Winter Wellness Escape with Northern Lights in Finland

The week begins in Helsinki, where you'll have two nights at the Solo Sokos Hotel in the heart of the city. Right away you'll be walking through the glow of Christmas lights, browsing the seasonal markets, and getting a taste of Finnish design and café culture. Your host Katie organizes everything, but leaves plenty of room for you to wander off and discover your own favorite spot.

Then you'll fly north to Ruka, a ski resort town in Lapland, where you'll stay at Magical Pond for four nights. This is a glass-igloo village set in the snow-covered forest, and your cabin has a glass roof so you can watch for the Northern Lights from the warmth of your bed. The days here are filled with winter activities—meeting the huskies and reindeer, maybe trying snowshoeing or skiing—and the evenings are for Finnish sauna, fireside reflection, and journaling.

Wellness here isn't intense yoga classes or strict schedules. It's more about slowing down and being in the moment. Your host Chloe, a 500-hour yoga teacher, will lead optional restorative yoga, fireside meditation, and mindful walks. You don't need any experience, and it's perfectly fine to skip it all and just enjoy the silence of the Arctic.

What makes this different from a usual tour is the care that goes into the details. Katie and her husband Paul actually host the trip themselves, which means they're around to help with anything, from recommending a good café to helping you get the perfect photo of the aurora. It's a small group of like-minded people, so you'll leave with new friends and a real sense of having experienced Finland, not just seen it.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - Accommodation - All ground transportation during the Escape - Welcome drink - Daily breakfast + included dinners - Northern Lights experiences - Husky & reindeer experiences in Ruka - Authentic Finnish sauna experience - Restorative wellness experiences - Curated free-time recommendations - Winter clothing provided for outdoor excursions - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - Special guest gifts

What's not included

- Optional Porvoo extension - Travel insurance - International flight costs + flights within Finland - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Select meals during independent time - Alcoholic & specialty beverages - Passport Expenses - Visa fee - Personal expenses