Aurora Retreat Guest House - Lapland

Switch off your mobile, escape and relax! Located deep within the Arctic Circle in Northern Lapland (almost in the middle of nowhere!) is the small traditional Swedish village of Junosuando and Aurora Retreat. You will be amazed by the expanse, the openness and the silence. Your holiday at Aurora Retreat is about genuine small scale winter activities and encounters in some of the most stunning and picturesque scenery in Swedish Lapland, whilst caring for nature, the local community and the wider impacts of our actions. This is not your traditional tourist destination as tourists are few and far between.

The Aurora Retreat log cabin dates back to the 1920's when it was the village bakery and vicarage. Today it is a large beautiful eco-friendly 6 bedroom, old, recently refurnished, timber house with two of the bedrooms offering ensuite bathrooms. The living areas comprise of a dining area, activity rooms and relaxation areas where you can read, relax or indulge in conversation with the other guests. There is of course the luxury of the smell, crackle and sensation of a real log fire. After a day enjoying the snow there is no better place to warm up than in the wood fired sauna.

Meals are an integral part of your experience at Aurora Retreat log cabin and you will be catered for on a full board basis from an evening meal on your first day to breakfast on your day of departure. Your hosts Maya and Mikael serve food that builds and balances the body and spirit. Their unique cuisine is freshly prepared with the highest quality, organic, local ingredients available. Meals are created that are high in nutrient content and life energy, and satisfying to the senses. Any imported products, such as coffee and chocolate are fair trade. Although most of the meals are vegetarian you may also find fresh fish (local rivers and lakes) and wild meat, such as reindeer or elk are served. Special dietary needs and requests can of course be accommodated.

During your stay there are numerous traditional Lapland activities and excursions to take part in. Northern Lights tours and husky rides are all arranged by local operators. Other activities include yoga, a relaxing massage, felt making, visit to a sami reindeer herder, moose park, kick sleds, snow shoes, stay in an igloo and bread baking. Kick sleds and sledges can be borrowed free of charge.

There is also the option of staying at a wilderness camp, with no running water, electricity or modern conveniences - this is a true experience with nature and offers great opportunites to see the Northern Lights. Your guide will be there to help you prepare the food and light the fires to warm the log cabin and sauna. Your guide will return in the morning. Possible activities during this tour include ice fishing, igloo building, sledging and cross country skiing.

Prices from £925pp
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