Hunt Northern Lights by Snowmobile in Rovaniemi

You drive the snowmobile yourself across frozen wilderness under the stars.

Hunt the Northern Lights by snowmobile in Rovaniemi's Arctic wilderness, riding across snow-covered forest and frozen landscape with an experienced guide. You'll drive approximately 1.5 hours on the snowmobile, then gather at a campfire to warm up with hot drinks and watch the sky for the Aurora Borealis. The guide shares stories about the lights, Arctic wildlife, and Finnish Lapland while you scan for the dancing aurora overhead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nighttime snowmobile Northern Lights tour

• Pick up winter gear at safari office
• Drive snowmobile through Arctic wilderness
• Arrive at open viewing location
• Gather around campfire and warm up
• Watch for Northern Lights in sky
• Listen to guide's stories about nature

The experience

The Lapland Welcome Safari Office is where you start. Staff fit you with winter adventure gear, everything included in the price, then brief you on the snowmobile before heading into the night. You ride across snow-covered forests and frozen landscape toward a location chosen for open sky views, the kind of clearing where the Northern Lights are easiest to spot when conditions allow. The route stays far from city lights, so the darkness works in your favor.

Approximately 1.5 hours of snowmobiling gets split between two riders per machine, so you and a partner take turns at the controls. The guide leads the group through the winter night, navigating by stars and experience. Once you reach the viewing spot, everyone dismounts and gathers around a crackling campfire. Hot drinks and light snacks warm you while you settle in to watch. Your guide fills the quiet with stories about the Aurora Borealis, Arctic wildlife, and the landscape around you: the kind of knowledge that turns a wait into something memorable.

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so sightings cannot be guaranteed no matter how clear the night. What is guaranteed is the snowmobile ride itself, the campfire, the guide's company, and three hours in the Arctic winter on your own terms. If snow conditions are insufficient in November, the operator substitutes ATVs so the adventure still happens.

What’s included

• Guidance services from an English-speaking guide.
• winter adventure gear fitted at the office.
• approximately 1.5 hours of snowmobiling with two riders sharing one snowmobile.
• light snacks and hot drinks served by the campfire.
• transportation to and from the activity.

Options for this experience

2 options

Twin DrivingGuide in English · Available from 16 Nov · 19:00Pickup is included, with two persons sharing one snowmobile

Solo DrivingGuide in English · Available from 20 Nov · 19:00Pickup is included with solo driving, one person per snowmobile

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

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 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Lapland Welcome Oy

Is this one for you?Choose solo driving if you want the full three hours behind the controls yourself. Choose twin driving if you prefer to share the ride and the cost with another participant. Either way, you're the one steering the snowmobile into the Arctic night, not watching from a passenger seat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Can I drive the snowmobile myself, or do I ride as a passenger?

You drive the snowmobile yourself. Two riders share one machine and take turns at the controls during the approximately 1.5 hours of riding, so you get hands-on time behind the handlebars.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear?

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, even on clear nights. You still complete the full snowmobile ride, campfire gathering, and guide experience. The lights are a bonus when conditions align.

What gear do I need to bring, or is everything provided?

Winter adventure gear is included in the price and provided at the Lapland Welcome Safari Office before you depart. You'll be fitted with what you need for the Arctic night.

How long is the snowmobile ride itself?

The snowmobiling portion lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The full experience, including preparation, riding, and the campfire gathering, takes about three hours total.