That’s the Arctic Spirit!

Throughout history mankind has flocked to see the famous Northern Lights, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Now it’s your turn! All our tours are situated along the Official Northern Lights Route, and our expert staff will guide you to the best spots and times to see the mystical Aurora Borealis. On your exciting hunt deep inside the Arctic Circle, you’ll head to areas of unspoiled beauty, steeped in myths and legends while visiting the land of the Sami, Europe's only aboriginal people. There will also be opportunities to meet the Sami people, who generously share stories of their fascinating history. 

Here, you'll discover ancient fells and silent forests, the still trees under a heavy burden of snow, where the air you breathe is believed to be the cleanest in the world.

And here too you will discover a host of winter activities and experiences that will leave you exhilarated, recharged and eager to return.

From husky sleds to snowmobiles, cross-country skiing to Northern Lights safaris, from a night in an igloo to a hot tub beneath the stars, these are the winter holidays of your dreams. And at Transun we are committed to making dreams come true!

Tours available in the Arctic Spirit collection

Why Arctic Spirit?

  • Stay in traditional hotels – exclusive to Transun – all located along the Official Northern Lights Route.
  • Enjoy fantastic activities and glorious scenery within Europe's last great unspoiled wilderness.
  • We take you to locations far away from light pollution to maximise your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
  • Choose from holidays that immerse you in Lapland for three, four or seven nights.
  • Discover tranquillity while avoiding mass market resorts and glaring commercialism.
  • Encounter the Sami, Europe's last nomadic people.

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So many adventures await! Learn about our trips deep inside the Arctic Circle where the sense of unspoilt and unexplored wilderness is everywhere.

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Arctic Spirit adventures in True Lapland

Imagine meeting reindeer, mushing huskies through snow-capped forests, snowmobiling across the frozen tundra and gazing into the night skies at the Northern Lights...

If you're ready to experience all this for yourself, we have a Lapland holiday that will captivate you! For more than 40 years, we’ve been designing and delivering extraordinary holidays that have made memories to last for a lifetime.

Where we fly from

Our exclusive charter flights depart from airports across the UK, making it easier for you to reach Lapland from a point closer to where you live.  

Cardiff
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Exeter
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Isle of Man
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Teesside International
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Belfast
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Bristol
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Humberside
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Manchester
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Newcastle
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Leeds Bradford
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Liverpool
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Norwich
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Birmingham
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London Gatwick
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Bournemouth
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Edinburgh
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Glasgow
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The science behind the Northern Lights

Wondering what causes the Northern Lights? Auroras come about thanks to collisions between charged gas particles in our planet's atmosphere. The particles originate with the sun, blown here by solar winds whenever a gap in the sun's atmosphere – like a sunspot – lets the electrons and protons flow out. These charged particles are mostly deflected by Earth's magnetic field but it is weaker at the poles, so some particles get through to create the auroras we know and love.

The Northern Lights over a snowy landscape

Arctic Spirit adventures

On this collection of tours you'll enjoy an extraordinary range of winter activities and leave with memories you can only make in Lapland!

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Why travel with Transun?

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    ATOL protection

    We are fully regulated by all the major travel authorities.

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    Unmatched expertise

    We are pioneers in travel to Lapland with 40 years' experience.

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    Travel with confidence

    Safe and reliable, we provide financial security for all our trips.

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    Regional flights

    Fly direct from the widest range of UK airports.

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