Customer Review

Everything was very well planned. All activities went like clockwork. It was all superb! Kiruna dog sled personnel were so very nice and accommodating. They were the best! Thanks for putting together an amazing holiday for us!

Well, our trip was absolutely amazing and went off with no issues. It was a trip of a lifetime for my daughter and I and I would recommend The Aurora Zone to all of my friends. Delightful and we saw the lights.

Without doubt, the most enjoyable experience was the husky safari. Arriving to the hullabaloo of 40 huskies harnessed and ready to run, further supported in the singing by their canine friends who were in their kennels with viewing permissions only, can only be described as a truly wonderful experience! And then ... the dogs take off as quick as they can, and we are driving/being pulled by a team of dogs whose job is to run; they love it and they want to go faster and certainly don't want to stop! As they become quiet, all we can hear is their paws and the sled across the snowy surface, and the breeze. We are husky sledding across a frozen lake in the Arctic Circle - the most amazing experience with wonderful 'forever' memories. :)

The husky safari was our favourite . We love dogs and when we were moving the silence in the wild beautiful landscape was amazing.

The food at the Clarion Aurora in Tromso was plentiful and a chalkboard by the entrance to the restaurant (and in the room booklet) was informative about food available and the chalkboard gave the menu for the evening buffet. If you didn't fancy the options there were abundant other restaurants in Tromso. We ate at the hotel every night and were very happy with the food. Everything was brilliant. The aurora watching was the reason for the holiday, a lifetime's ambition. We saw the aurora every night except the last (because it was snowing! We had two amazing nights where the lights performed and danced for four hours. The meal on the dinner cruise (just three guests) was a simple Norwegian Cod dish but really tasty and very enjoyable and our hosts were great company. The Sami Reindeer, wonderful. The dog sledding, fantastic. Would highly recommend the Polar Museum about the expeditions and polar explorations and polar bear hunting. Truly astounding.

This has been a fantastic holiday. Our neighbours went on the same holiday last year and told us that we had to go! The staff were so helpful, friendly and fun. The guides were professional and encouraging. The food was lovely at Muotka, plenty of choice at breakfast and dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities, highlight was the husky sledging which was absolutely fantastic. The dogs are so noisy until they can run, then the peace whilst travelling at speed through the snow is amazing...I just felt so lucky to have the experience of being there. The snowmobiles and cross-country skiing were also wonderful. The snowshoeing is last on the list but that was also good fun. All the guides were professional and friendly. Loved all the berry juice and camp fires.

The snowmobiles and husky sleigh through the forest and over the lake was outstanding. But seeing the Aurora was the icing on the trip.

What an amazing experience, we booked this trip for our honeymoon and it will be an experience we won’t forget in a hurry. Staff were well informed, friendly and attentive to your needs adding to the overall experience. Keep doing what you are doing because it works.

The snowmobile trips into the wilderness and hunting the Auror - a really good fun, great experience, beautiful scenery, etc. All the food was great too.

What an amazing holiday. We were lucky enough to see the Aurora within hours of arriving. All the equipment/food and arranged activities were first class. Ben was a brilliant guide who really made it special. The Husky trip has to be the highlight - a truly magical experience. One item ticked off from our bucket list that should be top of everyone’s list!

We had a wonderful time in Abisko. Everything was well-organised, everyone friendly and accommodating. Food amazing - local dishes with moose, reindeer and Arctic char just delicious. We enjoyed all the activities very much, so hard to choose, but the Aurora hunt and photography was amazing.

Our neighbours travelled on the Muotka - Northern Lights Adventure last year and told us that we had to go! This has been a fantastic holiday. The staff were so helpful, friendly and fun. The guides were professional and encouraging. The food was lovely at Muotka, plenty of choice at breakfast and dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed all the activities, the highlight was the husky sledging which was absolutely fantastic. The dogs are so noisy until they can run, then the peace whilst travelling at speed through the snow is amazing...I just felt so lucky to have the experience of being there. The snowmobiles and cross-country skiing were also wonderful. The snowshoeing is last on the list but that was also good fun. All the guides were professional and friendly.

My wife and I have just returned from the best holiday that we have ever been on. Lapland is amazing; Nellim was great. We were lucky enough to experience three nights of Northern Lights. Even without the Aurora, the activities were such a fantastic experience - the Aurora was a bonus. Thank you.

Want to thank you and your team for the great arrangement in the hotels and the activities.

I could not have had better hosts. The hotel was wonderful. Matias was superb as a guide. He really made the stay. The food was the best I had in Europe.

Thank you so much for organizing a very good tour for us! We were lucky to see the Northern Lights! Honestly, it was the best trip we've ever had!

The whole trip - the accommodation was absolutely amazing, the customer service, the extra gear that was available to us for hikes/cold weather was extremely useful, the transfer to and from the holiday, and the food was an abundance. We felt very looked after and relaxed the entire way through.

We enjoyed all of it! The nature walk, lunch and pancakes cooked outdoors, reindeer farm, Sámi cultural museum - and of course the Aurora.

I loved all the activities but if I had to pick one it would be the husky sleds. A unique experience, very thrilling and we were lucky to have a beautiful sunny morning.

We found everything over and above our expectations. We really enjoyed everything we did - each activity in its own way - all the local guides really seemed to enjoy what they were doing. There really was no least enjoyable activity. Although the main reason we went on this holiday was to see the Aurora in the end it was just a bonus that we saw them on 2 out of the 4 nights - everything else was just great. 

We really enjoyed everything we did - each activity in its own way - all the local guides really seemed to enjoy what they were doing. There really was no least enjoyable activity. Although the main reason we went on this holiday was to see the Aurora in the end it was just a bonus that we saw them on 2 out of the 4 nights - everything else was just great. 

We have just returned from 4 days in the Muotka Lodge. We were not sure whether to book Nellim or Muotka but decided that as we wanted the real Lappish feeling, we had to go to the lodge that was less touristic and quieter. We booked 2 nights in a log cabin and the last night in the Aurora bubble. It first looked like we were not able to see any Aurora lights because of the weather, but we have seen some activity each night. Upon arrival, we were booked on an Aurora camp which takes you in a little car behind a snowmobile into a small open space. There is a tepee there and a little place to keep warm. It was clouded but we did some activity. However, what nobody ever tells you is that most Aurora lights come in white and that you can see the colours by using a camera only*. It was a pleasant surprise and with -5 it was not cold. Muotka provides you with all that you need in the cold: a balaclava, helmet, mittens, socks, shoes and a proper suit. You can keep these during your entire stay. The log cabin was fantastic. Incredibly quiet, warm and a huge window to see the nature around you. There is a little sauna and a place to light a fire, but we didn't need the extra warmth. Wi-Fi is only to be found in the restaurant/reception area, but if you really want to enjoy this Lapland experience you should do without Wi-Fi anyway in my opinion. The Aurora bubble was something that I would only recommend for one night. It is something special, but as the room is much smaller I would not stay there any longer. The bubble is to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lie in your bed and look up at the sky and see the stars and if you're lucky some Polar lights as well. We had snow all day long, but after going to bed I realised that I saw some stars and yes there they were, the lights were there for about 20 mins. The food at the Muotka lodge is simple but oh, so tasty. It is buffet style, but local food and there is always a fish dish and a meat dish with vegetables and some sort of potato dish. On top of that, there are salads, bread and there is a little bar to purchase a beer or some wine. The guides at the lodges are all extremely nice and knowledgeable. The second day we went Aurora hunting with the car and although we were told we didn't need to dress in the thermal clothing we were glad we did as the temp dropped to -22C. Please do not forget to pack the thermal boots! We had forgotten those and after standing outside looking at the lights you will get cold feet. On the third day, we went for a snowmobile trip during the day. We were only with 5 scooters and sitting in the back is rather comfortable. Again the guides were very good and kept us safe. The beauty is breathtaking and we ended up on a hill where I think the feel temp must have hit -40C! Brrr... but again the clothing kept us warm. We had a lovely simple warm lunch where they were keeping reindeer and we went back to the lodge. It was a very impressing experience. On day four we sadly had to leave again, but being in Finnish Lapland we finally had some time to think about things and about life in general. We had a lot of fun in Muotka and would certainly recommend going there. The Aurora Zone people have been very easy to deal with and very helpful. I would only want to say that if you can, spend a bit more money for at least the log cabin as it is certainly worth it. * Hi Yvonne and Alan - we would like to comment that the colour of the Aurora to the naked eye is predominantly green - in fact, white Auroras are very rare and are generally the result of weak geomagnetic activity. We are delighted that you had such a wonderful trip! The Aurora Zone team

Everything was as advertised. My mom and I had a great time! Everything from seeing the Northern Lights to dog sledding to snowmobiling to reindeer sleigh. All tour guides were excellent. Greta was very nice and answered all our questions.

Husky safari - most fun & the activity we felt most involved/in control with. Able to see the scenery as well as enjoy the activity. Was also amazing to see & interact with the dogs (especially the puppies). 

Overall great experience using Aurora Zone... salesperson was helpful and honest and the account folks were very quick to respond. It's a great mix of activities and downtime. 

Food was outstanding and far above expectations. Dog sledding was really special and tranquil.

A very well planned and organised holiday. Very good guides and instructors; so very friendly and helpful. The husky sledding (was my favourite) because I just adore the huskies and I spent several hours out in the beautiful wilderness driving the team. Thank you for all your assistance and a huge thank you to all in Utsjoki, I could not have asked for better care and assistance. Activities fantastic. So very sorry to leave but I will be back in Sámi country next year!!

The food was outstanding and far above expectations. Dog sledding was really special and tranquil.

We were lucky enough to see the Aurora on all four nights of our trip. It was not as bright nor as green as you see in long-exposure photos but still amazing. Added to this, the activities are all fabulous and well organised. I loved the thrill of travelling across frozen Lake Inari on husky sleds and snowmobiles. Our days and nights involved many campfires and hot juice drinks - all very welcome when it's so cold. I loved all the activities but if I had to pick one it would be the husky sleds. A unique experience, very thrilling and we were lucky to have a beautiful sunny morning. The Nellim Wilderness Hotel/Lodge is very cosy and the rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The food was of an excellent standard and plentiful. A holiday of a lifetime and one to remember forever.