Travel to Finland, Northern Lights

Country/Town Visited: Karesuvanto, Finland 
Date of stay: March 2011
Where you stayed: Davvi Arctic Lodge
Tour or pre planned: Transun – Northern Lights

We booked through Transun who was offering a flight and accommodation deal for only £200. Far cheaper than the all-inclusive deals (minus alcohol) which other travellers were on. 

The Davvi Lodge is pretty isolated, as you would expect for a lodge in the Arctic Circle! The rooms are warm and the beds are comfy. There is not a TV in your room and I imagine this is to encourage you to go on the various excursions and use the bar facilities. This wasn't a problem for us as we were out of the lodge most of the time and when not on an excursion we were walking about the area - Sweden is only a 30 min walk away!

The highlight for me was the husky ride and the night snowmobile northern lights trip. We paid separately for these and they are not cheap (approx. £100 each) BUT we saw the most amazing light show and in hindsight I would of paid double - you can't put a price to it! We were very lucky, other people had been waiting a couple days and had paid to go on the excursions a few times. There is no planning a natural phenomenon I’m afraid so it's a risk you have to take, but when/if it pays of it is certainly awe inspiring.

The husky ride was also great, the scenery is beautiful and it really does make you feel like a child at Christmas! Please note, they constantly pass wind in your face -  I would advise taking a scarf to hold over your nose if you do go on this!

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