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    Exclusive northern lights tours in Finland's great outdoors

    The most spectacular night-time show in Finland’s far north

    Finland’s winter landscape – sculpted by ancient glaciers and blanketed with taiga forests – provides an exquisite backdrop for your northern lights adventure. In Finnish Sápmi (the preferred Indigenous name for Finnish Lapland), you’ll witness the aurora at its most magnificent.

    Most journeys to Finland start and finish in the capital Helsinki, where you will visit museums, explore its islands and indulge in Nordic cuisine. Then, you’ll travel north to settle into your cosy arctic lodge.

    During the long polar nights you’ll chase Finland’s northern lights, hoping to catch a glimpse of mesmerising waves of emerald, violet and gold as they ripple across the night sky. Crunch through snow on snowshoes, race across frozen lakes on a snowmobile, and snuggle under blankets as reindeer pull your sleigh through the wilderness. On the way, expert guides will point out elk, the elusive brown bear, or the national bird, the whooper swan.

    During your time in Finnish Sápmi, you’ll also connect with the rich heritage of the Indigenous Sámi people, whose ancient traditions date back to prehistoric times. Their unique culture, endangered language and traditional music provide a fascinating cultural dimension to your luxury northern lights trip.

    Every detail of your bespoke aurora borealis tour in Finland is arranged by your personal travel designer.

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    Experiences picked by our destination specialists

    Dine by open fire in a kota in Finnish Sápmi

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    Tuck into a special open-fire Lappish dinner in a kota (log hut) in Finnish Sápmi

    Mush a husky sled through snow-dusted forests

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    Glide through snow-dusted forests on a husky sled, following a tradition once essential for travel across the Arctic

    Learn reindeer herding with Sámi guides

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    Spend time with Sámi guides and learn about reindeer herding traditions in Finland’s far north

    Stay in a wilderness lodge

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    Stay deep in the wilderness in luxury lodges and log cabins, like Octola

    Break Arctic ice aboard the Sampo icebreaker

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    Sail frozen Arctic waters aboard the Sampo icebreaker in the Gulf of Bothnia

    A word from one of our experts

    Although the capital Helsinki occasionally glimpses the northern lights, it’s best to get away from big city light pollution for the best aurora borealis Finland viewpoints. A big part of your adventure will be spending time in the arctic wilderness in luxury lodges or on snowmobiles and sleds – our expert team can arrange the right level of outdoor adventure to suit you.

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    Melania Siriu

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    Personalised design

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    Authentic experiences

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    Whatever you want from your Finland tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where to go

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    Finnish Lapland

    Finnish Sapmi features wide open fells and rounded mountains that dominate the northern horizon. Dense pine and birch forests cover much of the region, and its many rivers and lakes freeze over in winter.

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    Helsinki

    Helsinki captivates visitors with its blend of historic and modern architecture set against the sparkling Gulf of Finland. This compact city has a laidback Nordic lifestyle, and excellent museums and restaurants.

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    When to visit

    For the best chance of seeing the northern lights, plan your Finland trip during the winter months, from mid-October to early May. The long, dark nights create perfect viewing conditions that are statistically most common in February, March, September and October.

    Winter activities

    December–April

    Tours in the polar night

    December–January

    Low season

    November

    Northern lights

    February–March, September–October

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    The Best Time to Visit Finland

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    Whatever you want from your northern lights tour in Finland, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    Your trip, your story

    We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

    Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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