Lapland Northern Lights Safari by Coach from Saariselkä
Lapland, Finland
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 3 hours
Escape the bright lights of towns and seek out the beautiful Northern Lights on this 3-hour quest from Saariselkä. Travel by minibus into the deep, dark wilderness of Lapland, and visit an igloo camp away from any light pollution, heightening your chances of witnessing this magical natural spectacle. Scan the skies from the igloos or nearby forests, watch a presentation on the lights in an igloo theater, and stay warm with hot sausages and berry juice by the campfire in the cozy ‘kota’ tent.
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Escape the bright lights of towns and seek out the beautiful Northern Lights on this 3-hour quest from Saariselkä. Travel by minibus into the deep, dark wilderness of Lapland, and visit an igloo camp away from any light pollution, heightening your chances of witnessing this magical natural spectacle. Scan the skies from the igloos or nearby forests, watch a presentation on the lights in an igloo theater, and stay warm with hot sausages and berry juice by the campfire in the cozy ‘kota’ tent.
Dress warmly and start your experience with a pickup from your centrally located hotel in Saariselkä. Settle onto your comfortable minibus with your knowledgeable guide and head into the dark, wintery wilderness that stretches for miles around Saariselkä.
As you travel, gaze at the darkness-cloaked fells and forests, and hear interesting anecdotes about the Northern Lights — also known as the Aurora Borealis — and the Lapland legends that surround them.
Drive further into the countryside and far from the lights of local towns, pull up at an igloo and kota camp set on a remote fellside.
Here, head inside an igloo that doubles as a miniature theater and watch a fascinating multimedia presentation on the lights. Discover how and why the phenomenon is visible only in northern latitudes, and learn how the lights appear when electrically charged particles collide with the Earth’s atmosphere. As the story behind the lights becomes clearer, see snippets of some of the most spectacular recent displays witnessed in Lapland.
Walk into the nearby woods or stay close to the igloos and keep watch overhead with helpful tips from your guide. With luck, you might catch a display. Sightings can never be guaranteed, but the minimal light pollution will boost your chances of seeing the lights.
As you keep vigil, keep warm by the open fire in the kota. Dig into fried sausages cooked on the flames and sip on hot berry juice as your guide recounts little-known tales about the lights.
When your visit comes to an end, drive back to Saariselkä, where your experience concludes with a hotel drop-off.
Please note: Due to unpredictable weather conditions, daylight hours and other seasonable changes, the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.
Please note: Due to unpredictable weather conditions, daylight hours and other seasonable changes, the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.
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