Aurora Nights in a Glass Igloo

Saariselkä · Ivalo · 4 nights

Four nights from Saariselkä to Ivalo, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Four nights across two stops: Saariselkä for two nights and Ivalo for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Urho Kekkonen National Park and Lake Inari and the Winter Wilderness. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: two nights beneath a heated glass roof with an aurora wake-up call. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Two nights beneath a heated glass roof with an aurora wake-up call
Urho Kekkonen National Park, Saariselkä
Lake Inari and the Winter Wilderness, Ivalo

Day by day

Your Itinerary

5 days

01
Day 1 · Saariselkä
Arrival in Saariselkä
Arrive at Ivalo airport, about 30 minutes by road into the fells and transfer privately to your base. Time today to settle in and walk out into the fell air before the sky darkens.
- Private transfer via Ivalo airport
- Settle in and walk out into the fell air before the sky darkens
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Saariselkä
Urho Kekkonen National Park
Snowshoe or cross-country ski into one of Finland's largest national parks, with wilderness huts and fell views across open tundra.
- Guided snowshoe or ski into the park
- Wilderness hut stop
- Fell panoramas
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Ivalo
Saariselkä to Ivalo
Drive 30 minutes north to Ivalo and the shores of Lake Inari. On arrival, settle by the Ivalo river and collect your Arctic clothing.
- Drive 30 minutes north to Ivalo and the shores of Lake Inari
- Settle by the Ivalo river and collect your Arctic clothing
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Ivalo
Lake Inari and the Winter Wilderness
Out onto frozen Lake Inari by snowmobile sleigh or across to Inari village for the Sámi museum and reindeer herding country.
- Frozen Lake Inari crossing (winter)
- Inari village and Siida
- Ice fishing with equipment
Meals:
BL
05
Day 5 · Ivalo
Departure from Ivalo
A short transfer to the airport after a last Arctic breakfast. Private transfer to Ivalo airport in good time for your onward flight.
- A short transfer to the airport after a last Arctic breakfast
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time to see the aurora from a glass igloo?+

September to March, with dark skies from late August. Clear nights are most likely in late winter, but sightings are never guaranteed.

Is the glass igloo warm?+

Yes. Igloos are heated, and many have glass that keeps snow from settling so you can watch the sky from bed.

How do we get to Saariselkä?+

Fly from Helsinki to Ivalo, about one and a half hours, then a 30-minute transfer.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.