Northern Lights tour Rovaniemi: 100% refund guarantee
Chase the clearest skies, not just wait for luck
A Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi where local guides track live forecasts and cloud movements to hunt aurora across Lapland and into Sweden, backed by a 100% refund guarantee if the lights don't appear on camera. You travel in a heated 55-seat bus with professional photographers who capture unlimited shots, and receive all images within 2–3 business days. The hunt lasts 3 to 8 hours depending on weather and how far the guides need to travel to find clear skies.
Step-by-step itinerary
Northern Lights hunting adventure
- Board comfortable heated vehicle
- Travel to clear starry sky locations
- Stop at scenic snowy landscapes
- Hunt for Northern Lights with guides
- Enjoy warm drinks and cookies
- Receive professional Aurora photography
What’s included
- Comfortable heated transport in a 55-seat bus.
- professional aurora photography with unlimited photos delivered within 2–3 business days.
- warm drinks and cookies.
- two to three local guides.
- and a 100% refund guarantee if the Northern Lights don't appear on camera.
Times
- Every day 18:30 19:30
Before you book
Operated by Lapland Explorers
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The experience
What separates this from sitting in one spot and hoping? Lapland Explorers, a locally owned company born in Rovaniemi, doesn't follow a fixed route. The guides monitor live forecasts, satellite imagery and cloud movements in real time, then drive toward the clearest skies: sometimes crossing into Sweden when that's where the aurora is strongest. You ride in a comfortable, heated 55-seat bus, so the search itself becomes part of the night instead of a hardship. The journey takes you far from city lights into the snowy landscape where the Northern Lights actually perform.
Your professional photographers travel with the group and shoot unlimited photos throughout the hunt. The Northern Lights often appear brighter and more colorful in images than they do to the naked eye, so what you see on camera afterward can be more vivid than what your eyes caught in the moment. All images arrive within 2–3 business days. Along the way, warm drinks and cookies keep you comfortable during the wait, and two to three local guides share their Arctic expertise and answer questions as the night unfolds.
The 100% Aurora Guarantee means if the lights don't show up on camera during your tour, you receive a full refund: no questions, no partial credit. The hunt typically runs 3 to 8 hours depending on weather conditions and how far the guides need to travel to find clear skies. Tours operate year-round in English, with Spanish, Italian and Slovak available by advance request from November 1st onward, subject to guide availability.
Is this one for you?Groups of any size work here. The 55-seat bus means you're never crammed, and the real-time tracking gives you the best odds of actually seeing the aurora, not just hoping in one spot. If the lights don't show on camera, the full refund takes the gamble out of aurora hunting.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Finnish.
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?
If the aurora doesn't show on camera during your tour, Lapland Explorers issues a 100% refund. The guarantee covers the entire tour cost with no exceptions or conditions.
How do the guides decide where to go each night?
The guides track live weather forecasts, satellite imagery and cloud movements in real time, then drive toward the clearest skies across Lapland. On nights when the weather is better in Sweden, they cross the border to chase the aurora where conditions are best.
Will I get copies of the photos taken during the tour?
Yes. Professional photographers capture unlimited shots throughout the hunt, and all images are delivered to you within 2–3 business days. The Northern Lights often appear brighter and more colorful in the photos than they do to the naked eye.
How long does the tour actually take?
The hunt typically lasts 3 to 8 hours depending on weather conditions and how far the guides need to travel to find clear skies. There's no fixed end time. The tour runs as long as conditions allow.
What's included to keep me warm during the night?
You travel in a comfortable, heated 55-seat bus, and warm drinks and cookies are provided throughout the hunt. Dress warmly in layers, but the heated transport handles most of the cold.
Northern Lights tour Rovaniemi: 100% refund guarantee
3h–8h · EN +1
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