Situated in the heart of Finnish Lapland, with a winter wonderland the setting for a magical northern lights holiday – Nivunki Village is surrounded by untouched wilderness and away from light pollution allowing optimum chances to witness the aurora. The privately owned property sits next to Lake Nivunkijarvi, which freezes in the winter and provides a playground for thrilling winter activities. The land is also home to a herd of reindeer who roam in the area and you’re sure to meet during your stay.
Our package includes accommodation in Glass Kota’s, with heated windows facing the dark skies for when the aurora makes an appearance, as well as gourmet cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and a selection of authentic winter activities.
Nivunki Village is an adult only resort providing an intimate and cosy retreat away from the crowds and the perfect choice for a romantic northern lights break.
From £2,476 per person (excluding flights)
This is based on two adults sharing a Northern Lights Glass Kota for 4 nights on half-board basis with return transfers between Kittila Airport and Nivunki Village, warm winter clothing and activities as described.
This roughly converts to 2,946 EUR | 3,194 USD
Departures: This trip has flexible arrivals and can be tailor-made to your exact requirements. Please contact our Sales team for a bespoke itinerary.
There are several flight options to Helsinki, where we highly recommend a short visit before heading north to the arctic region. On arrival at Kittila, you will be met and transferred to Nivunki Village, a journey time of 50 minutes.
On checking in, you will receive your warm winter clothing and in the evening, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal created from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast and dinner is included during your stay. Some lunches may be included during the activities, otherwise it can be purchased at the restaurant if required.The village has 15 Glass Kotas, where tradition meets modern comfort. All the Kotas have a double bed, private bathroom with rain shower and toiletries, nespresso machine & kettle, minibar, high-speed wi-fi and heating. The Glass is also heated so you always have a clear view of the northern sky. The cosy restaurant offers a menu inspired by the offerings of the Arctic, featuring locally sourced and seasonal produce.
With the untouched wilderness as the backdrop, our 4 night package includes 4 guided activities. All the activities are in small groups of no more than 8 guests and led by experienced local guides, happy to share their knowledge of the area. The exact schedule for the different activities will be confirmed locally. In addition to the 4 activities included, there are other options which can be added to the program.
After a short transfer to the husky kennels, you’ll meet the experienced guide and eager huskies, ready to take you on an arctic adventure. Before heading off, you’ll receive safety instructions and learn how to handle your own team of huskies, then once ready, you’ll witness the power of these amazing arctic dogs. Driving in pairs, one mushing the team and one as a passenger in the sled they lead you along the snowy trails. Halfway through the trip, you’ll stop at a Lappish hut for some snacks and hot drinks, changing drivers, before the safari comes to an end back at the husky farm leaving you with everlasting memories.
The village has 15 Glass Kotas, where tradition meets modern comfort. All the Kotas have a double bed, private bathroom with rain shower and toiletries, nespresso machine & kettle, minibar, high-speed wi-fi and heating. The Glass is also heated so you always have a clear view of the northern sky. The cosy restaurant offers a menu inspired by the offerings of the Arctic, featuring locally sourced and seasonal produce.
The village has 15 Glass Kotas, where tradition meets modern comfort. All the Kotas have a double bed, private bathroom with rain shower and toiletries, nespresso machine & kettle, minibar, high-speed wi-fi and heating. The Glass is also heated so you always have a clear view of the northern sky. The cosy restaurant offers a menu inspired by the offerings of the Arctic, featuring locally sourced and seasonal produce.
Free time in the Village can be spent enjoying the pristine fell scenery and relaxing in the tranquil setting. If you prefer to be more active, the resort also offers complimentary use of snowshoes, giving guests the freedom to explore the snowy surroundings whenever desired.
Nivunki Village is home to about 100 reindeer - you’ll get the chance to get close to these lovely arctic animals and learn from the knowledgeable guides about how the reindeer play an important part in this region and about the livelihoods and ancient traditions of the Sami people. You will then take a short reindeer ride, where the silence of the wilderness is broken only by the soft thudding of reindeer hooves.
Inhale pure air and listen to nature’s silence on an evening snowshoe trek into the arctic wilderness, strolling through the surroundings of Lake Nivunkijarvi in search of the aurora. During the trek you’ll stop for hot beverages, preparing you to continue the journey back to the village.
The village has 15 Glass Kotas, where tradition meets modern comfort. All the Kotas have a double bed, private bathroom with rain shower and toiletries, nespresso machine & kettle, minibar, high-speed wi-fi and heating. The Glass is also heated so you always have a clear view of the northern sky. The cosy restaurant offers a menu inspired by the offerings of the Arctic, featuring locally sourced and seasonal produce.
The village has 15 Glass Kotas, where tradition meets modern comfort. All the Kotas have a double bed, private bathroom with rain shower and toiletries, nespresso machine & kettle, minibar, high-speed wi-fi and heating. The Glass is also heated so you always have a clear view of the northern sky. The cosy restaurant offers a menu inspired by the offerings of the Arctic, featuring locally sourced and seasonal produce.