If you are looking for the ultimate outdoor family adventure, try the new Arctic Northern Lights glamping VIP experience. The northern lights are an atmospheric phenomenon that’s well known as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sky watchers are treated to an awesome light show with a dazzling visual display.

This arctic family adventure is designed for one group traveling together. Due to COVID-19, this ensures safety and social distancing. The Reconnect under the Aurora experience occurs in Sweden. As a result, it brings loved ones together under the gaze of the Northern Lights for an incredible “bucket list” vacation. Guests start their arctic family adventure by traveling by snowmobile across the frozen river. You arrive at your first accommodation – a luxury teepee at the Aurora Safari Camp.

Aurora Lavvu

This vacation is for families with children four years and older. Plus, the luxury four-night program includes two stays that everyone will love. Stay at the Aurora Safari Camp in a new aurora lavvu. This is a traditional tepee used by the nomadic Sami people and located in a log cabin at Arctic Retreat deep in the sub-Arctic woods. A few VIP experiences include: a meeting with reindeer, a sled ride, dog sledding, sauna experience frozen into the lake and snowmobiling. This family adventure package is available from December 2021 – March 2022.

Each 325-square-foot lavvu has room that accommodates up to four guests. It is well winterized with a large “aurora window”. It delivers awe-inspiring views of the Northern Lights. In addition, the lavvu also features wood and automatic fuel burners. As a result, guests will be cozy during their arctic stay.

Off the Map Travel

Jonny Cooper is the founder of Off the Map Travel. Also, he is the designer and exclusive provider of this amazing experience. He states, “The newly upgraded lavvu accommodations are not only warm, inviting and beautifully furnished, but they also all face north to get the best views of the Northern Lights. The large, clear Northern Lights panel in the side of the lavvu brings an immersive connection with the wilderness and the Arctic culture,” he added, “meaning you’ll never miss a second when searching for the Aurora.”

The five- day, four-night, “Reconnect under the Aurora” package is priced from $9,145 USD per person. That is based on six people with total exclusivity for all activities. For example, the package includes – all meals, transfers, two nights in an Aurora lavvu, two nights in a luxurious private cabin at the Arctic Retreat, and more. Lastly, note that air flights are additional.

The team at Off the Map Travel works with experiences and destinations that allow people to explore hidden wonders of our planet. Programming is age-appropriate with adults encouraged to participate as well. For example, younger children, aged 4-eleven, will be kept entertained by an expert Sami guide. Hence, the guide teaches traditional survival skills. For example, learn how to make Gáhkko bread over a campfire. Furthermore, older children will learn the art of ice fishing and how to stay safe and dry in the Arctic winter climate.

Off the Map Travel believes everybody wants something different from their break. Therefore, holidays are tailored to the requirements of the individual, couple or group traveling. No two holidays are the same. The adventure travel company is owned and run by those who appreciate holiday experiences in authentic cities, towns and villages for a chance to see the real country.

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Photo: Graeme Richardson Dogsledding

If you haven’t heard the term “glamping” before, then you likely haven’t taken a “staycation” before.

Glamping stands for * glamorous camping * and is one of the fastest growing vacation trends.

Most people think of traditional camping with an smelly, green canvas tent, and cooking hot dogs and beans over a smokey fire.

Today’s modern camping offers all the comforts of home and then some, including many luxury amenities.

Paws Up in western Montana, is leading the glamping way. The Resort at Paws Up opened in 2005 and brings together luxury with unforgettable adventure on 37,000 acres of untamed Montana wilderness steeped in the rich history of Lewis and Clark.

The Resort at Paws Up offers accommodations for 150 guests in 28 well-appointed vacation homes, ranging from two-bedroom Meadow Homes to the charming, private four-bedroom Morris Farmhouse and brand new Wilderness Estates.

Paws Up is located in the heart of the Blackfoot Valley in beautiful, western Montana.

Back in 2005, Paws Up began to serve “nature on a silver platter” with the introduction of Tent City. Then in 2008, River Camp provided guests the Blackfoot in their bedroom. Coming this July 2010, Paws Up unveils the opening of Creekside Camp, the third and largest luxury tented accommodation.

Located along Elk Creek, Creekside Camp will offer six-new tented suites unlike any “glamping” accommodations guests have seen before.

Four of the accommodations will be 530-square foot tent suites for a family of four with attached private “kids quarters.” The safari-style accommodations are outfitted with electricity, feather beds, western chic furniture, and private decks, plus their own personal “camping butler.”

Creekside Camp at Paws Up will soon be the perfect answer for families who want to experience activities and adventure together. Paws Up offers one of the largest menus of wilderness activities in all of North America, including horseback riding and mountain biking to sporting clays and ATV adventures.

Rates at Creekside Camp will start at $1,015 per night for the two-bedroom tented suites and $925 per night for the one-bedroom tented suites, double occupancy.

Rates include three-meals daily (children three and under eat for free) and airport transfers from Missoula (MSO).

For additional information and reservations, visit www.PawsUp.com or call 800-473-0601.