EXTENDED STAY
EXPERIENCES ACROSS THE BOTHNIAN BAY
ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES
Extend Your Arctic Story
Enhance your stay at Aurora Sea Resort with carefully selected day trips and premium experiences beyond the resort. Discover the frozen Bothnian Bay aboard the legendary Icebreaker Sampo, unwind at Lapland Lagoon, experience authentic Finnish smoke sauna traditions, or spend a day exploring Santa's hometown and Oulu.
All Extended Stay experiences can be booked individually and are also available for guests staying elsewhere. However, they are designed to perfectly complement our holiday packages.
We recommend adding one extra night for each full-day excursion, allowing you to enjoy every experience at a relaxed pace.
Where the Arctic Sea Meets Relaxation
Day at Lapland Lagoon
Duration approx. 6 hours
Spend an unforgettable afternoon in Tornio at Lapland Lagoon, combining Arctic adventure with premium wellness.
Float safely among the sea ice wearing a professional flotation suit before relaxing in three unique seaside saunas and outdoor hot tubs overlooking the frozen Bothnian Bay.
Finish the day with a traditional Kota Dinner before returning to Aurora Sea Resort. The Lapland Lagoon experience includes guided sea ice floating, sauna world access with three saunas and four hot tubs, and optional dining experiences.
Source: Lapland Lagoon
Cruise Through the Frozen Bothnian Bay
Icebreaker Sampo Adventure
Duration: approx. 9-11 hours
Board the legendary Icebreaker Sampo for one of the world's most iconic Arctic experiences.Explore the historic vessel, walk across the frozen sea, enjoy ice floating in survival suits and witness how an icebreaker opens a route through thick sea ice.
The afternoon Blue Moment cruise includes lunch on board, guided tour, ice floating, entrance fees and shuttle transport from Oulu according to the official cruise timetable.
Source: Icebreaking Company
A Perfect Family Day
Little Pearls Adventure in Oulu
Duration: approx. 7-8 hours
Designed especially for families, this full-day excursion combines imagination, learning and discovery.
Explore Oulu's Science Centre Tietomaa for hands-on exhibitions and interactive experiences before continuing to the magical animal-themed fairy forest at Kipponit
Throughout the day, your private guide ensures a relaxed and enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Source: Tiedekeskus Tietomaa
The essential private Finnish sauna experience
The Smoke Sauna Ritual
2 hours - 5 hours
The essential private Finnish sauna experience with the traditional smoke sauna, guided sauna ritual, washing tradition and time to relax in Haapa Studio.
For a longer experience or larger private groups. Enjoy two traditional saunas – the Finnish smoke sauna and a wood-heated courtyard sauna – with time to move between the saunas, cool down and relax.
The complete Finnish sauna experience. Journey between three traditional wood-heated saunas – the smoke sauna, courtyard sauna and seaside sauna – with plenty of time for sauna, rest, cooling down and the surrounding coastal nature.
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