Embark on a beautiful Aurora hunting trek through a snowy forest! The lack of light pollution provides ideal conditions to witness the Northern Lights in their full glory. If we're lucky, we might also see signs of willow grouse digging into the snow and reindeer grazing through the untouched winter scenery.
Itinerary
Meeting at Xwander Nordic
We will meet up at Xwander headquarters at 18:00 and gear you up for the Aurora Hunting adventure.
Aurora Trek
- We head out on an exciting Aurora hunting 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 Aurora 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 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.
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
Please note
- Physical Requirements: The tour involves being outdoors in cold weather, so participants should be prepared for low temperatures
- Accessibility: The experience is not fully accessible by wheelchair due to the nature of the terrain and activities. Contact us for accessible options for this tour!
- Age Restrictions: The tour may 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.
- Weather Dependency: The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. The tour is highly dependent on weather conditions, especially cloud coverage
- Clothing and Gear: Warm clothing and suitable winter gear are essential. Overalls, warm boots, and mittens are provided if needed, but it's advisable to dress in layers. We can advice with clothing so ask, as well we sell Merino Wool layer kits, beanies, and accessories
- 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
- We will call you at 15:00 on the day of the activity for a weather update. Xwander offers free rescheduling and an option to switch to another activity if the conditions are not optimal for the Auroras
- 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 snacks
- Winter clothing: Warm overalls, boots and gloves
- Transfers from Ivalo and back
Price Excludes
- Optional extra activities like open fire dinner, tent sauna & ice swimming
- Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä (+20 € / person)