Autumn Colours and Aurora Borealis Holiday
Finnish Lapland & Northern Norway
Experience the magical fall foliage and Northern Lights in milder autumn weather.
From mid September to the end of November
Do you want to see the Northern Lights, but you’re not a fan of winter? Have the snow and winter climate stopped you from making your dream of experiencing the Aurora Borealis come true? If you answered with yes to the questions above, then the Aurora Holidays autumn northern lights holiday package might just be the right thing for you.
This is a true bucket list holiday, during which you’ll make memories in Finnish Lapland AND Northern Norway!
Autumn is the perfect time of year to see the Aurora Borealis in milder temperatures without the ice and snow. The Northern Lights are visible as early as the beginning of September here in Utsjoki. The rivers and lakes are still open during the autumn months providing photographers with the perfect scenery to capture those reflections during day and night.
Visit us during autumn for the chance to see the Northern Lights reflecting on open waters, milder temperatures and experience ruska (the colorful fall). Whether you’re looking for an active outdoor holiday or peaceful nature getaway to unwind and relax – we’ve got you covered!
Price - Autumn Aurora holiday package Finland and Norway
2100 €
*Children under 15 years of age join at half price.
Full Board & Airport Transfers Included
What is included
- Five (5) nights *accommodation incl. private sauna, bed linen & towels
- Unlimited WIFI in all cottages
- Up to 3 guided nights of Northern Lights experiences incl. assistance with your photography
- Bucket list day trip to Northern Norway
- Village tour of Utsjoki
- Guided hike in the wilderness
- Transfer to & from the airport, to & from all activities (NOTE Airport transfer times are set and only applicable to Ivalo Airport as follows: Pick up on Tuesdays at 10:30AM until 21st Oct and 13:30PM from 28th of Oct onwards. Drop off on Sundays at noon, for holidays starting before 26th Oct; drop off time if flexible )
- Firewood for your outside fireplaces
- 24/7 Assistance by experienced guides
- Full board (breakfast, lunch/snacks, dinner)
*Traveling with a friend or family: You will share a cabin with them privately. Each cabin has two bedrooms and sleeps up to 5 people. Traveling solo: you will have your own private room in a shared cabin with possibly another solo traveler.
*Our holidays are designed more for adult interests. Days can be long as well as the nights with Aurora Hunting. Children over the age of 10 are welcome to join, but we recommend taking the time to understand the itinerary and how it fits in with your family’s youngest needs.
Not included
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Alcohol
- Any other activities (prices can be found on the activities page)
- Airport transfers to and from elsewhere than Ivalo. Airport transfers from Ivalo outside of the predetermined group transfer time.
We offer autumn holiday packages from Tuesday to Sunday from September until the end of November. The Aurora Holidays autumn northern lights holiday package includes accommodation in your own private, fully-equipped cottage with sauna, all the meals in our own restaurant and nature right on your doorstep, as well as airport transportation, a village tour of Utsjoki, a guided hike, three guided Northern Lights experiences and a day trip to Northern Norway.
On the Tuesday when you arrive, we will pick you up from Ivalo airport (if you are unsure which flights to book, please contact us first). It is about a two hour drive to Utsjoki and your cottage. We drive through a beautiful, colorful scenery of fells (hills), forests and lakes. You might also be lucky and see some reindeer, elk or other wild animals.
Your holiday package has full board included. It means that you don’t need to worry about grocery shopping, cooking or the dishes at all – we will take care of it all! Our new restaurant serves you breakfast, lunch/snacks and dinner every day during your stay. We also happily cater to special diets. But before we leave Ivalo, we will stop at the supermarket, so that you can get some snacks or other essentials you may need for your stay.
Upon arriving in Utsjoki, we will show you your cottage and give you instructions on how to use the sauna etc. Then, depending on the conditions, you might be in for your first northern lights experience already on the first night!
Activities included in your Autumn holiday
Your Autumn Northern Lights holiday includes a bucket list day trip to Northern Norway, Three guided Northern Lights experiences, a guided hike and a Utsjoki Village and Sami culture tour. Click on the activities below for details. If you are not staying with us for a holiday, these activities can also be purchased separately.
Arctic Ocean and Norway bucket list experience (autumn, spring and summer)
Northern Lights Experience in Utsjoki Lapland
Guided Hike
Utsjoki Village Tour - Sami culture, sightseeing and souvenirs
Oct 2021
We looked for a fall getaway to see the Northern Lights. We found sites that cost less but offered less. Some had you make your own meals, some had no daytime activities, some were not in the best location for viewing. Aurora Holidays had it all for a fair price: location (dark nights with unobstructed views, being far enough north the lights were overhead as well as on the horizon); three full meals plus snacks (gourmet quality food, presentation, and service); full service bar; clean new cabins; and the most warm and welcoming hostess and staff. We felt like and became a part of the family. We experienced so much more than great views of the lights; we had guided hikes, tutoring in photography, learned about reindeer and herding, and enjoyed a peaceful and quiet place to rest and relax. It was a perfect getaway holiday, and during these covid concerns we felt safe and secure the whole time.
Thanks again from your Florida family.
Optional activities to add to your holiday
Whale watching adventure from Utsjoki to the Arctic Ocean
Immersive Sami culture adventure in Inari
Sailing the Arctic Ocean
Meet and feed the reindeer in Utsjoki Lapland
Why choose a holiday with Aurora Holidays
Northern Lights Chases
Your holidays in Utsjoki includes up to 3 northern lights experiences. We will do our very best to show you the northern lights. 100% of our guests saw the northern lights in the past few seasons.
Small Groups
We think that everyone should have enough space to enjoy their holidays. Our groups are usually about 10 to 14 people per week.
Cozy Accommodation
You will stay in one of our cozy wooden typical Finnish cottage. All our cottages include a private sauna that you can use as much as you want.
Transportation
We take care of you from the moment you land in the North until the moment you leave. We will wait for you at the Ivalo airport on Tuesdays at 13:30pm and drop you back at the terminal at the end of your holiday on Sundays by 11:30AM.
Knowledgeable Guides
Our guides will take care of you during the entire holiday from start to finish. They are super friendly and know everything about the region. You will be in perfect and safe hands during your holiday.
Optional Activities
Your holiday package already includes all meals and aurora chases as well as a hike, a trip to Norway and tour of the village. You can book additional optional activities such a husky and Sami museum experience.
What happens at Northern Lights Hunting:
Our guides are Northern Lights hunting professionals actively monitoring the Northern Lights and solar activity throughout your trip, ensuring that they are always ready to guide you to the spectacular aurora borealis. During three evenings (which we will select) of your holiday, our guides will be searching the night skies and seeking for the best possible place from where you will be most likely to see the Northern Lights. Sometimes, the journey isn’t that far at all, as the Northern Lights can occasionally be visible as soon as you step out of your cottage! Through careful analysis and planning, our guides always choose the best nights, places, and times for your Northern Lights hunts.
What would a holiday be, if you didn’t have stunning photos to remember it by? That’s why you will also receive photography guidance and direction from us. Our guides are passionate about photography and will help you take the best shots with your camera, if your camera is suitable for photographing the Northern Lights, as night photography requires certain settings and features that your camera and lenses be capable of. If you have any questions about the Northern Lights prior to your trip, please feel free to contact us. If you are fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights, our guides will gladly take pictures for and of you with the Northern Lights; so that you will get a memory of the Northern Lights even if you don’t have your own camera.
FULL BOARD - 2100 EUR per adult
Airport Transfers Included
Half price for children under 15 years old
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