Wilderness Hotel Nangu – Northern Lights Adventure
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This week-long Arctic itinerary showcases the very best of Finnish Lapland, set on the pristine shores of Lake Inari. Over seven nights, you will enjoy three Northern Lights activities, a husky safari, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, reindeer encounters, and ice-fishing - a comprehensive exploration of the region's winter highlights.
Wilderness Hotel Nangu provides a cosy and peaceful base, with its log-built architecture nestled amid snow-covered forests and overlooking the expansive lake. Its location offers exceptional Aurora-spotting opportunities, with open skies that are perfect for chasing the Northern Lights in complete tranquillity.
During the day, explore Lapland in multiple ways: glide across frozen landscapes on snowmobiles, navigate snowy trails on snowshoes or skis, experience the thrill of a husky sled, or immerse yourself in Sámi culture at a reindeer farm. By night, expert guides lead you to the best viewpoints for witnessing the Aurora Borealis, whether on a snowmobile, snowshoe trek, or sleigh ride. This itinerary blends adventure, culture, and the natural wonders of the Arctic for a truly immersive experience.
Over winter, the hotel is adults-only (16+).
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Important Information
Itinerary
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.
Please note: If you are travelling over Christmas or New Year, you will enjoy a festive dinner and celebrations on the 24th or the 31st of December (traditionally in Finland, Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve).
Itinerary
Arrive at Ivalo Airport and meet your hotel transfer to Wilderness Hotel Nangu (approximately 35 minutes). Upon arrival, check in and receive your programme schedule and cold-weather clothing (this may happen in the morning, depending on your arrival time). Enjoy dinner in the hotel’s restaurant and settle in, ready to begin your Arctic adventure.
Transfers operate as part of a scheduled group shuttle, which may include stops at a few nearby hotels.
If you would prefer a more direct and personalised experience, private taxi transfers are available – please contact our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Included Meals: Dinner
Start the day with a snowmobile safari, exploring frozen lakes and forests. After a safety briefing and driving lesson, set off across the Arctic wilderness with lunch and warm drinks included. You will travel 2 people per snowmobile and will have the chance to change drivers along the way. This experience lasts around 4 hours in total. Please note that you must be 18 years and over and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile.
In the evening, head out on a guided Aurora snowshoe walk. Hike through the winter landscape and wait by a campfire for the Northern Lights, with expert guidance to maximise your chances of a spectacular display; hopefully they will make an appearance tonight. You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today begins with one of Lapland’s most iconic winter experiences: dog sledding. After breakfast, you will be transferred to a local husky farm.
Upon arrival, your guide will introduce you to the huskies, whose excitement for the trail is clear in their eager barks and howls. Before setting off, you will receive a full safety briefing and instructions on how to handle the sled. Then, at last, it’s time to glide across the snow-covered landscape. Each sled accommodates two guests, with the opportunity to swap between driving and riding halfway through. You’ll drive the sled for approximately 1 hour in total.
After the ride, the dogs will be calmer, offering the perfect chance to pet them and capture some memorable photos.
Following lunch, you will visit a reindeer farm. Meet the herder and learn about the importance of reindeer to Sámi culture, including the chance to feed these gentle animals. You will be out for approximately 6 hours in total today, including the reindeer and husky experience, as well as transfers, lunch and rest breaks.
In the evening, keep an eye on the skies – the Northern Lights may make a magical appearance, painting the Arctic night with their unforgettable glow.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a snowmobile-pulled sleigh ride to the best ice-fishing spots. Learn how to make holes in the ice, try your hand at catching fish, and enjoy the possibility of cooking your catch over an open fire. Lunch is included during this unique Arctic experience, which lasts approximately 4 hours in total.
Later tonight, head out for an evening at an Aurora Camp. Travel by snowmobile-pulled sleigh to a remote location, far from light pollution, and enjoy hot drinks as you hopefully watch the Northern Lights illuminate the Arctic sky. You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will learn the basics of cross-country skiing, Finland’s traditional winter pastime, before setting off on a gentle loop through the snow-covered landscape. Stop along the way to enjoy the scenery and capture the beauty of Lapland with photographs. The activity lasts for approximately 2 hours in total.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Take the chance to relax and unwind in your cosy accommodation, perhaps curling up with a book by the fire. Alternatively, step outside to explore the surrounding area and soak in the tranquil Arctic landscape at your leisure.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served as usual in the hotel restaurant. This evening, you will join your final Aurora snowmobile excursion.
Tonight, embark on a night-time snowmobiling trip to hunt the Northern Lights. Travel to prime viewpoints and pause at a campfire for drinks as you watch for Aurora activity. This exhilarating adventure combines the thrill of snowmobiling with the magic of the Arctic night. Again, you will travel 2 people per snowmobile with a chance to swap drivers along the way (drivers must be 18+ and hold a full driving licence). You will be out for approximately 2.5 hours this evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day on a guided snowshoe trek, discovering hidden corners of Lapland’s forests and lakes. Learn about the local flora and fauna while enjoying the peaceful winter landscape. Stop for lunch during the trek, then enjoy a leisurely evening under the expansive Arctic skies. Your trip lasts around 4 hours, including breaks.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer back to Ivalo Airport for your onward journey.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Book with confidence – Our flight inclusive packages are fully financially ATOL-protected and backed by a trusted UK operator
- Flights: Direct return from London to Ivalo (flight routes are subject to change)
- Transfers: Return scheduled group shuttle airport transfers
- Accommodation: 7 nights in a standard twin/double hotel room (upgrades can be arranged subject to availability and supplements)
- Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Snowmobile safari
- Aurora snowshoe safari
- Husky and reindeer day
- Ice fishing by snowmobile sleigh
- Snowshoe safari
- Aurora Camp
- Cross-country skiing
- Aurora snowmobile safari
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
- 24/7 assistance from our UK based operations team and in destination support from our local partners
What our travellers say..
5/5 Angela Hurst
Our most memorable part was the husky sledging, snowmobile and wilderness hotel was beautiful. Food was superb, lovely to have our own chef. All the staff and guides were very pleasant people. Thank you to all the staff at Aurora Zone and Carla was very helpful.
Accommodation
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Wilderness Hotel Nangu is an adult-only (16+), boutique hotel tucked away in a secluded spot close to the shores of Lake Inari in North East Finnish Lapland. This is the ideal place for those wanting to escape to a real haven of peace and quiet which just oozes rustic style, charm and comfort. Think handmade wooden furniture, sheepskins, stunning log architecture, comfy chairs and roaring fires; all with a view over snow-laden trees and a vast frozen lake beyond.
The central log-built restaurant and reception building is a spectacular spot in which to dine and unwind and the elegant wooden buildings which contain the bedrooms are around 20-50 metres away.
The hotel was transformed by our longstanding friends and partners Jouko and Mari and they have really put their heart and soul into making Wilderness Hotel Nangu the grown-up retreat that it is.
In prime Aurora territory and just a minute’s walk from the shores of Lake Inari, this is really an incredible place in which to hunt the Northern Lights.
As this is one of the Wilderness Hotel group’s smaller destinations, it is very exclusive, and we would really recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Hotel Facilities
- The wonderful main log building contains the reception, dining area and lounge where a roaring log fire and tasteful décor make for a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
- We think the food at Nangu is delicious and the setting for your meals could not be more delightful. Breakfasts and lunches are both ‘help yourself’ buffets with local and international flavours. Evening meals consist of three courses: starters and desserts are self-service buffet style, and your main course will be served to you at your table (except for Christmas and New Year’s Eve). Guests are provided with two or three choices each evening
- There is a sauna situated in one of the bedroom buildings and this is available for guests to reserve during their stay. The ideal way to relax after a day of activities
- Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas at Nangu, but really, other than checking the Aurora forecasts, we recommend that you just switch off from the outside world
Wilderness Room
All rooms at Nangu are comfortable and elegantly decorated with a cosy and rustic, wooden interior, offering a traditional yet stylish Finnish ambience. The standard rooms accommodate two people, have a large window, an en-suite shower and toilet with a hairdryer. They also include tea and coffee making facilities. Single rooms are also available which are slightly smaller and accommodate solo travellers.
Superior Room
These rooms provide extra space and are all equipped with double beds. They each have their own private entrance and a large panoramic window offering views towards the forest. This means that it might even be possible to witness the Aurora from your room (although the views are much better outside!). All rooms are en-suite and equipped with a shower and toilet, a hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Superior Sauna Room
Upgrade your Arctic getaway with a stay in a Superior Sauna Room. Perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking relaxation and privacy, this spacious room features a plush queen-sized bed, a fully equipped private bathroom with toiletries, and the ultimate indulgence: your very own private sauna.
Designed with comfort and tranquility in mind, the room offers large windows with stunning views. Ideal for a romantic retreat in Lapland, a wellness escape, or simply a place to unwind after a day of adventure, the Superior Sauna Room combines modern amenities with authentic Finnish charm.
Aurora Log Cabin
There’s nothing cosier than staying in a log cabin during a winter escape to the Finnish wilderness. With an Aurora Log Cabin, you get the same cosy feeling but with the added benefit of a panoramic window for clear views of the night sky as you lay in bed. This is Northern Lights hunting in ultimate style and comfort. Equipped with a double bed, shower and toilet, you’ll have everything you need inside your peaceful cabin.
Panorama Log Cabin
These luxurious log cabins are the perfect place to come back to after a day in the wilderness. Warm-up by the fireplace or stare out of the huge panoramic windows facing Lake Inari, a spot where you could quite comfortably search for the Northern Lights. There’s also the chance to relax as the Finns do in your private sauna, or in the outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace. The cabins also come with a fully equipped kitchenette and en-suite (shower and toilet).
Aurora Hut
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Finnish Lapland with a stay in an Aurora Hut on Lake Inari—a truly unforgettable way to experience the Arctic wilderness. Search for the Northern Lights or stargaze in complete comfort, all from the warmth of your cosy bed.
These eco-friendly Aurora Huts feature a comfortable double bed and a modern eco-toilet. While there is no running water or shower inside the hut, guests have full access to nearby facilities, including a sauna, showers, and toilets, just 20 meters away.
Personalise This Tour
Join your guide for a relaxing day trip in a snowmobile sleigh, where you’ll experience ice fishing amid breathtaking scenery. You will be led to prime fishing spots, and throughout the day, you’ll enjoy warm drinks and a lunch cooked over an open fire. With luck, your meal may include freshly caught fish.
If you want to unwind and embrace the local way of life, this is the perfect outing for you.
Duration: approximately 4 hours including lunch
Snowmobiling is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the wilderness. Join your guide for an adventure through forests, frozen lakes, and pristine natural areas. You’ll take a break for a camp lunch and warm drinks by an open fire.
If you wish to drive your own snowmobile please ask our Travel Experts for a quotation.
Please note: the driver must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence
Duration: 4 hours
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Additional Info
Price is based on 2 persons travelling
Payment and Cancellation Terms:
If you are travelling between, and including, the dates of 15.12-03.01, the following cancellation terms apply:
– Prior to 31.08 – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of the flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– 01.09 up until departure date – 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 flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– Between balance due date and 35 days prior to departure – 70%
– 34 or less days – 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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