Utsjoki Aurora Holidays & restaurant

Our trip with Aurora Holidays (Tina & Sonja) was absolutely magical! From the moment we landed at Ivalo Airport, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The cabins were modern and spacious, beautifully renovated, with private saunas. Tina and Sonja expertly planned our days based on our chosen activities and weather, allowing us to relax and enjoy a well-paced schedule. The meals were delicious and plentiful, the king crab was out of this world! What truly set this trip apart was the convenience. We didn't need to chase the Northern Lights; they danced right above our cabins! The views were breathtaking. Tina and Sonja's passion for their locally owned business shines through in every detail. They genuinely care about creating an unforgettable experience. Their personal touch made the trip feel authentic and special. Highly recommend Aurora Holidays for a truly unforgettable Arctic getaway.

An unforgettable experience! We stopped by for a meal before seeing the Northern Lights and were warmly welcomed. The host was lovely, sharing stories about Finland and even showing us videos of reindeer races. The food was incredible—our reindeer and fish burgers were fresh, and full of flavor. And to top it off, we were treated to breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. A must-visit for a magical evening!

I spent a wonderful 5 nights with Tiina and her team at Aurora holidays this month. As a solo traveller with social anxiety, I could not have been happier with my experience. Tina’s place feels like home, and she has a way of making one feel comfortable and at ease. The cottages are very cosy and well equipped, the food was excellent (with dietary requirements well catered for) and the Aurora hunting was a dream come true. I also really loved feeding the reindeer and the day trip to Norway. Thanks Tiina, Sonja and Saara!

What an amazing holiday with Tiina, Sonja, Sarah and the rest of the team who make Aurora Holidays a real home from home getaway. The lodge is spacious and warm with everything you need. The home cooked food is very tasty and plentiful and the included trips are well thought out and very enjoyable (especially the day trip to Norway- a dip in the sea is well worth the experience whilst you’re there). The lunch with king crab is also out of this world! We had clouds the first two nights of our stay so were a bit concerned we wouldn’t see the Northern Lights but we needn’t have worried as the third night they were out in force even though we had to drive a short distance to find them. The following night we were treated to a spectacular show right above our cabin and we were mesmerised for hours. Overall the holiday surpassed our expectations and we have recommended Aurora Holidays to all our family and friends. Thanks again to the team for making our bucket list trip so special.

I stayed at Aurora Holidays a few weeks ago. I had a wonderful experience. Beautiful location, very friendly and professional team and staff, amazing cabins, awesome food. I hope to be back next year!

I travelled solo in September 2024 to celebrate my birthday and what a memorable trip it was! I made wonderful friends during my week stay; a combination of solo travellers, couples and friend groups - perfect for everyone! The food was amazing and all the finer details were covered. Tiina is a fabulous host! I'm not used to booking an all-inclusive trip, but boy did this experience completely change my mind on that! I didn't have to lift a finger and everything was organsied and ready to go. I really could just relax and enjoy! We saw wonderful autumn colours, dancing northern lights on multiple nights, and some cosy rain while I was warm inside my impeccably clean cabin. Fantastic included activities; things you definitely don't get to do in ordinary life. I could not fault Tiina, her team and the wonderful experience they have created at Aurora Holidays - I truly believe this is the best way to see the northern lights on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Thank you!

Tiina and the team at Aurora Holidays in Utsjoki go above and beyond to ensure their guests have the holiday of a lifetime. The accommodation is spotless, the food is delicious and the Guides are extremely knowledgeable. We were fortunate enough to have stayed over New Year 2024 into 2025, and even experienced 2 x New Years as we had one in Finland, then Tiina drove us over the border into Norway (an hour behind) so we could Time Travel and have a 2nd New Years Eve celebration! Tiina supplied sparklers, a glass of fizz and some delicious snacks when we returned to our accommodation. A New Years Eve to remember for a very long time :) The day trips are well thought out and very reasonably priced. My husband and I experience Snow Shoeing, feeding Reindeer, a tour of the local village and Dog Sledding. I even had a dip in freezing cold Varangerfjord and the Artic Ocean.... ....and if all of this wasn't brilliant enough....we saw the stunning and beautiful Northern Lights every night of our holiday ! We LOVED our stay with Tiina and the team at Aurora Holidays and can't wait to go back again. 100 per cent recommend

Amazing restaurant! Great food and wine, beautiful building and view and great people. Vegan options and their own reindeer. And not at all expensive. Our best restaurant experience on our journey so far, would recommend!