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Arctic lake villas, Northern Lights and sleigh rides – a honeymoon in Finland

The Aurora Zone offers bucket-list, Finland honeymoon packages to extraordinary destinations much cooler than your typical beach holiday.

Written by Rachael Nichol
Published 22.07.2023

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Whether it be for a honeymoon or the romantic perfect spot for a proposal, a holiday to Finland is definitely one to tick off your bucket list.

You can’t really get more romantic than being cuddled up underneath a fur blanket in bed inside a glass Arctic Villa by a frozen lake – that’s complete with a private sauna – watching the Northern Lights surrounded by a moonlit, snow-lined landscape, right?

And who better to book your once-in-a-lifetime trip with than The Aurora Zone? The Ouseburn-based tour operator proudly calls themselves the ‘UK’s only holiday brand solely dedicated to sharing Mother Nature’s greatest wonder – the Aurora Borealis’.

With over 21 years of experience providing holidays in extraordinary destinations, the expert team work with local tourism suppliers across the globe – who know the destination best – to create itineraries that showcase the true authenticity of the country/region at its best.

Alongside all trips being 100% ATOL and ABTA protected, The Aurora Zone does all the hard work for you, saving you all that valuable planning time and stress giving you peace of mind and more time to enjoy your travelling experience. The Aurora Zone offers a range of romantic holiday packages in Finland’s most sought-after areas of wilderness, Nellim and Lake Inari, which are home to enchanting, Narnia-esque landscapes and are famous for their Northern Lights sightings.

After recently being voted the world’s happiest country for the 6th straight year, it’s no wonder why Finland is a top honeymoon destination. From husky safaris to reindeer farm visits and snowmobile safaris to cross-country skiing, expect an action-packed Arctic adventure as The Aurora Zone brings you a truly full authentic and romantic travel experience through their Finland honeymoon packages.

 

MUOTKA AND NELLIM – THE GREAT AURORA ADVENTURE

7 nights | from £2,865pp | full board 

Flights: Return flights between London and Ivalo – via Helsinki.  (Regional departures may also be available).

Transfers: Yes

Room: 4 nights in twin/double rooms at Wilderness Hotel Muotka and 3 nights in twin/double rooms at Wilderness Hotel Nellim

This trip combines two of Aurora Zone’s best-loved destinations in one epic Aurora hunting week. Starting in a romantic wilderness hotel in the heart of Arctic Taiga Forest, Wilderness Hotel Muotka, before heading to remote Nellim – the perfect base for exceptional winter activities and is famous for its areas with outstanding Northern Lights records.

HLN TOP TIP: Book the Aurora Cabin complete with a panoramic glass-roof  to watch the Northern Lights from the comfort of your bed.

Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

Activities included:

  • Explore the landscape on snowshoes
  • Aurora Camp and workshop
  • Reindeer encounter
  • Northern Lights guided tour and viewings
  • Aurora snowshoe hike
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ice fishing trip to a frozen lake by snowmobile-pulled sleigh
  • Wilderness snowmobile safari
  • Husky safari
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Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

NANGU – LAKE INARI AURORAS

4 nights | from £2,345pp | full board 

Flights: Return flights between London and Ivalo – via Helsinki.  (Regional departures may also be available).

Transfers: Yes

Room: 4 nights in a twin/double hotel room

Escape to the wilderness of Finnish Lapland on this activity-filled, 4-night break to Wilderness Hotel Nangu. This adults-only romantic retreat is home in a remote destination, ideal for searching for the Northern Lights. Get the chance to experience snowmobiling, a husky safari, a reindeer farm visit and two Aurora camps.

Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

Activities included:

  • Husky safari
  • Meeting the reindeer
  • Lake Inari snowmobile safari
  • Two visits to Aurora camps
  • Aurora snowmobile safari
MORE INFO

 

Image credit: Northern Lights Village Saariselka

NELLIM – AURORA IN THE WILD

7 nights | from £2,775pp | full board

Flights: Return flights between London and Ivalo – via Helsinki.  (Regional departures may also be available).

Transfers: Yes

Room: 7 nights’ accommodation in twin/double hotel rooms

Spend a week at Nellim Wilderness Hotel in Finland and enjoy a wealth of activities. By day, you’ll get the chance to visit a reindeer farm, take a snowmobile trip into the magical landscape and go dog-sledging. By night, you’ll go on four dedicated Aurora activities with expert local guides and learn all there is about the captivating Northern Lights.

Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

Activities included:

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Aurora workshop
  • Northern Lights snowshoe
  • Wilderness snowmobile safari
  • Snowshoe trek
  • Aurora Camp
  • Reindeer visit
  • Husky safari
  • Minibus hunt for the Northern Lights
MORE INFO

 

Image credit: Northern Lights Village Levi

NELLIM – NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER LAKE INARI

4 nights | from £1,995pp | full board

Flights: Return flights between London and Ivalo – via Helsinki.  (Regional departures may also be available).

Transfers: Yes

Room: 4 nights in a twin/double hotel room

This Northern Lights over Lake Inari trip is one of Artisan Travel’s most-loved 4-night breaks. With its exciting and varied winter activities, romantic remote location and dedicated night-time Aurora hunts, it’s very easy to see why many newlyweds celebrate their honeymoon here.

Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

Activities included:

  • Snowmobile safari
  • Aurora snowshoeing
  • Aurora Camp
  • Husky safari
  • Reindeer farm visit
  • Aurora hunts by car
MORE INFO

 

Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

WILDERNESS HOTEL INARI – AURORAS BY THE FROZEN LAKE

4 nights | from £2,215pp | full board

Flights: Return flights between London and Ivalo – via Helsinki.  (Regional departures may also be available).

Transfers: Yes

Room: 4 nights in a twin/double hotel room

Wilderness Hotel Inari sits on the shores of Lake Inari with breathtaking views of magical Narnia-esque landscapes and wonderfully dark skies. This 4-night break includes a range of dedicated Northern Lights hunts, as well as popular winter activities such as dog sledging and a reindeer encounter to get the true authentic arctic experience.

Image credit: Northern Lights Village Saariselka

Activities included:

  • Husky safari
  • Reindeer farm visit
  • Cross country skiing
  • Aurora snowshoeing
  • Snowmobile safari
  • Aurora camp
  • Aurora hunting by car or minibus
MORE INFO

 

Image credit: Northern Lights Village Levi

INARI AND NANGU – WINTER ESCAPE AT LAKE INARI

7 nights | from £2,965pp | full board

Flights: Return flights between London and Ivalo – via Helsinki.  (Regional departures may also be available).

Transfers: Yes

Room: 4 nights in a standard hotel room at Wilderness Hotel Inari, 3 nights in a standard hotel room at Wilderness Hotel Nangu

Explore two of Finland’s most sought-after destinations during this seven-night holiday to Inari and Nangu. Both locations sit close to the expansive Lake Inari which freezes over in the winter and plays host to your memorable Aurora hunts and unbelievable Arctic activities.

Image credit: Matt Robinson

Activities included:

  • Aurora camp
  • Reindeer farm visit
  • Aurora snowshoe trek
  • Husky safari
  • Snowshoeing day
  • Snowmobile safari
MORE INFO

 

Image credit: Jenni Tuomivaara

To book your honeymoon or for more romantic holiday offers, visit The Aurora Zone’s website or give one of their travel experts a call on 01670 785 012

The Aurora Zone, Maling Exchange, Hoults Yard, Walker Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 1AB

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