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Three riders on Finnish horses riding through a snow-covered pine forest in winter, Ivalo, Finnish Lapland
Experience the Arctic in Ivalo

Five nights near Ivalo in the far north of Finnish Lapland, based at Aurora Village, a glass-roof cabin resort set in a quiet forest with panoramic views of the winter sky. Staying in an Aurora Tower, a two-level cabin with a glass-roof bedroom and a lounge below, this itinerary moves through a well-chosen mix of traditional Lapland activities and cultural discovery. Reindeer and huskies sit alongside horseback riding in the snow and a guided visit to the Siida Museum in Inari, one of the most important cultural sites in the region. Full board is included throughout, and complimentary equipment including snowshoes, ice skates, and toboggans is available at the resort for exploring the surroundings at your own pace. Well suited to couples, and open to families too.

Suggested Length: 6 days

Package includes

Activities

  • Reindeer Farm Visit
  • Northern Lights Hunt
  • Finnish Sauna Experience
  • Husky Safari Adventure
  • Winter Horseback Riding
  • Siida Museum

Accommodation

  • Aurora Village Ivalo - Aurora Tower - FB

Services

  • Personalized Travel Plan
  • Digital Travel Itinerary
  • Local Support Team
  • Winter Clothing Rental
  • Transfers
  • Aurora Alert
est. 3000 € / person Request an offer *Prices are per person, double occupancy and subject to change. Prices excluding flights, travel insurance.

Your Tailored Itinerary

Arrival in the Far North

You'll land at Ivalo Airport, retrieve your winter clothing and transfer to Aurora Village, a forest resort a short drive from the town. Check into your Aurora Tower, with its glass-roof upper bedroom and lounge below, and settle in. The resort has complimentary campfire sites, including a traditional kota and an open laavu shelter, available to guests throughout the stay, a good way to spend a quiet hour outdoors before or after dinner. Dinner is served at the on-site restaurant, where a three-course menu changes daily and is included as part of your full board stay.

Your hotel: Aurora Village Ivalo

Reindeer and the Night Sky

The morning takes you to a local reindeer farm for a group sleigh ride and time spent feeding and getting close to the animals. Back at the resort, the afternoon is free to make use of the complimentary equipment, whether snowshoes, toboggans, or ice skates, and to explore the surrounding forest. In the evening, a guided northern lights hunt heads out by car in search of clear skies, with your guide adjusting the route throughout the night to follow the aurora.

Your hotel: Aurora Village Ivalo

Horses in the Snow

The morning is spent on a group horseback riding tour through the winter landscape, a quieter and more contemplative way to move through the forest than most Lapland activities. The afternoon is free before dinner at the resort.

Your hotel: Aurora Village Ivalo

Culture in Inari

Head to Inari for a guided visit to the Siida Museum, the national museum of the Sami people and one of the most thoughtfully presented cultural sites in Finnish Lapland. The permanent collection covers Sami history, traditions, and the natural environment of the north in considerable depth. The afternoon is free back at the resort, where the private wood-heated barrel sauna by the river can be booked separately. In winter, an ice-swimming hole sits just outside, for those who want to take the plunge between rounds. Dinner is included at the restaurant.

Your hotel: Aurora Village Ivalo

A Morning with the Huskies

Set off on a group husky safari through the forests around Ivalo, with the dogs setting the pace through the snow. The afternoon is free to spend at the resort before a final dinner included with your stay.

Your hotel: Aurora Village Ivalo

Departure

After breakfast, return your winter clothing and transfer to Ivalo Airport for your flight home.

Accommodations

  • Row of snow-covered aurora cabins with angled glass roofs among tall pine trees on a clear winter day, Aurora Village, Ivalo
    Aurora Village Ivalo

    Aurora Village Ivalo is a glass-roof cabin resort in Finnish Lapland, located near Ivalo, offering year-round accommodation with panoramic views of the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer. It offers four cabin types, an on-site restaurant, and sauna facilities set in a peaceful forest setting.

Activities

  • Reindeer Farm Visit

    Experience a Reindeer Farm Visit and Sleigh Ride in Lapland. Learn about traditional reindeer herding, feed the reindeer, and enjoy a relaxing sleigh ride through snowy forests. Perfect for all ages, including families.

  • Northern Lights Hunt

    Travel beyond the city lights in search of the Northern Lights, with experienced local guides who adapt the route throughout the evening based on weather and sky conditions.

  • Finnish Sauna Experience

    Relax in a traditional Finnish sauna in the stunning surroundings of Lapland. Enjoy the warmth of the sauna and cool down in the fresh Arctic air for a revitalizing and authentic experience.

  • Husky Safari Adventure

    Join a husky safari through Lapland’s snowy landscapes. Meet Alaskan or Siberian huskies, drive your own sled, and enjoy time outdoors with a break by the fire. Suitable for all ages, including families.

  • Winter Horseback Riding

    Ride through snowy forest trails on horseback and experience Lapland’s winter landscape at a calm and steady pace. Guided rides are available for ages 12 and up, with warm drinks served after the outing.

  • Siida Museum

    Discover Sámi culture, northern nature, and the history of northern Lapland at Siida in Inari. This museum and nature center offers one of the most complete introductions to life in the far north, through exhibitions, an open-air museum, and research rooted in the Sámi homeland.