Kaamos rooms, however, they have recently been updated and decorated in a contemporary style.

Nordic Hotel Chalet: these are designed to accommodate up to four people. Each has one double/twin bedroom and one room with bunk beds, making them ideal for families or small groups of friends. Each has an ensuite bathroom with shower, small living room with a fridge and kettle and TV.

Arctic Chalet: these have a double and a single room so are best suited to three people. Each chalet is en-suite and has a shower room, a small living area, fridge, kettle, TV and telephone.

Image credits: ICEHOTEL, Jose Carlos, Cabello Millan, Javier Alvaro, Colomino Matassa & Asaf Kliger, Tjasa Gusfors, David Andren, AnnaSofia Maag, Anna Katrin Kraus, Hans Aesch, Rob Harding, Timsam Harding, Luc Voisin, Mathieu Brison, Petros Dermatas, Ellie Souti, Nicolas Triboulot, Cedric Alizard, Sebastian Scheller,Kristina Mockel, Jose Carlos, Cabello Millan, Javier Alvaro, Colomino Matassa, Peter Grant & Magnus Skoglöf & Martin Jakobsson & Imagebank.sweden.se

Levi Northern Lights Village

Nights: 3-5

Located in the far north of Finland, 16km away from the centre of Levi and close to the ski resort (approx. 14km), the Northern Lights Village sits tucked away in its own piece of wilderness.

With 40 Aurora Cabins, you’ll have the brilliant opportunity to view the Northern Lights right from your bed. Each cabin comes equipped with a half-glass roof with the twin or double beds situated underneath. This is one of the few places in the world where you’ll prefer a sleepless night!

All cabins are in walking distance of the restaurant which serves local, Lappish delicacies.

Facilities

The village restaurant takes inspiration from the traditional wooden Finnish tipis with Lappish décor.

Using flavours from Lapland and the Barents Sea regions, the restaurant serves local food and special delicacies. Breakfast is a buffet of continental options and some hot dishes. Evening meals are a buffet with starters of soups and salad, and then a choice of local meat or fish will follow. Dietary requirements are all well-catered for as long as we are informed at the time of booking.

All activities start from The Northern Lights Village (except the husky safaris and art gallery) to make your holiday as easy as possible.

Aurora Cabins

Each Aurora Cabin comes equipped with a half-glass roof which all face north, for optimal Northern Lights viewing. What’s more, the windows are laser heated to ensure the snow melts and you have a constant view of the Arctic. The designs are based on a traditional wooden kota (tepee) in Finland.

Inside, you’ll find twin beds which can be made into a double and there is also a sofa bed (suitable for an additional adult). There is a shower room, toilet and luggage storage area (please note that hot water is limited). You also have tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, minibar and unlimited WiFi.

Cabins are not cleaned between arrival and departure unless requested from reception. Additionally, towels can be exchanged at reception if required.

Image Credits: Neil Walton & Levi Northern Lights Village

Clarion Hotel - The Edge

Nights: 6-7

Situated right in the centre of Tromsø, the Clarion Hotel The Edge puts you in a prime location to explore the ‘Paris of the North’ and is an excellent base to transfer to your memorable activities.

Hotel Facilities

Enjoy great views of the brilliant architecture of the city as it reflects in the waters just outside the hotel or head to the 11th-floor sky bar – the only one of its kind in the city – for a vista like no other (open Thursday to Saturday only)
The hotel puts great emphasis on being eco-friendly and is built with an environmental classification A.
Keep up with your fitness in the onsite gym with stunning sea views
Enjoy a delicious meal at your culinary home from home, The Living Room

Room Facilities

Twin/Double Rooms: the hotel offers standard double rooms as well as a standard twin room (two single beds). All rooms are ensuite and come with WiFi, minibar, iron and ironing board.
Deluxe Double/Junior Suite/Family Room: for larger groups, we can offer an upgrade to a deluxe double (sleeps up to 3 persons) or a junior suite or family room for 4 people.

NB: The hotel is cash-free. They take payment by credit or debit card and accept all major international cards.

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Wildlife and nature photography (ICEHOTEL®)

From £182pp

Photography enthusiasts or those who simply want to see more of the stunning landscape and wildlife will love this nature photography tour into the surrounding wilderness.

You can bring your own camera or borrow one that comes equipped with a 300mm tele lens. The tour will start with a minivan transfer and your first stop will be all about familiarising yourself with the camera and your surroundings.

Once you’re comfortable with getting a great shot, the tour will move on to find the most photogenic locations and hopefully, some Arctic animals will make an appearance too.

Please note that a SD memory card is not included in the price.

Duration: 4 hours

Available: Year-round (except the 24^th and 31^st December)

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Activities

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Moose safari on horseback (ICEHOTEL®)

From: £246pp

What better way to look for wildlife in the snowy forest than during a peaceful horseback ride?

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After a short transfer to the Ofelaš Icelandic horse farm, you will meet the animals and prepare your horse. Then you will follow your guide into the moose’s grazing land, with spectacular views of Sweden’s highest mountain range Kebnekaise. You will be on the lookout for moose, reindeers, birds, hare and foxes who all live in the wonderful wilderness here.

After the ride, you will be served a traditional three-course lunch.

Duration: 6 hours (including transfers and lunch)

Available: Daily 9am – 3pm Dec 10 – Mar 31

Wilderness Dinner (ICEHOTEL®)

From: £280pp

Enjoy an authentic three-course wilderness dinner inspired by the season. You will head out in a minibus to a secluded camp with a guide who will tell you all about the characteristics of Sweden’s eight seasons and the inspiration behind your meal tonight. You will also keep an eye on the sky as you enjoy your food, as the Northern Lights could make an appearance to really make your wilderness experience extra special.

Duration: 4 hours including transfers

Available: 7pm – 11pm Dec 1 – Apr 13

Make your own ice sculpture (ICEHOTEL®)

From: £96pp

You’ve seen the impressive ice sculptures at the ICEHOTEL®, now is your chance to have a go at creating a masterpiece.

Using crystal-clear ice that has come directly from the Torne River, your guide will teach you how to use your carving tools and then you can let your creativity take over.

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Duration: 2.5 hours

Available: 9am – 11:30am Nov 1 – Apr 13

Driving Your Own Dog Sled – (ICEHOTEL®)

From: £268pp

On this dog sledding tour you will get to drive your own team of sled dogs. With a team of 4 Alaskan huskies you will control your own sled through the sparkling frozen winter wonderland with old pine tree forest, frozen lakes and swamps.

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We start the adventure from our camp, located just outside Kiruna close to the world famous ICEHOTEL. Along the route we will take a break and enjoy a lighter lunch, a hot drink and cookies in our traditional Sami tipi. Our guide will tell you stories about the area, such as the Sami and the wildlife before we head back to the camp. We travel in small groups of maximum 4 people to ensure an exclusive experience. There will be time to take photos along the way.

Duration: 4 hours (incl. transfers and lunch)

Available: Daily 11:15am – 3:15pm Dec 1 – Apr 15

Northern Lights Safari on Snowmobile (ICEHOTEL®)

From: £244pp

For an adventurous way to search for the Northern Lights, you can snowmobile out in the wilderness to a prime lookout location.

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After a full safety briefing, you will travel away from light pollution, following your guide through the dark winter landscape. Your guide will make short stops to tell you more about the Northern Lights as you watch the skies in hope for their appearance. You will then reach a warm wilderness cabin to enjoy a two-course dinner.

You will travel two per snowmobile with the opportunity to swap drivers. Please note, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile. You can drive your own snowmobile for a single supplement charge.

Duration: 4 hours

Available: Daily 7-11pm (Dec 15 – Mar 25) and 8pm – midnight (Mar 26 – Apr 13)

Snowmobile Adventure (ICEHOTEL®)

From: £162pp

See more of Sweden’s superb winter landscape when you drive a snowmobile further into the wilderness.

After a full safety briefing, you will follow the guide across the frozen Torne River, over snowy hills and along icy lakes. You will reach amazing viewpoints where you could see animal tracks and some of the Arctic wildlife before stopping for a traditional Swedish Fika to warm by an open fire.

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Duration: 3 hours

Available: Daily 1pm-4pm December 1 – April 13

Aurora Husky Visit (Tromsø)

From: £114pp

Have an extra special Aurora evening as you visit a husky camp and learn all about these working dogs, all while keeping an eye on the sky for the Northern Lights to make an appearance.

The camp is approximately 30 minutes away and upon arrival, you will receive a tour of the facilities and get to meet some of the famous residents. As you pet and play with the dogs, you will be on the lookout for the Northern Lights which could appear at any time.

You will warm by an open fire and enjoy a traditional dinner.

Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours in total

The meeting point for this activity is only a short walk from your hotel.

Available until the 22^nd March

Reviews

Traveller Reviews

Great trip 28 February 2020 by Robert Lithman

This trip was an extremely amazing trip. As it turns out, it was exactly perfect--all necessary things were taken care of without having to have someone lead you by the nose to do what has been preprogrammed. The choices of places and the activities included were exactly perfect and both my husband and I feel it was one of the best trips we've ever done. We got to see the Aurora three times and…
Read more the places we stayed were excellent. I would highly recommend and have already recommended to family members that are also desirious of seeing the Aurora to use this company--I'm hoping to find other trips they coordinate to other parts of the world but not sure if they do--keeping my fingers crossed.
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The Grand Aurora Tour 01 February 2020 by Jessica and Jeffrey Doi

I have nothing but good comments for this trip and for The Aurora Zone. Thank you! The trip was extremely well organized; in the months leading up to the trip, the documentation provided was thorough and if I had any questions, a representative was always prompt in replying. The trip was very smooth. The instructions provided for transfers, etc. were easy to follow and everything went smoothly.…
Read more The accommodations were all lovely and cozy. The food choices were excellent; every meal felt like a gourmet meal! I also appreciated that while some activities were planned in advance for us, there was also a good balance of free time to rest and explore on our own. I very much enjoyed this trip. I would definitely consider traveling with The Aurora Zone again. Again, wonderful trip!! My Dad is already talking about wanting to schedule another Northern Lights trip in the future.Thank you!!
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The Grand Aurora Tour 03 March 2019 by Julie Holmes & Roger McMinn

The holiday was excellent and extremely well organised. I am so impressed by your Company. The transport all turned up when they were supposed to and were friendly and helpful.

A truly wonderful once in a lifetime holiday that was exceptionally organised 01 February 2019 by Andrew & Desleigh McCurley

We enjoyed the husky and reindeer sleding and the snowmobile activities. Actually we just enjoyed it all but the most spectacular part of the holiday was witnessing the aurora almost every night of our stay.

The Aurora Zone facilitated a wonderful holiday for us 02 March 2016 by Marshall & Mary Smith

Overall and without question, The Aurora Zone facilitated a wonderful holiday for us and many, many memories we will cherish! The facilities and personnel in Sweden, Finland, and Norway were professional and top notch. The Northern Lights watch evening at Malangen was probably the singular thing we talk about most, but snowmobiling and dog sledding (Harriniva) and snowshoeing (Malangen) were all…
Read more great times: so hard to pick a favorite. We also benefited from small groups for each of these activities.
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Trip update... 29 February 2016 by Marshall & Mary Smith

At the Melangen viewing camp last night the skies were clear and the Aurora glowed and flowed for nearly three hours. The highlight of the night was only half an hour into the session when a glow in the east suddenly expanded and burst into waving concentric rings in the zenith of the sky: reds and greens and... Wow! In my ear I heard even our guide saying, "Oh my Gott! Oh my Gott!" We still have…
Read more two more days of activities and (hopefully!) more viewing, but so far--from dog sledding to snowmobiling to reindeer feeding to sky watching--our Three Countries tour has been sheer delight! Thanks to all of you at The Aurora Zone!!
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