Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

The alarm went off at 5:10am and we were at the bustling Helsinki Airport in no time. Saturday morning travelers moved skis and gear efficiently through the departure gate.

Ivalo, 150 miles into the arctic circle, was an hour thirty minute flight. The frozen tarmac in Lapland was a welcome site and so was the driver from our hotel.

After a fun afternoon settling in and exploring the resort, we enjoyed our first Northern Lights safari by reindeer sled. No lights, however.