Learn about the Aurora Borealis and see how the natives make a fire and cook food over it. Listen to detailed explanations of the northern lights, the wilderness, and the local animals so that you can understand your surroundings.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Pickup included
- At your accommodation in Rovaniemi.
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- See the northern lights dancing in the Finnish wilderness
- Learn how to build and cook over a fire like the locals do
- Visit up to 3 locations to increase your chance of seeing the lights
- Let your guide take pictures with a professional camera
- Enjoy an intimate, small group experience
Full description
Drive away from the city to the place with the highest chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Find a warm spot to set up the fire and sit and wait for the show. The more time you spend outside the more likely you are to see the lights. Usually, you can view the Aurora in the middle of a huge frozen lake or river.
All of the pictures of the Northern Lights on the website were taken during tours, some by clients and some by guides. Some were even taken on a mobile phone. Cameras often capture stronger images than what you can see with the naked eye. However, when the Aurora really starts to dance, no cameras are needed. Put the cameras down and observe this very special phenomenon for a much more personal experience.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Warm clothes
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Photos taken on a professional camera (photos are sent the next day)
- Visit to up to 3 locations to increase your chance of seeing the lights
Not suitable for
- People with respiratory issues
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Important information
What to bring
- Socks
Know before you go
- The timings depend on the time of year and on the Aurora forecast
- The Aurora specialist picks the latest time possible for the tour to ensure a good understanding of the weather for the night ahead
- In the middle of winter, the tour usually leaves between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM every evening
- Visit up to 3 locations on any tour, taking the weather into consideration
- The operator always brings a professional camera on the tour, and the pictures will be emailed to you for free