The Northern Lights have mystified, entranced and bewitched mankind throughout history. In fact, the natural phenomenon is older than Christmas itself. But in Lapland, the magic of the Northern Lights and the magic of Christmas need not compete – they co-exist and enhance one another’s unique allure. 

After all, in the UK, as the festive season approaches, lights play a major part in the celebrations – be it the multi-coloured twinkling lights wrapped around a Christmas tree or in famous areas like London’s Oxford Street or Blackpool Illuminations: bright is always right! And so in Lapland, as well as all the traditional Christmas lights, the homeland of Father Christmas himself would naturally go above and beyond on the light front as well, by having one of the seven natural wonders of the world provide an otherworldly backdrop to the season, drawing in thousands every year hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous celestial spectacle.

As the nights get longer, the mighty Aurora Borealis emerges from its summer slumber and returns to the Arctic skies in bursts of incandescent colour, illuminating the blankets of snow that lay beneath. When winter returns to Lapland, the coming of the festive season is heralded by the annual reappearance of the fabled Northern Lights. So what better way to combine the annual reappearance of nature’s greatest light show and the countdown to Christmas, than a short stay in the epicentre of it all: Lapland itself. 

Our three- or four-night Festive Lights holiday includes a host of exhilarating winter activities and is based in an uncommercial wilderness resort, where Northern Lights sightings are not impaired by city light pollution. Our experts will give you the best chance possible of seeing the Northern Lights, and teaching you about the fascinating trick of nature. 

Our Festive Lights holiday is an adults-based tour suitable for those aged 12 or above. For families looking to visit Santa, please see our Snow Is Falling holiday.

What to expect

Your Festive Lights holiday begins with Transun’s direct charter flight from your chosen regional airport to Enontekio, in the far northwestern corner of Finnish Lapland. We fly from all over the UK, so finding your closest airport won’t be a problem.

Once you’ve arrived in Lapland, you will make the transfer to your chosen accommodation. On your first evening, you will collect your thermal suit and snow boots, which are yours to keep for the duration of your holiday. These are very important as it does of course get cold in Lapland, so staying warm and toasty with the right attire is always a priority.

Your hotel will operate a full-board meal plan, and meals are provided on a buffet service, where our friendly staff will cater to your every need, and ensure you are comfortable and well looked after. There is a bar, a library and a hot tub you can enjoy at your leisure. 

Upon arrival in the resort, you will be presented with an itinerary of winter activities which are included in the holiday. Although sightings of the Northern Lights can never be guaranteed, you will still have an enjoyable holiday, thanks to the once-in-a-lifetime excursions which are included on this tour.