Can I see the Northern Lights in Autumn?
If you don’t fancy the sub-zero temperatures associated with Northern Scandinavia in winter, consider an autumn tour.
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4 days - Early Northern Lights, reindeer and huskies at a peaceful Lapland resort
If you don’t fancy the sub-zero temperatures associated with Northern Scandinavia in winter, consider an autumn tour. Enjoy the best of Finnish Lapland, staying in a riverside resort, located 200kms north of the Arctic Circle. This local resort offers a great range of early activities as well as comfortable Scandinavian style accommodation.
Enjoy peaceful afternoons by the Tornion-Muonionjoki river, discovering the nature and wilds of Finland. You can pick as many berries and mushrooms as you can carry and the clear river waters are home to an abundance of fish.This is a place to slow down, connect with nature, and discover the simple pleasures of life in the Finnish north.
- Day 1
- Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Northern Finland. Aurora hunt by car.
- Day 2
- Reindeer Farm Visit and Aurora Campfire
- Day 3
- Husky Farm Visit
- Day 4
- Departure
- Start/End Place
- Kittilä (airport), Finland
- Country Visited
- Finland
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Start Date
- Scheduled
- Travel Style
- Independent
- Suitability
- Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
- Code
- 50DN0495
As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this itinerary using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.
Through our Climate Action Plan, we measure our carbon emissions each year and set goals to reduce them. But our responsibility does not end when the journey does. A share of our annual profits goes to our Impact Fund, supporting conservation, restoration and the communities we work in.
Details
Transportation
Local transfers
Included
- 3 nights' accommodation in cosy hotel room with private facilities (Drinks paid locally)
- Full board (from Dinner on day of arrival to Breakfast on day of departure)
- Aurora Hunt by Car
- Reindeer farm visit
- Aurora Campfire
- Husky farm visit
- Return transfers from Kittilä Airport (for scheduled domestic flights)
A complimentary Aurora Alert service is included throughout your stay, notifying you whenever the Northern Lights are visible.
Not Included
- International flights
- Drinks including alcoholic beverages, juice, soft drinks and hot beverages
Ask us about an upgrade to a Wilderness room or a room with a sauna
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Northern Finland. Aurora hunt by car.
Upon arrival at Kittilä Airport, enjoy a scenic one-hour transfer through the landscapes of Finnish Lapland to your hotel where you will be welcomed and receive information on the days to come. After settling in to your accommodation, you can enjoy your dinner in the restaurant. All food is prepared from local and organic ingredients.
This evening venture into the Arctic night in search of the Northern Lights. Travelling by minivan, your guide will take you to carefully selected locations away from artificial light, chosen according to the latest weather and aurora forecasts. Enjoy the peaceful wilderness and enjoy light refreshments while keeping watch for the Northern Lights overhead.
Meals
1 DinnerAccommodation
Harriniva Adventure ResortDay 2 - Reindeer Farm Visit and Aurora Campfire
After breakfast discover Lapland's rich heritage at the historic Torassieppi Reindeer Farm. Meet and feed the resident reindeer, learn about their importance to local culture, and try your hand at throwing a traditional Lappish lasso. The experience concludes with a hot drink by the fire in a cosy kota, offering an authentic glimpse into life in the Finnish north.
Lunch will be a haerty soup served in the hotel restaurant.
Spend a relaxing autumn evening by the Muonio River. Gather around a warming campfire with a hot drink as your guide shares stories of Lapland's nature, culture and traditions. Surrounded by the peace of the Arctic wilderness, keep watch on the night sky for a chance to see the Northern Lights overhead.
Dinner in the restaurant and overnight in cozy hotel room.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3 - Husky Farm Visit
Visit a husky farm and meet the friendly sled dogs enjoying their summer break. On this guided behind‑the‑scenes visit, learn how the huskies are cared for year‑round, hear stories from their handlers, and spend time with the dogs themselves.
This afternoon is at leisure to unwind or explore at your own pace, whether that means strolling along the river, relaxing in the peaceful surroundings, or simply soaking up the beauty of the Lapland wilderness.
Meals
1 Breakfast1 Lunch
1 Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4 - Departure
After breakfast transfer to Kittilä airport.
Meals
1 BreakfastDates & Prices
All prices listed are per person, twin share. Minimum 2 passengers on this tour - single travellers on request.
Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
22 Aug 2027
19 Sep 2027
19 Sep 2027
22 Aug 2027
19 Sep 2027
USD 861
On request
Standard
22 Aug 2027
19 Sep 2027
19 Sep 2027
22 Aug 2027
19 Sep 2027
USD 192
On request
Extra for Single
Important Information
Learn about the Northern Lights in Autumn and the weather you might expect here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Weather conditions may occasionally affect certain activities, and as a result, the schedule may be adjusted to ensure the best possible experience for all guests. For multi-activity stays, often the order of the activities will be confirmed locally on arrival. Activities might vary slightly in their duration or location due to the weather and local conditions. Any activities that are unable to be re-scheduled due to weather conditions, will be refunded as a general practice, as determined by the activity provider.
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Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours with 50 Degrees North. The safety of our travellers, staff and operators is a major priority of 50 Degrees North. With an operational office in Norway, 50 Degrees North has access to an up-to-the-minute flow of information regarding the countries we work in. We are also in regular contact with the various operators we use. Their in-depth knowledge and understanding of their various areas is vital.