Our Northern Lights tours in Rovaniemi take you away from the city lights to carefully selected locations where you can experience the Arctic night and search for the aurora borealis. Depending on the weather and cloud conditions, your guide will choose the best possible area for the evening.
Choose between small-group and private Northern Lights experiences, including minibus tours, snowshoe adventures and snowmobile tours. Whether you are travelling as a couple, with friends or with your family, we offer a relaxed and personal way to discover the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland.
CHOOSE YOUR NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPERIENCE
Discover the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi with the experience that suits you best: join a small group for a friendly shared adventure, or choose a private tour for an experience entirely dedicated to your group. Several experiences are available: traditional tipi, snowmobile, snowshoeing and other nighttime adventures.
- Small groups for a more relaxed and personal experience
- Several ways to experience the Northern Lights
- Excellent experience / price ratio
- Ideal for travellers who enjoy sharing the adventure
- 100% private and personalised experience
- Ideal for families, couples and groups of friends
- A dedicated guide exclusively for your group
- More flexibility: pace, stops and organisation adapted to you
SMALL GROUP TOURS
Share the experience in a small group, away from mass tourism.
NORTHERN LIGHTS EVENING IN A TRADITIONAL TIPI — SMALL GROUP
Escape the lights of Rovaniemi and enjoy a cosy evening around the fire in a traditional tipi while waiting for the Northern Lights to appear.
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NIGHT SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURE — SMALL GROUP
Ride through the Arctic night by snowmobile and reach remote locations away from the city lights, with opportunities to see the Northern Lights, warm drinks and a break around the fire.
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NIGHT SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE — SMALL GROUP
Explore the peaceful Arctic nature on snowshoes with your guide, away from the city lights, with the chance to admire the Northern Lights along the way.
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An experience just for you, with a guide dedicated to your group.
NORTHERN LIGHTS EVENING IN A TRADITIONAL TIPI — PRIVATE
Enjoy a fully private evening in a traditional tipi, away from light pollution, with a guide exclusively dedicated to your group.
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NIGHT SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURE — PRIVATE
Set off on a private night snowmobile adventure through the snowy landscapes of Lapland, with a pace and stops adapted to your group.
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NIGHT SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE — PRIVATE
Discover the peaceful Arctic wilderness on a private night snowshoeing tour, with your guide and an experience adapted to the pace of your group.
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SAUNA & ICE SWIMMING UNDER THE ARCTIC SKY — PRIVATE
Enjoy a private Finnish experience beside a frozen lake: traditional sauna, ice swimming and a cosy moment in the tipi, away from the city lights.
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- By Minibus
- By Snowmobile
- By Snowshoes
Aurora Evening in a Traditional Tipi
Going on a Northern Lights hunt in Rovaniemi can be more or less challenging depending on the type of experience you choose. First of all, it is worth noting that the minivan option is the most comfortable choice for families with children. It is also a great option for those who would rather not take part in a physically demanding activity during their Northern Lights hunt.
All our tours can be adapted to suit your needs, as well as those of your children, so that you can enjoy a unique experience combining discovery, comfort and tranquillity.
Details of your Northern Lights evening in Rovaniemi:
- After picking you up from your accommodation and providing you with any necessary winter equipment (thermal overalls and winter boots), we will head away from the city to locations that offer favourable conditions for Northern Lights viewing. Depending on the forecasts and weather conditions, we will decide where to go in order to maximise our chances of witnessing this phenomenon.
- Once there, we will light a fire inside a traditional tipi and enjoy a convivial moment together while waiting for the Northern Lights to appear.
- During the evening, you will have the opportunity to learn what causes the Northern Lights. Your guide will share their knowledge with you, helping you discover and understand this fascinating phenomenon — and perhaps even watch the Northern Lights dance across 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.
Night-Time Adventure by Snowmobile
Experience a Night-Time Adventure by Snowmobile in Rovaniemi and ride through the snowy landscapes of Finnish Lapland after dark. Your guide will lead you away from the city lights, along forest trails and across remote Arctic surroundings where the night sky can reveal the magic of the aurora borealis.
Travelling by snowmobile allows you to reach quiet locations far from the crowds while enjoying the thrill of a true Lapland adventure. Along the way, your guide will choose the best possible spots according to the conditions, giving you time to enjoy the silence of the wilderness and, with a little luck, watch the Northern Lights dancing above the snow-covered landscape.
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 :
- A valid driving licence is mandatory (a standard Category B car licence is sufficient).
- No previous experience driving a snowmobile, motorcycle, quad bike or jet ski is required.
- This activity is suitable for children aged 13 and over.
Night-Time Snowshoeing Under the Northern Sky
Experience Northern Lights snowshoeing in Rovaniemi and explore the peaceful snowy forests of Finnish Lapland after dark. Equipped with snowshoes, you will follow your guide away from the city lights and into the Arctic wilderness, where the silence of the forest and the winter landscape create a unique atmosphere beneath the northern sky.
A night-time snowshoe tour is a quiet and authentic way to search for the aurora borealis while discovering Lapland’s winter nature. Your guide will choose the route and the best possible observation spots according to the conditions, giving you time to enjoy the wilderness and, with a little luck, watch the Northern Lights appear above the snow-covered forest.
Details :
• Transportation to the starting point of the hike,
• Instructions for using the equipment,
• Depending on the hike 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.
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Book by EmailFrequently Asked Questions About Northern Lights Tours
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.
