Rovaniemi is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights. Some think that the best place to see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi is from a glass igloo, but for your Northern Lights holiday, discover the beauty of the Aurora Borealis hunting them by a car, by a snowmobile or by a reindeer. You never know when the Northern Lights will appear, but Northern Lights forecast can help you. The Aurora Borealis are visible in Rovaniemi from late August until mid April. Find from below all Northern Lights tours operating in Rovaniemi.
Aurora Hunting in Lappish Wooden Hut
Visit Lapland Tours is specialized in offering Arctic authentic activities. With our unique destination, you can experience more than just Northern Lights.
Northern Lights Hunt Including Snacks on Campfire from Rovaniemi
Discover the magic of the Finnish wilderness on this 3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi. Travel deep into the Finnish countryside with a guide and watch the starts twinkle in the night skies. Enjoy snacks of traditional hot berry juice and cookies by the campfire, and keep watch for Aurora Borealis — the fabulous Northern […]
Northern Lights Reindeer Safari
Northern lights reindeer safari away from Rovaniemi city center in a great place to watch the northern lights.
The Aurora Trail
The magic of a nocturnal forest can only be highlighted by a blaze of Auroras.
Arctic Circle: Northern Lights Hunting by minibus
Join us in the search for the spectacular phenomenon of nature!
Aurora Dinner, 3 hours
Enjoy traditional Finnish meal inside the luxurious Fox Cottage and have opportunity to see the Auroras in the midst of the forest.
Aurora Picnic by Open Fire, 3 hours
Have a luxury experience on Aurora Adventure and Photography Tour at private forest farm and the beauty of the Nordic nature by forest walk and open fire.
Evening reindeer safari – Polar Night
About 1 hour reindeer ride, information about the reindeer and the farm, hot drink and sweet bun
EXCURSION TO AURORA BOREALIS CAMP BY BUS
Discover the phenomena of the northern sky at our Northern Lights base
Autumn Northern Lights à la carte Dinner
Experience the magical dance of the Northern Lights, meet the reindeer of Sirmakko, see the beautiful autumn colors of Lappish nature, have a tasty food experience.
Reindeer Night Safari in Apukka
Experience the most traditional way of transportation in Lapland; on a reindeer sleigh! Travel through the mystical forest, looking for the Northern Lights. On this peaceful trip you can truly sense the beauty of the arctic nature.
Private Northern Lights photography tour
On this private Northern Lights hunting tour we will take you to best locations to photograph the amazing Auroras.
Northern Lights Tour
The thrill of witnessing the Aurora Borealis is a real once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many. The Northern Lights dancing up above is such a powerful and unique natural phenomenon. Being one of the best places to spot the Aurora, Lapland is an incredible place to go hunting. Lets drive to the Finnish wilderness in search of […]
Aurora Hunt by Car
Hop on a car with our knowledgeable guide and get ready to hit the roads of the far up North to find the very best locations to spot the Northern Lights.
Northern Lights skiing adventure
On this tour you will go out searching and photographing the Northern Lights by skis!
Hunting Northern Lights with Lappish Barbecue
Hunt for the Northern Lights in the middle of the untouched nature, escaping from the light pollution of the town. Taste a traditional Lappish barbecue and warm yourself by the fire while waiting for the magical lights.
Experience the aurora with dinner and sauna in autumn glow (with transfers)
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Try also Finnish sauna with outdoor jacuzzi
NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNTING BY MINIBUS
During our Northern Lights Hunting excursion our guide will pick you up from your accommodation and we will set out on a HUNT for the celestial Aurora Borealis.
AURORA BOREALIS SNOWMOBILE SAFARI & BBQ
CHASING NORTHERN LIGHTS BY SNOWMOBILE WITH BBQ
Aurora Hunt on the Snowtrain
Take a ride through the winter wonderland in a warm carriage of our famous Snowtrain! We head out in the wilderness, far from artificial lights, looking for the Northern Lights.
Private Aurora Borealis Hunting for 1-7 group
Private tour to hunt for Northern Lights by minivan for group 1-7 persons. Price is for all group in hour, not person.
The Northern lights safari with Finn horses
Join us for a night time sleigh ride under the Arctic sky! Feel the spirit of the nature and enjoy the silence.
Aurora Ice Floating
Dip yourself into frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind and body float wearing rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry.
Northern Lights Photography Tour
The Northern Lights dancing up above is such a powerful and unique natural phenomenon: it changes lives down on Earth. Being one of the best places to spot the Auroras, Finnish Lapland is the ideal place to see them!
Aurora Hunting Tour
Gaze upon one of the worlds natural wonders! Authentic experience, including reindeer meat as a snack and traditional delicacies!
Autumn: Aurora Borealis Picnic
Our location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibilities to try and see the Northern Lights.
Northern Lights Hunting by Car, From Rovaniemi
This 3-hour tour includes transportation, guidance, storytelling and hot sausages by the campfire. Learn about Nordic myths and see the colorful lights fire up the sky.
Northern Lights Sleigh Ride with Lappish BBQ
Experience a must-do in winter Lapland. The Northern Lights are an amazing natural spectacle and are the main reason for a lot of people visiting Lapland.
AURORA PHOTOGRAPHY TRIP – Autumn
This program focuses on photography with our professional guide to capture magic moments of you with the celebrity, Ms. Aurora. There can be no guarantees of seeing Aurora because she likes to play hide-and-seek, but your professional guide will use his/her in-depth knowledge and experience to calculate the factors for the best possibility of when […]
Special Aurora Borealis Photo Tour with light BBQ
Northern Lights Hunting Photo Tour by Minivan with BBQ
Northern Lights Snowmobile Hunt
There are many ways to get out of the city and see auroras, but for the adventurous nothing compares to viewing them by snowmobile. Riding across the snow under the stars is a real thrill!
Capturing Auroras in Pyhä
Learn the basics of photographing the magnificent Aurora Borealis
Northern Lights Wilderness Tour – Professional camera included
Take your best chance to see the Northern lights from Rovaniemi in small groups! With your personal guide, you will explore the nature of Lapland and hunt the magic of the Aurora Borealis. Get ready for an unforgettable Arctic night!
Exclusive Northern Lights Reindeer Ride
Experience the magical dance of the Northern Lights, while enjoying a reindeer sleigh ride. Have a tasty food experience. Feel the genuine Polar Night. Experience the warmth, the cold, the darkness and the light.
AURORA HUNTING BY MINIBUS – SMALL GROUP
Actively search with your professional aurora hunter stopping at possibly 2 to 3 different locations. This trip starts between 19:00-21:00 depending on the changing of daylight. Your professional guide will read the present aurora and weather conditions to determine where the highest possible chance for aurora sightings. Options to wear our recommended thermal overalls for […]
AURORA’S PAPARAZZI PHOTOGRAPHY – Winter
No one’s going to believe that you saw the elusive Ms. Aurora Borealis so why not prove them wrong by going on this trip with our paparazzi! Let our photographer capture special moments of you, and with luck, of you with Ms. Aurora! Our experienced guide will take you out of the light pollution from […]
Discover the Northern Lights – Photography tour
Experience the magic of Lapland and photograph the amazing Northern Lights!
Searching the Lights – Aurora workshop
An informative workshop about Northern Lights and how to photograph them. Right in the City Centre of Rovaniemi!
Northern Lights experience with dinner
Northern lights experience – experience snow and fire with stories while searching for northern lights in the wilderness
Private Lake Northern Lights Chasing Adventure
If you want to go Northern Lights hunting but don’t want to get round up with dozens of tourist, our private hut experience is a perfect choice for you.
Autumn: Aurora Floating
Dip yourself into a frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind and body float wearing rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry.
NORTHERN LIGHTS SLEDGE RIDE BY SNOWMOBILE
Northern Lights Snowmobile Sledge ride Adventure
Auroras by ATV
Come and experience the nature by driving an ATV.
Northern Light search in private wilderness
On this late evening safari we will go into the pure nature of Lapland and if we have luck with the weather, highlight of our tour will be the Northern Lights.
Aurorabus
Northern light and photography tour.
Private Northern Lights Tour
Enjoy a private Northern Lights excursion with a personal and experienced guide and try to hunt the magnificent Aurora Borealis.
Aurora Husky Tour in Apukka
Combine two of the most popular experiences into one amazing adventure! Our energetic & eager huskies will take you on a ride, searching for the Northern Lights.
Aurora Pass : Unlimited Northern Lights Hunting Pass
We know nature is unpredictable so we offer you 3 or 5-day pass to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Our guides will show you where can you see the northern lights from and help you with capturing them on camera.
Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari from Rovaniemi with Campfire Picnic
Embark on a safari to drive a snowmobile through snowy forests and along the river in the shadows of the evening. During the safari, you can admire the starry night, the moon and if you are lucky you will see the Aurora Borealis. Then it’ll be time for a bonfire, roasting sausages, and drinking hot […]
ARCTIC NIGHT SNOWSHOE JOURNEY
A cozy evening snowshoe trip.
Aurora Arctic Ice Floating
We are about to introduce you to the most original, ultimately fun, and a fantastic way of experiencing the Northern lights. Take a dip in a frozen lake under the Northern lights!
Northern Lights and Other magics
The Polar Night Journey to the wild nature. You will experience the magics of Polar night, free from human made hassle. Among the very best spots to track Auroras in Lapland.
Aurora Reindeer Safari
On this late evening Reindeer safari we will go in to the pure narure of Lapland to enjoy tranquility Reindeer night safari. IF we are lucky with the weather and aurora activity the highlight of our tour might be Northern Lights. That amazing phenomenon o
Northern Lights Sleigh Ride
This evening sightseeing tour takes you to enjoy beautiful wintery forest scenery of the Arctic Circle area in the darkness, pulled in a cozy sleigh by an experienced guide on snowmobile.
Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari
Experience the wilderness by driving a snowmobile and hunting the Northern Lights.
Aurora Borealis Picnic
Northern Light tour with picnic, by lake or riverside. Tour operating from September to the end of April.
Chasing Auroras by Snowmobile Sleigh with Picnic
Come with us on an exciting sleigh ride, where we search for the mythical northern lights!
Experience the aurora with dinner (with transfers)
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Visit also Arctic SnowHotel where everything is made of snow and ice
Snowshoe safari at night
Explore the Arctic night!
Northern Lights Magic
Northern Lights Magic and stars
Aurora Borealis Picnic
Our location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibilities to try and see the Northern Lights.
Northern Light search with Dinner
Come to enjoy with us delicious dinner in our private Reindeer farm restaurant in pure Lapland wilderness forest.
Visit Ranua, Wolfdogs and Chase Aurora
This full days adventure takes you tot he only Wolfdog farm in the Nordics, then to Ranua zoo, followed by northern lights hunting in the evening.
PRIVATE TOUR FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS 4-HOUR HUNTING
Our Private Northern Lights Hunting Tour is designed for those who wish to have a more personal experience in searching for the celestial Aurora Borealis, with photos included.
Searching Aurora Borealis in Ranua Wilderness
During this snowmobile safari, If we are lucky, we will be treated with one of the most amazing natural phenomena in the world: the northern lights.
Searching Aurora Borealis in Ranua Wilderness in autumn
Our Northern lights season starts in the middle of August and continues until the April. During this tour we head to our special Northern lights spot near the wilderness lake by car. This early autumn tour is available 15.8-31.10.
AURORA BOREALIS TRIP THE LAPPISH WAY – Winter
In this trip our guide will take you to the most likely spots in the Rovaniemi area to see the Auroras or the Northern Lights. Before the trip, our professional guide will scan conditions to make the ultimate decision on the highest probable area to spot the elusive Auroras. Luck is an unfortunate factor with […]
Evening Escape – Snowmobile safari and campfire
Join us to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight on 3 hour snowmobile safari.
AURORA BOREALIS TRIP – Autumn
The search for the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis is not easy but your professional guide will take you to the likeliest spot of that evening. Certain conditions must be met such as darkness and avoiding the city lights which is why your guide will drive further north into the wilderness. Deeper into the arctic […]
Snowmobile Safari to search for Northern Lights
Given extra light by the white snow reflection or the stars and the moon, we follow the snowmobile trails away from city lights and search for a spot to admire the evening sky and the magic of the snowy forest.
Searching for the Auroras
One of the best times to spot the Auroras is said to be in the evening even before midnight and exactly then we will be on a premium spot in the nocturnal landscape!
Auroras – Northern Lights Trip by Car and on Foot (photographing tour)
Lapland Welcome legendary evening trip for searching Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights at the best possible spot. 21.8.-21.4.
SEARCHING AURORA WITH SNOWMOBILE
Snowmobile into the heart of a frozen Lake Vikajärvi as a perfect spot to stargaze and search for Ms. Aurora Borealis. After important safety instructions by your guide, the snowmobile will begin from the forest into the heart of the lake. Experience the vast openness and space of the frozen lake as an awesome spot […]
Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles
Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles
Hunting Northern Lights by Snowmobile with Picnic
Join our hunting for the northern lights by snowmobile safari into the arctic night
Northern Lights Snowmobiling
Chasing the Northern Lights on snowmobiles in the depths of the magical snow-covered forests in the arctic night of Lapland. Sounds like a dream too good to be true, doesn’t it? In Apukka, it can be your reality.
Private group northern lights tour to cozy warm loghouse, with photo opportunities
private group northern lights tour with photo opportunities
Into the Night
Into the Night (Sleigh ride) 2.5h Sled-dog night adventure / (Total duration including transport time 3.5-4h)
Northern lights trip to Sky Aurora Station
Northern lights trip to Sky Aurora Station away from Rovaniemi city center in a great place to watch the northern lights.
Northern Lights Hunting by Reindeer sleigh
Reindeer sleigh ride is an essential Finish experience. Feel the thrill of skimming through snowfields, and get your Reindeer Driving license!
FLOATING UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY
Spend an evening searching for the Northern lights while floating in a calm wilderness lake
A Frank Idea
Sightseeing
A Frank Idea
A Frank Idea provides high quality, entertaining, insightful and interesting guided tours in and around Rovaniemi with a focus on history, art, architecture and culture.
Access Lapland
Safari houses
Access Lapland
Access Lapland is a company specialized in providing premium quality winter activities on snow and ice. We offer guided tours and private guiding around Rovaniemi.
Apukka Resort
Safari houses
Apukka Resort
Apukka Resort, only 15 mins drive from Rovaniemi city centre, is combining unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature. The location between two lakes, makes the venue not only the best place to see Northern Lights, but to do lot of activities all year round.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Safari houses
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. We organize various snowmobile safari programs for individuals, families and groups.
Arctic Joy
Safari houses
Arctic Joy
Arctic Joy is a Rovaniemi based company that focuses on nature, wellbeing and sustainability.
Arctic Lifestyle
Safari houses
Arctic Lifestyle
Arctic Lifestyle is a safari house and program service company based in Rovaniemi, Finland. We aim to provide unforgettable experiences for our customers through the spell of Lappish nature, first class equipment and experienced staff.
Arctic Nature Trips
Horseback riding
Arctic Nature Trips
Arctic Nature Trips specializes in horseback riding excursions but also offers trips to Ranua Zoo as well as hiking trips during summertime and Northern Lights trips during wintertime.
Arctic SnowHotel
Safari houses
Arctic SnowHotel
Come and experience our fairytale-like snow buildings and ice sculptures, even if you do not intend to stay overnight.
Aurora Alert Realtime
Northern Lights tours
Aurora Alert Realtime
Aurora Alert Realtime informs you immediately via SMS and email when the Aurora Borealis is visible. Whether you're in the restaurant in the evening or in bed, asleep, using the Aurora Alert Realtime service ensures that you do not miss the chance to see the Aurora Borealis.
Aurora eMotion
Safari houses
Aurora eMotion
Aurora eMotion provides the first and only electric snowmobile – eSled – safaris in the world!
Aurora Hunting
Photography tours
Aurora Hunting
Alexander Kuznetsov from Aurora Hunting is a passionate photographer and a northern lights addict.
Beyond Arctic
Photography tours
Beyond Arctic
Beyond Arctic is the leading tour company in Rovaniemi area with a specialisation in photography. We create exclusive excursions in the heart of Lapland and take you to locations of staggering beauty.
Bliss Adventure
Safari houses
Bliss Adventure
Bliss Adventure is an Arctic adventure and outdoor agency. With us, you can learn and enjoy ice climbing, fatbiking, Aurora Borealis photography, wilderness skiing and Arctic survival skills.
Borealis Point
Safari houses
Borealis Point
Borealis Point is a small family owned resort, where our goal is to provide unique premium level services to all our customers.
Christmas House Safaris
Safari houses
Christmas House Safaris
Christmas House Safaris is a quality provider of excursions and safaris in Rovaniemi and in Finnish Lapland in general. Experience with us the unique nature of Lapland and the true Finnish winter.
Doerz
Local life & culture
Doerz
Experience more, explore arctic nature and local traditions with our Doers. From our site you will find authentic Lapland experiences with locals.
Easy Travel
Safari houses
Easy Travel
Easy Travel Ltd is a leading Finnish and Scandinavian DMC in the Nordic countries. We provide memorable travel experiences and VIP services including tours, safaris, transportation and accommodation for thousands of tourists visiting our beautiful Northern countries.
Explore Lapland
Safari houses
Explore Lapland
Explore Lapland is an activity company that offers intimate experiences for families and small groups. Our private locations around Lapland offer extremely personal encounters with wildlife and the natural environment.
Happy Fox
Safari houses
Happy Fox
Welcome to the Happy Fox family. We are small local family company situated at Rovaniemi. We provide year round nature activities.
Helios Tour
Safari houses
Helios Tour
Helios Tour provides professional, personalised, and most importantly, highly enjoyable, destination management services throughout Finland for individual clients, tourist groups, VIP clients and for all other.
Key Holder Rovaniemi
Safari houses
Key Holder Rovaniemi
Key Holder Rovaniemi focuses on offering customized private experiences for small groups. We reconnect you with nature by tailoring our tours to your wishes and expectations.
Kylmämaa
Safari houses
Kylmämaa
We have operated for over 30 years as a producer of activity services and as a destination management company (DMC). Our base in Ylläs is our Safari House in the Ylläsjärvi resort. Kylmämaa is the only local activity programme company in Ylläsjärvi.
Lapland Incoming
Safari houses
Lapland Incoming
Established in 1995, Lapland Incoming is the Lapland expert with a proficiency within group travel and big demanding charter groups. We can guarantee that everything related to the trip is managed in a professional way with personalized and creative approach.
Lapland Safaris
Safari houses
Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.
Lapland Welcome
Safari houses
Lapland Welcome
Lapland Welcome is a pioneer company in Lapland, which has been providing nature holidays and activities in Finland for about 20 years. We are called Nature and Aurora Experts of Lapland, merged with the talented activity organizer.
Nordic Adventures
Safari houses
Nordic Adventures
Outdoor minded tours that specialize in nature, journeys and adventures that makes you and your kids dump digital devices to focus on the here and now.
Nordic Unique Travels
Safari houses
Nordic Unique Travels
Nordic Unique Travels is a new tourism company located in the threshold of the Arctic: Rovaniemi. Each of our safaris have been handcrafted to maximize positive customer experiences and our catalog consists of over 65 daily tours.
NortsaV Tours
Safari houses
NortsaV Tours
NortsaV Tours is experienced travel company located at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi – capital of Finnish Lapland. We offer attractive Winter and Summer tours in the land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.
Parpalandia
Safari houses
Parpalandia
A paradise for lovers of the outdoors and wilderness, Parpalandia is located approximately 50 kilometres from Rovaniemi downtown in the heart of Lapland nature. At Parpalandia you can take a multiple different safaris and enjoy the nature.
Reindeer Journey
Reindeer sleigh rides & farm visits
Reindeer Journey
Reindeer Journey is a small family company from Rovaniemi. Our adventures and experiences are based on authentic everyday life with free ranging reindeer and real-life reindeer herding.
Roll Outdoors
Biking
Roll Outdoors
Guided mountain biking tours and MTB-rentals in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.
Safartica
Safari houses
Safartica
We provide our own nature activities such as snowmobile-, husky- and reindeer safaris, Northern Light tours, ice floating, snowshoeing and much more.
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Safari houses
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Santa Claus Holiday Village right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, offers everything you could want for your dream holiday: high-quality accommodation, a wide range of activities, fantastic food and drinks, shopping, the chance to meet Santa Claus and much more!
Santa Claus Reindeer
Reindeer sleigh rides & farm visits
Santa Claus Reindeer
Reindeer rides and experiences with Santa´s reindeer in Santa Claus Village all year round.
Santa’s Adventures
Safari houses
Santa's Adventures
We want to offer you a comfortable and peaceful experience with various activities. Santa´s Adventures - Your guide to the Top!
Sirmakko Reindeer Farm
Reindeer sleigh rides & farm visits
Sirmakko Reindeer Farm
In the covers of Lapland’s clean and magnificent nature, lies Sirmakko reindeer farm just on the edge of the beautiful lake called Perunkajärvi. In the reindeer farm’s area you can find the Kota-restaurant, the magnificent panorama sauna and jacuzzi, and the genuine reindeer farm.
Snowest Travels
Safari houses
Snowest Travels
To travel is our passion and we for sure know the best hidden places in Finland, Sweden and Norway and we are more than ready to share them with you.
Snowman World Winter Zone
Safari houses
Snowman World Winter Zone
Snowman World Winter Zone is a unique snow and ice world, situated in Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi, Finland. You are warmly welcome to spend an unforgettable day in the Snowman World!
Sunny Safari
Safari houses
Sunny Safari
Sunny Safari is a high quality, experienced and customized local safari activities provider. We always focus to organize enjoyable and memorable programs to customers.
Visit Lapland Tours
Safari houses
Visit Lapland Tours
Visit Lapland Tours are specialized in offering Arctic authentic activities such as Northern Light Hunting, leisure trips and Outdoor activities.
Wild About Lapland
Safari houses
Wild About Lapland
Wild about Lapland is the tour company in Rovaniemi that has one main aim, that is for you to learn about your surroundings. We offer a small, yet specific set of tours that are all chosen for there ability to take you away from the crowds, noise and speed of life.
Wild Blueberry
Safari houses
Wild Blueberry
We offer simple and relaxing activities in our cabin at Norvajärvi. Such as Aurora spa, which includes sauna, hot tub, ice swimming and tasty local food at Lappish warm hut.
Wild Nordic Finland
Safari houses
Wild Nordic Finland
Wild Nordic Finland is a travel company providing accommodation, outdoor activities and program packages for individual travellers, groups, incentive and tour operator customers.
Wildlife Safaris Ranua
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Wildlife Safaris Ranua
Wildlife Safaris is a Ranua based Safari House and program provider and it is located in the immediate vicinity of Ranua Wildlife Park.
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