Rovaniemi Northern Lights hunts

Aurora Hunting With Lapland Explorers

Our Aurora tours are designed to give you the highest chance of witnessing the Northern Lights. with flexible timing, cozy transport, and pro-level photography included. Here’s everything you need to know before you book.

Unique Locations

From the enchanting Aurora Lights to the magical Lapland, we offer one-of-a-kind adventures in awe-inspiring places.

Local Guides

Our guides are Rovaniemi-born and bred — taking you straight to the most magical, hidden spots for Northern Lights you won’t find on a map.

Personalized Experience

We don’t serve the masses, but the individual. Every adventure is tailored to your pace, your style, your unforgettable journey.

hUNT INTO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

a journey into the unknown

Every night brings a new route, a new sky, and a different rhythm.

Sometimes the lights appear within minutes, sometimes they make us wait under a blanket of stars. That’s the beauty of it: it’s real, raw, and completely unfiltered. With our local guides leading the way, you’ll go beyond the city lights and into the Arctic silence where the sky might just come alive.

Discover Auroras With Locals

Smiling family standing on snowy field under vibrant green Northern Lights in Lapland.

8 hours

Very easy

Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Small group Tour with Photos

This budget-friendly option gives you a quality Northern Lights experience at a lower price. The tour lasts up to 5 hours and is guided by the same local Aurora experts.

You’ll enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and professional photos of your night under the stars. If conditions look poor, we’ll inform you beforehand so you can choose a full refund or join our more flexible small group tour instead.

For travellers who prefer the most flexible routing and a more personalised experience, we recommend choosing the small group unlimited tour.

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Woman in winter gear raising arms beneath vivid green Aurora Borealis in snowy Lapland forest.

8 hours

Very easy

rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Group Tour with Photos

This fully guaranteed tour has no time or distance limits—we stay out as long as needed and go wherever the Aurora appears, even to Norway if that’s where the skies are clearest. Our mission is simple: to find the Northern Lights for you.
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With years of experience, deep knowledge of Arctic weather, and real dedication, we offer a safe, personal, and authentic experience far away from city lights and crowds.

Because this is a small group tour, it allows for the most flexible routing—we can change direction quickly, take detours, wait longer and choose remote viewing spots that larger groups cannot access.

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How the Tour Works

Tour Step by step

Each night is different and that’s what makes it so special. Our guides adapt the route, timing, and stops based on real-time aurora activity and local weather. Here's how your Northern Lights hunt typically unfolds.

1.

Pickup from Your Hotel in Rovaniemi

We’ll contact you with the exact time based on weather usually between 17:00–21:00.

2.

Scenic Drive into the Wilderness

Your guide selects the best possible viewing spot using live aurora data and weather maps.

3.

Waiting for the Magic

We'll build a small campfire, enjoy Lappish snacks, sip hot drinks, and keep cozy in the van while we wait.

4.

Enjoy the Show

When the lights appear, your guide will be ready to capture incredible photos of you under the aurora.

5.

Drop-off in Rovaniemi

Once the night ends, we’ll drive you back, sometimes after 2 hours, or after 10, depending on conditions.

What’s included

We go the extra mile

Bright green aurora dancing above a snowy mountain landscape with a reflective stream.

To stay warm and comfortable during your adventure, you’ll need to bring a few essentials: your passport or ID, warm layers, a hat, gloves, and waterproof outerwear.

Personalized small-group experience.

Expert local guidance.

Data-Driven: Every decision is led by performance, not opinions.

Pickup & return transport.

Hot drinks + traditional snacks.

Professional aurora photography.

Flexible tour duration.

The Northern Lights don’t follow a script.  They show up when they’re ready unannounced, untamed, unforgettable.

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve compiled a list of answers to the most common inquiries about our adventure experiences. If you need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

When is the best time to see the Northern Lights?

The best time to see northern lights are September-March, however the solar activity is strongest during spring time

What is included in an aurora hunt tour?

Our tours include transportation and pick-up within 10km range of Rovaniemi city center, a local guide and a hot drinks and snacks.

How long do aurora hunt tours last?

Hunts typically lasts 3-5 hours, but can last up to 12 hours sometimes, if the cloud coverage is high and we have to drive far away. Furthest we drove last season was 380km one way.

What should I bring on an aurora hunt?

Good attitude, warm clothes and possibly some food. We offer light snacks and warm drinks on the hunts.

What is Guaranteed Aurora Hunt?

We will give you full refund, or reschedule the hunt for a better day, if there is availability, if we don't see northern light!