Northern Lights Village Pyhä – Aurora Cabin Adventure
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Established by native Laplander Markku Inkila, the Northern Lights Village Resort is an embodiment of his passion and infectious enthusiasm for all things Aurora. If you're looking for a short Nordic trip that ticks all the boxes, look no further. This package has it all; winter activities, maximum opportunities to see the Northern Lights, unspoilt wildlife and exquisite food.
Markku and his wife Susanna have been acknowledged as 'Achievers' by the prestigious commerce-oriented Finnish publication 'Kauppalehti' so you can rest assured you're in expert hands. The team have endeavoured to design a resort which ensures guests can enjoy the magnificence of the Northern Lights and awe-inspiring nature of Finland at close proximity without forfeiting comfort.
This trip to Pyha combines the most popular Lapland activities. You'll have the chance to drive a snowmobile, embark on a husky safari and enjoy a reindeer sleigh ride. By night, take a minibus tour with your knowledgeable guide to escape light pollution and maximise your chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis dance across the starry sky.
Everything is organised for you. You deserve to be fully present in the moment, savour this once in a lifetime vacation and hopefully, soak up the magic of the Northern Lights.
Important Information
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 will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure), or upon arrival.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Rovaniemi airport, you will be transferred* to the Northern Lights Village Pyhä where a warm welcome awaits. Once checked in, you’ll be able to settle into your accommodation before dinner in the restaurant.
Please note that the order of activities within your itinerary is subject to change and the agenda below should be used as a guide only. The exact order of your agenda will be confirmed upon arrival at the hotel.
*Please note that the transfers included are shared and grouped together to meet similar flight arrival times.
Included Meals: Dinner
After a hearty breakfast, prepare to embark on one of the Arctic’s most popular activities; a husky safari. Just a short transfer away, your team of huskies will be eagerly anticipating your arrival. They will be so excited to ride with you between the snow-capped trees and across the glistening fells. You’ll receive a safety talk and briefing on how to mush before setting off on this bucket-list adventure.
You will be driving the sled for around one hour.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant before some free time to enjoy and explore the resort.
What could be better than watching the Aurora Borealis? How about as you drive a snowmobile across pristine fells? After a full safety briefing and driving instruction, you will follow your guide in search of the Northern Lights. Once you reach a prime viewpoint, you’ll keep warm by a roaring fire and enjoy hot drinks awaiting the night sky to perform its magical dance above you. This activity lasts around three hours in total.
Please note that the driver of a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence.
Following breakfast, you will enjoy a reindeer-pulled sleigh ride through the silent snowy forest and around the reindeer paddock (approximately 25 minutes). This was the traditional way of getting around in these parts of the world before the advent of the snowmobile. If you would like to extend your experience and have the opportunity to spend more time with the reindeer, please speak to one of our travel experts for more details.
Are you ready to hunt for the Northern Lights? This evening, you will be taken to a camp near a lake by minibus. You will enjoy hot drinks and a snack around a cosy campfire in a hut and should the lights appear, you can grab a reindeer hide, lie down in the snow and enjoy a captivating display. This activity will last around three hours in total.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Unfortunately, your short but action-packed trip has come to an end and it’s time to say farewell to Pyhä. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight
What's included?
- Flights: Return flights from London to Rovaniemi (either direct or via Helsinki). Flight routes subject to change
- Transfers: Return grouped shared airport bus transfers
- Accommodation: 3 nights in an Aurora Cabin or Taiga Forest Cabin
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- 10km husky safari
- Aurora snowmobile
- Reindeer Safari (25 min sleigh ride)
- Aurora hunting in the wilderness
- Aurora alert service which you can set to alert you throughout the night or mute at any time
- Cold weather clothing is provided for the duration of your stay
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
- 24/7 assistance from our UK-based operations team and in-destination support from our local partners
Accommodation
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One of our favourite partners, Northern Lights Village, launched their brand new destination in Pyhä in 2023. We have been privileged enough to watch this awesome team create two of our most popular destinations from the initial concept stage right through to the professional operation to which we send hundreds of happy guests each month during the Autumn and Winter seasons.
The small village of Pyhä is around 130km North of the Arctic Circle and around 90 minutes from Rovaniemi airport. The Northern Lights Village is located about 5km from the nearby downhill ski resort. The village is set in a beautiful, picturesque snowy forest and just a very short walk away you can find the frozen Lake Pyhäjärvi.
There is a restaurant and reception building on site where all your meals will be served. At a safari house you will be issued cold-weather clothing, and this is the meeting point for your activities. Please note that hot water is limited in certain accommodation types.
There are four types of accommodation located at this Northern Lights Village (2 of which are exclusive to this location!)
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Additional Info
– Up to balance due date (this is normally 16 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 16 days prior to departure – 85%
– 15 or less days – 100%
Key Facts
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