Aurora Hunt Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Clear Skies

Chase the Northern Lights as far as it takes

The Ultimate Guaranteed Aurora Hunt is a 10-hour tour from Rovaniemi with a professional aurora hunter guide who drives across Lapland (into Sweden or Norway if needed) to locate clear skies and maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. You stay out as long as it takes for the auroras to show, with hot drinks and snacks provided throughout the night.

The experience

What sets this hunt apart is the commitment to finding clear skies no matter the distance. Your guide operates without a kilometer limit or time cap, which matters because Rovaniemi and the surrounding area can stay cloudy for days. The tour picks you up at your accommodation or a meeting point and heads out to wherever the weather forecast and real-time conditions point: a lake, a hilltop, a remote stretch of road, or across the border into Sweden or Norway if that's where the sky clears. The guide is a professional aurora hunter and photographer who reads the conditions and adjusts the route throughout the night.

You'll get thermal overalls and snowboots if you meet at the agency, plus hot drinks and snacks to keep you warm during the wait. The guide carries a camera to capture the auroras if they appear, so you leave with photos and video. The tour runs between 8 to 12 hours depending on when the lights show up and how long you want to stay out. Children from age 4 can join, and the activity suits all fitness levels. Most of the night is spent driving and standing outdoors rather than hiking or climbing.

The guarantee covers clear skies only. Whether the Northern Lights actually appear depends on solar activity and atmospheric conditions. But by hunting across a wide area and staying out as long as needed, your odds shift dramatically in your favor compared to a fixed-location tour. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so you can book in whichever language works for you.

What’s included

• Professional aurora hunter and photographer guide.
• pickup and drop-off at your accommodation or meeting point.
• thermal overalls and snowboots (if you meet at the agency).
• hot drinks and snacks throughout the night.
• photos and video of the auroras if they appear.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00Last departure this season: 30 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Wonderlapland

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in your language. The 8 to 12-hour commitment and unlimited driving range suit travelers who are serious about seeing the auroras and willing to stay out through the night chasing clear skies, rather than those looking for a quick evening outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't show up during the tour?

The tour guarantees you'll find clear skies, but the auroras themselves depend on solar activity and atmospheric conditions beyond anyone's control. You stay out for the full duration (8 to 12 hours) giving the lights every chance to appear, and the guide will reposition as many times as needed to chase clearer patches of sky.

How far will the guide drive to find clear skies?

There's no kilometer limit. The guide can take you across the Rovaniemi area, into other parts of Finnish Lapland, or even into Sweden or Norway if that's where the forecast shows the clearest conditions. The route changes based on real-time weather data.

What should I wear, and will I be warm enough?

Thermal overalls and snowboots are provided if you meet at the agency. Bring warm layers underneath. You'll also get hot drinks throughout the night to stay warm while waiting and watching. Dress warmly even if you bring your own gear, as you'll be standing outside for hours in Arctic temperatures.

Will I get photos of the Northern Lights if they appear?

The guide is a professional photographer and will capture photos and video if the auroras show. You'll receive the images from the night, so you have a record of what you saw.