Northern Lights Short Break in brief
- 3 or 4 nights in your choice of village, with direct flights from 14 UK airports.
- Full board, transfers, thermal clothing and all activities included.
- Find your departure by airport and month, from £1,059 per adult (subject to availability).
- Three or four dark-sky nights in a remote village, with every activity aimed at the aurora.
Northern Lights Short Break is a 3 or 4-night break in the far north-west of Finnish Lapland, well north of the Arctic Circle. The villages around Enontekiö are some of the darkest places in Europe, under the auroral oval and far from towns and ski resorts. You fly direct from the UK, with no change in Helsinki, and everything is included from the moment you land: transfers, full board, thermal clothing and every activity.
Dates and departure airports
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- January 2027
- London Gatwickfrom£1,229per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Birminghamfrom£1,189per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
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- BelfastLowest pricefrom£1,059per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Cardifffrom£1,279per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Leeds Bradfordfrom£1,149per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Isle of Manfrom£1,269per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Newcastlefrom£1,239per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Bournemouthfrom£1,339per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- London Gatwickfrom£1,199per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Birminghamfrom£1,899per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Humbersidefrom£1,399per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- February 2027
- London Gatwickfrom£1,599per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Birminghamfrom£1,209per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
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- Norwichfrom£1,399per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Leeds Bradfordfrom£1,599per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Liverpoolfrom£1,139per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
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- Bristolfrom£1,239per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Teesside Internationalfrom£1,199per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Exeterfrom£1,199per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
- Norwichfrom£1,199per adult · Subject to availabilityEnquire
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What’s included
- Direct flights from your nearest UK airport to Enontekiö, about 3 hours 30 minutes, with a hot meal on board
- 18 kg hold luggage and 5 kg hand luggage each
- Transfers between the airport, your accommodation and every activity
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Thermal suits and snow boots on loan for your whole stay
- All the activities listed, with local guides
- All taxes and air passenger duty
Your activities
Northern lights snowmobile safari
Ride out after dark, away from every light, to wait for the aurora by a campfire.
Husky sled safari
A full-length ride behind an excited team of huskies across frozen lakes and forest trails.
Reindeer camp
Visit a reindeer herding family, feed the reindeer and hear about life in Sápmi over coffee.
Northern lights forest walk
A guided walk into the dark forest to watch the sky.
Snowshoe walk
An easy introduction to snowshoeing through silent forest (on 4- and 7-night stays).
Where you stay
Choose your village: Hetta (20 minutes from the airport), Karesuando on the Swedish border (about an hour) or Kilpisjärvi in the fells (about two hours). Each has a small, traditional hotel with full board.
The villages around Enontekiö are some of the darkest places in Europe, under the auroral oval and far from towns and ski resorts.
Orientation map, not to scale. Every trip flies direct from the UK to Enontekiö, the small airport at the centre of this map, in about 3 hours 30 minutes.
How the trip works
| When | What happens | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fly to Lapland | A morning flight takes you straight to Enontekiö. Your guide meets you, and on the way to Hetta you collect your thermal suits and boots. Settle in, then a welcome briefing and dinner. |
| Days 2 to 3 | Into the snow | Your activities are spread over the stay and timed around the weather and the aurora forecast. Every day ends with a warm room and a hot dinner. |
| Last day | Home | A final morning in the snow, then the transfer back to the airport and your direct flight home the same day. |
Your exact activity timetable is given on arrival, so it can be planned around the weather and the best nights for the northern lights.
What to pack
- Wool or thermal base layers, a fleece and a warm hat for each person
- Thick socks (several pairs), liner gloves and a neck warmer
- Lip balm, moisturiser and a phone power bank (the cold drains batteries)
- A valid passport with at least three months left after your return date
- Travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
Where do the flights go?
All flights go direct from the UK to Enontekiö airport in the far north-west of Finnish Lapland, in about 3 hours 30 minutes, with no change in Helsinki.
Which UK airports can I fly from?
Released departures for this trip fly from Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Humberside, Isle of Man, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Newcastle, Norwich and Teesside International. Each airport has its own dates, so use the finder on this page.
What is included?
Flights with luggage, transfers, full-board meals, the loan of thermal suits and boots, all the listed activities with guides.
Are the northern lights guaranteed?
No one can guarantee them, but these villages are some of the darkest places in Europe and sit right under the auroral oval. Activities run after dark to give you the best chance.
Is there a minimum age?
This is an adult-focused trip for ages 12 and over. Snowmobile drivers need a full driving licence.
How cold will it be?
In December and January temperatures are usually between about -10°C and -20°C, and can drop lower. With the thermal suit and boots on loan, plus your own layers, you'll be warm.
Do I need a visa?
No. British visitors can visit Finland for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Your passport needs at least three months' validity after your return date. Check the FCDO Finland advice before you travel.
How much does it cost?
Released departures start from £1,059 per adult, subject to availability. The price depends on your airport and date: school holiday and pre-Christmas dates cost more. Every price is shown in the finder on this page.
How do I book?
Send us an enquiry with your airport, preferred dates and who is travelling. We'll check live availability and price, hold your places and handle everything in one ATOL-protected booking.
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