Private Aurora Tours in Rovaniemi : Exclusive – Personal – Unforgettable
With our private Northern Lights tours, you don’t share the magic with strangers. It’s your moment. Your adventure. Your memory. Our guides take you far from light pollution to the best possible viewing locations, giving you comfort, flexibility, and the highest chances to witness the auroras.
Our Private Aurora Experiences
At Arctic Attitude, we offer exclusive Northern Lights adventures in the Rovaniemi region, designed for travelers who want more than just a tour. Escape the city lights and follow your private guide deep into Lapland’s wilderness, where the skies are darker and the chances of seeing the auroras are higher.
Choose the experience that matches your spirit of adventure:
- By minibus
- By snowmobile
- By snowshoes
Private aurora tour by minibus
Going on a Northern Lights night by minibus is the most comfortable option for families with children or people who do not wish to participate in physical activity while hunting the Northern Lights. All our tours are adaptable to your family needs, in order for you to spend a unique and serene time.
Details :
• After picking you up at your accommodation and giving you equipment, we will leave away from the city, in remotes places ideal to observe the northern lights. Depending on the predictions and the weather conditions, we will decide where to go to maximize our chances of observing this phenomenon,
• On site, your guide will light a fire to keep you warm and share a friendly moment while waiting for the auroras to appear,
• During this tour, you will have the opportunity to learn what is behind the Northern Lights: your guide will share with you his knowledge for you to learn, understand and hopefully watch the northern lights dancing in the sky.
Season : from September to mid-April
Duration : between 3 and 4h depending on the weather conditions
Included : transportation, guide, necessary equipment, snacks and hot drinks
Required : this program is accessible from 3 years old.
Private aurora tour by snowmobile
Far from the crowds, in the middle of incredible lappish landscapes, hunting for the northern lights by snowmobile will allow you to access isolated places that are ideal for observing the northern lights.
Details :
• Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation.
• Thermal suits and winter boots provided if needed (included).
• Comprehensive snowmobile driving instructions and safety briefing
• Guided snowmobile ride through Arctic forests, frozen lakes, and rivers (route adapted to conditions and timing).
• During breaks, your guide will share fascinating insights about the Northern Lights, their origin, the science behind them, and local Arctic stories — while you enjoy the peaceful wilderness around you.
Season : from the end of November to mid-April
Duration : Approximately 3 hours, including 30 minutes of preparation and safety instructions.
Included : Transportation, professional guide, thermal equipment, snowmobile gear, and hot drinks.
Required :
- Minimum age: 13 years old.
Private aurora tour by snowshoeing or skiing
Why not going on a night hike in the middle of nature to try to observe the Northern Lights ? Go on an adventure by putting on your snowshoes or backcountry skis (you can choose) to enjoy an extraordinary evening.
Details :
• Transportation to the starting point of the hike,
• Instructions for using the equipment,
• Depending on the circuit taken, we will hike through different types of terrain : snowy forests (taiga), but also on hills or open spaces to have a clear view on the night sky.
• After the first part of the hike, we will take a break to share hot drinks and snacks.
• We will then go back down to our starting point by another path.
Season : from the end of November to mid-April
Duration : between 3h30 and 4h
Included : transportation, guide, necessary equipment, snacks and hot drinks
Required :
- It is not necessary to have a previous similar experience to book this snowshoeing or backcountry skiing tour. lt is however recommended to be in a good physical condition.
- This program is accessible from 13 years old.
Are we sure to see the auroras when booking a northern light hunt ?
Seeing the Northern Lights is a dream for many travelers, but as a natural phenomenon, they can never be guaranteed. The auroras depend on solar activity and weather conditions, which are beyond human control.
However, our team carefully monitors weather forecasts and aurora activity in real time. While no one can promise the lights, we do everything possible to give you the very best opportunity to see them.
Best time to see Northern Lights in Lapland
Since solar activity (solar flares) does not depend on the season, the Northern Lights occur year-round. However, they are obviously more visible at night than during the daytime. For this reason, the first northern lights are generally visible in Rovaniemi from September when the last aurora of the season will be visible around mid-April. We recommend two periods to maximize your chance of observing the Northern Lights : around September/October and from January till the end of March.
How often can we see Northern Lights in Rovaniemi ?
Read more about auroras and chances to see them in this article.
