You’ve probably heard of the Northern Lights, the absolutely majestic natural light display visible in high-latitude regions. There are a number of places you can view them from located in countries like Norway, Sweden, Canada, Greenland, Finland and more.
In your case, we recommend going to Lapland, Finland, because APERTUS Aviation is very thrilled to have partnered with Aurora Village, a beautiful family-run hotel located in Ivalo, a village in Lapland. The Northern Lights are also known as Aurora Borealis, a Greek derivative, evidently inspiring the name of the hotel.
“Idyllic services close to nature, near the center of Ivalo”
Aurora Village was founded 6 years ago, underpinned by a concept that was uncharted in the region, since attractions were getting increasingly commercialized for mass tourism. Juha, one of the founders, had shared with us that Aurora Village was their vision of a secluded, private resort coming to life, the more private and exclusive, the better.
The demographics of their guests are usually couples, perhaps on their honeymoon, as well as small families, unless under special circumstances they would not accept reservations for big groups of guests.
Compared to your typical resort, they have more staff per guest, which accounts for their top-notch and highly personalized service. Not to mention, apart from English, their staff speak several European languages like German, Dutch, Swedish and of course, Finnish and more.
They are located approximately 15 minutes away from the nearest airport by car, a pick up service can be arranged by APERTUS to get you to the village.
Though it is a private location, it’s still central enough for amenities like supermarkets to be accessible, hence you don’t have to worry about being too off the grid. APERTUS Aviation, as a small firm ourselves, are dedicated to sourcing and collaborating with such partners who go above and beyond to ensure you are well taken care of.
The village is open during summer and autumn as well though the activities are different and they are usually fully booked during the winter period so you should make your reservations for 2023 and 2024! They offer a myriad of attractions and activities that’ll get you feeling giddy with excitement and leave you mesmerized and in awe of the village, here are just a few of them.
Aurora Chasing Tours
These set of tours will take you to chase the Northern Lights, glide through snowy forests and frozen water or even spot reindeers via a mode of transport of your choice.
Forget your typical car drives (though they do offer that). Pfft. How about a sleigh adventure? Or a snowmobile? Perhaps, you’re adventurous enough to just put on a pair of snowshoes and walk the way. Whatever it is, this’ll be a tour you’ll remember for life.
Husky Safaris
If you’re a dog person, you’ve hit the jackpot. You’ll be picked up from the hotel to the husky farm where you’ll be taught how to control the sleds that you’ll ride in pairs – one sitting in the sled and the other mushing (driving).
You have the choice of either a 2h or 4h ride, with the latter one letting you explore snowy landscapes of Lapland forests, stop for lunch and learn more about huskies from your guide.
Reindeer Programs
Yes, reindeers are real if you didn’t know. By opting for something in this program, you’d get to feed lichen to the adorable reindeer, go on a christmas adventure by riding on reindeer sleighs or visit a reindeer farm.
Apart from these, they also offer snowmobile safaris, horse programs, active outdoor programs, ice fishing, go karting, spa and wellness facilities and more.
As for their rooms, well… need we say more? These cabins strike the perfect balance between cozy and grandeur.
Evidently, Aurora Village is an ideal destination for those who are looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of crowded cities with unique winter activities. Request for Aurora Village when you charter your next trip with APERTUS and you will be sure to enjoy the most competitive rates that anyone can get their hands on.
See you on your jet bound to Finland!
