While many flock to the resorts in Rovaniemi or Ivalo, the lesser-known magical Finnish Arctic Lakeland is home to the unique and luxurious Arctic Giant.
Here you will discover Arctic Giant, a unique property that gives you the opportunity to experience a birds-eye view of incredible winter landscapes, through the eyes of a giant.
Stay in the popular Aurora Birdhouse, featuring large windows offering panoramic views over the forests, and enjoy the sunset from the hot tub. There is an assortment of other accommodation options at Arctic Giant, our team can explain these and help you find the right one for you. This is the perfect break for those that would like a more relaxed pace, enjoying a handful of excursions, and soaking up the stunning scenery. Bliss!
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Location
Finland
Duration
3 Nights
Available dates
Dec - Mar
Price per person (excl. flights)
£2,000*
Overview
Highlights
- Marvel at magnificent views from your Aurora Birdhouse
- Discover somewhere off the beaten track
- Balance a chilled and adventurous break
What’s Included
- 3 nights in an Aurora Birdhouse
- Full Board
- Winter kit hire
- 3 excursions
- Transfers
A note on flights
While flights are not included in the holiday price, our team will happily provide a quote and arrange them for you. Simply ask one of our Travel Experts for details of the available options.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Arctic Giant Hotel
Arrival into Kajaani Airport where you will be met by your transfer and taken to your hotel, Artic Giant. Here you will check in and get kitted up with your winter clothing before settling into your accommodation. This will be your home for the next three nights – the perfect getaway to switch off and relax, whilst also taking in the incredible scenery, a few excursions, and the possible sighting of the Northern Lights.
Day 2
Snowmobiling Adventures
After breakfast you will embark on an exhilarating snowmobile journey from the Arctic Giant Birdhouse Hotel, winding its way through the frozen forests of the Kainuu region. Covering a trail of about 20-30 kilometers, the ride halts midway at a cosy fireplace, inviting you to savor a moment with hot beverages and delightful local snacks. Then in the evening you will delve into the essence of the Finnish Arctic with the Aurora Camp excursion.
It’s not just about searching for the Northern Lights, but also indulging in a flavourful tasting experience. This unique adventure intertwines the magic of the Aurora with the distinct Kainuu traditional cooking through a food tasting journey. Starting from the Arctic Giant Birdhouse Hotel, your guide will escort you to the Aurora Camp, where the flickering flames ignite both the fire and the excitement. And if you are lucky, the starry sky, the serene moon, and the Northern Lights might reveal themselves in all their glory.
Day 3
A Day in Nature
You will leave the hotel and head out on a mesmerizing guided trip through the wintry panoramas of Arctic Giant. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you into the untamed expanses, narrating tales about the snow, the natural wonders, and the majestic giants that inhabit the Arctic Giant region.
This expedition promises an immersive encounter with Finnish nature, offering a first-hand experience of snow-laden landscapes and the serene tranquility that defines this remote wilderness. Welcome to the heart of seclusion and natural beauty! You will then have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the landscape you have found yourself immersed in.
Day 4
Returning Home
Departure back to Kajaani airport – your adventure does not have to end here. There are options to extend your stay here, or perhaps you might like to spend some time in Helsinki. Let’s not forget it is the happiest country in the world so why not discover some more of its secrets? Just speak to one of the team who will be able to assist you with some ideas or trips you can take.
Where You'll Stay
Arctic Giant
The Arctic Giant Birdhouse offers a truly unique connection with nature. Enjoy far-reaching views of the wild Taiga forest from the comfort of your bed, and truly become one with nature – like a bird in its nest. After a day enjoying activities such as hiking, kayaking, and snowmobiling, you can relax and marvel at the starry sky, enjoy the sunset, or witness the enchanting dance of the northern lights.
The hotel offers a variety of cabins, each with unique features, sizes, and facilities, all designed to capture the breathtaking views. These charming cabins come well-equipped, featuring private bathrooms, compact kitchenettes, and saunas. Some cabins also have private hot tubs on their terraces. Choose from the Birdhouse, Luxury Birdhouse, Aurora Birdhouse, Panoramic House, and Arctic House.
Immerse yourself in outdoor adventures like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. After an energetic day in the crisp Arctic air, relax and rejuvenate with a traditional sauna before enjoying simple, hearty meals in the onsite Makuhelmi restaurant. Expect generous portions featuring fish, wild game, root vegetables, berries, mushrooms, and herbs.
A night in the Birdhouse is an unforgettable retreat, offering unparalleled tranquility.
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Find out what our customers say
Northern lights tour reviews
We booked with Aurora for a short winter break to celebrate an event. We wanted something special and that’s what we got. Clear information was backed up with straightforward booking detail, and we had a super, holiday with no complications.
The holiday exceeded my expectations and I will use Aurora in the future. Thank you!
David Foley
We had five fantastic days in beautiful Iceland, as we had never been before Aurora Nights helped with everything and made the holiday so easy and stress free. We stayed at Hotel Ranga which was amazing, we very much enjoyed the tours and the guides were brilliant, very knowledgable and friendly. We will certainly be returning to Iceland and wouldn’t hesitate to book through Aurora Nights again, special thanks to Abigail as her experience and reccommendations made the trip even better.
Lauren Mitten
We have never before experienced such friendly and simultaneously professional service! Alex’s communication was super prompt, questions encouraged and welcomed and attended to with great care and detail. Everything was well organised and available on beautifully designed and very useful platforms. Our destination (Mattarahkka Northern Lights Lodge) was fabulous on so many different levels – exquisite views, friendly interactions from everyone on the team, great food, exciting activities, perfectly situated to see the northern lights (seen twice in 4 nights’ stay), a great fire place, and not to mention our fantastic guide Fabio. Their provision of winter kit (hats, down jacket, snow trousers, leather gloves and boots) offered everything we needed to be comfortable outside. All we needed to have packed really were base layers, a few layers of clothing and woollen socks. Defintely somewhere we would highly recommend and return to when possible!
Inge Elliott
A fantastic short break which fulfilled all expectations. Well organised with a polished delivery, we could not have asked for more. The accommodation was perfect for us and the guides knowledgeable and helpful. Every day was packed with adventure, each lasting longer than scheduled but we were never rushed; the guides took pride in showing and explaining their beautiful country. We would certainly use Weekend a la carte again and recommend them to others.
Carol Mumford
We enjoyed both the hotels that were arranged by weekend a la Carte Aurora nights. The Porsmork trip was very enjoyable, both guides were fantastic and informative.
The Northern Light hunt trip out of Reykjavik with Superjeep was an adventure and we got to see the lights, worth braving the cold at -6.
David Rogers
An excellent holiday which was enjoyed by all. The super jeep ride on the second day to the Eyjafjallajokull volcano was memorable and thanks to our driver Margaret who proved to be a really good guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the facilities in the hotel Ranga. The staff were very helpful and we managed to see the Northern Lights. The Hotel Reykjavik Centrum was very nice with amazingly helpful staff. All in all, the whole holiday was brilliant.
Brian Coombs
We had a fantastic 4 nights that included glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, the aurora borealis and more! Lovely hotels, especially Hotel Ranga. We filled every moment and felt thoroughly invigorated on our return.
Frances Harrington
Hotel Ranga was perfect, with amazing food. It is in the middle of nowhere, very quiet and with the weather being bad there wasn’t the possibility of leaving the hotel in the evening so mightn’t suit all for that reason. Super Jeep tour we thoroughly enjoyed with 2 lovely guides.
Hotel Borg was in the perfect location. For us, one night in Reykjavik would be ample.
Blue Lagoon was a wonderful experience only heightened by the appearance of the northern lights on our walk home from dinner. All in all we had the best holiday and we plan to return to Iceland hopefully sooner rather than later.
Lisa McAleer