These luxury vacations in the arctic circle let you sleep and snowmobile under the Northern Lights

Luxury Action

Exploring the Arctic wilderness sounds daunting, but add a seasoned guide and an action-packed itinerary into the mix and the northern-most area of the world becomes an enviable vacation destination.

Many travel companies now specialize in adventure vacations in various Nordic countries.

Often called 'arctic safaris,' these expeditions allow travelers to combine a number of activities, such as dog sledding, whale watching, and viewing the Northern Lights, giving them a chance to map out their ideal guided excursion.

"Luxury travel in the Nordic is growing rapidly and we're here to tell the story of nature in the area," says Janne Honkanen, founder and CEO of the Finland-based Luxury Action travel company.

The arctic safaris cost roughly $4,500 to $111,170 depending on the activities participants choose and the amount of time the stay in the area.

See some of the coolest parts of the arctic excursions offered by Luxury Action below:

Welcome to the arctic circle, the area that consists of the five most northern latitude circles on earth. In January, temperatures can reach -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

But the beautiful views, like the Northern Lights, make the weather worthwhile. Travel companies take advantage of the Nordic's extraordinary features and host arctic safari travel expeditions.

In Finland, travel company Luxury Action uses its private terminal at the Rovaniemi Airport to pick up travelers in a fleet of black SUVs.