Northern Lights Trip 5 hours with a guide
Chase the Northern Lights with an expert guide, enjoy a cozy campfire BBQ, and receive professional photos of your Arctic adventure.
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Experience the magic of the Arctic on our 5-hour Northern Lights Trip in a comfortable 8-seat minibus. Our experienced local guide continuously monitors the weather and aurora forecasts to take you to the best possible locations for seeing the Northern Lights.
During the evening, you'll travel away from the city lights to carefully selected viewing spots, giving you the best chance to witness this incredible natural phenomenon. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about Lapland, the Northern Lights, and local traditions.
To keep you warm, we'll stop for a cozy campfire where you can enjoy a traditional BBQ, hot drinks, and light snacks while waiting for the auroras to appear.
Throughout the tour, your guide will capture beautiful moments with Northern Lights with a professional camera, so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience. After the tour, you'll receive the photos as a lasting reminder of your unforgettable night under the Arctic sky.
What’s included?
- Professional local Northern Lights guide
- Transportation in a comfortable 8-seat minibus
- Visits to the best aurora viewing locations based on weather conditions and forecasts
- Campfire experience with BBQ, warm drinks, and light snacks
- Professional photography during the tour
- Digital photos after the experience
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Meeting point or pick-up
We will meet you at Lapland Royal Adventures Main Office, Maakuntakatu 31, Rovaniemi, before the activity begins, or pick you up from your accommodation (if selected). After a short introduction, we will start our Northern Lights adventure.
Northern Lights hunt
We begin our journey towards the best possible locations to see the magical Northern Lights. Our professional guide follows the latest weather conditions and aurora forecasts to find the most promising spots away from city lights. During the tour, your guide will share stories about Lapland, the Arctic nature, and the Northern Lights.
When the auroras appear, your guide will capture beautiful memories of your experience with a professional camera.
Campfire experience
While waiting for the Northern Lights, we will enjoy a cozy campfire moment in the Arctic wilderness. You can warm up by the fire while enjoying a traditional Finnish BBQ, hot drinks, and light snacks under the Northern sky.
Return to Rovaniemi
After the Northern Lights hunt and campfire experience, we will drive you safely back to Rovaniemi city centre or your accommodation. Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable Arctic adventure!
Professional photos
After the tour, you will receive a link to download your professional photos. The pictures will be delivered to your email within 48 hours after the experience.
Meeting points
Lapland Royal Adventures Office
Maakuntakatu 31, 96200 Rovaniemi
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Requirements
- Warm and comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for Arctic conditions
- Warm layers, gloves, a hat, and winter shoes
- A camera or phone to capture your own memories
- A water bottle if needed
- A positive attitude and patience while waiting for the Northern Lights
Please note: Professional photos will be taken during the tour, but bringing your own camera is recommended if you would like to capture additional moments.
Important information
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Frequently asked about northern lights tour
Are there toilet facilities during the Northern Lights tour?
At the beginning of the evening, it is usually possible to find an open service station or similar facilities along the route where a toilet stop can be made. However, it is important to note that later in the night, or in the remote areas where we travel to see the Northern Lights, there are no open public toilets or regular stops available. In those cases, we may need to use nature as a restroom if necessary.
What should I wear for a Northern Lights tour?
We recommend dressing according to the weather and wearing warm winter clothing in layers. While our vehicles are heated and provide a comfortable place to warm up during the tour, we will also spend time outdoors while searching for and viewing the Northern Lights. Warm winter boots, gloves, a hat, and insulated outerwear are highly recommended to ensure you stay comfortable throughout the experience.
Are photos included in the tour?
Professional photography is included in our Guarantee Northern Lights Trip Pro experience. Photos are taken with professional camera equipment and delivered within one week after the tour via a download link sent to your email.
For other tours, photos may also be available if photography has been conducted during the activity. In such cases, photo packages can be purchased afterwards for an additional fee of €20 per person.
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Lapland?
The Northern Lights season in Lapland typically runs from late August until early April. The best chances of seeing them are on clear, dark nights away from artificial lights. While sightings can never be guaranteed, Lapland offers excellent conditions for viewing the Aurora Borealis throughout the winter season.
Can you guarantee that I will see the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings can never be guaranteed on a standard tour. However, if you choose our Northern Lights Guarantee experience, we guarantee that you will see the Aurora Borealis or receive your money back or free re-try. Our guides continuously monitor weather and aurora forecasts and do everything possible to give you the best chance of witnessing this unforgettable Arctic experience.
What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?
If your tour includes lunch, snacks, or refreshments, please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your booking. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and provide suitable alternatives whenever possible. To ensure we can make the necessary arrangements, it is important that we receive this information in advance.
