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  • NEW TOUR 2024

5 days - Stay at Aurora Cabins at Livo Arctic Resort in Posio, Finland

Discover the real Finnish Lapland on this new Christmas tour to Posio, between Rovaniemi and Kuusamo. Stay in beautiful, new designer igloos surrounded by forests and wandering reindeers. Situated close to the beautiful lake Livo, this holiday offers a total arctic experience starting with the uniquely designed aurora cabins and includes the full experience adventures with reindeers, huskies, snowmobiles, Santa and plenty more. It is an authentic experience, away from the crowds with access to large open Northern skies with no electric lighting.

Day 1
Arrive and transfer to Posio
Day 2
Reindeer Safari and meet Santa
Day 3
Husky Safari in the Riisitunturi National Park
Day 4
Snowmobile in the snowy forests and winter activities
Day 5
Departure day
Destinations Visited
Duration
5 Days
Start Date
Scheduled Scheduled
Suitability
Adventurous Christmas holiday, Minimum age: 7 years old
Code
50DN1320

Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.

As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

Details

Transportation

Transfers to Livo and local transport by the resort. Transfers are shared if guests are arriving at same flights. This location is very remote with no shops close by.

Included
  • Airport transfers (for scheduled domestic flights)
  • 4 nights accommodation in an aurora cabin
  • All meals
  • Free use of sleds, snowshoes and skis
  • Snowmobile safari
  • Husky Safari
  • Reindeer farm visit and ride
  • Santa experience
  • Winter activities
  • Winter clothing for the whole stay (overalls, boots, gloves, hat)
  • Daily itinerary will be provided upon arrival, please note that the order of activities may change. You will have an activity manager looking after you during your stay.
Not Included
  • International and domestic flights
  • There are no provisions supplied in the cabins and you are 15 minutes from any shops. The transfer from the airport will stop at a supermarket on the way for any supplies you might like.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive and transfer to Posio

Fly to Rovaniemi, Oulu or Kuusamo and transfer to Livo Arctic Aurora Resort (approx. 60 - 90 mins depending on weather). Upon arrival you will receive your program schedule before dinner. Near your aurora cabins, there are hills for sledding to keep everyone entertained before dinner.

The cabin accommodates 2 adults + 2 children. It is tastefully furnished, spacious (50m2+), has a small kitchenette, coffee machine, kettle, TV, double bed and a sofa bed.

Dinner is in a rustic local restaurant 350 metres away so depending on the weather, you can walk or transfer by car.

Meals
1 Dinner

Day 2 - Reindeer Safari and meet Santa

After breakfast, visit the reindeer farm which includes a short reindeer ride as well as feeding the reindeers. You will learn about reindeer husbandry and their role in the nature of Lapland.

As in Finland Christmas in celebrated on Christmas eve, today Santa will also visit all guests at Livo.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Dinner

Day 3 - Husky Safari in the Riisitunturi National Park

The Riisitunturi husky experience starts with bus transport (45 minutes) to a local husky farm, where you will experience a husky safari. After the safari, have an opportunity to take a closer look to the home of the huskies and visit a Lappish teepee. The whole experience takes place in the majestic views Riisitunturi fell.

Any evening, you can book an optional sauna and smoke sauna with the possibility for ice swimming by the restaurant/reindeer farm. You can also linger longer at the restaurant with drinks at the bar.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner

Day 4 - Snowmobile in the snowy forests and winter activities

Today, you will be taught to drive your very own snowmobile – either alone or with a pair. Go exploring on a safari driving around the beautiful snowy forests of Posio and finish with some time around an open fire for a shared meal. In the afternoon, enjoy some winter activities in the snow. The activities contain, for example, the basics of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snow sliding.

Meals
1 Breakfast
1 Lunch
1 Dinner

Day 5 - Departure day

After breakfast, transfer to the airport of your departure.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Dates & Prices

Price per person double share.
Family triple is 2 adults sharing with one child age 7-15.
Family quad is 2 adults sharing with 2 children age 7-15.
Quad share is 4 adults sharing.

Dates
Start Date
End Date
From Price
Status
Accommodation
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
AUD 8,609
Available
Standard
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
AUD 21,521
Available
Family Triple Total
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
AUD 25,825
Available
Family Quad Total
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024
27 Dec 2024
AUD 34,433
Available
Quad Share

Important Information

Minimum age for children is 7 years of age.

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