Kemijärvi Northern Lights Tour: Real-Time Aurora Hunting

Warm drinks, cozy gear, and expert photos capturing your Arctic night adventure

A guided Northern Lights tour in Kemijärvi where your guide uses live weather and aurora activity data to chase the best viewing spot each night instead of staying in one fixed location. The guide photographs you under the auroras with professional equipment, provides warm winter clothing, hot drinks and snacks, and delivers the photos the next day. Tours run four to six hours with pickup included and children welcome from age three.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights hunting adventure

• Travel in cozy minivan
• Guide selects best viewing spot
• Step out to view auroras
• Enjoy warm drinks and snacks
• Guide photographs group under auroras
• Receive photo tips

The Experience

The guide analyzes real-time weather and aurora forecasts before the tour begins, then drives your small group in a minivan away from city lights to wherever conditions look strongest that night. This means no two nights are the same—the viewing spot shifts based on cloud cover, solar activity and what the data says will happen in the hours ahead. You travel in a heated vehicle with free WiFi, warm coffee or tea, and light snacks waiting as you move between locations.

Once the guide settles on the best spot, you step out into the Arctic night to watch for the aurora. The guide handles the technical side of photography, capturing you and your group against the Northern Lights with professional equipment, then shares those images with you the next day. You'll also get tips for taking your own pictures if you want to try. Warm drinks and snacks keep you comfortable while you wait and watch.

Winter clothing is provided so you don't need to bring your own heavy gear. The tour runs between four and six hours depending on conditions and how long the lights stay active. A live English-speaking guide leads the group throughout, and the minivan pickup is included in the price.

What’s included

• Minivan pickup and transport to the viewing location.
• live English-speaking guide.
• warm winter clothing provided.
• hot coffee or tea and light snacks.
• professional photographs of you under the Northern Lights, delivered the next day.
• free WiFi during the tour.
• bottled water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rovaniemi Insider

Is this one for you?Small groups work best here because the guide can position everyone for good photos and adjust the route based on where the aurora is strongest that night. If you want the flexibility of chasing the lights to wherever conditions are clearest instead of staying in one spot, and you'd rather have a guide handle the technical photography while you focus on the moment, this tour removes the guesswork and the gear.

Top questions

How does the guide decide where to look for the Northern Lights each night?

The guide checks real-time weather forecasts and aurora activity data before the tour starts, then drives to whichever location has the clearest skies and strongest aurora predictions for that evening. This approach means the viewing spot changes night to night based on conditions.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear while we're out?

The tour runs for four to six hours, giving multiple hours to watch for activity. The guide positions you at the best possible location based on live data, but aurora visibility depends on solar activity and weather that night—there's no guarantee, though the real-time approach maximizes your chances.

Do I need to bring my own winter coat and boots?

Warm winter clothing is provided as part of the tour, so you don't need to bring heavy Arctic gear. The minivan is heated, and hot drinks and snacks are included to keep you comfortable during the night.

Will the guide take photos of me, and do I get to keep them?

Yes. The guide photographs you and your group under the Northern Lights using professional equipment and delivers the photos to you the next day. You'll also receive tips for taking your own pictures if you want to photograph the lights yourself.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age three. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the minivan.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes minivan pickup, a live English-speaking guide, warm winter clothing, hot coffee or tea, snacks, bottled water, professional aurora photographs, and free WiFi during the drive.