Finnish Lapland from the other side of the world – and adventure group trips for women
Australia’s most detailed Finnish Lapland planning resource for long-haul travellers – plus small group adventures designed specifically for women who are done waiting and ready to explore. Whether you’re planning your dream Arctic holiday or looking for your next adventure with like-minded women, you’re in the right place.
Plan your Finnish Lapland holiday from the other side of the world
Finnish Lapland is one of the most extraordinary destinations on the planet – and one of the most complex to plan from Australia, New Zealand, North America, or Asia. Most Lapland guides are written for Europeans. This one isn’t.
From northern lights chasing and husky sledding to glass igloos, reindeer safaris, Finnish sauna culture and the blazing colours of Ruska – every piece of content here is built for long-haul travellers who want to do this trip properly. Real regions. Real seasons. Real operator recommendations from someone who has made the journey many times over.
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Small group adventure trips for women – led by a woman who gets it
These trips are designed for women who are travelling solo or in small groups and want more than a standard holiday. Every itinerary is built around genuine adventure, carefully chosen accommodation and the kind of community that stays with you long after you get home.
From weekend wilderness escapes in Victoria to the Northern Lights of Finnish Lapland and the Andes of Peru – there is a trip here for every woman who is ready to say yes to adventure.
Every detail is planned. All you need to bring is your sense of adventure.
Northern Lights Adventure for Women – Finnish Lapland, September 2026 Chase the aurora borealis across the Arctic sky on a small group women’s adventure to Finnish Lapland – without the brutal winter cold. September aurora hunting, Ruska autumn colours, a King crab safari in Northern Norway, Sámi cultural immersion and five nights in a private sauna cottage. Hosted by a Finnish Lapland specialist who has made this journey many times over. View trip details & secure your spot.
Peru Andes Adventure – Cusco & Beyond An immersive small group adventure for travellers through the sacred landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. Ancient ruins, high-altitude trekking, vibrant local markets and the warmth of Andean culture – all planned so you can simply show up and experience it. View trip details & secure your spot.
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Erin was a great host and had the weekend organised perfectly. Great accommodation and activities. Can’t wait for the next one!!
Erin provided the perfect weekend getaway. A perfect opportunity to relax and recharge the batteries with like-minded women. The weekend was the perfect balance of relaxing and activities.
An absolutely wonderful experience, and one that I probably needed far more than I knew. A reset, refresh and revive for the busy lives we all lead.
Unreal experience, I loved the opportunity to get to know new people and try new things. Erin is amazing, everything was so well thought out and planned to perfection. I didn’t have to think about anything for the entire weekend.
Erin was not only an outstanding organiser but also a fantastic group leader. She struck the perfect balance between being incredibly organised and wonderfully relaxed. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her attention to detail ensured that every day felt special. It’s rare to find someone who can both meticulously plan and fully participate — but Erin did exactly that.
From the moment we engaged with Erin Parker, I knew we were in excellent hands. Erin was fully engaged throughout the entire journey, handling every enquiry immediately. She has a wonderful way of making everyone feel included. Every part of the itinerary was well organised. It was a truly magical week!
Erin has been a wonderful help in my initial planning. Her page, videos, lowdowns, and personal communication have given me loads of ideas and tips. I’m now feeling much more confident about planning a DIY trip — which will save me thousands!
Erin is passionate about authentic Lapland travel experiences. She has clearly put a lot of time and energy into Lapland travel and being able to tailor experiences to your needs.
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Built by someone who has been there
I’m Erin – Melbourne-based Finnish Lapland specialist, group trip host and the founder of this resource. I’ve travelled to Finnish Lapland multiple times across winter and autumn seasons, worked directly with operators across Rovaniemi, Ruka, Kemijärvi, Levi, Saariselkä, Utsjoki and beyond and built the Lapland Lowdown to help thousands of long-haul travellers plan the trip of their lives.
But Finnish Lapland isn’t where my travel story started.
I’ve travelled to every continent except one (Antarctica…it is still on the list), spent two years living in London and exploring Europe extensively; and have travelled solo, with friends, with high school students (formerly a teacher), with young children, with teenagers and with grandparents in tow. As a family we’ve covered every state in Australia and between us we’ve built up decades of real travel experience across Europe and Asia. I know what it means to plan a trip around school holidays, around aging parents, around a budget that has to stretch and around the very particular joy of travelling solo as a woman who simply wants to go.
That breadth of experience is what this resource is built on. I know how different the planning looks depending on who you’re travelling with, where you’re coming from and what you actually want from the trip. I don’t write generic travel content. I write from the specific perspective of someone who has navigated the logistics, made the mistakes and figured out what genuinely works.
I also host small group adventure trips for women – because the best travel experiences happen when the planning is done properly and the people around you are equally invested in the adventure.
Everything on this site is built on real experience. No recycled content. No guesswork.
Read Erin’s full story and credentials
Erin Parker is a Finnish Lapland specialist, women’s adventure host and founder of Lapland Lowdown & Travel Her Way. She has travelled six continents and brings first-hand experience to every destination she writes about – from the Arctic wilderness of Finnish Lapland to the high Andes of Peru. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Erin helps long-haul travellers plan extraordinary Finnish Lapland adventures and leads small group trips for women who are ready to explore the world boldly.
