Guided Tours

Rovaniemi: 3-Hour Northern Lights Adventure with Hotel Transfers

Duration

3 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

This small-group Northern Lights adventure includes hotel pick-up (outside city centre), winter gear, hot drinks, and campfire snacks.

Explore Lapland’s snowy forests and wilderness, guided by an Aurora expert who shares insights on local nature and the Northern Lights.

Enjoy a family-friendly experience, perfect for all ages, with a maximum of 8 guests for a more personal and relaxed outing.

Warm up by a cozy campfire in a traditional tipi, savoring grilled sausages and sweets while watching the night sky.

Easy Northern Lights tour for families

Small-group tour (maximum 8 people)

Professional Aurora guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside city centre

Hot drinks and campfire snacks

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Pictures are not taken during this tour (guests must take their own photos)

Hotel pick-up for city centre accommodations (guests must walk to the office)

Transfer fees for certain accommodations outside the city centre (e.g., Apukka Resort, Arctic Snow Hotel, Vaattunki Wilderness Resort)

Personal items such as water bottles

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Chase the Northern Lights on a 3-hour family-friendly adventure from Rovaniemi, guided by an Aurora expert in a small group.

Getting started

Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up (for accommodations outside the city centre) or meet at the Wild About Lapland office in Rovaniemi. After gearing up in provided winter clothes and boots, your guide will introduce the evening’s plan before you set off into the Lapland wilderness.

What to expect

Lapland Northern Lights chase

This experience takes you into the Arctic landscape surrounding Rovaniemi, renowned for its clear skies and ideal Northern Lights viewing conditions. The tour is designed for families, with a relaxed pace and a focus on comfort and enjoyment for all ages.

Features

Private viewing location: Visit a secluded spot outside the city, increasing your chances of seeing the Northern Lights away from light pollution.

Professional Aurora guide: Learn about the science and local legends of the Aurora Borealis, with your guide on hand to answer questions and share insights.

Campfire break: Warm up inside a cozy tipi with grilled sausages, hot drinks, and sweets, while your guide keeps watch for the first signs of the lights.

Small group size: Tours are limited to 8 people, ensuring a personalized experience and minimizing distractions for optimal sky viewing.

Family-friendly focus: The itinerary, pace, and activities are tailored for families, making it easy for children and adults to enjoy the Arctic night together.

What to bring

Bring a bottle of water.

Dress in good under-layers, socks, hats, and gloves; winter overalls and boots are provided.

Bring your own camera if you wish to take photos of the Northern Lights.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour.

Accessibility

This experience is not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.

A certain amount of walking may be required.

Additional information

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

The tour operates in all weather conditions.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available for accommodations outside the city centre; extra surcharges apply for certain locations. If staying in Rovaniemi city centre, guests must walk to the office at Rovakatu 24, 96200 Rovaniemi.

Hotel pick-ups commence 10–60 minutes prior to the start time; your pick-up time will be confirmed by email.

Pictures are not taken during this tour; guests must take their own photos.

The group size is limited to a maximum of 8 people.

Cancellation fees apply: 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before, 50% if 7 days or less, 10% if 365 days or less.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the meeting point on their own.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please select the name of your hotel.

This is applicable to select hotels in Rovaniemi.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Meeting point (If not opted for hotel pickup)

Meet your guide at Wild About Lapland.

Address: Rovakatu 24, 96100 Rovaniemi, Finland.

Get directions to the meeting point