Rovaniemi – Apukka at Leisure
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Journey to the Apukka Resort, just 15-minutes from Lapland's capital but in its own wilderness and dark sky setting for a 3-night winter retreat. With two dedicated Aurora hunts included and your days left free for you to tailor your time, this Northern Lights holiday can be as relaxed or adventurous as you like.
Travel just 15 minutes away from the city lights and bustling centre of Rovaniemi, Lapland's capital, to find a much more peaceful retreat. The Apukka Resort is easily accessible but sits in its own wilderness setting, complete with frozen lake, snow-laden surroundings and of course, excellent Northern Lights potential.
We have included two dedicated Aurora activities to increase your chances of seeing a display. During one evening's search, you'll ride in a cosy carriage onboard the Snowtrain. Your guide will pull the train using their snowmobile, taking you further into the wilderness to a prime lookout location where you will scan the night sky for the green dancing lights. You'll also search by car, making the most of the mobility of the vehicle for an adventurous hunt into the dark night.
After a day exploring the Arctic and an evening in pursuit of the Northern Lights, Apukka's Aurora Cabins are an extremely relaxing place to retire to, where you'll have the opportunity to spot the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed if the conditions are favourable.Your days have been left free for you to tailor your time to suit you. There is plenty to do right from your doorstep, such as unwinding in the on-site sauna facilities (charges apply).
Please see the 'Personalise' tab for options. Apukka is also home to husky and reindeer farms, just across the road, so you can easily add on exceptional Arctic experiences such as dog sledding and a reindeer sleigh ride.Just a short drive from the airport and Lapland's capital, but surrounded by nature, this short break to Apukka is the perfect introduction to the Finnish wilderness and with any luck, the Northern Lights.
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.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Rovaniemi airport, you will be met and transferred to the Apukka Resort, just 15 minutes away.
You’ll check into your accommodation and receive your warm winter clothes before enjoying a dinner buffet in the restaurant.
Depending on flight times, you could start your Aurora search tonight with a dedicated activity. See our Extras section for a range of activities.
Included Meals: Dinner
Breakfast will be served in the restaurant and then today has been left free for you to enjoy as you please. You could add to your Arctic adventure with a dog sledding safari – see our Extras section for more information.
After dinner, it’s time to board the Snowtrain carriage and let your guide take you out into the dark and silent night to reach a wilderness camp. Upon arrival, you will keep warm inside a traditional Lappish ‘Kota’ (teepee) with an open fire.
Here, you will have snacks and hot drinks by the fire as your expert guide tells you about the science and magic behind the Northern Lights, all the while keeping an eye on the sky for a potential display. You will be out for approximately three hours in total tonight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast, you have another free day to tailor your time. You could add to your Lappish experience snowshoeing or relax further in the onsite sauna facilities (charges apply). See our Personalise Tour section for more information.
Tonight, after dinner, you will head out once more into the Arctic night. You will cosy up on a sleigh pulled by a majestic reindeer. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the best location based on the local weather and Aurora forecast.
For the more active guests, you can upgrade to a Northern Lights snowmobile safari instead (you must be over 18 years old and hold a full driving licence to drive a snowmobile). Please talk to our Aurora Travel Experts at the time of booking.
Unfortunately, it is time for your Arctic retreat to come to an end. Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant before heading to the airport for your flight home.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's included?
- Return airport transfers
- 3 nights in an Apukka Aurora Cabin
- 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Northern Lights Snowtrain
- Reindeer Sleigh Ride Across the Night
- Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay if required
Excluded
- Flights are not included – please speak to our Travel Experts for a quote if you wish to include these
Accommodation
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| Close to Lapland’s capital Rovaniemi but in its own wilderness setting, the Apukka Aurora Borealis Resort is your comfortable haven in the Arctic. With Scandi-style décor, the resort offers modern and stylish glass-roofed Aurora Cabins as well as the chance to have a special night in an Ice Cabin. Hotel facilities
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Additional Info
Price is based on 2 persons travelling
Tour terms, click here
Booking conditions click here
Payment and Cancellation Terms for Apukka Resort:
Please note that the following cancellation terms supersede in part those mentioned in our general booking terms and conditions.
– More than 84 days prior to departure – Loss of deposit (including the full cost of flights or other services where paid at the time of booking)
– 84 to 43 days prior to departure – 50%
– 42 to 37 days prior to departure – 75%
– 36 or less days – 100%
Key Facts
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