Lapland Northern Lights Hunting Tour with Guide: 90% success rate

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Meeting pointHotel pickup
Duration3h
Live guideEN · FI
Book up to10h before

Learn to read the Aurora while the sky decides whether to show

Hunt for Northern Lights in Lapland with hotel pickup from Kemi or Haparanda-Tornio, a live guide in English or Finnish, and instruction in how to find and photograph the Auroras yourself. The operator uses Aurora forecasting apps and real-time sky conditions to choose your starting time and location, and offers a half refund if the sky stays closed. Over 90% of groups catch the Auroras during their visit.

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The experience

You get picked up from your hotel or station in Kemi or Haparanda-Tornio and driven 15–30 minutes to a spot chosen for clear skies and Aurora potential. The guide teaches you how to read the conditions (what the moon, stars and sky clarity mean for your chances), so you learn to hunt them down on your own if you travel further north or return another night. When the Auroras appear, you'll know what you're looking at and how to position yourself to see them.

The operator uses persistent research into Aurora patterns and forecasting apps that predict Northern Lights activity in specific regions. They adjust start times based on the night's conditions and will recommend cancellation with a full refund if the chances are too low: a choice that protects both your time and your money. If the sky stays completely closed despite clear conditions, you receive a half refund. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the guide communicates with you via WhatsApp before and after the hunt so you know what to expect.

Photography is possible when the Auroras appear, so bring a camera if you want to capture them. The activity runs about three hours and suits all fitness levels. Keep in mind that Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon, so sightings depend on solar activity and weather: the guide's expertise and forecasting tools maximize your odds, but cannot guarantee the lights will show on any given night.

What’s included

  • Hotel or station pickup in Kemi or Haparanda-Tornio.
  • air-conditioned vehicle.
  • live guide in English or Finnish.
  • instruction in Aurora hunting and sky reading.
  • photography opportunity when Auroras appear.
  • WhatsApp communication with the guide.

Options for this experience

2 options
The HuntGuide in English or Finnish · 19:00Pickup is included
The ChaseGuide in English or Finnish · 19:00Pickup is included at multiple spots

You pick the guide language when booking.

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 19:00Last departure this season: 30 Apr 2027
Book up to10h before
AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free
GroupUp to 50
Live guideEnglish and Finnish
Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know
Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Marko Vapa

Is this one for you?Choose The Hunt if you want a smaller group and more personalized attention from the guide. Choose The Chase if you prefer a larger shared group. Both options include the same pickup, instruction and Aurora-forecasting expertise. The difference is the group size and the pace of the experience.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 hunt?

Over 90% of groups catch the Auroras during their stay in Lapland over the past five years, including 2026. The operator uses Aurora forecasting apps and adjusts start times and locations based on real-time sky conditions to maximize your chances. If conditions are too poor, they recommend cancellation with a full refund.

How does the guide choose where to go on the night of the hunt?

The guide checks the sky, moon, stars and Aurora forecasts before the activity starts, then drives you to a suitable spot 15–30 minutes from your hotel. They may adjust the location during the hunt if conditions change or if the Auroras move across the sky.

Will I learn how to find the Northern Lights on my own?

Yes, the guide teaches you the basics of Aurora hunting and how to read the sky so you can search for them yourself if you travel further north or return another night. You'll understand what conditions favor the Auroras and how to position yourself to see them.

What happens if the sky stays completely closed?

If the sky remains closed despite clear conditions, you receive a half refund. The operator also offers a full refund if they recommend cancelling the hunt because Aurora chances are too low that night.

Can I take photographs of the Northern Lights?

Yes, when the Auroras appear, you have the opportunity to photograph them. Bring your own camera if you want to capture the lights.

What's included in the pickup and how does communication work?

Hotel or station pickup in Kemi or Haparanda-Tornio is included, along with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Aurora spot. The guide communicates with you via WhatsApp before and after the hunt to confirm details and share updates.

Lapland Northern Lights Hunting Tour with Guide: 90% success rate

3h · EN +1 · at your hotel

from € 99 per person

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