Aurora Hunt with BBQ in Rovaniemi: Northern Lights tour
Chase the Northern Lights across three viewing spots, warmed by fire and Lappish sausages
An Aurora Borealis tour from Rovaniemi that takes you out into the countryside after dark to three viewing spots chosen according to the night's forecast, with a live guide in English or Russian. You'll wait for the lights at a huge lake with traditional Lappish BBQ, Glögi and stories of Sámi folklore while the guide watches the sky. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed, but the tour maximizes your chances by moving to clearer spots as conditions allow.
Step-by-step itinerary
Aurora hunt and Lappish barbecue
- Travel to countryside spots
- Visit three Aurora viewing locations
- Enjoy traditional Lappish barbecue
- Warm up with Glögi drink
- Listen to Saami folklore stories
- Wait for Northern Lights appearance
What’s included
- Traditional Lappish BBQ with sausages grilled over an open fire.
- Glögi (hot spiced drink).
- vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free meal options.
- live guide in English or Russian.
- hotel pickup from Rovaniemi.
Times
- Every day 20:00
Before you book
Operated by ToTheNorth
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The experience
Three hours is the window for this hunt, and it starts after dark when you leave Rovaniemi's light pollution behind. The guide picks your route based on cloud cover and the aurora forecast, moving between three different viewing spots to chase the clearest skies. You're not sitting in one place waiting. The strategy is to follow the weather and position yourself where the lights are most likely to break through.
At each stop, you'll warm up with traditional Lappish BBQ, sausages grilled over an open fire, and Glögi, a hot spiced drink that cuts the winter cold. While you eat, the guide shares stories about Sámi origins and Lapland folklore, turning the wait into something more than just scanning the sky. Vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free options are available, so dietary needs don't complicate the evening.
The Northern Lights are unpredictable. They may appear faint or vivid, or not at all on a given night. The tour cannot guarantee them, and bad weather can cancel the whole thing with a full refund. What you're paying for is the best positioning, the local knowledge of where to look, and the warmth while you wait. The guide speaks English or Russian, and pickup from your Rovaniemi accommodation is included.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide who adjusts your route to three different viewing spots based on real-time weather and Aurora forecasts, rather than committing to one fixed location.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Russian.
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 are the chances of actually seeing the Northern Lights on this tour?
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed on any night. The tour maximizes your chances by moving between three viewing spots based on the aurora forecast and cloud cover, but visibility depends entirely on atmospheric conditions. If bad weather makes the hunt impossible, the tour is canceled with a full refund.
How cold will it be, and what should I wear?
Rovaniemi winters are well below freezing, so you'll need heavy winter clothing: insulated coat, hat, gloves, warm layers and waterproof boots. The tour includes time by a fire with hot food and Glögi to warm you, but you're still outside for three hours in the cold. Overalls and snow shoes are not included if you want extra protection.
What exactly is Lappish BBQ, and are there vegetarian options?
Lappish BBQ centers on traditional sausages grilled over an open fire, served with Glögi. Vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free options are all available, so let the operator know your preference when you book.
Does the tour move around, or do we stay in one spot?
The guide chooses between three different viewing spots depending on the night's weather and aurora forecast, so you'll move around rather than camp in one location. This strategy keeps you in the clearest skies as conditions change.
Is pickup from my hotel included?
Yes, pickup from your Rovaniemi accommodation is included in the tour price. The guide will collect you after dark and return you when the three-hour hunt ends.
Aurora Hunt with BBQ in Rovaniemi: Northern Lights tour
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