Northern Lights Village Ivalo – Arctic Nights and Northern Lights
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Newly opened in December 2025, Northern Lights Village in Ivalo offers an intimate boutique retreat in the heart of Finland's far North. With just six guest rooms and space for only sixteen guests, this peaceful hideaway offers a warm, personal atmosphere and exceptional attention to detail.
Tucked beside a husky farm, the village combines Arctic adventure with comfort and charm. For a truly unforgettable night, one night will be spent in one of three Aurora Kotas, where a glass roof lets you drift off beneath the shimmering Northern Lights, all while keeping your original cozy room.
Ivalo sits high above the Arctic Circle at the heart of the Aurora Zone, offering ideal conditions for witnessing nature's most magical light show. The included activities bring Lapland's wonders to life: chase the Northern Lights, ride with huskies, glide through snowy forests on heated sleigh rides, speed across frozen landscapes by snowmobile, and ice fishing on crystal-clear lakes.
From exhilarating adventures to serene Arctic nights, every moment at Northern Lights Village is designed to create memories that will sparkle long after your journey ends.
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Important Information
Please note: The order of activities listed in this agenda is provided for guidance only. Your final and detailed itinerary will be provided either with your final travel documents (which will be emailed to you around a week prior to departure), or upon arrival.
Itinerary
Arrive at Ivalo Airport and transfer to your accommodation, settle into your cosy room at the Northern Lights Village, where your Arctic adventure begins. After receiving your warm winter gear and enjoying dinner, embark on your first magical evening, a tranquil Aurora sleigh ride through a snow-covered forest. Guided by snowmobile to a remote fell beneath a starlit sky, relax by the fire with hot drinks as you await the breathtaking dance of the Northern Lights.
Included Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, experience the thrill of mushing your own team of huskies across Lapland’s sparkling white fells. Following a brief driving lesson and time to meet and harness your eager dogs, set off on a longer safari through the snowy wilderness. Glide over glistening trails, pause for a traditional lunch by an open fire, and continue your journey through serene Arctic landscapes. Back at the kennel, help unharness and feed the huskies, a rewarding conclusion to a truly authentic Lapland adventure. This longer safari is recommended for guests with some prior husky experience.
After returning to the lodge for dinner, embark on your second chance to witness the Northern Lights. Travel by minibus through enchanting Lapland scenery, pausing at scenic viewpoints to admire the Arctic night. Warm up by a fire with a hot drink and savour a traditional Lapland snack as the Aurora Borealis dances across the sky, creating an unforgettable night under the stars.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast set off on an exhilarating snowmobile ride through Lapland’s snowy forests and open fells, surrounded by breathtaking Arctic scenery. Your journey leads to a secluded frozen lake, the perfect spot to experience traditional ice fishing.
Drill a hole through the thick ice, bait your hook, and try your luck at catching perch beneath the frozen surface. Between fishing moments, relax and enjoy a hearty lakeside lunch by the fire, immersed in the stillness and beauty of Lapland’s winter wilderness.
After your final dinner, spend the night in true Lapland style, beneath the glass roof of an Aurora Kota. Keep your original room for convenience while enjoying this magical upgrade, where you can drift off to sleep under a sky alive with stars and the Northern Lights.
From the comfort of your warm bed, watch the aurora dance across the night sky. A perfect, unforgettable ending to your Arctic adventure.
Please note: Aurora Kotas are equipped with toilets only. Showers can be taken in your hotel room.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to the magical landscapes of Lapland. You will be transferred back to Ivalo Airport for your return flights home, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Arctic adventure.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Book with confidence – Our flight inclusive packages are fully financially ATOL-protected and guaranteed by a trusted and fully regulated UK operator
- Flights: Return flights from London to Ivalo via Helsinki (flight routes are subject to change)
- Transfers: Return group airport transfers
- Accommodation: 3 nights in a Standard Room
- Accommodation: 1 night in an Aurora Kota (keeping main accommodation)
- Meals: Full Board
- All day husky safari with outdoor lunch
- Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh
- Aurora Hunting in the Wilderness
- Electric Snowmobile and ice fishing tour
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
- 24/7 assistance from our UK based operations team and in destination support from our local partners
Accommodation
- The restaurant seats just over a dozen guests, creating an exclusive and cosy atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are buffet-style, prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The Gala Dinner on one evening offers a refined multi-course menu with elegant starters, rich mains, and artful desserts. Soft pendant lighting and large windows framing snowy views of the husky kennel enhance the Arctic dining experience.
- Aurora Cabins – spend one night under a glass roof, keeping your original room for convenience, to enjoy a magical night beneath the Northern Lights.
- The traditional wood-fired Finnish sauna offers a relaxing retreat after a day of Arctic adventures, with soothing steam and tiered benches.
- Nestled beside a working husky farm, the village gives the opportunity to meet the dogs, enjoy husky safaris, or simply admire the huskies in their natural environment.
- The village’s remote location ensures optimal Northern Lights viewing while still being a short drive from Ivalo town. Guests can enjoy peaceful surroundings, snowy landscapes, and direct access to all on-site activities.
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2 Person Room
Your intimate wilderness hideaway for two, this 20 m² room offers a choice of a plush double bed or two single beds, dressed in crisp linens and cozy throws. The ensuite bathroom includes a spacious shower, toilet, and hairdryer, while a well-stocked minibar and tea & coffee set are available for whenever you need a refreshment. Unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout your stay.
From the window, enjoy charming views of the husky kennel, where the sled dogs rest and prepare for their next thrilling Arctic adventure across the snowy wilderness.
4 Person Room
Spacious yet cosy, this 33 m² retreat is ideal for families or groups of friends. The room features two large double beds or one double plus two single beds, all dressed in soft duvets and warm throws. The ensuite bathroom includes a generous shower, toilet, and hairdryer, surrounded by inviting wood panelling. A well-stocked minibar and tea & coffee facilities are available for refreshment at any time, while unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi keeps everyone connected as you share stories from your Arctic adventures.
Aurora Kota
Admire the star-filled sky or witness the breathtaking Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed.
Sleeping up to 2 people, these cosy cabins feature a toilet but no shower. As part of your stay, one night in the cabin is included while you keep your original room.
For parties of 3 or 4 guests, two cabins will be allocated.
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Additional Info
If you are travelling between, and including, the dates of 20.12-07.01 and 05.02-20.02, the following cancellation terms apply:
– Up to balance due date (This is normally 16 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of the flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– between the balance due date and 98 days before departure – 60%
– 97 to 64 days before departure – 80%
– 63 days or less before departure – 100%
For all other travel dates, the following cancellation terms apply:
– Up to balance due date (This is normally 16 weeks prior to departure however some holidays differ. If this applies to your holiday you will be advised at the time of booking) – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of the flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– between the balance due date and 63 days before departure – 60%
– 62 to 36 days before departure – 80%
– 35 days or less before departure – 100%
Snow coverage in early December
If you are travelling early in the winter season and there is not enough snowfall, then some activities may be adapted by the local team, or alternatives provided, to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. For more information on this, please see section 11 of our booking terms and conditions.
Key Facts
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