Northern Lights Village Saariselkä – Romantic Aurora Escape
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Our romantic aurora escape to Northern Lights Village Saariselkä offers couples an unforgettable experience under Lapland's starry skies. This exclusive package is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or simply celebrating love in a unique setting. Finnish Lapland's untouched wilderness surrounds you, offering tranquillity, privacy, and the chance to connect with your partner far from everyday distractions. Here, nature's finest show - the Northern Lights - takes centre stage, creating magical moments for you to treasure together.
You will stay in a private Aurora Cabin, designed for romance and comfort. These glass-roofed cabins let you watch the auroras from the warmth of your bed. Modern amenities ensure every moment is relaxing, while cosy interiors set the perfect tone for your stay. After a day of activities, savour local cuisine in the onsite restaurant. Enjoy intimate dinners made with fresh, regional ingredients, rounding off your evenings in style.
This romantic aurora escape includes carefully selected activities to share with your loved one. Explore snowy trails on a husky sled and glide through forests in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. A guided aurora hunt by heated sleigh gives you a fantastic chance to witness the Northern Lights. Knowledgeable guides lead you to the most promising viewing spots, enhancing your experience. Unwind with a soothing private sauna session and a 60-minute massage at a nearby spa. These relaxing experiences allow you to reconnect and recharge.
The itinerary allows plenty of time for you to enjoy moments together or explore independently, depending on your preferences. You can book additional activities with one of our Travel Experts such as an Aurora Photography workshop, designed to help you capture the perfect holiday photo.
After an exciting day of Arctic adventures, wrap yourselves in a cosy blanket and recline beneath the stars. With the Milky Way overhead, the night feels enchanting. If the conditions are right, the Northern Lights will dance across the sky, making your evening truly incomparable.
Every moment of this romantic aurora escape is crafted to blend adventure and romance, ensuring your time together is truly unforgettable.
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 Private Sauna & Hot Tub – valid on holidays to Northern Lights Village Saariselka
- Valid on bookings made between 01 – 14 February 2025
- Travel Dates: For travel 02 February – 15 April 2025
Itinerary
Upon landing at Ivalo Airport, you will take a shared shuttle to Northern Lights Village Saariselkä. After check-in, settle into your private Aurora Cabin, before enjoying a delightful dinner at the resort’s restaurant. Expect mouth-watering local flavours and special delicacies from Lapland and the Barents Sea regions.
Included meals: Dinner
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, preparing you for a four-hour snowmobile safari through the pristine Lappish wilderness. Your guide will deliver a safety briefing before you head out onto the stunning trails.
After lunch, unwind with a private sauna session, followed by a 60-minute massage at a nearby spa, allowing you both to relax and rejuvenate. In the evening, snuggle up together on a private aurora hunting experience by heated sleigh. With a little luck and the right weather conditions, you’ll be treated to a mesmerising display. This special excursion is accompanied by a delicious three-course meal and sparkling wine beside an open fire under the Arctic sky; the ultimate dinner date.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, experience the thrill of a private 5-kilometre husky safari, where you can navigate your sled through snowy trails. Undoubtedly, you will fall in love with the adorable dogs. Later today, enjoy a reindeer express safari, immersing yourselves in traditional Sámi culture. Return to the resort for a delicious dinner, reflecting on the day’s adventures.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savour your final breakfast at the resort before checking out. A shared shuttle will transport you back to Ivalo Airport, leaving you with cherished memories of your romantic aurora escape.
Included meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Flights: Return from London to Ivalo (either direct or via Helsinki). Flight routes are subject to change.
- Transfers: Shared airport transfer
- Accommodation: 3 nights’ accommodation in a glass-roofed Aurora Cabin at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä
- Meals: Full Board
- Activities: Snowmobiling, Private Sauna, 60-minute massage per person at Aurora Spa, Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh with private 3 course dinner, 5km Husky Safari, 90-minute Reindeer Express Safari
- Cold weather clothing during activities
- Fully qualified guides and instructors during activities
- 24/7 assistance from our UK based operations team and in destination support from our local partners
Our Expert Opinion
“We’re not the type of couple to lie on a beach for two weeks. We wanted a getaway that included unique experiences neither of us had tried before. The ‘Romantic Aurora Escape,’ was the perfect fit for us; plenty of adventure and new experiences with a good amount of time for relaxing and simply enjoying each other’s company.”
Accommodation
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Located in North East Finland, the Northern Lights Village sits on the outskirts of the ski resort of Saariselka. Tucked away from the town and separated from it by dense forest, the location is ideal for viewing the Northern Lights but is still within walking distance (around 1000m) of the town’s amenities. The ski slopes can be accessed via a shuttle (small charge applies) or a pleasant walk of around 40-50 minutes.
The Northern Lights Village offers accommodation in Aurora Cabins which are half-roofed with glass. The twin or double beds are situated beneath the panoramic roof and provide the chance to view the Northern Lights from your bed! It’s not often that folk prefer a sleepless night but here it’s not considered to be a huge inconvenience as it provides the chance to potentially witness Mother Nature’s greatest light show!
There are 80 cabins in total, all of which are within a 5-10 minutes walk of the Village’s central facilities which include the restaurant where you’ll enjoy breakfast and dinner.
Facilities
- The Village restaurant is an atmospheric place, inspired by traditional wooden kotas (Finnish teepees). Breakfast is a buffet of continental options and some hot dishes. Evening meals are a buffet with starters of soups and salad, a choice of local meat or fish will follow (the reindeer and white fish in this region are delicious!). Typically a cake will be served for pudding, keeping you well-fuelled for your nocturnal Aurora hunting adventures. Dietary requirements are all well-catered for as long as we are informed at the time of booking (you will also need to make staff aware of your requirements locally because of the buffet service. The local staff are very happy to assist with guiding you to the suitable meals on offer). There’s also a large bar and lounge area with additional comfy seating nearby in reception for you to relax in after your meal.
- The Northern Lights Village has an onsite reindeer paddock and all activities start in the village so there is no need for time-wasting transfers. Basically, because we want to make your holiday as uncomplicated as possible, life is made very easy here.
- Saariselka is around a 20-25 minute walk from the Northern Lights Village (40-50 minutes to the ski slopes) which means that all of the amenities, shops, cafes and local restaurants are within easy reach.
- During most activities, an expert guide will take pictures which can be purchased in the days following your activity (this is an additional charge payable locally) on your return to the village.
- For all of your provided winter clothing, simply go to the onsite Safari House where overalls, gloves, boots, skis and snowshoes are stored for easy access.
- Guests can pay extra to use the hot tub, sauna and ice pool.
Personalise This Tour
Seeing the Northern Lights is an incredible experience and capturing it on camera gives you the opportunity to take this wonderful moment home with you, for what is arguably the best souvenir on offer!
This photography workshop will teach you everything you need to know in order to get that perfect shot, should the Aurora make an appearance during your stay.
Please note: you will need to bring your own equipment (camera, ideally SLR, and tripod)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
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Price is based on 2 persons travelling
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Payment and Cancellation Terms:
Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in Section 7 of our general booking terms and conditions.
– 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%
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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