Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi: 100% money-back guarantee
Chase the aurora across Lapland's clearest skies, guided by a trained photographer
A Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi that abandons fixed routes to follow weather forecasts and cloud data, positioning you in the best viewing locations each night. Your guide directs the group to a viewing spot away from light pollution, where you photograph the aurora and warm up with berry juice. All photos are edited and sent to you digitally after the tour ends.
Step-by-step itinerary
Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi
- Board heated bus at Polar Lapland office
- Travel to clear skies for Northern Lights
- View Northern Lights and enjoy warm juice
- Return to Polar Lapland office
What’s included
- Warm berry juice and snacks at the viewing spot.
- comfortable heated coach.
- real-time aurora and weather data monitoring to guide route decisions.
- 1 to 3 local guides depending on group size.
- DSLR Northern Lights photography with edited photos delivered digitally.
- 100% money-back guarantee if no aurora is photographed.
Times
- Every day 19:30 20:00
Before you book
Operated by Polar Lapland
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The experience
Rovaniemi's Northern Lights hunt works backward from most tours: instead of following the same loop every night, the route is planned from scratch each afternoon using cloud cover, solar forecasts, and road conditions. If clear skies are 120 km away, that's where the heated coach goes. The team monitors aurora activity and weather in real time, so you're always chasing the best chance of seeing the lights rather than hoping they appear overhead. Meeting times shift based on the forecast and are confirmed by email at 15:00 on the day of your tour, usually between 18:00 and 20:00.
Once the guide locates clear skies, the group moves to a viewing location away from light pollution. A trained aurora photographer leads the night, helping you capture the lights and handling DSLR photography so you can focus on watching. Warm berry juice and snacks appear at the viewing spot. On some nights a small fire adds extra warmth. The group stays out as long as conditions allow, then heads back to the Polar Lapland office in Rovaniemi where the tour ends. Every photo taken during the night gets edited and sent to you digitally afterward.
The heated coach keeps you comfortable through the 4 to 6 hours, and the team coordinates guest support across multiple guides on larger departures. The 100% money-back guarantee means if no aurora is photographed, you don't pay: a simple promise built on the route-chasing strategy itself.
Is this one for you?Join a small to medium group on a route that changes nightly based on weather, not a fixed loop: ideal if you want the best odds of seeing the lights and don't mind traveling up to 120 km for clear skies. Larger departures run with multiple guides to keep the experience smooth and comfortable.
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Top questions
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 appear?
You receive a full refund. The guarantee covers any night when no aurora is photographed, which is why the tour abandons fixed routes to chase the clearest skies instead of hoping the lights show up overhead.
How does the guide decide where to go each night?
The route is planned from scratch each afternoon using cloud data, solar forecasts, and road access. If clear skies are 120 km away, the heated coach heads there. The team monitors conditions in real time and adjusts throughout the evening to stay in the best viewing location.
When does the tour start, and how long does it last?
Meeting times adapt to the forecast and are usually between 18:00 and 20:00. Your exact departure time is confirmed by email at 15:00 on the day of your tour. The full experience runs 4 to 6 hours, including the drive, viewing time, and return to Rovaniemi.
Do I get the photos from the night?
Yes. A trained aurora photographer leads the tour and handles DSLR photography throughout the viewing. All edited photos are sent to you digitally after the tour ends.
What should I bring for the cold?
Winter clothing is not included, so bring warm layers, a winter coat, insulated boots, gloves, and a hat. The heated coach and warm berry juice help, but dressing for Lapland's night temperatures is essential for comfort during the viewing.
Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi: 100% money-back guarantee
4h–6h · EN
from € 60 per person
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