A Family Lapland Adventure in Phyä, Aurora Cabin

What You'll Do

Get lost on a one-of-a-kind, 5-night getaway to the stunning corner of the winter wonderland that is Lapland, and experience an absolutely unforgettable journey for all the family.

You and your family will be picked up from Rovaniemi airport, and driven straight to your incredible accommodation for the five days, our Aurora Cabins; a 29 square meter elegant and cosy cabin has enough room for spending an evening together under the glass roof providing an amazing view of the star-filled sky and the Northern Lights.

Authentic, warming breakfast, lunch and dinners will be provided in a cosy local restaurant, Kota, where you can sit at the window and drink in the picturesque views over the reindeer paddock.

During your stay, you have the opportunity to enjoy some unforgettable Lapland adventure experiences in awe-inspiring landscapes, including snowmobile safaris and reindeer rides to meet Santa, deep in the Finnish wilderness. All activities are expertly organised, so that you can simply enjoy the expeditions and relax as we take care of the details.

At the Northern Lights Village, where your Aurora Cabin is situated, we specialise in hunting and photographing the Northern Lights. On all Aurora Expeditions you are guided by a professional photographer, who will help you take the best possible photos of this incredible natural phenomenon.

Of course, searching for the northern lights is about being in the right place at the right time. Fortunately, you and your family will be in exactly the right place, at the right time of year, accompanied by the very best northern lights hunters in the world, maximising your chances of ticking off the ultimate bucket list moment.

A full example itinerary is detailed below, activity timings can differ slightly, your own personal schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Experience
Highlights

Gaze in awe at nature's most incredible light show in complete comfort

Venture into Europe's greatest wilderness and truly get in touch with nature

Head out on a fun reindeer ride through the forest to meet Santa

Experience Itinerary

Welcome to Aurora Country

Your Northern Lights adventure begins when we pick you up directly from Rovaniemi Airport and transfer you into the Lappish wilderness, through pristine snow encrusted pine forest and snowy fells until we reach the Northern Lights Village.

Here, you’ll be shown to your private cabin. This stylish, elegant space will provide you with your base for the experience, and offers beautifully cosy warmth against the Arctic weather outside, and of course, the glass roof means that you’ll have unobstructed views of the spectacular night sky and the jaw-dropping Northern Lights, all from the comfort of your bed.

Relax and settle in, take a walk around with the crisp snow underfoot, take a toboggan and have some fun in the snow before your first dinner in Lapland, then relax in your cosy igloo.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Husky Rides

After a hearty breakfast, set out on a husky ride, swishing through the silent, snow-covered forest on your own private sleigh.

Meet these beautiful, energetic dogs that will take you exploring through the glistening Lapland wilderness, on a safari you are sure never to forget.

After dinner, you’ll head out on another expedition, this time on a heated sleigh, to see if you can catch another glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Accommodation:

Northern Lights Village

The Aurora Cabins at the Northern Lights Village are a magical way to experience the wintry star-filled sky and the Northern Lights, while lying comfortably in the warm bed. The laser-heated glass-roof opens up into the northern sky, directly above the bed.

Searching for Santa

After breakfast, it is time for a magical experience for the children (large and small ) as you go in search of Santa in his own enchanted forest.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Accommodation

Northern Lights Village

resort restaurant

Spa day!

Get ready for a day or relaxation and rejuvenation as you are taken to a nearby luxury spa hotel to enjoy a day relaxing in the warm indoor swimming pool with children’s section, take advantage of the sauna, jacuzzi and even book a massage ( ask your host on arrival to make a booking)

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Accommodation

Northern Lights Village

Reindeer Express and cross country skiing lesson

Sit down into the sleigh and signal the reindeer – and hold on! You’ll get to see how Laplanders used to move around before snowmobiles arrived in the northern wilderness. Driving a reindeer sleigh through the wintry forest is an experience to remember!

Next you get to try out cross country skiing – another traditional way to get around through the winter snow – enjoy the landscape at your own pace.

Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.

Farewell

Your final morning in the Northern Lights Village. Wake up at whatever leisurely time you like (check-out isn’t until 12 noon), and enjoy a final breakfast by a log fire as you reflect on the wonderful adventure you’ve had with us.

We’ll transfer you back to the airport, and look forward to maybe seeing you again!

Location Information

Northern Lights Village is located deep in the quiet wilderness of the Lapland region, 100km from Rovaniemi and 150km from the centre of Levi.

The transfer time from Rovaniemi is around an hour and a half drive.

250km north of the Arctic Circle, the area you’ll be staying in is a vast expanse of pristine pine forest that is home to bears, golden eagles, wolverines, and thousands of reindeer.

The restaurant, saunas, snowmobile tracks and toboggan areas are all right in the village, along with 40 cosy cabins with electric fires and glass roofs. The cabins are lined by uninhabited fells and forests.

FAQs

Trips run in the winter season from December to late April.

It will be tight! They can fit a double bed + sofa bed + one roll out extra bed, but it's up to you.

Children under the age of 4 accommodate, eat and participate in activities free of charge.

Starting from the age of 15 they're charged adults prices.

Yes, the Santa experience runs through the whole winter season until mid April

Sure, we offer a great range of day experiences in Lapland which can easily be added to existing packages - lots of customers do this.

Upon check in at your resort you will be given your full schedule of exciting activities.

Thermal clothing is provided to guests staying at the host resort throughout their stay. Participants staying in other resorts, are offered thermal clothing for the duration of the experience. Other equipment, such as skis and snowshoes are to be returned after the end of every activity.

The Resort will open 1st December 2023. The resort is currently under construction and the pictures displayed are not an actual representation. The design of the accommodation and resort will be in many ways similar to our Saariselkä and Levi resorts and you can expect the same level of comfort.

Yes! You will be alerted via the in-cabin tablet (you can also turn this off).

Yes! WiFi is a complimentary service of the Northern Lights Village and is available everywhere at the resort, with speeds of up to 100 Mbp/s and no data limits.

Pyhä is located under 10min drive away. It has approximately 10 bars and restaurants as well as Ski slopes. The resort does operate a return shuttle service.

The Ski resort at Pyhä has 15 slopes, 9 elevators. Slopes open from 10:30-17:00. Ski hire and passes are available direct with Pyhä Ski Resort.

Your package includes return, shared transfers from Rovaniemi Airport which is 1hr 30min from the resort. Kittilä (2hrs) and Ivalo (2hr 30min) airport transfers can be accommodated but at an additional supplement. Please let us know if you require these options.

Yes! The resort has 2 x Igloo Saunas with a hot tub and a traditional Sauna. These can be pre-booked through Not in the Guidebooks to avoid disappointment on arrival.