Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon with the highest chance to occur in September-October and again in February-March. The northern part of Lapland belongs to the auroral zone and here you can see auroras on clear and dark nights. The best time of the day is more or less 2 hours from the midnight.

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Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon with the highest chance to occur in September-October and again in February-March. The northern part of Lapland belongs to the auroral zone and here you can see auroras on clear and dark nights. The best time of the day is more or less 2 hours from the midnight.

This breathtaking tour experience in Nellim, Finland, in one of the coldest and yet most fascinating parts of Europe, is the most unusual trip you can ever imagine and yet an unforgettable one. Here are the highlights that make the itineray, operating from December to April, so unique:

  • One night under the stars in an aurora bubble to experiemce aurora borealis at its best
  • Husky drive across lake Inari and the snowy landscape
  • Snowshoeing tour in the forests and the snowy hills to admire Nellim village and sorrounding views from above
  • Snowmobiling on the frozen lake

The following is a sample program that can be modified according to your needs. Come join us in this incredible trip, you'll remember it forever!

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Nellim
  • End Nellim
  • Countries
    • Finland
  • City
    • Nellim
  • Theme Unusual trips
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arrival
    Day 1

    Arrival in the morning and airport transfer. After breakfast you'll go on a snowshoeing safari, a 4 hour activity that will allow you to enter the snowy forest and get up to the hills to see Nellim village and the wide open views of lake Inari. Snowshoeing is easy but gives you a good deal of exercise. Light lunch and warm drinks by an open fire are included.

    Hotel sauna and dinner. (Note: if you arrive with an evening flight,  these activities will take place on the departure day).

    Visited places:
    • Nellim
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Snow mobile safari and night in an aurora bubble
    Day 2

    After breakfast, you'll take part in a snow mobile safari (6h) leading you further away on the frozen lake. First you will have a snowmobiling lesson and get instructions on how to handle this powerful machine. When you feel comfortable with driving, you will set off and explore the surroundings.

    You will try your luck with ice fishing and hopefully catch something under the ice. You will see the beauty of northern nature and landscape. Your guides will tell you about life in the wilderness. Picnic lunch is included in the tour. Alternatively to the snowmobiling you may choose a reindeer day (5h).

    After sauna and dinner, you will be accommodated in an aurora bubble, belonging to your hotel,  offering a unique way to watch the northern lights safe and warm through the night from your bed. 

    Visited places:
    • Nellim
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Husky safari and snow fun
    Day 3

    After breakfast you will take a 3 hour husky drive, taking you across lake Inari and through the snowy landscape. Nothing beats the feeling you get when mushing an eager team of huskies. After the 2-hour drive lunch will be served in the husky farm's guest room. Alternatively to husky tours you may choose a reindeer day (5h).

    In the afternoon you can enjoy snow activities at leisure. In spring days get longer and the sun shines more and more often. During the day you can ski on the Inari lake or on ski tracks. Hotel sauna and dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Nellim
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    End of tour
    Day 4

    Breakfast and airport transfer. The tour is over.

    Visited places:
    • Nellim

Photogallery

  • Finland aurora borealis
  • Finland aurora borealis
  • Finland aurora borealis
  • Finland aurora bubble
  • Finland aurora bubble inside
  • Finland aurora borealis
  • Finland aurora borealis
  • Finland aurora borealis

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Accommodation:  2 nights in a double hotel room, one night in an aurora bubble for two
    • Meals: full board (lunch served during the activities, dinner and breakfast at the hotel restaurant)
    • Warm clothes: overalls, shoes, gloves and hats included with the activities
    • Transfers from and to Ivalo airport
    Price does not include
    • International flights
    • Tips and personal expenses