Where to see reindeer and Northern Lights while staying in an ice hotel

Some people say Santa lives in Lapland, but even if Mr. Ho-Ho-Ho doesn’t make an appearance during this Lapland Safari tour, there are plenty of reindeer and other memorable experiences.

The weeklong tour offered by Red Savannah includes a chance to mush your own dog team, drive a snowmobile and visit the famous Icehotel, which is created annually from 1,000 tons of river ice and 30,000 tons of a snow and ice mixture.

Other highlights include outings to see the Northern Lights as well as opportunities to ice fish, attend an ice sculpting class and go cross-country skiing.

Accommodations include a night in a contemporary treehouse and time at the Aurora Tented Camp, a prime location for spotting the aurora borealis.

Dates: Departures through March.

Price: From $7,992 per person, double occupancy. Includes accommodations, most meals, airport transfers, sightseeing activities and guides. International airfare not included. 　

Info: Red Savannah, (855) 468-5555

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