Northern Lights & Huskies: Finnish Lapland Winter Escape
Eight snowy days above the Arctic Circle: husky sledding, reindeer farms, real Finnish sauna and nights in a glass-roofed cabin waiting for the aurora.
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- Duration
- 8 days
- Departs
- February 2027 and March 2027
- Group
- Small group, max 12
- Activity level
- Easy (cold!)
- Price from
- NZ$8,190 pp
Why you’ll love this trip
Trading a New Zealand summer for the snowy silence of Lapland is one of travel’s great contrasts. This is a winter wonderland done properly, with time to slow down, warm up in a wood-fired sauna and look up.
We travel in late winter, when days are lengthening, temperatures are a little kinder and aurora activity is strong. Two nights in a glass-roofed aurora cabin give you front-row seats from your bed, and every activity includes Arctic clothing hire.
Highlights
- Husky sled safari through snowy forest
- Reindeer farm visit and a sleigh ride
- Two nights in a glass-roofed aurora cabin in Saariselkä
- Siida museum and an evening with a Sámi storyteller
- Snowshoeing in Urho Kekkonen National Park
- Traditional smoke sauna and an ice-hole dip, if you dare
From, per person twin share
NZ$8,190
Land only. Flights quoted on request.
- 8 days, departs February 2027 and March 2027
- Expert tour leader and local guides
- Secure your place with a deposit
- Flexible payment plans available
Reply within one business day. No obligation.
Itinerary
- 1
Day 1: Tervetuloa, Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki. Gentle walk through the Design District and a welcome dinner.
- 2
Day 2: Into the Arctic
Fly to Rovaniemi. Cross the Arctic Circle and visit the Arktikum museum.
- 3
Day 3: Huskies and reindeer
Morning husky safari, afternoon at a family-run reindeer farm.
- 4
Day 4: North to Saariselkä
Coach to Saariselkä via Inari and the Siida Sámi museum. Check in to your glass-roofed cabin.
- 5
Day 5: Snowshoe and sauna
Snowshoe in Urho Kekkonen National Park, then a smoke sauna evening.
- 6
Day 6: Aurora hunt
Snowmobile safari to a wilderness hut for a campfire dinner and northern lights watch.
- 7
Day 7: Ice fishing and farewell
Ice fishing on a frozen lake, then fly from Ivalo to Helsinki for a farewell dinner.
- 8
Day 8: Näkemiin
Transfer to Helsinki airport for your flights home.
Itinerary is a guide and may change due to local conditions.
What’s included
- 7 nights, including 2 in a glass-roofed aurora cabin
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
- Local guides and an Arctic safari team
- Flights Helsinki to Rovaniemi and Ivalo to Helsinki
- Husky, reindeer, snowmobile and snowshoe activities
- Thermal Arctic clothing and boots for activities
Not included
- International flights (we can quote from Auckland)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional activities and alcoholic drinks
Questions about this trip
Can’t see your question? Ask Bridgette, she has heard them all.
Are the northern lights guaranteed?
No one can guarantee them, but February and March have long dark nights and strong activity. With four aurora-friendly nights, our groups have excellent odds.
How cold will it be?
Typically minus 5 to minus 20 degrees Celsius. We provide thermal outer layers and boots, and send a layering guide for the rest.
Do I need to be able to drive a snowmobile?
A standard driver licence is required to drive. You can also ride as a passenger or in a guide-pulled sled.
Hold a place on Finnish Lapland: Northern Lights & Huskies
Tell us a little about your plans and Bridgette will come back to you with availability, room options and a detailed trip pack.
- Places are limited to small groups
- A deposit secures your place, with payment plans available
- Talk to a real person in Hamilton
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