The Great Aurora Hunt
Join the Great Aurora Hunt - our highly-successful new package, offered in conjunction with Aurora Hunters Ltd. The tour includes 3 nights of Aurora Hunting under the guidance of Andy Keen - a highly acclaimed photographer and experienced aurora hunter, in the pristine wilderness of Finnish Lapland, well away from all light pollution. Evening aurora-hunting will generally last about five hours each night, with warm drinks,light refreshments and photographic tuition as required.
The tour also includes return scheduled Finnair flights from Heathrow to Ivalo, transfers, 4 nights half-board at the Hotel Ivalo, and thermal clothing/boots thoughout. Group size is limited to a maximum of 7 persons to ensure a highly personal experience, so early booking is essential. The tour offer great value at £1,295 p.p. in twin and £1,495 in single.
There is a full programme of optional daytime activities available, including husky and snowmobile safaris, snowshoe tours etc.
NASA scientists tell us that the next couple of winters should provide the best Northern Lights displays for 50 years, so this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Unfortunately all dates for the current winter are now fully booked, however we are now offering a series of tours in September, which can be an excellent time for Northern Lights. Of course, there will be no snow at that time, but September gives you the chance to enjoy the stunning autumn colours of Finnish Lapland, and also allows you to go aurora hunting in more comfortable temperatures!

Departure dates: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept 2012.
Price: £1,295 p.p. in twin/double and £1,425 in single room.
Supplement for departure from Manchester: £100pp
Price includes return Finnair flights from London, Heathrow, transfers in Ivalo, 4 nights half-board at Guesthouse Husky, 3 nights of Aurora Hunting with Andy Keen and photographic tuition if required.

Guesthouse Husky is situated in lovely rural surroundings a couple of miles from Ivalo, and is indeed at a husky farm. The cosy guesthouse has recently been built to a very high standard with just six comfortable bedrooms with en-suite shower/w.c. There is a guest lounge and kitchen where hot drinks can be made at any time, and a pleasant dining room where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner.
Daytime activities could include hiking with huskies, a boat-trip on Lake Inari, or a 'Pick and Bake' where you can pick berries from the forest and afterwards bake something Finnish together. Otherwise you can just explore as you please.

If you would like to reserve a place on one of these September tours then please give us a call on 01342 712785 to confirm availability and we will hold the places on payment of a deposit of £200p.p. We will then need a completed Booking Form which you can download from the Home page of our website
www.specialisedtours.com.

If you would prefer a winter departure we are aiming to offer a similar programme for next season, running every Sunday from 06 January - 17 March 2013. Prices and final details are not yet available, but if you wish to make a reservation for a particular date we will be happy to take this so you have first option when details/prices are confirmed. We will require a completed Booking Form which can be downladed from the Home Page on our website, and a deposit of £200pp. Once prices and details are finalised you will be advised, and if everything is acceptable then the booking will be confirmed. Alternatively if prices are unacceptable then your deposit will be returned in full.

For further details please call us on 01342 712785.