Catch a thrilling experience in every sense
Tired of the same old cheap fireworks shows? Want to see something truly astonishing, something that will leave you in awe (and shivering from the cold)?
Then our one-week organized group trip to Lapland is just what you’re looking for!
During the tour, we’ll go searching far and wide for the Northern Lights and, while we’re here in the spectacular snowy landscapes of the Arctic Circle, we’ll also take the chance to spend the night in an igloo.
And no, not one of those ultra-modern, over-the-top versions packed with luxury and comfort that only keep the half-dome shape.
No, we’re talking about a real igloo, something you’ve probably never experienced before. And if luck is on our side, during the tour we’ll also get to see the Northern Lights.
What more could you ask for?
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Sleep in an igloo? Done!
Just imagine heading home and telling everyone you slept in a real ice igloo and saw the Northern Lights right from there.
That is, assuming that when it’s time to leave Lapland, we can actually convince you to come with us while you cling to a tree and beg to stay a little longer in that wonderful land...
It’s an incredible experience, one that has left a deep mark on everyone who has traveled north with Sto Gran Tour: one night in the Arctic Circle, surrounded by a dome of ice, with outside temperatures in Kiruna (where we enjoy our igloo stay) dropping as low as -20°C. Seriously freezing stuff!
Inside, though, it’s a little better.
Don’t picture anything like a luxury mountain chalet with full-blast heating and a tropical bedroom climate.
Still, believe it or not, ice insulates surprisingly well from the cold, and the temperature inside an igloo can even rise a few degrees above freezing: with a good heavy-duty sleeping bag and reindeer hides (yes, you’ll sleep with those!), it’s actually pretty cozy, trust us.
And with a bit of luck, we might even get the chance to admire the Northern Lights directly from our igloos: after all, that’s exactly why we’re here, right?
The amazing magic of the Northern Lights in the Lapland sky
Imagine lying there blissfully, stretched out on your reindeer hide, staring up at the night sky. Suddenly, BAM! A parade of psychedelic colors starts dancing above you.
What on earth is happening?
Maybe you’re just too tired from a day spent skidding around on husky sleds? Or maybe it was the Mjukkaka from the day before? With a name like that, maybe it was obvious it wouldn’t agree with you...
But no, it’s all real! It’s the Northern Lights! Absolutely incredible!
But what exactly is this phenomenon?
Put simply, it’s the result of a gigantic party where solar particles interact with the elements present in Earth’s atmosphere.
The colors you see depend on which gas is being struck by the particles: red for oxygen, blue for nitrogen, and so on.
If, however, you see the sky turning mustard yellow or beige, then maybe not. That was probably the Mjukkaka after all.
The Northern Lights are good at hiding: here’s how to track them down
Okay, we know, we know: you absolutely want to see the Northern Lights, whether from an igloo or not. You want to lose yourself in the magic of this incredible cosmic show.
But when is the best time to fly to Lapland and catch the aurora?
Because it’s not always there. Sometimes it appears, and other times it disappears for quite a while.
Let’s start with the basics: since it’s a light phenomenon, as you can easily guess, the darker it is, the better you can see the Northern Lights. So the best months to hunt for this amazing spectacle are from September to April, when the nights are long and the sky is nice and clear.
But darkness alone isn’t enough! You also need a bit of luck to find yourself face-to-face with it.
To improve your chances, we recommend that you:
- check the aurora forecast. There are several websites and apps that provide information about the intensity of the Northern Lights in a specific location;
- get as far away as possible from artificial lights, which can interfere with your view of the atmospheric show;
- choose a time and place with clear weather, otherwise the clouds will hide it;
- join an organized tour with expert guides, like ours at Sto Gran Tour, who are not only fun and knowledgeable but also true Northern Lights pros, and they’ll take you to the best spots to admire this breathtaking spectacle.
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In conclusion
So, are you ready to sleep in a real igloo in Lapland and enjoy the coolest show in the Arctic Circle?
Remember: the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so to be completely honest, there’s no guarantee you’ll see them. But if you’re patient, lucky, and accompanied by expert guides like ours, then you have a great chance to live an experience that will stay in your heart forever.
And if you don’t manage to see the Northern Lights, don’t worry: on our 7-day Lapland tour we offer plenty of other amazing experiences, like wild rides on sleds pulled by super fluffy huskies (you probably figured that out already, right?), thrilling snowmobile adventures, a cruise on an icebreaker ship, and the chance to meet Santa Claus and ask him why on earth that one time he didn’t bring you the Ténéré you asked for.
