Christmas in Aurora Village
Finland
with 50 Degrees North
- Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin
- Breakfast & dinner included
- Snowmobile safari, Husky safari, guided snowshoe hike & much more
- Meet Santa Claus at his cabin^
Get ready for a White Christmas in a cozy, family run glass igloo resort near Ivalo, Finland.
Your glass igloo is set alone in the woods - you can gaze up at the Arctic stars and hopefully the Northern Lights will dance above you.
As well as snowmobiling, reindeer sledding and husky safaris, activities like the free use of cross-country skis, ice-skates, toboggans, snowshoes and campfires keep the days full. In the evening, sit back with other guests in the cozy Kota restaurant and share the day's tales.
Highlights
- Sleep in an Aurora Glass Cabin
- Snowmobile Safari and Aurora Tour
- Reindeer Feeding and Reindeer Sleigh Ride
- 2h Husky Safari in Lappish Nature
- Special Santa program
Inclusions
- Airport transfers from/to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Accommodation in Aurora Glass Cabin with half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Thermal clothing (woollen socks, boots, tube bandana, gloves, thermal overalls, balaclava)
- Aurora Alert mobile app
- Free use of cross-country skis, ice-skates, toboggans, snowshoes etc.
- Free access to Kota and Laavu campfire sites
- 2hr Snowmobile Safari
- Aurora Tour, choice of either Aurora hunting by car, Northern lights chasing by Snowmobile, Aurora sleigh adventure or Snowshoe hike under the auroras
- Reindeer Feeding and Reindeer Sleigh Ride
- 2h Husky Safari in Lappish Nature
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Guided Snowshoe Hike
- ^Santa program for both departures: This program includes being seated in a snowmobile towed sleigh with fur covers for a ten-minute ride through the forest to a cabin in a secret location. You are dropped by the door of the cabin and meet Santa inside for approximately 5-10 minutes with a small gift from Santa (30-40 minutes in total). When it happens, changes depending on the schedule you receive on arrival. This is a small group with maximum 8 people including children.
- Special outdoor activities on Christmas Day
- Christmas buffet dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- All taxes (VAT)
Not included
Use of the Panorama Sauna and outdoor jacuzzi is an additional extra cost. There is no sauna in the cabins. There is no portage included to your cabins - you use a sled to drag your bags to your cabin.
Day 1: Arrive to Ivalo and transfer to the Aurora Village
Fly to Ivalo and transfer to Aurora Village. Upon arrival, you will receive your program schedule before dinner. Depending on your arrival time, cold weather gear is given to you either upon arrival or the next day.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Husky Sledding and Christmas Eve Celebrations
After breakfast, you will head out on a 2-hour Husky Safari. You will be taught how to handle the sled before heading out on the husky safari, where the huskies will pull your sled through the beautiful winter scenery.
This afternoon you will take part in Christmas celebrations. Decorate the Christmas tree and get a taste of traditional Finnish rice porridge in Yurt restaurant. Christmas Eve is the main Christmas Event in Finland and even Santa Claus will be visiting us on this special day! In the evening, enjoy a festive Christmas buffet dinner at the restaurant.
(Those arriving on the 19 DEC will meet Santa and enjoy a buffet dinner).
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 3: Reindeer sleigh ride and Christmas Day snow activities
Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. Afterwards, you get a chance to feed the local reindeers. Listen to the stories about reindeer herding and enjoy a calm reindeer sleigh ride.
Spend the rest of the Christmas Day enjoying the fresh winter air and have some fun in the snow! Try out Finnish delicacies and decorate your own Christmas cookie. Enjoy the hot drinks, cinnamon buns & Gingerbread cookies by the open fire. Christmas Day buffet dinner at the restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Day 4: Snowmobile Safari
Breakfast at the restaurant. Today, you will get to try snowmobiling! Drive through the arctic winter forests while admiring the beauty of the Lappish nature. Your guide leads the way on this exciting snowmobile safari. Keep your camera with you! There are a couple of stops for taking amazing photos and chatting with your guide about life in Lapland.
IMPORTANT: All drivers without exception must have a valid full drivers license and be aged 18 or more.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Departure day
After breakfast, independent transfer back to Ivalo Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
| Travel dates | Price per person, twin share | Extra for Single | Family Triple Total | Family Quad Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 December 2024 - 23 December 2024 | From $5478 | From $609 | From $14,147 | From $17,286 |
| 23 December 2025 - 27 December 2025 | Fully booked | Fully booked | Fully booked | Fully booked |
*Advertised prices based on travel in 2024. Double/Twin share price is per person (single supplement applies). Family triple and quad prices are based on 2 adults + 1 or 2 children between age 10-14. Min age. for this tour is 10 years old.
Note: Due to high demand, many of the Christmas tours become fully booked over the 24/25 December dates, however, most of the tours have pre-Christmas departures running just before the busy Christmas period. These tours include a Santa visit which is still very exciting to the children as Santa can talk to them about what they are hoping to receive from him and his preparations for his imminent departure. Contact your RAC travel consultant for current availability and more information.
*Advertised from price based on travel in 2024, Double/Twin share price is per person. Single supplement applies. Family triple and quad prices are based on 2 adults + 1 or 2 children between age 10-14. Min age. for this tour is 10 years old. The program is indicative, and the order of the activities may change. The final program will be given to you at Aurora Village on arrival day. Itinerary code: 50DN0185.
^Santa program for both departures: This program includes being seated in a snowmobile towed sleigh with fur covers for a ten-minute ride through the forest to a cabin in a secret location. You are dropped by the door of the cabin and meet Santa inside for approximately 5-10 minutes with a small gift from Santa (30-40 minutes in total). When it happens, changes depending on the schedule you receive on arrival. This is a small group with maximum 8 people including children. The program is indicative.
For full terms and conditions check with your RAC Travel Advisor. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply. Photo credit: Aurora Village.
