There are bucket list experiences, but apparently some of us can afford a solid gold bucket. Abercrombie & Kent’s latest itinerary is a rather special private jet jaunt into the wilderness of Finnish Lapland and Northern Norway, offering the best chance of observing the northern lights at the most dramatic time of year, around the Spring Equinox.
The Northern Lights and Soul of the Arctic trip takes place March 25 to April 1, 2017 with space for 20 well-heeled (and warmly dressed) guests, joined by A&K's pioneering founder Geoffrey Kent, pictured below. Ticket holders will fly above the Arctic Circle via private jet and stay in luxury chalets that feature an aurora observation dome with en suite bathroom and private sauna.
Other experiences include rally car ice racing, safaris by snowmobile and inspiring interactions with the Sami, the Arctic's indigenous nomads. Geoffrey Kent commented: "I have spent half a century adventuring around the globe, and still the Northern Lights have eluded me. I have designed this extraordinary adventure to the very heart of the Arctic Circle for the best opportunity to observe the bewitching display."
"In such a remote location, accommodations are scarce, so we've taken over a wilderness lodge and are upgrading it to our exacting standards, just for this expedition," continued Kent. "We're building luxury timber-clad chalets, featuring aurora observation domes that afford glorious views of the night skies."
Highlights include:
– An evening at Windsor Castle, UK
– Safaris by snowmobile, dogsled and reindeer sleigh with gourmet picnics
– Rally car racing on a purpose built ice track in the middle of the wilderness
– Lessons in winter survival skills from a world authority
– Rare and authentic interactions with Sami nomads, Shamans and reindeer herds
– Scenic flight to observe the dramatic scenery of Northern Finland
– An Arctic concert in an 'ice temple'
– Opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
– Private jet travel
The eight-day itinerary is priced from US $145,000 (AED 533,000) per person based on double occupancy. More information is available via www.abercrombiekent.com.
