Included in the price...
• Duration: 6 or 7 nights
• Group size: approximately 20 people
• Flights are included (please see pricing notes) (Manchester and Bristol departures subject to availability)
• Return airport transfers
• 6 or 7 nights Aurora Chalet
• 6 nights: 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners
• 7 nights: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners
• Snowmobile driving lesson, snowshoe hike, visit to Aurora Kota, short husky safari, reindeer park and safari, Aurora snowshoe, visit to amethyst mine. (The order of activities is subject to change)
• Cold weather clothing for the duration of your stay
• Fully qualified wilderness guides and instructors
• ‘Aurora Alarm’
Departure dates from: 9 December 2012 to 24 March 2013
The unspoilt village of Luosto is almost entirely surrounded by the fells of Central Lapland. This small ski resort offers genuine wilderness encounters but from the comfort of your own log cabin or one of two excellent hotels.
This trip aims to maximise the chances of seeing the Northern Lights. On arrival at the hotel you will be given a mobile phone and if the aurora appears in the night sky you will be alerted by text. We've included the Northern Lights Academy and three evening excursions. We can't guarantee that you'll see nature's spectacular light show but we'll do our very best to optimise your chances.
We must stress that the Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and we cannot guarantee that you will see them during your stay in Luosto. We also reserve the right to alter the above programme in response to local weather condition in order to maximise your chances of seeing the aurora.
Duration: 6 or 7 nights
Day 1: Flights, arrival and introduction
You will be greeted on arrival in Finland and transferred to the Aurora Chalet for a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Snowmobile driving school
After a welcome meeting and breakfast you will be given a snowmobile driving lesson lasting approximately 1.5hrs which includes full instruction and tuition. It’s an exciting experience and many clients choose to do longer safaris later in the week.
Day 3: Leisurely snowshoe hike and visit to the Aurora Kota
Today you will get up close to the stunning nature which surrounds Luosto during a leisurely paced snowshoe trek, there’ll be plenty of time to take in the scenery.
This evening you will visit Aurora Kota where you will receive a presentation about the Northern Lights and hopefully a live showing (you can travel by snowmobile - see price box for details).
Day 4: Husky safari
You can’t come to Lapland and not participate in a husky safari. There is no better way of admiring the winter scenery than from a sled. Your short safari provides a fabulous introduction.
Day 5: Reindeer safari and Aurora snowshoe
Today you will head to a reindeer farm where you will learn about the lives of the reindeer and their herders. It’s then time sleigh ride lasting approximately 30 mins.
This evening you will depart on a snowshoe excursion into the forest and away from light pollution and hopefully the Aurora will guide you back to Luosto.
Day 6: Secrets of the Amethyst and teepee dinner
One of Luosto’s most unique attractions is the amethyst mine. You will travel by snowmobile-pulled sleigh before taking a tour and digging for your own amethyst.
This evening a short snowmobile sleigh ride will take you to a teepee in the forest where you will be served a farewell dinner. A fitting end to your holiday.
Day 7: Free day or departure (6 nights duration)
Day 8: Departure (7 nights duration)