Chasing the Aurora

Our chef, Esa Vartiainen, is an experienced luxury chef and one of the finest culinary professionals in Lapland. Our dishes are prepared using high-quality ingredients, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served à la carte.

Example Itinerary – Chasing the Aurora, 3 Nights / 4 Days

A sample three-night stay focused on Northern Lights, Arctic evenings and relaxing days at Lumo Resort.

Day 1 – Arrival

Arrive at Kuusamo Airport and transfer to Lumo Resort.

Check in, receive your thermal clothing and settle into your accommodation with panoramic views.

In the evening, enjoy a three-course dinner at the resort restaurant. You can follow the Aurora Alert App during your stay for Northern Lights updates.

Day 2 – Resort Activities and Aurora Night Safari

After breakfast, enjoy the resort’s outdoor activities at your own pace, such as fatbiking, forest trails or reindeer feeding.

Lunch is served at the resort.

In the evening, enjoy dinner before heading out for a guided Aurora night safari by foot or snowshoes. During the tour, you will walk into the forest, make a fire and learn more about the Northern Lights and Arctic nature.

Day 3 – Arctic Day and Aurora Hunting by Car

After breakfast, spend the day enjoying the resort area and winter activities.

Lunch is served at the resort.

After dinner, join an Aurora hunting tour by car. The guide will choose the best possible direction based on weather and cloud conditions, with the aim of finding clear skies and Northern Lights. Photos are taken during the tour as memories of the evening.

Day 4 – Departure

Enjoy breakfast before check-out.

Transfer back to Kuusamo Airport for your departure flight.

Please note: This is a sample itinerary. The order of activities may vary depending on weather conditions, availability and arrival or departure times. Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed.

Children can take part in all activities. There is also a large sledding hill and a play area for children.