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The tour begins once you’ve been picked up from Ivalo airport, and taken to your luxurious Sky View View Suites to begin your three-day hunt for the Northern Lights.
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Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.
Born and raised in Finland, for the last twenty -five years Markku has been offering authentic, immersive experiences in the region of Lapland. Markku gained experience working with his sister, as operations manager for her tour company. So, finding, and planning amazing authentic trips and experiences is what he has been doing all his working life.
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 your resort in Pyha ( pronounce Pu-ha).
Here, you’ll be shown to your private cabin or suite. The stylish, elegant accommodation will be your base for the experiences, and offers beautifully cosy warmth against the Arctic weather outside. On arrival you will be fitted with your cosy outerwear (snow suit and boots) ready for your adventure!
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.
Activity timings may differ slightly, your confirmed schedule will be given to you upon check in.
Trips run in the winter season from around November to late April.
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 suite can sleep up to 4, with 1 double bed and 2 extra beds.
Children under the age of 4 are accommodated, eat and participate in activities free of charge.
Starting from the age of 15 they're charged adults prices.
Upon check in at your resort you will be given your full schedule of exciting activities.
Yes! WiFi is complimentary and 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.
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