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Accommodation
Full Board
Flights Included
Transfers
No Lift Pass
No Ski Rental
No Boot Rental
No Ski School

Location: where is Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery

Village centre: 1.5km from Saariselkä centre on top of Kaunispäa fell with easy access to the ski slopes. 25–30-minute walk or take the ski bus (pay locally).

Nearest ski bus stop: outside hotel

The hotel offers a shuttle service on request (pay locally)


Overview: hotel description: Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery description

Our Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery packages are a perfect short break for couples and families wanting a holiday surrounded by snowy wilderness, with unique polar activities included. Choose from a 3-night short break (Tuesday to Friday) or a 4-night long weekend (Friday to Tuesday) and enjoy the beauty of untouched Lapland whilst experiencing once-in-a-lifetime excursions. Located in Saariselkä, one of Finland’s Northernmost resorts, you’ll be in a prime location for spotting the Northern Lights! Available in January and February 2025 - get ready to experience winter like never before!

What’s included in our Northern Lights Discovery package?

  • Return flights & transfers from London Gatwick to Ivalo
  • 3 or 4 nights accommodation at the Star Arctic Hotel
  • Full board meals
  • Winter outdoor thermal clothing and boots
  • Four arctic excursions included:
    • Husky sleigh ride
    • Reindeer visit
    • Snowmobile safari
    • Aurora hunt by car

Available January and February 2025. Our 3-night package runs from Tuesday to Friday (available for adults 12years+) and. Our 4-night package runs from Friday to Tuesday (available for families with children aged 5years+).

Star Arctic Hotel

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lapland at the stunning Star Arctic resort, perched atop Kaunispää Fell in Saariselkä. The Star Arctic is a modern and stylish hotel with spacious Lappish-style suites. Surrounded by snow-covered forests, this exclusive location offers unparalleled panoramic views, ensuring an unforgettable stay.

Included Arctic Excursions

With four exciting Arctic excursions included in your holiday, you'll have the chance to experience the very best of Lapland's natural beauty and culture. English-speaking guides will accompany you on each excursion. Your full excursion itinerary will be provided when you arrive at the resort.

Authentic Siberian Husky Experience

When you think of Lapland, there is one thing that comes straight to mind… Huskies! Mushing is an absolute must when you're visiting Saariselkä, and this excursion not only allows you to see these wonderful dogs in their natural habitat, but you’ll also get to experience the exciting thrill of being pulled along in one of their sleighs.

Aurora Hunting by Car

Stay cosy in the warmth of the car as your knowledgeable guide takes you on a journey through the remote wilderness as you try to catch the Northern Lights. This natural phenomenon is unpredictable and likes to play so make sure to keep your eyes on the sky, so you don’t miss them.

Snowmobiling Experience

Snowmobiling is an awesome and exhilarating way to experience Lapland. Imagine zooming through snowy trails, past beautiful white trees, and over sparkling frozen lakes. Whether you’re driving or sitting back as passenger, you can really soak in all the stunning scenery.

3-night holidays will experience an aurora snowmobile excursion, chasing the northern lights through the snow covered forests.

4-night holidays will zip across frozen lakes and snowy fells on a lunchtime snowmobile excursion.

Top Tip: If you plan on driving, don’t forget to bring a valid driver's license with you.

Local Reindeer Experience

Did you know there are more reindeer in Finland than there are people? These loveable creatures are cherished by the locals and are a must-visit when in Lapland. Take a trip to a local farm and learn everything there is to know about our furry friends. Unlike huskies, reindeer can be very shy, so remember to keep your voice down if one decides to come up to you and say hello.

Please note - children must be aged 5 years+ to participate in the excursions. All excursions last approximately 3 hours.


Facilities: Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery features

  • Lounge and bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • Gift shop
  • Fitness room
  • Shuttle service (€5 each way. On request only)
  • Use of toboggans (pay locally)

Room Types: Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery bedrooms

  • No. of rooms: 40
  • No. of buildings: 4
  • No. of floors: 2

Reception

  • Check- in: 4pm
  • Check-out: 12pm

Rooms

Scenic Suites are 30m² and sleep 2 adults and 2 children. There is one double bed (or twin beds, please specify preference at time of booking) located on the upper floor and a sofa bed on the ground floor. There is a shower room with a WC and a geothermal heating system.

Accommodation facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat screen TV
  • Minibar
  • Coffee and tea making facilities
  • Safe
  • Hair dryer
  • Scenic windows
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

Meals: Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery food & drink

The Star Arctic Aurora Adventure Package is offered on a full board basis.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are serviced in the Restaurant Kaunis, located in the main building - just a short walk away from the accommodation.

Each morning you can enjoy a range of local produce, including a range of hot options and a continental breakfast will also be available.

Dinner includes a three-course evening meal, the menu is influenced by Lappish ingredients, as well as modern cuisine.

Board basis options available

  • Full Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy Free

The Star Artic can cater for special dietary requirements. Please advise us of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. Guests are to contact the restaurant staff on arrival for further information and details about their options.

We update Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery's details often, but facilities do change. e.g. some extras listed by the supplier as "free" or included might only be for the first time you use them, or for one time per party, then charged for further use. If any specific feature is essential to your holiday, make sure you ask us to confirm the details of it before you book your holiday.

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Fri 03 Jan 202503/01/25
Sold Out 
Tue 07 Jan 202507/01/25
£2950£1961Special OfferDeal
Fri 10 Jan 202510/01/25
available 4 nights
Tue 14 Jan 202514/01/25
£2840£1961Special OfferDeal
Fri 17 Jan 202517/01/25
available 4 nights
Tue 21 Jan 202521/01/25
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Fri 24 Jan 202524/01/25
available 4 nights
Tue 28 Jan 202528/01/25
£2950£1961Special OfferDeal
Fri 31 Jan 202531/01/25
available 4 nights
Tue 04 Feb 202504/02/25
£2950£1961
Fri 07 Feb 202507/02/25
available 4 nights
Tue 11 Feb 202511/02/25
Sold Out 
Tue 18 Feb 202518/02/25
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This package holiday to Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery in Saariselka, Finland / Lapland departs Tuesday 7th January 2025, for a 3 night stay on a "full board" board basis. A local tourist tax (Taxe de Sejour or Kurtaxe) is levied by many councils in European ski resorts. It varies by standard and type of accommodation and is age dependent, so not everyone is charged. It's not included in the basic price of your holiday and is usually paid locally. For reference, the average charged in winter 2024 was between €1 and €3 per person, per night.
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Resort: about Saariselka: about holidays in Saariselka: about ski holidays in Saariselka: about ski holidays in Saariselka Finland / Lapland

Urho Kekkonen National Park Easy skiing Local cuisine

As well as being a popular place for panning, Saariselkä is a goldmine of winter wonderland activities. With a stunning national park on your doorstep, you can explore the snowy surroundings on foot, skis, snowmobile or even reindeer before coming home to your cosy cabin or hotel.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for Meet Santa Northern Lights Off-slope activities

Saariselka webcam

Snow Report: Top cm, Bottom cm

Snow Forecast: cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 27cm

Saariselka trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Ivalo32 km, 30 mins
Region:Northern Lapland, Finland
First opened:1970s

Saariselka lift pass price last reported as 200€ (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Star Arctic Northern Lights Discovery.
Night skiing: Yes
Saariselka has N, E, W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing November - May.

Town altitude: 265m
Top of slopes: 438m
Bottom of piste: 260m
Vertical drop: 180m
Total length of trails:10km
Longest piste:1.3km
Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä is 250km up from the Arctic Circle, not far from the Russian border. One of the main resorts in Lapland – the legendary home of Father Christmas – it has snow-sure skiing, a Christmas-card-esque village and heaps of festive activities all in one place. The village itself is surrounded by forest and full of winter wonderland charm, with its own little chapel, some shops and restaurants and accommodation ranging from spa hotels to traditional log cabins. Everythin...
Spread across the Iisakkipää and Kaunispää fells, the ski area is modestly-sized, with 6 ski lifts taking you up to 15 slopes. The bus is quite regular and does drop-offs at the top of the slopes and the base. From the base, one chairlift takes you to the top of Kaunispää (the rest of the lifts are T bars). All pistes take you back to the same part of the valley, where you’ll find campfires and cafés to warm up and rebuild your energy stores. This isn’t a challenging ski area and the slopes would best...
With only 15 slopes, this isn’t meant to be a resort where the sole focus is skiing and there are tonnes of other activities to fill up the week. Snowmobiling, reindeer and husky safaris really are as fun as they look and all are a great way to enjoy the surroundings. For something a bit different, try your hand at ice fishing or follow one of the more well-trodden snowshoe route. Even better, 15 minutes away by road is Santa’s resort, Kakslauttanen for a once in a lifetime meeting with the man himself. Fro...

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