Arctic Direct offers premium Arctic holidays, including holiday packages to visit Lapland to witness breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. Spend three nights or more in scenic Lapland, on a Northern Lights adventure that you will never forget. Plus, there’s always more to do in Lapland.
Lapland is considered to consist of the northern areas of four different countries, which include:
Located in the Arctic area, Lapland is full of character. From its summers where the sun never sets, to its large reindeer population (that rivals its human population), Lapland promises exciting adventures for all travellers.
While the size of Lapland amounts to 100,367 km², almost as big as Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland together, it is actually an underpopulated region with a population of around 178,522 people.
Sápmi is the Sámi (indigenous people) people’s name for their traditional territory, usually referred to as Lapland. The Sámi people are from the northern parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia.
View our bespoke northern lights packages in Lapland:
Why not surprise your loved ones with our Kakslauttanen Family Friendly Adventure? Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a winter wonderland that welcomes people of all ages and abilities. Picture yourself spending the night in a cosy glass igloo with your family, lying on soft, reclining beds as you gaze through the thermal glass, hoping to catch a glimpse of the enchanting Northern Lights. Imagine charming log cabins nestled in the forest, surrounded by snow-covered trees that sparkle in the crisp, fresh air. Plus, enjoy a variety of exciting activities designed for you and your family to create unforgettable memories together.
3 Nights
Finland, Lapland
Family adventure 
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Admiring the star filled Arctic sky while being mesmerized by the spectacular dance of the Northern Lights is on the top of many adventurers bucket-lists. And there is no doubt why - it is a fascinating scene you will never forget. Timing is not everything when it comes to increasing your chances of seeing the Aurora. In addition, the location and amount of light pollution in the area is what can make or break the experience. The stunning Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge is a cozy boutique lodge in the prime location for Northern Lights. Get that family feeling while embracing the adventure of a lifetime.
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If you're looking for a family adventure and one of the best places to see the Northern Lights, then we absolutely recommend our Santa’s Lapland package at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel, Finland.
This unique and awe-inspiring resort enables you to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life and submerge yourself in Arctic culture with an experience like no other. Finnish Lapland is also one of the most scarcely populated regions, giving you that exclusive feel by getting you away from crowds and densely populated areas.
3 Nights Finland, Lapland, Nellim Wilderness Hotel Luxury Christmas Experience Flights Included Activities Included Starting at
Northern Lights Village Saariselka can be found in a quiet and private location right next to vast wilderness, away from the buzz of the areas bigger hotels and resorts. In the Northern Lights Village, you are provided with cosy and comfortable, glass roof aurora cabins, fantastic activities and the services of the first-rate restaurant Kota that specializes in the local foods of Lapland.
Why not tick the Northern Lights off your bucket list this winter? Whilst never guaranteed, The Aurora Cabins at the Northern Lights Village Saariselka are a fantastic way to experience the Northern Lights and the wintry star-filled sky, while lying comfortably in the warm bed. The glass roof, which is laser-heated, gives a clear view of the northern sky, directly above the king size bed.
Additional Activities (enquire for prices)
3-hour Aurora Camp by the Lake
4-hour Aurora Camp on the Russian Border
3-hour Aurora Hunting by Heated Sleigh
2-hour Aurora Photography Workshop
3-hour Aurora Hunting by Limousine
2-hour Snowmobile Safari / 3-hour Snowmobile Safari
4-hour Snowmobile Safari & Ice Fishing Experience
25-minute Reindeer Sleigh Ride / 2-hour Reindeer Sleigh Ride / 4-hour Reindeer Day
1-hour Husky Safari / 4-hour Husky Safari
6-hour Day Trip to Nellim
6-hour Siida Museum Excursion
3-hour Searching for Santa Claus
2-hour Meet a Lappish Family
3 Nights Finland, Lapland, Northern Lights Village Saariselka, Saariselka Glass-roof Aurora Cabins Flights Included Activities Included Starting at
Arctic Direct offers premium Arctic holidays, including holiday packages to visit Lapland to witness breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. Spend three nights or more in scenic Lapland, on a Northern Lights adventure that you will never forget. Plus, there’s always more to do in Lapland.
The best time to visit Lapland for Northern Lights viewings is in the autumn to early spring. This is because the skies need to be dark enough to witness the Aurora Borealis phenomena. However, despite being more visible in the dark, the Northern Lights can occur at any time of day.
Lapland resides almost entirely above the Arctic Circle, meaning that the Northern Lights can commonly be seen in this region. In Lapland, the Northern Lights tend to be visible from autumn to early spring but never guaranteed at any point. However, travellers have plenty of opportunities to witness the phenomenon in action should they visit Lapland.
With a Northern Lights holiday in Lapland from Arctic Direct, you can experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip that exceeds all of your expectations.
While viewing the Northern Lights might be the main purpose of a trip to Lapland, you shouldn’t overlook everything else that Lapland (and Arctic Direct’s Lapland holiday packages) can offer you.
From nights in a glass igloo, to reindeer and husky safari adventures, there are a number of different activities to do in Lapland, awaiting your eager participation. Explore Lapland in an unforgettable Northern Lights trip, curated exclusively by Arctic Direct.
The Northern Lights are a mesmerising light show, a spectacle born from the sun ejecting charged particles (the solar wind) that hit the Earth’s ionosphere or upper atmosphere. These electrons and protons collide with gases, effectively producing billions of flashes in colourful light that bloom across the sky.
Ribbons of green and yellow, sometimes red, pink, and purple, can be seen on a clear night sky, appearing to almost dance. As the Earth’s magnetic field steers these particles towards the poles, this is why you can only observe the aurora in two areas – towards the North Pole (hence, the Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis) and the South Pole (Southern Lights/Aurora Australis).
Of the former, Lapland is one of the best regions that you can travel to if you are looking for an incredible view of the Northern Lights.
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