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Green and purple Northern Lights above a frost-covered forest
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WINTER 2026–27 · ÄKÄSLOMPOLO

Northern-Light Wander

Head out. Be here. Bring home the story.

THE EXPERIENCE

Your day in the north.

Snowshoes on, eyes up. We’re heading into the Arctic evening, stepping through snow beneath branches dressed in white. Listen to the crunch underfoot as we find our rhythm and follow our guide into the darkened forest.

Every gap between the trees offers another glimpse of the sky. Perhaps the aurora will flicker into life above us; perhaps it will keep us guessing tonight. There’s plenty to enjoy in the walk itself: lifting your feet through the snow, breathing the cold air and discovering how different Lapland feels after dark.

Along the way, we’ll gather for a warming stop, with sausages or vegetarian snacks, hot drinks and a few Northern Lights stories. Then it’s back onto our snowshoes for the walk home. Bring your curiosity—we’ve got a few tales to share.

LOCATIONÄkäslompolo / Ylläs
PLANNED PROGRAMME2h 30min · including transfers
BOOKINGBy confirmation

Included in your experience

  • Guided snowshoe outing
  • Sausages or vegetarian snacks and hot drinks

Our winter safari season runs from 1 December to 31 March. Early December departures depend on snow conditions; each tour’s planned days and starting dates are shown in the schedule.

Pickup & practical details

Tours operated by Due North Safaris include pickup arrangements in the immediate Äkäslompolo area, subject to booking confirmation. Tell us your accommodation when enquiring; the team will confirm the pickup point and time.

Planned tour times are shown in the schedule. Route distance, final duration and suitability are confirmed with your booking where not specified here.

Winter clothing is not included. Please bring your own warm layers, mittens and suitable winter boots.

Before you head out

  • Children’s price bands and suitability must be confirmed for the selected tour.
  • All availability, pickup details and bookings require confirmation.

Share children’s ages and relevant requirements in your enquiry. Please avoid sending unrelated medical information.

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