Magic of Northern Lights in Lapland, Finland

Aurora borealis

Prices from £619 per person
Period: December – end of April
3 or 5 nights

This individual Northern Lights holiday takes place at the Luosto Resort in the heart of the Finnish Lapland. On average the northern lights can be seen from Luosto about 200 nights a year. Aurora Chalet Hotel gives you a comfortable stay, with dining and relaxation during the evenings, and exciting adventures during daytime. Activities at Luosto include riding on snow mobiles, trekking on snowshoes and taking part in reindeer and husky riding. All activities can be bought either in advance or during the holiday.

Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, is a light phenomenon that occurs in the Arctic sky on clear, dark nights, caused by solar winds interacting with the earth’s magnetic field. The deep green and yellow colours, sometimes streaked with bands of red, are one of the most astonishing natural phenomena one can witness. They can be seen from September to April, but unfortunately their occurrence cannot be reliably predicted.

As the northern lights appear mainly during the night time, you can fill in your days with exciting arctic adventures. Weekly programme at Luosto provides daily excursions such as snowmobile safaris, snowshoe treks, visits to a reindeer farm or fun husky rides through the snowy woods. The search for lucky stone in Lampivaara amethyst mine will add to your experience.

Luosto area offers also a diverse range of quality ski slopes and cross-country ski trails. The skiing season in Luosto is exceptionally long, from November to early May. The ski slopes are suitable for intermediate skiers.

Aurora Chalet Hotel

Aurora Chalet Hotel is a perfect base for your Northern Lights Holiday. This hotel is the first Lappish Northern Lights themed hotel, and offers excellent standard of rooms and services. Aurora Chalet also offers a unique way to make sure you’ll witness the northern lights: the Aurora Alarm service informs customers when the Northern Lights are visible in the sky!

Aurora Chalet is located in the centre of the resort of Luosto. The privately owned hotel has 28 rooms – all ensuring a warm and unique stay. All rooms are spacious and of high standard. Rooms are en-suite and have a private sauna. You can comfortably observe the Northern Lights through your hotel room window as every room faces the northern horizon.

A small restaurant for up to 60 persons, and a cosy lobby bar by the log fire complete the fine facilities of this hotel. The restaurant serves northern culinary delights in a pleasant and warm ambience.

The hotel décor has a warm and cosy Lappish feel with modern amenities.

Aurora Chalet in pictures

Full panoramas from the hotel: The hotel lobby | Double room | Bathroom

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Room description

• 28 spacious, non-smoking rooms (some with a fireplace)
• all rooms have their own bathroom and sauna
• coffee/tea making facilities
• television
• telephone
• hair dryer
• internet connection

Hotel facilities

• lobby bar seating 30 customers
• log fire in the foyer
• restaurant with open-plan kitchen and grill
• Aurora Club meeting room for 60 persons

Package prices

Travel period 01.12.2011-30.04.2012:

From London Heathrow: 3 nights £619, 5 nights £769

From Manchester: 3 nights £705, 5 nights £854

Package price per person when minimum of two persons share the room.

Packages also available without flights. Ask also for special offers!

Please ask for a price for

• The single supplement
• An extra bed for a third person who wishes to share the same room
• Child discounts (up to 15 years old)
• Extra nights

What is included in the price?

• Scheduled Finnair flights from the United Kingdom to Rovaniemi (via Helsinki)
• Accommodation in a twin/double room (with a fireplace)
• Return transfers by SkiBus between the airport and the hotel
• Optional extras (pdf file)

Please note that this is an unescorted trip and no guide services are provided.

As the flights to Rovaniemi are via Helsinki, you may wish to extend your visit to Finland by staying in Helsinki. If you wish to spend some time in the Finnish capital, call our office for further details and prices.

Special conditions apply.