Itinerary
Meeting at Xwander Nordic
We will meet up at Xwander headquarters at 18:00 and gear you up for the Aurora Hunting adventure.
Snowshoe Trek
- We head out on an exciting snowshoe trek after closely monitoring cloud and aurora forecasts to find the best locations for the Northern Lights. We will choose either traditional snowshoes or modern gliding snowshoes for the trek, depending on the snow conditions.
- Warm drinks and snacks are provided to keep everyone comfortable during the trek.
- You can also choose to combine your Evening snowshoe trek experience with an open fire dinner or relaxing tent sauna and ice swimming.
- Total duration of the activity is approximately three hours and we return to Ivalo between 22:00 and 23:00.
FAQ
What do I need to bring?
- Warm Clothes: Dress in weather appropriate layers including a good hat, scarf, and socks
- Camera: Phone and power bank if needed
- Headlamp: If you have one, bring it along (don't worry if not, we provide you with one)
- Snacks and Water: While snacks are provided, you may want to bring your favorites
What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event.
- Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or less before the event.
Please note
- Physical Requirements: The tour involves being outdoors in cold weather, so participants should be prepared for low temperatures
- Age Restrictions: The tour is not be suitable for very young children. For families and children we recommend our Aurora Camp product which is family friendly with activities like Stargazing with Telescope and Tobogganing in the camp.
- Clothing and Gear: Warm clothing and suitable winter gear are essential. Overalls, warm boots, and gloves are provided if needed, but it's advisable to dress in layers
- A temperature limit of -25°C: If the forecast for the day is colder / weather conditions unsuitable, we will cancel and/or reschedule the trip. There is no additional fee in case the trip is cancelled by Xwander
- Minimum age of the passengers is 12 years.
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- Local family owned business
- Personalized service
- Flexible itineraries
- Small group sizes
Price Includes
- Guide services
- Hot drinks and light snacks
- Headlamps
- Transfers from Ivalo and back
Price Excludes
- Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä
