Aurora Camp and Open Fire Dinner
Overview
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4 hours
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Experience the tranquility and excitement of Lapland’s Arctic nights at Xwander Nordic’s Aurora Camp.
This family-friendly camp is designed to offer an unforgettable evening, whether or not the Northern Lights make an appearance. Located in area without any lights, the camp provides one of the best opportunities to witness the dazzling auroras.
Even on nights when the auroras remain hidden, the camp ensures a memorable experience with a variety of activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy tobogganing, igloo decorating, kick sledding, and more to keep everyone entertained—including the little ones.
With a warm campfire in a photogenic Tipi, a delicious Finnish-style dinner, and expert guides, the Aurora Camp promises a magical night under the Arctic sky.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your journey begins at our Xwander Nordic, Ivalo to gear up with warm overalls and boots for Arctic comfort. At the remote, family-friendly Aurora Camp, enjoy activities like tobogganing and kick sledding while waiting for the Northern Lights. Gather around an open fire for a Finnish-style dinner with local delicacies and hot beverages as your guide shares stories and tips for capturing the auroras. Step outside to watch the Arctic sky—whether the auroras appear or not, the camp offers an unforgettable experience. Afterward, your guide will drive you back to Xwander Nordic headquarters.
What‘s Included
Guide services
Transfers from Ivalo to the Aurora Camp and back
Open Fire Dinner
Optional extra activities (tent sauna, ice swimming, snowmobile sleigh ride, electric snowscooters)
Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä
Options
Aurora Camp & Open Fire Dinner
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Eva M,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I stayed 6 nights in Ivalo and the experience with was perfect in every way Above all the Xwander team is very professional, close, very friendly and have made my stay unforgettable I highly recommend to everyone who visits Ivalo, do the activities with them. I in particular had booked through Evaneos from Spain I traveled alone and felt very tucked in
Great stay
680jeanphilippeb,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did several activities, aurora camp, snowshoe trip, sauna and bath, dogs , snow bike, hiking socks...everything was perfectly organized...a special mention to Julien very nice and very relevant.Thanks to Anne and Julia for their stories,legends by the fire and their good mood. Great stay...Thank you
Magical trip with family and friends
W9290TYsophieb,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible stay in Saariselka thanks to the activities done with Xwander: aurora camp by the fire with the Northern Lights, fishing on Lake Inari in a relaxing and majestic setting followed by an extraordinary timeless experience with a sauna then swimming in the frozen lake, night hiking on snowshoes with bonus Northern Lights, all with great guides (Alex, Harry, Julia,...) Many thanks to all for making this trip unforgettable for us
Good experience
Ari P,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was fine, unfortunately we were not lucky enough to see the auroras being in the campsite. Just as we were returning, our monitor could see one and we stood by the wagon. That was a gesture of appreciation. I also reported that I was vegetarian and they adapted dinner to my needs. The reason the rating is a 4 is because I think you could improve the experience in these cases when no auroras appear telling some story of the tribes, giving information about the auroras or something to do other than just wait looking at the fire.
Dreams Accomplished
mros549520,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything went just as the agency planned. Perfect accommodation and activities adapted to our tastes. Punctuality in transfers, kindness of all Xwander members. And especially Anne who took us through Auroras and taught us about them, is super friendly, cheerful and attentive. I recommend with my eyes closed.
Good experience and some pointers for improvement
rwitub2022,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had lovely guides on this activity. It was very nice to be able to experience the aurora borealis (on the way to the aurora village). Our guide ensured that we stopped on the way to take pictures as there is no guarantee it would show that bright again later. We could have been done better is providing a torch or headlights for the walk from the car to the tent. It was dark and the snow cover was thick and it was a struggle to see where we were walking (especially since we had a toddler with us). Also the reindeer soup was yumm but the quantity was not enough for a dinner meal.
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