Northern Lights Fantasy in Luosto
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
Far up in the north of Lapland, the majestic Northern Lights can be seen flickering on the arctic firmament on no fewer than 200 nights a year. The Luosto region, where snow is a certainty each winter, is one of the best in the world for observing the Northern Lights. The Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory not far away has roots dating back to the 1880s and is known internationally for its research. The Lights are visible at Luosto from the end of August to the middle of April.
The glowing green arc spanning the sky from east to west usually appears in Finland just before midnight, by which time the sky is sufficiently dark. As the night draws on, the lights may become so bright that they cast shadows on the ground. The most breath-taking of all is when they begin their rapid dance. The lucky observer may be witness to the most beautiful configuration of all, the crown or corona, in which the dancing rays seem to spring from a single overhead source and the whole sky is bathed in light.
Information on Luosto
At Luosto you are in the middle of Lapland. You can enjoy all the services of a modern fell centre yet still be truly out in the wilds.
Luosto has seven ski slopes and three lifts, along with the other facilities required by skiers. It has well-managed ski trails totalling 74 kilometres, 25 kilometres of which are lit. There are also marked trails for summer hikers in the region. The new Pyhä-Luosto National Park in the process of being established will enhance the hiking potential even further.
Information on Amethyst mine:
On the top of Lampivaara fell there is the only operative amethyst mine in Europe. It may be the only gem mine in whole world that welcomes visitors. In warm cosy Lappish hut the mine visitors hear the fascinating stories of amethyst, how it was formed 2 000 000 millions of years ago, how the place was found and how the mine is run on permanent progress principle, how people in all cultures have believed in the mystical powers of amethyst and other interesting tales found in ancient legends. After stories the visitors are guided to the mine and each will dig and find a personal lucky amethyst for keeps.
Optional Snowmobile Safaris to choose:
- Mondays - Scenic 2,5h :
- Tuesdays - Aurora Borealis 4h :
- Wednesdays - Fells 6h :
- Thursdays- Reindeer Park 3h :
- Fridays - Husky Farm 4h :
- Saturdays - Amethyst Mine 5h :
- Sundays - Fishing Site 4h :
Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
Tour Includes
- accommodation at Aurora Chalet Hotel for 4 nights in a room with fireplace
- 4 x buffet breakfast
- 4 x three course dinner at hotel
- return transfers from Rovaniemi airport to the resort by private car with English speaking driver
- 2 hours’ Evening snowmobile safari on one of the days during the stay for searching the northern lights. Hot beverages included.
- service charges and taxes on included items
- Note! This is a non-escorted tour package. This is a non-escorted tour. Services of a guide, optional tours, and domestic air fares Helsinki-Rovaniemi-Helsinki are not included in the price.
Aurora Chalet Hotel
That extraordinary spectacle of the northern sky, the Northern Lights, is never far away at the Aurora Chalet. The green flickering of the winter sky also features strongly in the hotel's accommodation and layout: every hotel room has special windows for viewing the colourful display. Even the ambience of the restaurant is enlivened by panoramic windows facing north. The privately-owned Aurora Chalet is themed to offer the exceptional experiences of the north where the Arctic's natural adventures, from the Northern Lights to reindeer safaris, are right on the doorstep, just waiting to be enjoyed.
- 28 spacious rooms, total of 56 beds
- facilities for viewing the Northern Lights in all rooms
- fireplace in lobby area and in half of the rooms
- sauna in all rooms
- theme restaurant Aurora Club with seating for 60: restaurant with open-plan kitchen grill; clients can watch their food being cooked
- lobby bar for 30
- A minimum of two (2) passengers are required for the tour to be operated.