Aurora Expeditions

Northern Lights Village was established in 2016, in association with CEO Markku Inkilä and his wife, Susanna Inkilä. They have been running the resort with incredible success over the past few years and were recently acknowledged as 'Achievers' by the prestigious commerce-oriented Finnish publication 'Kauppalehti'.

Markku is a highly experienced programme organizer and a passionate Northern Lights photographer. His photos have been published in The Sunday Times, the Telegraph, and on hundreds of websites around the world.

Susanna is in charge of Sales & Marketing, whilst also being the creative planner behind the resort’s decoration. The Northern Lights Village has gone from strength to strength in numerous aspects and a second resort Levi was launched in 2019.

Sustainable tourism

Biodiversity, rich local culture and security are the themes that guide Northern Lights Village on a daily basis. Northern Lights Village Saariselkä and Levi promote sustainable tourism by:

  • Reducing water and energy consumption
  • Recycling almost all waste
  • Utilizing local products and ingredients
  • Only using marked routes on excursions
  • Operating in accordance with the Sámi Tourism Code of Ethics
  • Showing a message of equal hospitality to everyone
  • Not condoning discrimination or exploitation
  • Following the government’s COVID-19 guidelines

Values

Personalized, warm and consistently exceptional service: Northern Lights Village keeps guests choice in staying with them in very high regard and are committed to exceeding guests expectations.

Integrity, respect and embracing differences: Northern Lights Village values each individual’s insights and sees this as key for sustained collective growth. Employees take center stage as the company’s most valuable resource.

Energy is generated sustainably with geothermal heat pumps which take advantage of moderate temperatures in the ground to efficiently generate heat in the winter and sink heat in the summer. Animals and the environment are treated with the utmost respect.

Experience Tour

Northern Lights Village has organized atmospheric nature activities and aurora expeditions for more than 20 years. Their specialty is the hunting and photographing of the Northern Lights and all guides are experienced photographers who can help guests take the best possible photos of the Northern Lights.

Personalised, warm and consistently exceptional service: Northern Lights Village keeps guests choice in staying with them in very high regard and are committed to exceeding guests expectations.

The Aurora Cabins

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 a warm bed. The laser-heated glass-roof opens up into the northern sky, directly above the bed.

All the activities in the Northern Lights Village begin in the yard outside and the restaurant Kota is only a stone’s throw away. The services at the center of Saariselkä, such as the store, the spa, and restaurants are only a 350 meter walk away while on the other side, the cabins are lined by uninhabited fells and forests.

LASER HEATED SKY WINDOWS Keep Guests Glass-Roof Clear of Snow, with the Tap of a Button and Enjoy the Best View of the Sky

INTERACTIVE SERVICES Make Phone Calls, Request Housekeeping, Review Itinerary & Bill – All from the In-Cabin Tablet

UNLIMITED FREE WIFI Surf the Web with Up To 200Mbps and No Data Limit – At No Extra Cost

TOILET AND SHOWER Hot Water Supply is Limited to 10–15 Minutes at a Time, in Intervals of 30 Minutes

HAIR DRYER For After Shower, with a Delightful Set of Toiletries

TEA AND COFFEE SET Tea & Coffee is Complimentary – Guests May Also Purchase Items from the Minibar

TWIN OR DOUBLE BED Both Bed Settings Are Available, Please Request in Advance

TWIN OR DOUBLE 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 a warm bed. The laser-heated glass-roof opens up into the northern sky, directly above the bed.

Action Arctic!

They say that riding a dog sled, reindeer, and a snowmobile, all within one winter day, will leave a smile on your face that lasts the whole week.

Northern Lights Village packages include different experiences depending on the season. Please check the itinerary to see what’s included in the Autumn, Winter & Spring. During seasonal changes, such as in late Autumn and early Winter, combinations of Autumn and Winter experiences may be on offer, depending on the weather.

Spend six days enjoying the best of Lapland. Days full of adventure and nights bathed by the Northern Lights, next to the deserted wilderness and the treeless fells, only a few minutes’ walk from the village of Saariselkä.

Experience unforgettable adventures and the dazzling beauty of the northern night sky!

Guests are accommodated in Aurora Cabins. The 29 square meter cabins have enough room for spending an evening together under the glass roof which provides a view of the star-filled sky and the Northern Lights. Breakfast, lunch, and dinners are provided in the Northern Lights Village’s cozy restaurant.

Guests have ample time to enjoy all of the most beautiful and impressive experiences and activities available in all of Lapland on expertly organised expeditions. Warm clothes, a guide and food are included in all activities so that guests can fully relax. On all Aurora Expeditions, guests are guided by a professional photographer, who helps guests take the best possible photos to share with friends.

The trip provides guests with the opportunity to experience all the greatest displays of the wintry nature of Lapland and the most enjoyable activities in a unique, first-class setting. The entire program has been crafted with skill and passion so that guests can enjoy an unforgettable sensory experience.

Bookings: +358 164 691 200
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Northern Lights Village SaariselkäRovaniementie 3222E, 99830 Saariselkä | Finland
saariselka.northernlightsvillage.com
levi.northernlightsvillage.com

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