Northern Lights Experience at Nivunki Village

Arrive Kittilä and group transfer (approx. 45 mins) to Nivunki Village, located north of the Arctic Circle.

Nivunki Village is located in the middle of Finnish Lapland and is home to this new resort. Sit back and enjoy the open fire in the lobby on your arrival or relax in your private glass igloo. Each igloo has square footage: 30 m2, a double bed, bathroom with shower, bathrobes, minibar, coffee & tea maker and free wi-fi.

Depending on the schedule, start your adventure with a Lappish ceremony, in which you ask for a blessing and protection. For ages the sprites and elves have lived in the fells, forests and waters and helped the honest people of Lapland survive the harsh arctic conditions.

Anu Aikia is an original Lappish woman, healer and storyteller. We will meet Anu by the fire to hear compelling stories and tales of old Lapland and receive a blessing from the good sprites of Lapland.

Dinner at the hotel's restaurant tonight.

After breakfast, join an unforgettable half-day husky safari, where you will journey deep into the snowy wilderness while driving your own team of huskies.

Your experienced musher will give you a brief orientation and safety briefing after which you will be paired with your own team of huskies, who are eager and ready to take you on your Arctic journey. Halfway through the safari, stop at a Lappish hut (kota), for a traditional snack and hot drinks. During the break you will learn more about the Arctic huskies.

As your husky safari comes to an end, you'll return to the husky farm with a newfound appreciation for the incredible bond between humans and dogs.

Note: Two people share a husky sled. One drives and one travels as a passenger. There is opportunity to switch places halfway through the tour.

Home to a hundred reindeer, Nivunki Village offers you the chance to experience the ancient art of traversing the wilderness on a reindeer sled. As you glide through the winter landscape, where the silence of the wilderness is only broken by the soft thudding of reindeer hooves, you'll find a sense of connection to the land and its ancient traditions. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share with you stories of locals and their deep relationship with reindeer, the importance of reindeer herding and the role these majestic animals play in sustaining livelihoods in the Arctic.

Enjoy a peaceful evening snowshoe trek around Lake Nivunki as you venture into the serene Arctic wilderness in search of the Northern Lights.

Spend a peaceful morning unwinding in the sauna, where the gentle warmth, wooden interiors, and quiet ambiance create a perfect calm.

This evening, you will enjoy your final excursion, an exciting snowmobile safari under the Arctic sky as we search for the Northern Lights. As your guide shares stories and science behind the aurora, you’ll experience the stillness of Lapland—its silence, snow, and vast frozen landscapes. Midway through the journey, we gather by a crackling fire to enjoy local treats, waiting under the night sky for the horizon to glow with the aurora’s first shimmering light.

Depart Nivunki Village, transfer back to Kittilä airport.