Northern Lights tour rovaniemi

Gabriele A

Oct 2025

The sky above Rovaniemi and all of northern Finland had been very cloudy for days, but our guides decided to go much further allowing us to still enjoy the beautiful northern lights! Very friendly and competent guides, professional photography included and means of transport appropriate to the context. Thank you again! I attach two photos taken by the phone waiting for the photos of the photographer.

Cigdem K

Oct 2025

The best guide ever! 😎🙌 Jessi really gave it his all 💪 – we were in touch all the time because the weather in Rovaniemi 🇫🇮 just wasn’t on our side 🌧️. But no worries for Jessi! He calmly suggested, “Let’s head to Norway, the chances are much better there!” 🇳🇴 And guess what? About 60 km before the border – BOOM! 💥 There they were – the Northern Lights! 🌌😍 An absolutely unforgettable moment 🤩✨ Thank you, Jessi, for your patience, your great tips, and the amazing photos 📸😅 If I ever come back to Finland, I’ll definitely book only with you! 🙏🔥 Der beste Guide ever! 😎🙌 Jessi hat echt alles gegeben 💪 – wir waren ständig in Kontakt, weil das Wetter in Rovaniemi 🇫🇮 einfach nicht mitspielen wollte 🌧️. Aber kein Problem für Jessi! Er meinte ganz entspannt: „Lass uns nach Norwegen, da stehen die Chancen viel besser!“ 🇳🇴 Und was soll ich sagen? 60 km vor der Grenze – BÄÄÄM 💥 da waren sie – die Aurora Borealis! 🌌😍 Ein Moment, den ich nie vergessen werde 🤩✨ Danke Jessi für deine Geduld, deine Tipps und die mega Fotos 📸😅 Wenn ich wieder nach Finnland reise, buche ich nur bei dir! 🙏🔥

GetYourGuide traveler – Japan

Sep 21, 2025

ガイドの方が、雲の位置と地磁気情報をもとに、一生懸命オーロラの見えそうな場所を探して頂きました。残念ながら、光が弱く肉眼ではあまり確認できませんでしたが、写真は撮れました。余りクッキリ見えなかったので半額の返金があるそうです。自然の話てすし、ガイドさんの対応に不満はありません。

GetYourGuide traveler – Japan

Sep 24, 2025

オーロラが見れて良かったです。私は英語が話せないのですが、暖かく迎えてくれました。ありがとうございました

Angela – Italy

Sep 26, 2025

The tour went really well Our guide Ronnie went all the way to Sweden because the sky was cloudy in Rovaniemi. He stopped several times to show us different spots to see the aurora show. He took professional photos of each of us and sent them a few days later via a link. That's a relief, because they don't turn out well with the phone in automatic or night mode. He also offered us hot drinks and cookies. Recommended

Prabu – Malaysia

Oct 5, 2025

I booked for 28th Sep. Provider texted and informed us that the weather wasn't very good and suggested to change it to next day. I was very glad that I took his advise. The next day Jesse came sharp at promised time. Drove for about 40 minutes and found a spot with good viewing. After took few shot he said we're no longer under pressure but let's go hunt for more. Drove to border of Sweden and found his magical spot. The view was absolutely stunning. Perfect photos. The sky was giving us a magical show. Wrapped up with some home made cookies and warm drinks. Jesse was very professional and patience. He delivered all photos as promised on time. I would strongly recommend this company. Great Job. Keep it up.

Tristan – Australia

Oct 6, 2025

I had a fantastic time Aurora Hunting with Lapland Explorers and our guide Janne, Even on a partially cloudy night Janne and the rest of the Lapland team made sure we were in the right spots in the right time hunting for the perfect moment, they went above and beyond chasing for the perfect spot to see the lights which were stunning, driving to well research spots to give us the best chance. I would highly recommend both Janne and the team for their communication between vehicles giving all involved the best possible experience. Thank you

GetYourGuide traveler – Australia

Oct 14, 2025

As soon as we got in the bus our enthusiastic guide had a plan to head to Sweden, which surprised us & was great to add another country on our tour list. He used a lot of data to maximise the chances of seeing the northern lights & he nailed it! After an initial Aurora sighting we waited some time & based on new data predicted a big show coming up & wow what a spectacular Aurora we witnessed. We were lucky enough to see a 360 deg, 40 minute spectacle with lights dancing all around us - incredible. I would recommend a tour to maximise your viewing chances.

Takuya – Japan

Oct 15, 2025

It was a tour of the highest quality and hospitality! I stayed in Rovaniemi for two nights and was originally scheduled to join the tour on the first day, but the guide sent me a message saying, "It's very cloudy, so I strongly recommend changing it to tomorrow," so I changed it to the second day. They picked us up at the hotel on time and literally "hunted" the aurora, taking us to a place called Pello on the Swedish border. On the way, we saw a lot of similar tour cars stopping and waiting for the aurora to appear, but we felt like we wouldn't be able to see it that way. We had to hunt for it. I think that's why this tour has a money-back guarantee. If you want to be sure to see the aurora, I recommend this tour. After we got to a good spot, we could see the aurora after a while, and the guide took lots of photos with his high-quality camera. When I was satisfied and went back to the car, I was called out again to see an amazing aurora. It was even clearer than before, and they took a lot of pictures. It seems the aurora borealis becomes clearer when the temperature drops, and they were waiting for that to happen. They also sent us back to the hotel. We left at 7:30 pm and got back to the hotel at 3:00 am. Four or five days after the tour, they emailed us the photos they'd taken, and my family was impressed all over again. I'm really grateful to the guide and this tour for giving me a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

GetYourGuide traveler – Hong Kong

Oct 15, 2025

Highly recommended! 100/10! Words cannot explain how joyful this tour is. Truly appreciate the effort and teamwork from this small company. Thank you for bringing such incredible experience, especially our tour guide Janne. The day I joined the tour, Janne drove 3-4hours to Sweden for hunting the northern light (and 4hours drive back to Rovaniemi, it’s crazy!). As a tourist, I felt so lucky for choosing this company as they really tried their best to make us successfully enjoyed the natural beauty. We had warm juice and snacks during the trip too! Despite the enjoyment of northern light, the tour guide also shared with us about the cultures of Finland and educated some simple sciences about nature. Absolutely amazing!

Vinay

15 Oct

We had an incredible experience with Lapland Explorers! Our guide Daniel was not just a guide but also an amazing photographer. He was extremely polite, humble, and took care of every little detail throughout the tour. We were lucky to spot the Aurora Borealis within the first 30 minutes, and Daniel captured stunning photos for us. But he didn’t stop there — he took us to a second location where visibility was a bit low, and then to a third spot where the northern lights were absolutely magical — truly too good to be true! What really stood out was his warm and personal touch. During pickup, Daniel came out of the vehicle to greet everyone personally, and he did the same when dropping us off after the tour. His colleague, who was driving the other vehicle, was also fantastic — both of them shared great insights and made sure everyone was comfortable and informed. The entire Lapland Explorers team is professional, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. 💫 Highly recommended — a must-try experience in Rovaniemi!

Ashna - Germany

Oct 16, 2025

The guide was amazing! On our first day, we drove all the way to the Swedish border with Janne (our guide) but unfortunately didn’t get to see the Aurora. Janne was extremely patient — we changed locations multiple times but still had no luck. We were quite sad and disheartened, but the company kindly offered us another chance to go on a second trip at no extra cost, with a promise of a refund if we didn’t see the Aurora again. It turned out to be the best decision! On our second attempt, we finally witnessed the Aurora and captured some stunning photos. Janne was fantastic throughout — constantly checking on us and even offering juice and cookies. Overall, a wonderful experience with a truly professional and caring company. Highly recommended!

GetYourGuide traveler

Oct 22, 2025

The tour was super well organized. The hotel pick-up went great. It was a starry night. Janne sped us 320 km north because the cloud conditions were better forecast for 11:00 pm. We actually wanted to go to Ivalo, but the northern lights appeared before we got there, so we parked next to a small lake by the bridge and enjoyed the spectacle there. We didn't get back to the quarters until around 3:00. The tour was really worth it and Janne was a great guide.

Hristiyana

Nov 5, 2025

The trip was absolutely amazing our guide Aarne was incredible. Aarne gave us great information on the northern lights and how they work . We travelled 4 hours out of rovaniemi into Sweden , due to cloudy weather. Aarne and the rest of the team took us to some clear skies with good views we waited patiently for the aurora and just as we started loosing hope around 2:20am the sky started dancing.

Patrick S

Dec 2024 • Couples

Really a nice squad! Photos have become outstanding. The places you drive to are beautiful! It costs a little more, but is worth every penny!

Federico L

Jan 2025 • Couples

Jesse and his team are true aurora hunters, experienced, unstoppable and a bit... crazy: despite the overcast sky they were not discouraged and took us to the heart of Swedish Lapland to allow us to admire the beautiful aurora! After a few days they also sent us the photos they took during the evening. Fantastic!

Emmi J

Feb 2025 • Solo

We had a long drive but the guide kept us informed the whole way there and was very attentive. The drive was comfortable and we also got some snacks on the way. Felt welcomed and looked after. Also saw a few reindeer during the drive! 😊

Michael M

Feb 2025 • Solo

Although the forecast was not very good, our guide Jesse took the challenge and we went for the hunt. As a result, we had excellent aurora views, made fire and had loads of fun! Thank You.

Tof de M.

Feb 2025 • Couples

By far the best experience we had during our stay in Finland!!! Jesse is a real aurora hunter… he drove us during two nights (first night was too cloudy) far in the north, even in Sweden to get the right spot! The result was far beyond our expectations, northern lights explosion just above us, magical!!! Thanks a lot. We wish you the best!!!

Philip Yong

Mar 2025 • Couples

We stopped after an hour of driving and saw subtle light activity. After waiting for 20 mins, the light became so vibrant and it started dancing right above us!

Lucie

January 14, 2025 – Verified booking

The trip was really great! Even though the probability of seeing the Northern Lights was small, we finally saw them in Sweden and they were beautiful! Thank you for such a great experience

Felix

March 6, 2025 – Verified booking

We had a great time! Our guide Jesse was super friendly and drove as to two spaces where we could see the Northern Lights. From the beginning we were told about the conditions and whether we have to drive for a long time or stay in the area around Rovaniemi.