Northern Lights Holiday in Finland
Overview
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144 hours
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Xwander Nordic welcomes you to Northern Finland, referred to as Lapland, a region above the Arctic Circle, renowned for one of the most spectacular displays of the Aurora Borealis!
We offer you full week of activities starting from picking you up from Ivalo Airport for you adventure.
During your stay, you will experience the best that Lapland has to offer in winter. Participate in a variety of adventures, from the exhilarating chase of the Northern Lights, learning Arctic Fishing to relaxing moments in a Finnish sauna.
Learn about the vibrant history and customs of the indigenous Sámi people at the local Sámi museum. Visit a local reindeer farm to feed the animals and discover the importance of reindeer in the local culture and economy, both past and present.
You will be staying in you own private modern 1 bedroom (king bed or single beds set up) apartment in the Ivalo Village center located in the middle of widest wilderness areas of the Western Europe.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Transfers to and from Ivalo Airport or bus station
Winter gear such as overalls, boots, and gloves.
Accommodation in a Modern and Spacious Xwander Apartment
Dinner
All the activities listed and transfers to and from activities
Personal Travel Insurance (Required)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Arrival & Relaxation
Accommodations
Xwander Suite Apartments
Ivalo
Whether you arrive by bus or plane, we will meet and greet you in Ivalo. Settle into your apartment and unwind after your journey.
In the evening you have a chance to enjoy in-house Sauna to relax and get in to the Nordic mood!
Discover Inari, Northern Lights Workshop & Aurora Hunting
Accommodations
Xwander Suite Apartment
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
We'll enjoy a Lappish lunch prepared over an open fire
Inari Reindeer Farm
In the morning we'll begin your Lapland holiday by visiting a reindeer farm in Inari, where you can learn about the traditional reindeer herding. You can also feed the animals if you like!
Inari
After our reindeer farm visit we'll enjoy a Lappish meal prepared over an open fire.
Sami Museum Siida
Next we'll visit the Sámi museum Siida. Chosen as the European Museum of the Year 2024, Siida gives us terrific insight into the Sámi culture and it's history.
Ivalo
In the evening we'll embark on a unique Northern lights adventure, combining an introductory Northern lights workshop and an exciting hunt for the natural phenomenon in the Inari wilderness.
Arctic Fishing & Open Fire Lunch
Accommodations
Xwander Suite Apartment
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Open Fire Dinner at the Aurora Camp
Ivalo
Learn the basics of traditional winter fishing and indulge in a delicious meal! Our expert guides will teach you traditional ice fishing techniques. After reeling in our catch, we'll gather around in a traditional Lappish Kota for an open fire lunch.
Ivalo
You can also choose to combine your Arctic fishing with a relaxing tent sauna and ice swimming experience.
Day in the Tundra
Accommodations
Xwander Suite Apartment
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Open fire lunch
Inari
Embark on a guided winter trek across Inari's snowy landscapes with us! We'll leave in the morning, enjoy a traditional Lappish lunch in a wilderness hut in between and end the day with a relaxing Finnish sauna.
Backcountry Skiing and Aurora Camp
Accommodations
Xwander Suite Apartment
Ivalo
Spend the day Backcountry skiing in the Inari wilderness on a guided tour. In the evening we'll have a remote Aurora Camp where we enjoy warm drinks and snacks while expert guides help you search for the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
Departure
Ivalo
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some free time for last-minute shopping or exploring. Depending on your departure time, there are also options for skiing, snowshoeing or fatbiking on your final day. We will organise your transportations to the airport or bus station. Do you want to extend your holiday by visiting for example Rovaniemi or Kirkenes? We are happy to help you plan and can give you recommendations for worthwile travel destinations. Enjoy observing the reindeer and gaining knowledge about their role in Lappish life. Next, we journey to a traditional Lappish Tipi by the serene shores of Muddujärvi. Here, you'll partake in an open-fire lunch, complete with captivating stories of Lapland and hands-on bushcraft skill lessons.
Options
Northern Lights Holiday in Finland
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable experience
Scenic30654171074,
Feb 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed 10 days in Lapland and did the Adventure week + other activities with Xwander, everything went very well. We were always in a small group, maximum 6 and most often 2 + the guide, which allowed us to enjoy each activity. The activities in this pack are varied and all super fun, it's a good way to discover the region and the extreme cold: northern lights, ski touring, snowshoeing, building shelters, fishing, swimming in icy water, sauna, snow scooter, snow bike, sled, and so on! The activities start around 10-11 a.m. and end at the end of the day, you don't get bored. Small downside on the sled dog activity providers because it was a bit factory (Pro Safari I think) and sled reindeer because the ride is very short and not really in the forest (Aurora Village). All the guides we went with were very friendly and accommodating. They shared their knowledge, their daily life and Finnish and Sami culture. It is also possible to have French-speaking guides. Outside of activities, we went for walks around Ivalo. I would have liked to have been offered a map or GPX tracks of the cross-country ski trails and walks in the area because there seemed to be a lot of them. We get by without it but it would have been a plus. At the administrative level I found Xwander very responsive, discussions are simple, and we are well supported. The accommodation is above the shop on the main street which means that the supermarket, bar and restaurant are easily accessible on foot. We stayed in an apartment/studio with kitchen which we found very clean and well equipped. The meeting point for activities is on the ground floor which is very practical. In summary, very good experience, I recommend Xwander for accommodation, organized weeks and individual activities!
Our dream trip to Lapland
Explorer42982109040,
Jan 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a group of three families traveling together to Ivalo-Inari for a week in December 2023. Xwander team made our dream vacation a reality in the enchanting Lapland wonderland! Chin Tang was extremely helpful and meticulous to plan every detail of our trip. During our stay there, Riikka and Elisa were so welcoming. We quickly made the lovely Xwander Suites our home. Ozzi, Sami, Johane, Jonis, Julian, and Esaro were really warm and knowledgeable to guide us in the outdoor activities. We learned a lot about the local Finnish and Sami cultures when engaging nice conversations with them during the outings! Our kids also loved every activity they arranged. We witnessed the breathtaking Aurora borealis, glided through the snow on Toboggan, immersed ourselves in the serene beauty of the Tundra forest, and enjoyed the open fire dinners, the woolly sock hikes, and the dog-sledge and motorcycle sledge. The trip was very short, but the fond memories will last forever. Thanks a lot, Xwander team!
Highly recommended: unique excursions and the landscape is spectacular.
X473LLnuriac,
Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most of the activities are very interesting, in the middle of completely snowy nature (in December) and with very few people. Well organized, with personnel from the country who knows the area and generates security. The apartment is comfortable and has everything you need. I thought maybe a week would be a lot of days, but it was the perfect length.
The best option you can have in Lapland
vicentedI3130GT,
Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best trip that we have ever made. Xwander gave us the best experience in Lapland with their wonderful guides. All the activities were fantastic and well prepared. They provided all the gear needed for the extreme weather you have there. We were in one of their apartments in Ivalo that have everything you could need for stay there. I hope we will return someday and our first option will be Xwander with no doubt. Thank you all!!
Magical trip to Ivalo!
Timothy C,
Dec 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing and magical trip for my family and me. The Xwander team were so professional and took care of everything - the ice fishing, husky sled ride, reindeer visits, open fire dinners, and of course the Aurora borealis hunts in the cold winter nights. Everything was so well-planned, and the accommodation was fantastic too. Thank you, Elisa, Joonas, Juhani and so many others!!
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