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Northern Lights

APT are offering you front-row seats to one of nature’s most spectacular light shows – the northern lights – with magnificent journeys in Finnish Lapland and Canada's Yellowknife or Yukon territory. Experience the snow-covered wilderness of a Scandinavian winter while staying in luxe glass igloos or head to Canada's remote Yellowknife in search of the magical aurora borealis.

Experience the Northern Lights in Europe

As you go looking for the northern lights, you'll be treated to unique experiences that showcase the very best of Lapland and the Arctic Circle region. Take a thrilling husky ride, cuddle up with reindeer and learn all about Sami culture. But it's hard to top watching the northern lights from your glass igloo in the frosted wilderness of Rovaniemi.

Rovaniemi Arctic Glass Igloos, Finland

Stay in a Glass Igloo

You're in for a real treat during your stay in the capital of Lapland. In Rovaniemi, you’ll experience the magic of the Northern Lights from your private and luxurious glass igloo at the Arctic Snow Hotel. Each night, bunk down and get ready to glimpse the otherworldly lights flickering above you.
Two polar Bears in the Snow, Finland

Visit an Arctic Zoo

Have you ever visited a zoo dusted in snow? Pay a visit to the Ranua Wildlife Park, one of the northernmost zoos in the world, where you'll get to see a range of arctic animals including polar bears and lynx.
Large group of Saami People standing with their sleigh & Reindeer, Finland

Meet Reindeer

Reindeer are synonymous with Lapland and the Sami people of Finland. We’ll take you to a reindeer farm where you’ll feeding the reindeer and set out on a magical sleigh ride through amazing wintery landscapes.

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Santa Claus Village, Finland

Santa Claus Village

No matter the time of year, it always feels like Christmas in Lapland. And you're never too old to meet Santa. Pay a visit to his magical village at the northern reaches of Europe and enjoy the nostalgia, twinkling lights and a dusting of snow.

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Northern Lights, Finland

Arktikum Museum

If you always wanted to know about the Arctic, you'll no doubt find all the answers you're looking for on a tour at Arktikum Museum. You will also enjoy a short presentation, ‘The Land of Snow and Northern Lights’.

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A collection of Huskies ready to pull sleigh, Russia

Husky Sleigh Ride

With the Arctic playground at your disposal, feel the adrenaline rush of a husky sleigh ride as you 'mush' your way through the great white landscapes.

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Sumenlinna Fortress, Finland

Discover Helsinki

Experience the joy of clean living in Helsinki, a city that that epitomises understated chic. Give in to the forward-thinking Finnish attitude as you explore cobbled streets and experimental art galleries.

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Two skiers walking along path in the snow, Canada

Iittala & Arabia Design Centre

It's not all about snow and ice in Finland. You'll also take a guided tour of the Iitalla & Arabia Design centre in Helsinki, an experience that reveals the history of Finnish ceramic art and glass design.

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Discover Canada's Northern Lights

With its remote beauty and untamed wilderness, Canada’s Yellowknife is one of the best places on earth to spot the ethereal northern lights in both summer and winter. Journey to this untouched part of the world with APT and spend your days on fun-filled adventures and your nights searching for the magical aurora borealis.

View of northern lights above tents, Canada

Unforgettable Experiences

Dine in a private “ViTeepee” at Aurora Village while the northern lights dance high above you. A First Nations performance gives fascinating insight into the indigenous heritage of Yellowknife.
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Northern Lights over water, Canada

Aurora Viewing

Located within the Auroral Oval, Yellowknife's clear winter nights are ideal for viewing the northern lights. Let APT open your eyes to Canada.
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View of river streem surrounded by show between two mountains, Canada

See More of Canada

There’s so much more to Canada in winter. From sleigh rides over frozen lakes to gondola rides in snow covered Whistler. Explore the Canadian winter.
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Green sky behind a forest and bed of snow, Canada

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Canada has some of the world’s best aurora-viewing spots – none better than Yellowknife, capital of the remote Northwest Territories. Discover the top spots to see the northern lights.

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Northern Lights over a snow covered forest, Finland

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From Lapland's northern lights to European Christmas markets, these seasonal experiences can be celebrated into 2024. 

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Christmas Lights in Butchart Gardens, Victoria Canada

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Banff National Park, Canada

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