northern lights husky tour

Husky Tours Lapland

Sit Back & Relax Northern Lights Husky Tour

Our Meeting Points:

17:30 at Camp Ripan hotel main Reception

17:30 at Kiruna Lapland Tourist information

17:50 at the Icehotel Jukkasjärvi main reception

18:15 at Husky Tours Lapland Kennel (60 kr discount per person is automatically applied when making a new booking and coming by own car)

Our Northern Lights Tour Itinerary:

On our sit back & relax northern lights husky tour, after arrival at the kennel we will firstly give you warm gear. Before heading off into the night, we show you how to safely sit on the sled.

During the tour, there are 4 persons to a sled driven by the guide. Our trails are hand created and cover a great variety of landscapes. There are quite some open spaces to look up and hopefully see the aurora borealis.

We will mush to our teepee that is set on a perfect plateau to give you a fabulous overview of the area. This is optimal for viewing the aurora as you have a a perfect view. When we stop to warm up by the fire and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee you can also take pictures of the dogs and hopefully the northern lights will show up. 

The total kms we cover during our northern lights tour is approximately 13 kms. We then head back to the kennel where you return our warm clothes and we drive you back to one of our drop off locations.

The tour ends at approx 21:00.

1780kr per adult

1580kr per student

1180kr per child under 12 yrs

Pls read our FAQ , or contact us if you have any questions not covered in our frequently asked questions page.

You can also visit our gallery to view some of the photos we have taken of the aurora some of which were taken during the northern lights tour.

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Jordana, Kent ... thanks for the awesome day we had with you and the doggies! Really nice to see your... read more Jordana, Kent ... thanks for the awesome day we had with you and the doggies! Really nice to see your passionate way of living with 80 husky’s. Wow! Really appreciate to be a member of the team and take care of “our” dogs. If we come back to the North we will come again 😃👍🏻 read less

Husky ride from The Ice Hotel This was magical, the owner clearly loves her dogs and they love to run... beautiful ride to a remote log... read more This was magical, the owner clearly loves her dogs and they love to run... beautiful ride to a remote log cabin where a fire was quickly started on which delicious coffee was brewed to have with cake 😋 our trip was 1.5 hours of fun, over the frozen lake! The owner/driver was very knowledgeable, we did see some reindeer 😁loved it! read less

Husky tour met cart, fantastisch Vorige week een super tour gehad met de honden voor een cart! 2x 20 minuten gereden achter de gids met... read more Vorige week een super tour gehad met de honden voor een cart! 2x 20 minuten gereden achter de gids met haar honden aan. Geholpen met de honden aan de lijn spannen en eten en drinken geven. Daarna bij het vuur gezeten en heerlijke Lapse koffie gedronken met een overheerlijk kaneelbroodje! Fika! Daarna nog een rondleiding langs en in de kennel gehad. Super!!! Raad dit iedereen aan read less

Lovely place Husky sledding tour was an incredible adventure. The team was very friendly. Also dogs were very friendly. Both dogs and... read more Husky sledding tour was an incredible adventure. The team was very friendly. Also dogs were very friendly. Both dogs and we had fun while running. I reslly enjoyed Dog sledding in the wild nature. read less

Atemberaubend schön, unvergesslich. Wir, drei tierliebe Pfälzer Mädels waren auf der Suche nach dem Polarlicht. Alle Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Tolle Bilder gemacht... read more Wir, drei tierliebe Pfälzer Mädels waren auf der Suche nach dem Polarlicht. Alle Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Tolle Bilder gemacht vom Polarlicht. Tolle Hunde. Toller Service. Sehr netter, kommunikativer Guide. Danke , Danke. Wir empfehlen euch weiter. Für uns war es ein unvergessliches, einmaliges Erlebnis. read less

Charity Challenge - Time of my life Just come back from a week with Huskytours on a charity challenge. Having had the time of my life. Kent, Jordana... read more Just come back from a week with Huskytours on a charity challenge. Having had the time of my life. Kent, Jordana and the team are amazing. They care deeply for their dogs and their guests. Their hospitality is second to none. Their knowledge of the trails is amazing. If you are looking for the husky ride of your life look no further. Thank you guys for everything, missing you loads already and hope to return with my family soon. 😘 read less

Great experience! just had the best few hours riding our own sled! the dogs are just amazing and clearly love what they... read more just had the best few hours riding our own sled! the dogs are just amazing and clearly love what they do and the guides are very knowledgeable and friendly and put you at ease. will definitely book again next time we come! Thanks for such a great experience. read less

Super cute puppies & friendly dogs 🤩 The tour guides were awesome and so accommodating! The dogs were so funny too especially when they kept whining /... read more The tour guides were awesome and so accommodating! The dogs were so funny too especially when they kept whining / barking bc we took a short break to have some tea and cinnamon roll... the guides are really loving to their doggos too. At the end of it all, they even brought us to look at their puppies. Super super cute. read less

An excellent experience A fantastic experience through magic winter landscape. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable and the dogs were so wonderful. A... read more A fantastic experience through magic winter landscape. The guides were excellent and knowledgeable and the dogs were so wonderful. A nice and intimate experience. Highly recommended. read less

Experiencia única! Realmente emocionante recorrer un paisaje totalmente nevado en un trineo tirado por 12 Huskys. Se hace una parada en el... read more Realmente emocionante recorrer un paisaje totalmente nevado en un trineo tirado por 12 Huskys. Se hace una parada en el medio de la ruta para hacer un Fika (té o café acompañado por un bollito típico sueco, kanelbulle). La única pega es que es muy caro para el tiempo total en el que estás en el trineo, unas 2 horas. read less

Ouaou!!! Amazing!!! The best part of our trip was this tour! It's a MUST if you traveling to KIRUNA! Very well... read more Amazing!!! The best part of our trip was this tour! It's a MUST if you traveling to KIRUNA! Very well organized and professional staff!! read less

One of the top experiences ever Just a spectacular experience driving your own sled. A little instruction and you are mushing over a full 18 km... read more Just a spectacular experience driving your own sled. A little instruction and you are mushing over a full 18 km course. Followed up with feeding and unharnesding the dogs, hot drinks in a teepee with a raging fire and a visit with the puppies. Bevin from Australia made it all go very smoothly and there was no limit to the number of questions he answered. Our #1 activity in Scandinavia though the restaurants in Copenhagen are close. read less

evening and mornig guided sledge tour We took two tours last week and both were absolutelly fantastic, despite we didnot see the northern light due to... read more We took two tours last week and both were absolutelly fantastic, despite we didnot see the northern light due to bad weather conditions The saff was very friendly , the dogs were fantastic, we have unforgettable experience read less

Super tour avec un bon guide. On a eu de la chance d'être que deux sur le traîneau.

Would recommend This tour was without any doubt the highlight of our vacation. We received a warm welcome, the owner put us... read more This tour was without any doubt the highlight of our vacation. We received a warm welcome, the owner put us quickly in charge of our sled, the dogs are very well kept, the time around the fire after the tour itself was very informative.. do not hesitate between this tour and another, thank you so much! read less

Wild Lappland! What an amazing adventure! Thank you to the team for providing this once in a lifetime experience! From the drive... read more What an amazing adventure! Thank you to the team for providing this once in a lifetime experience! From the drive from Kiruna to the venue, meeting the dogs and getting out into the wilderness where it was so still and quiet - a truly unforgettable experience! read less

My 6th dog sledding experience and one of the best. Very relaxed atmosphere, super friendly dogs (and staff 😅) and... read more My 6th dog sledding experience and one of the best. Very relaxed atmosphere, super friendly dogs (and staff 😅) and beautiful landscapes (good mix of forest and lakes without difficulties). We got to play with the puppies after the tour 🐾💙❤️💛💚 Merci Théo and tack så mycket everyone! read less

Sit and drive tour combo - amazing! A must do if you visit Kiruna, Sweden! The sledding with the dogs was so much fun and worth the... read more A must do if you visit Kiruna, Sweden! The sledding with the dogs was so much fun and worth the money! We got to help unharness the dogs after, and feed and pat them too. Then sat around a fire with our guide, asking him all about the dogs and his job, then got to go play with the puppies at the end!! Amazing day and so cool to see how intelligent and well treated the dogs are. read less

Amazing Thank you so much for this expérience !!! We Had so much fun with the dogs! It wasn’t Just a... read more Thank you so much for this expérience !!! We Had so much fun with the dogs! It wasn’t Just a tour, we also get to know more about the dogs ! We read less

Jan2021. We just did a 3 day husky sledge tour with four adults. It was beautiful. We had fun. The... read more Jan2021. We just did a 3 day husky sledge tour with four adults. It was beautiful. We had fun. The dogs were great and well taken care of. We felt safe and well taken care of. The landscape was astonishing. The silence of sledging powerful. Lisa our guide was good and nice. Highly recommended. read less

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Husky Safari through the Snowy Forests

Levi, Lapland

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Duration:  1 hour (ride length ~5km, ~30min)

Driving a team of huskies over the white, shimmering fells is an experience that is almost mandatory during a trip to Lapland.

The eager dogs run at full speed and the sled glides effortlessly over the snowdrifts with the skids hissing softly. The lead dog turns to look at you at a crossroads – right of left? Mush! The husky safari starts in front of an Aurora hut and takes you on a fast-paced trip over the untouched snow of the forests of Levi.

This is an experience that you will never forget! Note: We have two-people sleighs. Each sleigh is ridden by one of the guests.

Inclusions:  Guiding in English, Warm Berry Juice, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves

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Children - (Ages 4–14) - Discount

Duration:  2 hours (ride length ~10km, ~1h)

Inclusions:  Guiding in English, Thermal Clothing inc. Overalls, Boots & Gloves

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Northern Lights Husky Tours

Journeys out into the wilderness to experience the best of the northern lights are available on our 6 km 'silent landscapes' tracks. Although we use the same track as in the daytime, we classify the route as intermediate vs easy, simply because of the added challenge of sledding at night with reduced visibility. Night-time safaris often take a little longer than their daytime counterparts but there is no more magical and breath-taking experience than riding with the dogs under a star-filled sky, with northern-lights running through the heavens above.

Of course, we cannot guarantee what the weather will bring but it doesn’t really matter. Night-time safaris are always unique and very different to mushing in day-light hours. When you head out into the vast wilderness with your dogs, you get a new appreciation of how local people live their lives and the solitary moments in nature that make everything worthwhile.

We use head-torches when necessary although an unexpected amount of light reflects off the snowy marshes and from the starry skies above, particularly under a full moon. Hence, with eyes adjusted to the light, we often glide silently through the primeval landscape without external lights. If the northern lights grace us with their presence, it will be an experience you will remember for a very long time.

Night-time safaris are slightly more expensive than their daytime counterparts since we have to have a higher guide to client ratio, use headlights and farm-lights pre, during and post-safari, and carry out more extensive safety checks for both dogs and clients than in the daylight hours.

Our Standard 6km Northern Lights Safari

Available: Through the winter Programme Duration: c. 1.5 hours Price: Adults €175, Children (age 3 – 12) €125, Solo or guide-driven sleigh €325 Price includes: Farm visit, driving instructions and head torches when necessary although clients are recommended to bring their own.

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From hut to hut in small group

5-6 days: A real wilderness tour in smallest group from 2 to 5 persons alone with the guide in the wilderness of Sweden. Direct flights from southern Germany possible! 10% discount from 4 persons

Lapland wilderness with huskies

This trip takes you 6 days / 5 nights through the beautiful wilderness of Lapland. Get to know the breathtaking landscape from a unique perspective and escape from everyday life.

The best of Lapland

If you want to experience the very best that Lapland has to offer, then this 8 days / 7 nights tour is for you! Experience many activities like husky tours or reindeer and snowmobile rides in breathtaking scenery.

Kiruna Husky

HUSKY NORTHERN LIGHTs TOUR

This tour is ideal for you if you want to steer a dog sled through the arctic night and have the opportunity to see the Northern Lights undisturbed by civilization.

After picking you up from Kiruna town’s central area, we will take you to our home in Kalixforsbron, where you will meet our dogs and get dressed in winter clothing. You will usually be taught how to handle and harness the dogs. Two participants share one sled and take turns steering and sitting. For your and our huskies safety a detailed instruction is given by the guide before heading off into nature.

The silent darkness of this winter landscape is special

 The snow takes on a new meaning in the black night. Just like the presence of our reliable Huskies, which pull you safely through snow covered marchland, past silent trees and over frozen lakes. With a bit of luck you will be covered in magic when the Aurora Borealis is dancing in the Sky above. On this evening tour you will get a full polar night experience until April comes with it`s long and bright days. 

warm up around an open fire

Back home we will warm up around an open fire in our Nordic tipi with traditional Swedish Fika. Afterwards we will take you back to Kiruna Town.

CHECK NORTHERN LIGHTS FORECAST

Even though we can’t guarantee northern lights, you will still have a great time dog sledding at night. Furthermore if seeing the lights is vital to you, we recommend checking the following key elements:

A KP index of around 3 indicates the possibility of seeing the aurora in Kiruna.

Clear skies is necessary for viewing the northern lights, if it is cloudy or snowing, it will cover the light.

The light from the moon can impact your ability to see the lights, as total or near total darkness is important.

UNDERSTANDING THE KP INDEX

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, there is no guarantee they will appear.

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balaclava/scarf, and layers of warm clothes, for spectacle wearers, ensure your glasses are secure or consider contact lenses.

December - March

6:30pm - 10pm.

Included: Transfer from/to Kiruna Town, Winter Gear (winter overalls, boots, mittens, hats),  Fika together over the open fire.

Pick up is at 6:30PM at the location chosen during booking, drop off 10PM at the same location.

2250 per person

Prices may differ during high season

2050 per student

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1050 per child

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Hunting Northern Lights by Husky

On this tour you are driven by our dogmusher – 2 people per sled.

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Kirkenes, and take you on a 15 minute ride to the Snowhotel Kirkenes camp outside Kirkenes. Here you will be met by our dogmusher by the reception.

After dressing up, and meeting our huskies in our dogyard, we will go hunting the Northern Lights by dogsled. The tour is approximately 10 km and goes over the fjord ice, and through classic arctic, lightly forested wilderness.

We will make a short break on the way, to rest the dogs and share some stories. If the Aurora Borealis appears we will of course make time to admire and photograph it.

When we return to the Snowhotel camp, our driver will take you back to your hotel in Kirkenes.

Location or meeting point

Important information, meeting time and place.

21:00 at Snowhotel Kirkenes, Sandnesdalen (incl. transfer from Thon and Scandic hotels)

21:00 - 23:00 (2 hours incl. ca 1 hours of dog sledding)

• Warm clothing (overall, shoes, mittens, balaclava)
• Transfer to and from your hotel in Kirkenes (Thon or Scandic)

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While in Kirkenes you should absolutely visit the winter wonderland of Snowhotel 365. From 2019 we are the first hotel completely made of snow and ice to be open 365 days a year!

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You want to be a real Fisherman? There is no summer vacation in northern Norway without a fishing trip on the arctic sea.

Ice Bar: Frozen Noses

Get ready for an incredible experience at the Snowhotel & park, complete with huskies, reindeer, and so much more! You can rent the coolest ice bar in Norway for an hour or two! Includes 2 drinks: Our warming drink of crowberry and one optional drink from the Ice Bar menu.

Ice Bar: The Song of Ice and Love

Looking to add a touch of romance to your stay? Picture this: a cozy evening in our Amour suite with your special someone, complete with a romance package.

Ice Bar: Ice Magic

Get ready for an incredible experience at the Snowhotel & park, complete with huskies, reindeer, and so much more! You can rent the coolest ice bar in Norway for an hour or two! Includes our warming drink of crowberry from the Ice Bar menu.

Husky Mountain Hike

Join our eager huskies for a peaceful trek in the mountains.

Andersgrotta - WW2 Bomb Shelter

Visit Andersgrotta –Kirkenes’ largest WW2 bomb shelter, built-in 1941.

Snowshoe Hiking

The Snowshoe tour is perfect If you are a new-beginner on snow, who is seeking a more laidback and slow-paced winter holiday.

The wildest cab ever! Imagine stepping out of the plane, and instead of going to luggage claim, a team of strong and eager huskies are waiting for you, ready to take you across the arctic mountains, straight to the doorstep of the Snowhotel!

Snowmobile Pasvik Expedition 09:30

Hop on a snowmobile and join us for an adventure exploring the majestic forests of Pasvik Valley.

Ice Fishing with Expert

With thousands of lakes and the Arctic Sea at our doorstep, Kirkenes is one of the best places in Norway for ice fishing trips. Will this be your lucky day?

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The Northern Lights Trip and an evening husky safari will be a magical experience.

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Small group guarantee There will be a maximum of 8 customers participating in this tour. Thanks to a small-group tour you will get the most of your travels – a personal experience and the feeling like you are traveling with a group of friends.

Hygiene measures and safe travels • We have enhanced hygiene and cleaning. For example, disinfection is available in our cars and changing room, disinfection is done several times a day, and equipment is disinfected after each use. • Parpalania is located in the middle of nature. Its location, away from the city, makes it a perfect place for social distancing and avoidance of crowded places. • We offer free disposable gloves and face masks to our customers (using them is optional).

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts • A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event. • We will NOT charge a cancellation fee if booking is cancelled more than 24 hours before the event

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• Check your pick-up or meeting time on your ticket.  
• Not suitable for children younger than 4 years old.
• Please note, that northern lights are a natural phenomenon. Seeing the northern lights nor their intensity is guaranteed.
• It is important for your safety as well as for the dog’s safety, that you understand the instructions. If you have any questions, do not be afraid to ask.  
• The tour might be canceled or rescheduled if there are fewer than 2 adult participants.  
• Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.  
• Please, let us know your dietary preferences upon the booking.

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Pick-up in Rovaniemi is included in the price of the tour. Please, be ready at the reception of your hotel or in front of your accommodation at least 5 minutes before the pick-up time.

Please, see the pick-up places and time below:

* If your accommodation isn’t in the pick-up list, please contact us with a pick-up request. ** If you are accommodated in the city center of Rovaniemi and for any reason cannot meet us at the meeting point, please, contact us.

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189 euros/adult if booking for at least 4 adults 599 euros/ family  (2 adults + 2 children under 14 years old) 999 euros/ Private tour

For single travelers’ bookings, groups, tailor-made experiences, or if you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you!

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Family Holidays Honeymoon and Romancing Northern Lights & Icebreaker Cruise – Scandinavia Tour

Northern light & scandinavia tour northern lights, arctic sea & lapland activities best of finland lapland.

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• 4* Hotels with Breakfast
• A guided tour of important places
• Airport Transfers
• Airport/Railway station Transfers
• Sightseeing
• 5% GST on Net Value
• 5% TCS on Total Value
• Anything not mentioned on inclusions

Vimianos Travel committed to deliver “Best of the Best” deals on your kind of customized Scandinavia, Northern Lights & Icebreaker Cruise Tour, Experience this unique tour and witness of dancing Aurora Borialis.

Inclusions are as follows:

Accommodation

• 01 Nights in Helsinki @ 3* Hotel Scandic Kaisaniemi
• 01 Overnight Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi (1 cabin per 2 adults)
• 03 Nights in Rovaniemi @ 4* Hotel Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus
• 02 Nights in Stockholm @ 4* Hotel Clarion Hotel Amaranten
• 06x Breakfast at hotel
• 01x Breakfast at train

Note: Glass Igloo Accommodation available on request

Transportation

• All Airport and Train Station Transfers on Private Basis x 06

Sightseeing Tours & Activities

• Helsinki City Tour on a Panoramic Bus
• Day Trip with Return Ferry Tickets from Helsinki to Tallinn (ESTONIA)
• Visit to Santa Village
• Husky Safari
• Reindeer Safari & Farm Visit
• Northern Lights Tour by Bus + Snacks (03 hrs)
• Stockholm City Old Town guided walking tour, Guided Visit to Djurgården Island with ferry ticket & Visit to Vasa Museum with skip line ticket and a local guide

Day 1: Arrival Helsinki

Arrival Helsinki and transfer to hotel, after check in free for leisure, and rest, Afternoon Enjoy Helsinki City Tour

Day 2: Day Trip to Tallinn – Overnight Train to Rovaniemi

Early morning board the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn (Estonia), Full day in Tallinn to enjoy the city, Evening return to Helsinki, at Night around 10.30 PM assemble to your hotel lobby and you will be transfer to train station on a private vehicle, board the overnight train to Rovaniemi

Day 3: Rovaniemi – Northern Lights

Morning arrive Rovaniemi at 11.00 AM (approx) on arrival private transfer to your hotel, rest of the day leisure at Rovaniemi City (you can also visit to Santa Village during the day), at 9.00 PM Depart to Hunt The Northern Lights – Arora Borialis

Day 4: Rovaniemi – Husky & Rhiendeer Safari

Today you will enjoy 2 main activities of Lapland Husky and Rhiendeer, Enjoy the Farm Visit and experience Husky Safari and Rhiendeer Sledge Safari

Day 5: Rovaniemi – Icebreaker Cruise Experience at Arctic Sea

Free day in Rovaniemi, you can visit to Santa Village and Arctic Crossing, if you missed on first in Rovaniemi, or book optional activities like ICE BREAKER CRUISE (full day excursion), or Visit to Ice hotel or experience Snowmobile as per choice on extra cost

Day 6: Rovaniemi – Stockholm

Morning check out and transfer to Rovaniemi airport, board the flight from Rovaniemi to Stockholm, on arrival private transfer to your hotel, after check in free for leisure and explore the city by own

Day 7: Stockholm City Tour

Today you will enjoy the Guided Tour of Stockholm and must visit sights, Enjoy city old Town guided walking tour, Guided Visit to Djurgården Island with ferry ticket & Visit to Vasa Museum with skip line ticket and a local guide

Day 8: Departure Transfer – Stockholm

Today Check out from the hotel and transfer to Stockholm Airport to board the return flight

Exclusions are as follows:

• Visa & Insurance Fees
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• 5% GST + Refundable 5% TCS

Arora Borialis – Northern Lights & Polar Icebreaker Cruise

Icebreaker cruise and swimming in icy Arctic sea is only a beginning of your adventure.

In Finland, nature’s most spectacular light show, the Aurora Borealis, can be viewed in a range of purpose-built spaces from glass igloos to luxury suites or in an evening Northern lights tour.

The Northern Lights are visible on roughly 200 nights a year – or every other clear night – in Finnish Lapland. The more traditional ways to go Aurora spotting are snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or snowmobile and sled dog touring. If gazing at the dark sky in crispy winter air is not your thing, you can simply add comfort.

Highlights of Northern Lights Tour Package, Finland:

Helsinki City Sightseeing Tour by Bus and Boat

• Combine 2 beautiful sightseeing experiences and see the best of Helsinki by land and water.
• Board a canal boat to journey along the charming waterways of Helsinki.
• Pass the famous sights such as the Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island and Degerö Canal.
• Learn the city’s fascinating history from the recorded commentary.
• Discover the top sights of Helsinki on land as you board the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.
• View Helsinki city attractions such as the Sibelius Monument and Temppeliaukio Church, known as the “Rock Church” as it is built directly into solid rock.
• Benefit from 19 stops along the carefully planned route, including Senate Square, the Swedish Theatre and Market Square.

Evening Northern Lights Tour – Aurora Borialis

• Join the evening Northern Light Tour – Aurora Borialis
• Experience an exciting chase for the Northern Lights on this 3-hour adventure tour including transfers between the different spotting locations.
• Embark on your Northern Lights discovery tour from Rovaniemi.
• Experience the region of the Arctic Circle, which offers some of the highest levels of Northern Lights activity on Earth.
• Enjoy the breathtaking Lapland landscapes and magical snowy fields.
• See the flaming Northern Lights dancing in the sky as you experience the tranquility of the Arctic night.

Visit Reindeer Farm, Husky Farm, and the Santa Claus Village

• Discover a Reindeer Farm, Husky Farm, and the Santa Claus Village
• Ride through the wilderness on an Arctic Circle adventure.
• Admire these graceful animals and enjoy a short sleigh ride with them.
• Learn about the history of working dogs, and be pulled on a short sledge ride to see them in action!
• Enjoy some free time to explore the Santa Claus Village.
• Experience the festive atmosphere, cross the Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus.
• Visit the Post Office on-site and do some gift shopping, before being returned to your hotel.

Stockholm City Tour

Discover why Stockholm is famed for its historic charm and natural beauty on a tour of its must-see sights. Explore the Old Town and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Vasa Museum. If you like, take the ferry over to beautiful island of Djurgården.

• Get a comprehensive introduction to Stockholm’s must-see sights
• Wander through the city’s Old Town and spot iconic landmarks as you go
• Skip the line at Scandinavia’s most famous museum, the Vasa Museum

Scandinavia & Northern Lights Tour with Icebreaker Cruise

Must visit place on earth – Finland Lapland !!

The northern most part of Finland, Lapland, is the magical arctic region full of contrasts. In fact, contrasts are a key factor in the allure of Lapland where 24-hour sunlight in the summer replaces the dark winter days filled with Northern Lights. 

Lapland also offers other interesting places to visit. Meet Santa Claus in Rovaniemi, try one (or two!) of Lapland’s great restaurants, visit a reindeer or a husky farm.

ICEBREAKER CRUISE AT ARCTIC SEA

• Icebreaker offers cruise experience in the frozen water of Bothnian sea in Lapland.
• Walk safely on sea ice, take impressive photos of yourself in front of the ship at sea
• Enjoy effortless floating in dry survival suit in the middle of the Arctic Sea

MEET SANTA CLAUS

Everyone knows Santa – the one and only – comes from Finland. What some people don’t know, however, is that it is possible to meet him in person all year round. Santa’s official office, situated on the mysterious Arctic Circle, is open to each and everyone. Welcome!

Open each day of the year in the city of Rovaniemi, children and adults can visit Santa’s office, enjoy a private chat with him and revel in the enchanted atmosphere. As we all know, Santa’s annual mission is to deliver happiness around the world with the help of his team of furry reindeer friends.

Santa may only visit your home once a year, but he welcomes everybody to visit him during the rest of the year.

Customizable Northern Lights – Icebreaker Cruise Tour Package at Lowest Cost

You can customized Northern Lights – Icebreaker Cruise tour package  as per your preference, our expert team will design an incredible  Scandinavia & Arora Borialis Tour with in your budget at lowest rate guaranteed.

Please send us your inquiry for customizable Aurora Borialis – Northern Lights & Icebreaker Tour Activities with or without option of Igloo Accommodation or simply whatsapp to us your requirements.

Vimianos Travel offer the best deals on Scandinavia travel package combined with Northern Lights Tour. Our dedicated expert team will create the best northern lights tour package  at lowest rate.

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3 days/2 nights: Murmansk/ Teriberka, Husky park

• Driving through the picturesque tundra, you will reach the wild edge of the Arctic Ocean
• Taste the most delicious fish soup and the most tender venison in the Sami tent
• Meet and feed  northern reindeers and learn the most incredible stories about them
• Play with a husky and practice dog-sledding
• Hunt for Aurora Borealis and admire the dazzling play of lights
• Visit Murmansk and learn more about the everyday life of people living in the Russian North

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Day 1. murmansk.

• The place  of the city foundation
• Alley of Captains
• Monument to Waiting Woman
• Memorial Complex to the Soldiers and Seamen Who Died in Peacetime
• Alyosha Monument

Day 2. Teriberka

• Ship cemetery of the early XX century, an atmospheric place where old ships found their last resting place.
• Teriberska waterfall with a picturesque view of the Barenz sea.
• Rocky beach with 'dinosaur eggs.' Waves and winds chipped the boulders into an oval shape, hence the peculiar name. These boulders come in all sizes, from hen's egg to a meter or more in length

Day 3. Husky Park Lovozero

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14 alternative northern lights trips, from husky sledding in Norway to photographing Iceland

Explore wintry landscapes by day and spy cosmic wonders by night. Take your pick from our list of ultimate northern lights escapes…

1: Admire the lights from the comfort of a chalet in Canada

Northern lights (Magnetic North Travel)

Enjoy a full-on aurora borealis experience on Magnetic North Travel’s Yukon Northern Lights Holiday in a Glass Chalet itinerary. With floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows, a trio of new chalets – the first in the Yukon – offer the chance to spy the dancing lights without even stepping outside. To avoid cabin (or chalet) fever, join nightly guided aurora-viewing sessions, ride a husky sled through the surrounding tundra, and visit the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to spot caribou, lynx, moose and muskoxen.

Who: Magnetic North Travel (01664 400103)

When: December–April

How long: 3 nights

How much: £1,095 (excl flights)

2: Explore the Arctic by husky sled in Norway

Husky sledding (Best Served Scandinavia)

The swoosh of runners on fresh snow, the panting of huskies, the crisp Arctic air – dog-sledding is the perfect way to roam Norway’s frozen north. On Best Served Scandinavia’s Wildlife, Huskies and Northern Lights on Sommaroy tour you’ll explore Tromso and sled forest trails before spotting reindeer, sea eagles and (hopefully) the aurora on Sommaroy Island.

Who: Best Served Scandinavia (0207 664 2241)

When: Best mid-November–March

How long: 4 days

How much: From £1,175 (incl flights)

3: Board an aurora-spotting flight in Finland

Northern lights spotted from a plane window (The Aurora Zone)

Take your northern lights spotting to new heights – literally – on The Aurora Zone’s Rovaniemi – Aurora Hunting at the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge trip. Based at a rustic, wood-beamed lodge, you’ll explore pristine forests by snowmobile and head out on an evening snowshoe hike to hunt for the heavenly lightshow – adding a flight on a private jet to soar above any clouds and maximise your chances of viewing the phenomenon.

Who: The Aurora Zone (01670 785012)

When: Selected dates December 2018–March 2019

How long: 4 nights

How much: From £1,751 (incl flights)

4: Photograph sights and the northern lights in Iceland

Hone in new photography skills in Iceland (Wild Photography Holidays)

Wild Photography Holidays’ North Iceland: Northern Lights, Waterfalls & Game of Thrones Locations trip explores the less-visited region around Lake Myvatn. Prime your camera and venture to vast Hverfjall crater, Hverarond’s fumaroles, Dimmuborgir’s eerie lava formations and Grjotagja cave. With luck, you’ll also snap the northern lights reflected in the lake.

Who: Wild Photography Holidays (01630 647828)

When: 27 January 2019

How long: 7 nights

How much: £2,800 (excl flights)

5: Watch the aurora all day long in Norway

Camp under the northern lights (Off The Map Travel)

Above the Arctic Circle in midwinter, the sun never rises, providing the possibility of round the-clock northern lights watching. Off The Map Travel’s All Day Aurora tour heads to Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, where between November and January you might spy the spectacle even during your daytime dog-sledding adventure. You’ll also explore ice caves, camp out in the Arctic wilderness and roam the wilds on the back of a snowcat on the hunt for the aurora.

Who: Off The Map Travel (020 3504 6446)

When: 24-hour darkness: November–January

How much: From £1,249 (excl flights)

6: Steer your sled across the wilds of Greenland

Greenland (Regent Holidays)

Join indigenous Inuit dog-sledders and mush your own husky team past the glaciers and through the snow-clad mountains of Ammassalik Island on Regent Holidays’ East Greenland Dog Sledding Expedition . Snowshoe to high ridges and drink in views of frozen fjords before bedding down among the colourful clapboard houses of tiny Tiniteqilaaq as icebergs drift past, heading out after dusk to hunt for the aurora in the silent wilderness.

Who: Regent Holidays (020 7666 1290)

When: Selected dates February–April 2019

How long: 10 days

How much: From £3,595 (incl flights)

7: Sleep on ice in far northern Norway

Have an igloo adventure (Wild Frontiers)

The Arctic north is awash with animals and activities, as you’ll discover on Wild Frontiers’ Snow Hotel at the Top of the World adventure. Based in Kirkenes, you’ll try your hand at dog-sledding, catch and cook king crab in the Barents Sea, and explore the vast tundra by snowshoe or on a snowmobile. For the (iced) cherry on the cake, spend a night in a beautifully carved igloo, nipping out to peer into the sky for nocturnal glimpses of the aurora.

Who: Wild Frontiers (020 8741 7390)

When: December–early April

How much: From £1,450 (excl flights)

8: Sail among icebergs and vast fjords in Greenland

Join an expedition cruise (Wildfoot Travel)

Discover the wonders of Scoresby Sund – the planet’s largest fjord system – on Wildfoot Travel’s Greenland Express & Northern Lights expedition cruise. From your floating base on MV Ocean Nova, venture into Greenland National Park to spot muskoxen, admire the multi hued peaks flanking Brogetdal and hike the cliffs of Ella Oya. You’ll also meet the Inuit of Ittoqqortoormiit – and of course watch for aurora overhead.

Who: Wildfoot Travel (0800 195 3385)

When: 2, 9, 16 and 23 September 2019

How long: 9 nights

How much: From £5,100 (excl flights)

9: Spot sealife and scan the sky in Iceland

Spot orcas off the coast of Iceland (Discover The World)

In winter, thrillingly large pods of killer whales hunt herring off Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Discover the World’s Orcas and Aurora tour includes two boat trips to track these charismatic predators, plus visits to other-worldly lava fields and volcanoes. At night, aurora experts are on hand to explain the science behind the spectacle in the skies.

Who: Discover the World (01737 218802)

When: 4, 19 and 27 February 2019

How much: From £1,079 (excl flights)

10: See the aurora on an Arctic island escape in Norway

Northern lights in Norway (Dreamstime)

Join Inntravel on its Hamn i Senja Northern Lights Break and spend an island break in the Arctic Circle surrounded by verdant pine forest, rugged cliffs and jagged peaks. Access this natural playground via snowshoe, while the more adventurous can try ocean body rafting (floating in an insulated suit). Gain photo tips on after-dark aurora excursions and make time to relax at the island’s harbour and toast the northern lights with coffee and waffles in its lighthouse.

Who: Inntravel

When: Selected dates between 7 January–26 March 2019

How much: From £1,195

11: Watch the lights dance from a glass-domed igloo in Finland

Spot the northern lights from the comfort of bed in a glass-domed igloo (Dreamstime)

Bed down beneath the world’s greatest light show on Collette’s The Northern Lights Tour . Wander the architectural marvels of Finnish capital Helsinki, spying the iconic Helsinki Cathedral and the ornate neighbourhood of Kaivopuisto Park. Then, hop to Kakslauttanen where by day you’ll unravel the history of Santa himself and command your own dog sled team. At night, ogle the aurora through myriad ways, from car, reindeer safari and a cosy glass-domed igloo. Arctic viewing at its best.

Who: Collette

When: 24 November 2018 and 8, 11, 13, 25 January 2019

How long: 6 nights

How much: £3,274

12: Hop on the most northerly railway on the planet in Sweden and Norway

Husky sledding (Rail Discoveries)

Chase the northern lights by husky and train on Rail Discoveries’ Explore the Mysterious Arctic tour. Stroll Tromso’s collection of museums before sliding across snow-blanketed countryside upon husky sled. Explore the history of the Second World War port of Narvik, before hurtling up Narvikfjellet mountain for a good vantage point of the aurora. Hop on the Ofoten Railway – the world’s most northerly – into Sweden to soak up the Sami culture of Kiruna and bed down in the town’s own Ice Hotel.

Who: Rail Discoveries (01904 734939)

When: 27 January, 17 February, 3 and 10 March 2019

How long: 6 days

How much: From £1,695 (incl flights)

13: See the northern lights on a budget in Iceland

Northern lights over a lagoon by night (Tucan Travel)

Join Tucan Travel on its Iceland on a Budget tour a witness a wallet-friendly glimpse of the country’s greatest hits. Spy the artistic murals and modern buildings of capital Reykjavik and have a revitalising dip in the Blue Lagoon. Then, tick off a trio of majestic waterfalls – Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Gullfoss – glaciers and geysers, while making room for the fine Silfra Gorge and icy lakes of Thingvellir NP. That’s just the daytime – by night, keep your eyes fixed on the sky for a spectacular aurora show.

Who: Tucan Travel (0800 8048435)

When: Selected dates November 2018–January 2019

How long: 5 days

How much: From £779 (excl flights)

14: Master Arctic survival skills in Sweden

Spot the northern lights overhead (Graeme Richardson)

Beef up your winter expertise on Off The Map Travel’s Arctic Masterclass trip. Learn everything about traditional clothing in this frozen land, build and cook over an open fire and learn how to ice fish. Away from camp, embark on a snowshoeing trek, take charge of your own husky pack and whizz across the tundra on a snowmobile. Discover the local relationship with the northern lights and when darkness falls, try and spot the real thing for yourself.

When: Flexible between 15 December 2018–12 April 2019

How much: From £1,895 (excl flights)

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Only eight countries reach north above the Arctic Circle, but without a doubt, Russia reigns supreme. While this means freezing winters with uninterrupted nights that linger for weeks, it’s also the setting for one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring spectacles – the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights.

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1. Murmansk, Kola Peninsula

Murmansk , in the extreme north-west near Finland, enjoys over 40 days of uninterrupted night, making it one of the world’s premier destinations for the Aurora Borealis, and with over 300,000 residents you can enjoy all the cosmopolitan comforts of civilisation amidst the serenity of the Arctic.

You can get to Murmansk by train (30h) or flight (2h) from Moscow or St Petersburg, what makes this region is easiest to get in order to experience the Northern Lights from late August to May, with the condition that the night temperature is below -10 ° C, so plan your trip for mid-September to mid-April.

The Northern Lights is a poorly predicted phenomenon and depends on the magnetic activity of the Sun. In other words, you have to wait and literally “hunt” it, which means it’s worth a week or more to go. You can diversify your vacation in the Kola Peninsula by skiing in the Khibiny Mountains or dog sledding in Kirovsk.

Check out this snippet of what to see on a tour in Murmansk, hunting the northern lights:

2. Arkhangelsk

There is a general rule for observing the Northern Lights in Arkhangelsk region – the heart of Russian North – the further from the large populated areas, the brighter the “dance of the sky” is. Severodvinsk city is where you’d like to go for the Aurora Borealis hunting from mid-September to mid-April. The radiance of the lights here is distinguished by a green shade and specific flicker. Aurora borealis lasts here from 10 minutes to several days. Well, while waiting for the sky to blossom, you may visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture “Malye Korely”.

The flight from Moscow to Arkhangelsk will take two hours, a journey by train – about 22 h.

3. Naryan-Mar

This forgotten northern outpost lost prominence when easier routes across Siberia opened through the Ural mountains, leaving it a preserved vestige of Nenets culture . Enjoy learning myths, legends, and indigenous lore (like not whistling during the northern lights) in a truly unique journey through Russia’s heartland.

The Aurora Borealis in the polar Naryan-Mar is very beautiful, it consists of several colours and is accompanied by a flicker, that turns the night sky into a fairy tale. The best time for observation is the season from November to March. This natural phenomenon is observed usually with a sharp change of weather. The flight to Naryan-Mar from Moscow takes slightly less than three hours.

4. Novaya Zemlya

Only reachable by special permit, this northern archipelago is one of the most extreme locations to view the northern lights. Watch the glow of lights bathe herds of reindeer in subtle greens as they stroll on islands stranded in a frozen sea during the polar night. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

5. Taimyr Peninsula

Taimyr is called “the edge of the cold”, because the duration of winter here is from 235 days in the south, up to 285 days in the north of the peninsula. The climate is extremely stiff: in winter it’s from -40 ° C and to -60 ° C. Taimyr is also known as the land of rare amazing northern lights.

You can get to the peninsula by plane from Moscow to Norilsk (4h), and then to Dixon, Igarka or Khatanga villages by car. These villages are actually renowned for its bright white light show seen only during summer. But don’t get too excited – the year-round high never gets above +5C (43 F), so don’t forget to pack your coat.

The only “city” in the world located north of Arctic Circle, Salekhard in Yamal region thrives on the northern lights. Known for a specific tint of green local Nenets people call “Nger Harp – the light of the dead,” Salekhard is a city with its own unique connection to the winter light show.   The Nenets are the native people of the Yamal , and one of the largest native communities in Russia also called ‘Samoyeds’ – a nomadic people who used to live by herding reindeer and are close to the Scandinavia’s Sami (or ‘Lapps’).

If you spend a week out in the tundra or taiga at a nomad camp of Nenets, then you are likely to see the Northern Lights. In general, they can be viewed from August until April, but are most common from November to March and best of all in January and February, when nights are long and dark and colder temperatures bring about multi-coloured Northern Lights, rather than the green ones that appear when it’s “warmer”. To get to Salekhard you can by train from Moscow (45h) or by direct flight (2h).

In Russia, the Northern Lights can be seen even in the more southern areas – in, for example, Karelia, Valdai, St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg.

Northern Lights in comfort

See the Northern Lights in Russia, on a luxury train. This compelling 10-day itinerary offers a unique contrast between two of Russia’s most majestic cities and the remote, yet charming communities deep within the Russian and Norwegian Arctic Circle. Commencing in St. Petersburg, we visit some of the city’s most prominent historical and cultural sites before embarking on this remarkable Arctic adventure.

Below are our small group and private tours in the region for hunting Northern Lights:

• Quest for Aurora Borealis (4-day tour)
• Northern Lights Discovery (7-day tour)
• Aurora Borealis: Arctic Winter Magic (12-day tour)

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