Overview
Finish:Kirkenes, Norway
Travel Period
Most visitors picture Lapland under deep winter snow, but spring offers a different side of the Arctic. As the season shifts, daylight stretches further into the evening, forests awaken after winter, and the landscape feels quieter and more spacious. Snow often lingers on the fells while trails begin to emerge below, creating a striking contrast that makes spring one of the most rewarding times to experience northern Finland. Better yet, the dark nights can still deliver the magic of the Northern Lights.
This 7-day journey begins at a family-run glass igloo resort near Ivalo, where your secluded Aurora Glass Cabin sits among the pine forests of Finnish Lapland. Days are spent discovering the culture and wilderness of the far north, from visiting the award-winning Siida Museum in Inari and hiking through Urho Kekkonen National Park to exploring the surrounding forests by fatbike or learning about the Arctic sky on a guided stargazing experience. Gather around campfires, enjoy the tranquillity of the lakeside setting, and unwind in the panoramic sauna and outdoor jacuzzi.
The journey then continues across the border into northern Norway and the Arctic coastal town of Kirkenes. Here, experience two of the region's signature adventures: a king crab safari on the frozen fjord, where you'll help retrieve traps before enjoying a freshly prepared king crab feast, and a husky sledding excursion through snowy wilderness and across fjord ice with an experienced musher. Together with opportunities to search for the Northern Lights and enjoy warm Nordic hospitality, this itinerary showcases the best of Arctic Finland and Norway in one memorable journey.
Northern Lights money-back guarantee
Every departure between 15 March and 15 April comes with our Northern Lights Guarantee. If no Northern Lights are seen at either Aurora Village or Snowhotel Kirkenes during your trip, a partial refund applies.
Aurora Village sightings are verified via on-site sky cameras, while guests are asked to declare honestly whether the lights were visible in Kirkenes. An Aurora Alert is included. Simply request the code at check-in, install the app, and you'll be notified the moment the aurora becomes visible at Aurora Village. If an alert is issued and you choose not to view the lights, the guarantee does not apply.
For two people sharing, the available refund (depending on your payment currency) is AUD 815 / USD 579 / CAD 804 / NZD 993.
For solo travellers, the available refund is AUD 574 / USD 408 / CAD 567 / NZD 700.
Highlights
- Aurora Glass Cabin accommodation in a secluded forest setting
- Excellent opportunities to see the Northern Lights
- Northern Lights hunt by car and Aurora Alert system
- Visit the Siida Museum and Inari Village
- Guided hike in UKK National Park
- Choice of fatbike tour or Arctic stargazing experience
- Panorama sauna and outdoor jacuzzi
- Campfires, foraging and lakeside experiences
- King Crab Safari in Kirkenes
- Husky experience in Kirkenes
What's Included
- All internal ground transport
- Airport transfers from/to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Accommodation in Aurora Glass Cabin with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Thermal clothing (woollen socks, boots, tube bandana, gloves, thermal overalls and balaclava)
- Aurora Alert via on-site automated sky camera
- Free access to Kota (outdoor tent) and Laavu campfire sites
- Aurora hunting by car
- Cultural visit to the Siida Museum and Inari Village
- 2-3hr Fat bike tour or Arctic star gazing Tour
- Hiking in the UKK-National park
- Panorama Sauna with outdoor jacuzzi
- Free use of a canoe, bicycles, outdoor games and a fishing rod
- King Crab Safari in Kirkenes
- Husky Adventure in Kirkenes
- All taxes (VAT)
Dates & Pricing
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