Northern Lights trip 'Resort' - from € 2,275 pp ** / Description of the trip:
7 days Northern Lights trip in Finnish Lapland
Stay in a luxurious Noorderlicht Resort
Here you can hunt for the Northern Lights and experience beautiful ones
moments in the artistic landscape.
You will stay in a beautiful Resort location, close to
Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland.
Rooms, apartments and cabins are of great quality.
Just one step outside the door and the Arctic Winter will immediately have you in its grasp.
Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights) and 6 very beautiful excursions
A fantastic place to hunt for the Northern Lights and immediately enjoy super fun excursions. You delve a little into the life of the Sami, go to see reindeer and huskies and you meet Santa.
The Northern Lights - a beautiful appearance
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Northern Lights Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland
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Arctic winters & crystal clear nights
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Aurora Borealis, above the Arctic Circle
The structure & approach of this trip
We work together with a number of Resorts in Finnish Lapland . In this example we assume the Vaattunki Wilderness Resort, just 18KM north of Rovaniemi. Know that people from all over the world are vying for a spot in one of the resorts in that region. That is why we also keep in touch with a number of resorts so that we can always offer you the best options. The resorts we choose within our portfolio all have an excellent reputation , a super professional team and a very high level of service.
Their view on sustainability is also important to us .
1st day Rovaniemi
You arrive at Rovaniemi airport in the evening.
Depending on the times, you can travel to the Resort by shuttle or taxi in about half an hour.
The Vaattunki Resort welcomes you!
We have chosen a room with sleeping loft, including toilet and shower in 'Stella Cabin' for this example. There is another cheaper option in this Resort & there are a number of more luxurious options available. We will be happy to inform you about this as soon as we start a conversation.
The Northern Lights are everywhere
Who knows, you might be 'received' by the northern lights when you get out on the first evening. We have been that lucky before. A very special extra when that happens. Take a good look around!
Experience the week
Your week starts with a winter safari with reindeer sleigh. A romantic start :)
Furthermore, your week is packed with very fun activities. See the daily program.
RESORT VAATTUNKI ROVANIEMI - Authentic loghouse style
This Log Cabin is equipped with all amenities: Bathroom with toilet, WiFi and hairdryer. Directly connected is a lounge with TV, comfortable sofas, refrigerator, mini kitchen, microwave, coffee maker and kettle.
Price includes breakfast and the excursions below!
** Price indication : From € 2,275 per person based on a booking for two people. Prices, locations and options depend on the travel period and availability and may therefore differ. Everything is on request. Request a proposal without obligation! See also the specific conditions for this trip .
The surroundings of the Resort are beautiful. Everything is located in a natural environment. You can take excellent walks here or snowshoe through the snow-covered forests. You can rent snowshoes at the reception.
Great Restaurant : You don't have to go into town to find a good restaurant. In the Resort you will find an excellent restaurant. (Not included).
If you are a sauna enthusiast, you may also like the Sauna located on the river. Enjoy the sauna with an exceptionally beautiful view. Use of the sauna is not included as standard in the price.
NORTHERN LIGHTS with guide + eSLED
You'll just have to experience it. You whiz through the dark winter forests on a particularly modern, electrically powered snowmobile in search of the Northern Lights. There is a good chance that you will experience a very special evening when the Aurora Borealis dances among the stars in the sky.
The guide will be able to tell you a lot about the Aurora Borealis phenomenon, he knows it best. He also knows what to pay attention to and what conditions are favorable. He also knows the area very well and he will take you to the right places to optimally see and photograph the Aurora Borealis.
Northern Lights Photography : Your guide will help and advise you on photographing the Northern Lights. He is also happy to do his best to photograph you together with the Aurora Borealis.
Living with Reindeer
Experience a day like the reindeer herder does. Take the snowmobile to a reindeer farm. A 3 to 4 hour excursion with quite a few extras. See the daily program for more information.
Linda meets Santa!
Meeting Santa Claus in Rovaniemi. A wish that can come true in Santa Village. Santa Claus is there for you all year round and everyone, no matter what age, can feel like a child again. Santa's beautiful location in Rovaniemi is very atmospheric and of course Santa is always in a good mood :)
.. you are very welcome!
Santa Village in Rovaniemi is easily accessible and very accessible. There are no entrance fees to the Santa Village. Located on the Arctic Circle , the Napa Piiri, you can also directly cross the magical line of the Arctic Circle on the grounds of the Santa Village. You will find shops, restaurants, events and attractions and the head office & post office of Santa and his elves.
Rovaniemi City
The center of Rovaniemi is not too far from the Resort. A great opportunity for a day of shopping, a trip to a stylish restaurant or just to poke around in a Finnish city.
Reindeer & Huskies
A super fun day with lots of animals. You go out with the reindeer sled and after a beautiful ride you reach a husky farm. A day with a very high hug content. Make contact with these special animals and go on a short sled ride with a husky team. Afterwards, a meal will be ready for you in the restaurant and if you are 'young at heart' you can still use the winter slide.
Ice fishing .. experience it!
You wouldn't expect it, but the chances of hooking a fish in the harsh Finnish winter are really not bad. There is a good chance that you will be successful while ice fishing on a Finnish lake. The fish swim quite close to the surface and bite eagerly. It is a very special experience to drill the hole yourself and then ...
Day program Northern Lights trip 'Resort Vaattunki' Finland
Day 1 - Flight Amsterdam - Rovaniemi
You fly from Amsterdam to Rovaniemi where you arrive around 9:00 PM. Followed by a transfer to the Resort by shuttle or taxi. Arrival at Vaattunki Wilderness Resort and your first night in Finnish Lapland.
Day 2 - Reindeer safari / 4 hours & eSLED Northern Lights safari / 3 hours
A delicious Scandinavian breakfast is waiting for you in the Resort's restaurant. At 1:00 PM you will take part in a snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm . Duration: 4 hours (included)
Make sure you have eaten your dinner (not included) between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM so that you are ready in time for your first Northern Lights excursion, and this one is really very special because you will drive into the woods on a world first: You will take take part in the eSLED safari with electrically powered snowmobiles. This is not (yet) possible anywhere else in the world. With the eSLED you can hunt for the Northern Lights together with the guide.
Day 3 - Meet Santa & Cross the Arctic Circle. / 7.5h
A wonderfully fun day at 'Santa Village' starts at 10:30 am. On this 7.5-hour excursion you will visit Santa Claus & his elves, visit Santa's post office, have time for some shopping in Santa Village and have lunch. After lunch we take the snowmobile and drive to a reindeer farm & take part in a real Artic Circle Crossing ceremony. At the end of the day you will receive a certificate of your Arctic Circle crossing.
Day 4 - Free at leisure / Rovaniemi
You can spend this day at leisure . In other words, you take a pure rest day or you take a trip to Rovaniemi City . Nice to see the city, do some shopping and grab a café and/or restaurant. Of course, in the evening and night you have plenty of opportunity to look for the Northern Lights , provided there is a starry sky. Especially near the Resort, it will be a great idea to get outside in the late evening. Who knows how active the Aurora Borealis will be that evening...
Day 5 - Reindeer, huskies & fun / 4.5 hours
This may be one of the happiest days of your trip. Today you mainly have contact with animals. The day starts with a ride in the reindeer sleigh . Your guide will let you enjoy the winter nature and tell you about life in Lapland . The goal is a husky farm . Here you have every opportunity to get to know the huskies, cuddle them and take a ride with a sled dog team. Super fun photo moments throughout the day. At the end of the day, a lunch with salmon soup awaits you. Small and older children can then use the winter slide.
Day 6 - Ice fishing / 2.5 hours & Evening campfire with Snowmobile / 4 hours
After your breakfast you will go ice fishing for a few hours at 10:00 am. Super fun & exciting. The fish like to bite and you enjoy the peace and tranquility that prevails in this winter environment.
Then you take time for yourself and for your dinner (not included). Wonderfully rested, you can then get on a snowmobile at 7:00 PM and drive into the dark forests, another excellent opportunity to see and photograph the Northern Lights . Along the way, the guide makes a campfire and shares his own experiences while enjoying a hot drink and a grilled sausage. Super cozy . With a bit of luck, the Aurora Borealis will dance above your campfire and you will take the most beautiful photos during this excursion.
Day 7 - Flight Rovaniemi - Amsterdam
Today you leave the Vaattunki Resort and we sincerely hope that you will do so with an enormous feeling of satisfaction. We also hope that Mother Nature gave you the experience of the Northern Lights and that you were able to fully enjoy the Aurora Borealis phenomenon. You deserve it!
Interactive: Route & Locations
Follow the location dots, click on them and see the route you are going to drive. No line on a card. Here you can actively zoom in and out.
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Rovaniemi - Resort, Arctic Circle, Santa Claus & Northern Lights
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Finnish Kota - pure coziness
Winter has the landscape in its grip, the cold can reach minus 25 degrees Celsius and yet the Finns enjoy enjoying the BBQ. Experience the coziness of a Finnish kota (grill hut) and with any luck the Aurora Borealis will dance above your head when you step outside.
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Take a photo with the husky
Even if you have once met a Husky in your own environment, these wonderful four-legged friends only really come to life at temperatures well below freezing. They liven up, their coat adapts and they 'shine'. They are happy and sweet animals that can perform unique feats.
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Northern Lights photography with Holmstock
Here you see one of our photos, taken with a Samsung phone, handheld. A clear sky with many stars and in this case also a full moon. Unique conditions that you will only find above the Arctic Circle.
Experience it with Holmstock Travel.
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Included / included
- Flight Amsterdam-Rovaniemi, most favorable rate, excl. checked baggage, excl. €29.95 booking fee per booking.
- Airport taxes and taxes
- 6 nights at Resort Vaattunki Rovaniemi, room with sleeping loft, private bathroom and toilet and hairdryer.
TV, comfortable sofa, refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, shared lounge and mini kitchen in the common areas. - Snowmobile safari to a reindeer farm, 4 hours.
- Northern Lights safari on modern eSLED, electric snow mobs, 3 hours.
- Day excursion Santa Village, 7.5 hours including snowmobile ride to a reindeer farm
- Ice fishing incl. transfer by car, 2.5 hours
- Evening snowmobile safari Aurora with campfire, 4 hours
- Flight Rovaniemi-Amsterdam, most favorable rate, excl. checked baggage, excl. €29.95 booking fee per booking.
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Exclusive / not included
- Contribution to the VZR Guarantee Fund, 1% of the total travel price
- Travel and cancellation insurance(s)
- Meals, if not specifically mentioned
- Refreshments, (soft) drinks and personal expenses
- €25 reservation fee per booking or per adjustment of a booking
- Transfer from Rovaniemi airport to the Resort (taxi or shuttle)
- Public transport or taxi on location
- Entrance fees to museums or visitor attractions not mentioned
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Extras
- tips
- pocket money for personal expenses and purchases
- excursions or attractions not mentioned
Travel conditions Northern Lights trip 'Resort Vaattunki Rovaniemi'
Finally:
There are no special wishes ! Because every wish is very normal.
Ask us what your heart desires and we will consult with you and get to work for you. Let us know!