Autumn Aurora Borealis Picnic in Rovaniemi
About
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are possible to be observed in the Polar zone of the world. Our location on the Arctic Circle gives us perfect possibilities to try and see them. Our guide will drive you out of the city reaching the perfects spots offering us the best open sky vision to enjoy the Lappish picnic hopefully under the Auroras. Transfers by car or bus. Possible to reschedule for next day by 16:00 if weather is bad.
Return transfers by car
Sausage grilling and pastry
Hot drinks
Thermal clothing
Guiding in English
Gratuities
Photography equipment
Meeting point: Safartica office
Pickup is offered in following places
- Safartica Office Rovaniemi
- Vaattunki Wilderness Resort
- Lakituvat pick up point
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel reception
- Santa Claus Holiday Village reception
- Nova Skyland Hotel reception
- Glass Resort reception
- Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle reception
- Apukka Resort reception
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara reception
- Santa Sport reception
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets reception
August, September, October, November
Operated in Rovaniemi.
The Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon and our evening safaris are made to give you a chance to observe them, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that they will appear.
This program can be rescheduled for next suitable day when contacting our front desk by 16:00 (local time) on the activity day.
Please prepare to stay outdoors for approx. 2 hours. Parents, please consider if this activity is suitable for your small children due to outdoor stay and late timing.
Prices include transfers from/to accommodations from selected meeting points. Those who accommodate in the city centre or in accommodations not listed below have meeting point in Safartica office or nearest possible meeting point.
Winter clothing include thermal overall, winter boots, woollen socks, woollen scarf, beanie and gloves.
Meeting time for our safaris is always before the starting time of the safari. You will receive your meeting time and point upon confirmation. Safari starts when the group is clothed and ready to go. Missed meeting time and point will result on missed safari which will not be refunded.
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