Northern Lights Village Pyhä – Fellside Aurora Quest
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The Northern Lights Village Resort's newest addition, Pyhä, is the epitome of the ultimate Finnish vacation. With majestic, wintry scenery in abundance and an extensive offering of exciting activities, Pyhä promises to guarantee guests an unforgettable Nordic escape.
Markku Inkilä and his wife, Susanna, proudly present their newest venture, Pyhä. Combining Markku's expertise in Northern Lights Photography and Susanna's passion for customer service along with their reputable experience of delivering one of Scandinavia's most successful Lapland resorts, you'll struggle to find a reason not to visit.
This trip's itinerary ticks every Arctic holiday bucket list item. From reindeer and husky safaris to snowmobiling and hunting the Aurora Borealis, if there are any other activities on your wish list then please speak to our Travel Experts who will be very happy to discuss the range of additional activities available.
Northern Lights Village Pyhä is a spectacular destination which you can fully enjoy with the peace of mind that everything has been organised by dedicated experts and carefully selected for you to create this extremely popular holiday.
Important Information
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.
Complimentary Upgrade to a Sky View Suite in Pyha, Lapland
- Book a 3 or 4-night stay at Northern Lights Village Pyha, Lapland by 31 January 2025 and get a complimentary upgrade to a Sky View Suite.
- For new bookings only made between 09 January – 31 January 2025 for travel before 15 April 2025.
- Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability.
Itinerary
On arrival at Rovaniemi airport, you will be transferred* (approximately 1.5 hours) to your accommodation at the Northern Lights Village. After checking into your accommodation, you will receive your cold weather clothing that you will keep for the duration of your trip.
Please note that the order of activities within your itinerary is subject to change and the agenda below should be used as a guide only. The exact order of your agenda will be confirmed upon arrival at the hotel.
*Please note that the transfers included are shared and grouped together to meet similar flight arrival times.
Included Meals: Dinner
Following a hearty breakfast, a short transfer will take you to meet your very own team of huskies. These magnificent dogs will be excited to greet you and provide the perfect Lappish photo opportunity. After an informative briefing, you and your huskies will embark on your safari. Once driving along the untouched trail, the dogs will fall silent, running at full speed as you glide effortlessly through the crisp, white fells.
You will ride two per sled, with the option to swap drivers halfway through. The activity will last approximately 2 hours in total (including transfers and instructions), travelling for approximately 10km. We expect you to be out on the husky sledge for around one hour in total.
The action continues after lunch with a snowmobile adventure. A trip to Lapland wouldn’t be complete without experiencing this exhilarating pursuit. Snowmobiling is an integral mode of transport for the local people in these remote parts and offers guests the chance to engage in the Finnish way of life. You will be out for around two hours in total stopping along the way to take photographs of the glistening wilderness and enjoy a hot drink. Please note that the driver of a snowmobile must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Symbolic of wisdom, resourcefulness and intelligence, reindeers are the essence of Lapland and meeting these majestic creatures is a must-do activity on any holiday to the Arctic region.
After a short transfer, you will meet the reindeer and have the opportunity to feed them. Following this, you will enjoy a one-hour (approximately) ride on a reindeer-pulled sleigh (2-4 people per sleigh) – this was once a traditional method of transport before the introduction of snowmobiles. You will venture into the snow-covered forest and lunch will be served at the reindeer farm. The activity will last for around two and a half hours in total.
Your final evening offers another exciting opportunity to glimpse the magnificent Northern Lights, this time by heated sleigh. Your expert guide will lead you through the enchanting wilderness to a welcoming fire. Delight in hot drinks and snacks as your guide shares interesting stories as you prepare to behold the wondrous Northern Lights. This activity is approximately three hours long.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sadly, your time at Pyhä has reached an end. Take a moment to take in its stunning landscape one last time before returning to the airport.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Flights: Return flights from London to Rovaniemi (either direct or via Helsinki). Flight routes subject to change
- Transfers: Return grouped shared airport bus transfers
- Accommodation: 4 nights in an Aurora Cabin or Taiga Cabin
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- Aurora photography workshop
- Aurora snowshoe
- 10km husky safari
- Snowmobile safari
- Reindeer Safari (including 1 hour sleigh ride)
- Aurora hunting by heated sleigh
- Aurora alert service which you can set to alert you throughout the night or mute at any time
- Cold weather clothing is provided 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
Accommodation
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One of our favourite partners, Northern Lights Village, opened the doors on their brand new destination in Pyhä in 2023. We have been privileged enough to watch this awesome team create two of our most popular destinations from the initial concept stage right through to the professional operation to which we send hundreds of happy guests each month during the Autumn and Winter seasons.
The small village of Pyhä is around 130km North of the Arctic Circle and around 90 minutes from Rovaniemi airport. The Northern Lights Village is located about 5km from the nearby downhill ski resort. The village is set in a beautiful, picturesque snowy forest and just a very short walk away you can find the frozen Lake Pyhäjärvi.
Facilities
- This is the only Northern Lights Village with 4 different types of accommodation, 2 of which are exclusive to Pyhä. You will be spoilt for choice between the 3 different glass roofed options (each special in it’s own way) or the effortlessly cool, stylish Taiga (pronounced like Tiger) cabins. There is something for everyone here!
- The Aurora Cabins, Aurora Suites and Sky View Suites are all located near to the main building with the snowy forest extending into the distance behind them. The Taiga cabins are a 5-10 minute walk from the main building and set further into the snowy picturesque forest. There are always some sledges lying around to borrow to help get any littlies with tired legs back to the cabin.
- Almost all of the activities start onsite and those which don’t are less than a 15-minute drive away. No lengthy transfers here to waste time on your holiday!
- There is an onsite restaurant where all your meals will be served and a large bar/ lounge area too. You can enjoy a buffet breakfast of hearty continental options and hot dishes, while evening meals feature local delicacies like reindeer and Arctic char. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements are well-catered for with advanced notice. There is also a Bistro menu if you wished to upgrade one evening (payable locally).
- All of your winter clothing is provided, simply go to the onsite Safari House where overalls, gloves, boots, skis and snowshoes are stored for easy access. The local team will be happy to advise on sizing and how to dress to complement the clothing provided (The Aurora Zone also provides a comprehensive suggested packing list too with top tips from our experts). You can also exchange your clothing at any stage if it gets wet or cold so you are ready for your next adventure!
- There are two private ‘Aurora Cabin saunas’ with hot tubs on site – these are really popular and an awesome way to unwind and relax. You can either book these in advance with our team to ensure availability or locally with the reception (additional payment required unless this is listed in the ‘what’s included’ section of your specific holiday)
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Additional Info
– 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 43 days prior to departure – 60%
– 42 to 16 days prior to departure – 85%
– 15 or less days – 100%
Key Facts
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