Rovaniemi Northern Lights tour: Aurora Hunt with guarantee
Hunt the Northern Lights across three regions, guided by live forecasts and satellite data
An Aurora Hunt tour from Rovaniemi that chases the Northern Lights instead of waiting for them, using live weather forecasts and satellite imagery to find the clearest skies across Lapland and into Sweden if needed. You travel by heated bus with a professional guide, receive pro photos of any aurora captured, and get a full refund if none appear on camera. The tour runs 3–8 hours depending on conditions, with departures usually between 18:00 and 21:00.
Step-by-step itinerary
Northern Lights chase in Lapland
- Meet at designated location
- Board comfortable bus
- Travel to clear starry sky areas
- Stop at scenic snowy landscapes
- Hunt for Northern Lights
- Enjoy warm drinks and snacks
- Professional Northern Lights photography
- Return to starting point
What’s included
- Professional photography of any Northern Lights captured.
- comfortable heated bus transport.
- 2–3 guides.
- warm drinks and snacks throughout the tour.
- 100% refund if no aurora appears on camera.
Times
- Every day 18:30 19:30
Before you book
Operated by Lapland Explorers
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The experience
The hunt starts with a concrete advantage: your guide monitors live weather forecasts, cloud maps, satellite images and space weather models in real time, then plots the route to wherever the sky is clearest that night. That means the bus doesn't follow a fixed path. If Rovaniemi's skies are clouded over, you head into deeper Lapland or cross into Sweden to chase clearer conditions. You'll receive your exact meeting time by 16:00 on the day of the tour, so you know when to be ready.
The journey itself covers 3–8 hours depending on how far you need to travel and what the weather does. You ride in a comfortable, heated 55-seat bus with 2–3 guides, stopping at locations chosen for their darkness and viewing potential. Warm drinks and snacks are provided throughout. If the Northern Lights appear, a professional photographer captures them on camera. Those images arrive within 2–3 business days. The aurora often looks brighter and more colorful in photos than to the naked eye, so the professional shots tend to show what the camera can see even when your eyes catch only a faint glow.
The Aurora Guarantee means if no Northern Lights are captured on camera during your tour, you receive a full 100% refund. That removes the risk of traveling north and seeing nothing. Your guide speaks English as the primary language. Spanish, Italian and Slovak may also be available upon advance request, depending on guide availability.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the best odds of seeing the Northern Lights without the risk of paying for a clear night that doesn't happen: the guide's real-time forecasting and willingness to cross into Sweden or deeper Lapland means you're chasing conditions, not hoping they arrive, and the refund guarantee means you don't pay if the camera captures nothing.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Finnish and Slovak.
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 on camera?
You receive a full 100% refund. The operator's Aurora Guarantee covers this: if no aurora is captured on camera, the tour is free.
How does the guide decide where to go each night?
The guide monitors live weather forecasts, cloud maps, satellite images, solar wind activity and space weather models to locate the clearest skies. The route changes nightly based on conditions, and the bus can travel into Lapland or cross into Sweden if that's where the best viewing is.
When do I find out what time to meet?
You receive an email with your exact meeting time by 16:00 on the day of your tour. Departures usually fall between 18:00 and 21:00.
How long does the tour actually take?
The tour runs 3–8 hours depending on weather conditions and how far the guide needs to travel to find clear skies. A night with stable conditions nearby may be shorter. A night requiring a longer drive into Lapland or Sweden will take longer.
Will I get photos of the Northern Lights?
A professional photographer travels with the tour and captures any aurora that appears on camera. Your photos are delivered within 2–3 business days. The Northern Lights often appear brighter and more colorful in photos than they do to the naked eye.
What's included in the tour price?
Comfortable heated bus transport, 2–3 professional guides, professional Northern Lights photography, warm drinks, snacks, and the Aurora Guarantee (full refund if no aurora is captured on camera) are all included.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights tour: Aurora Hunt with guarantee
3h–8h · EN · ES · IT +2
from € 56.88 per person
≈ US$ 65 in your currency
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