Saariselkä Snowmobile Tour: Northern Lights Wilderness Drive

Drive into Arctic darkness to chase the Aurora on your own snowmobile

Hunt the Northern Lights by snowmobile in Saariselkä on a 4-hour nighttime safari through remote Lapland forests and fell landscapes. You ride your own machine (or share one) on easy trails far from artificial lights, stop at a forest location to warm by an open fire with hot drinks and snacks, and listen to your guide's stories about the Aurora and Arctic life. A valid driving license is required. Children are welcome from age 4.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nighttime snowmobile safari and Northern Lights

• Snowmobile through snowy forests
• Ride across gentle fell landscapes
• Stop at forest location
• Light a fire and enjoy snacks
• Listen to guide's Northern Lights stories

The experience

You arrive in Saariselkä ready to chase the Aurora, and this activity puts you on a snowmobile heading into the darkness where the Northern Lights actually appear. The route follows easy trails through snowy forests and across gentle fell landscapes, moving away from town lights into the remote wilderness where conditions favor sightings. You'll ride for approximately 2 hours across the night, with your guide leading the way and stopping at a carefully chosen forest location partway through.

At the fire stop, you warm up with hot drinks and light snacks while your guide shares stories about the Northern Lights and life in the Arctic. The silence of the snow-covered landscape and the open sky above are part of what makes the search possible: no light pollution, no engine noise except your own machine. The activity lasts 4 hours total, including the drive time, the fire stop, and the return to Saariselkä. Winter adventure gear and a helmet are provided. You bring a valid driving license.

You can book this as a solo driver (riding your own snowmobile for an additional fee) or as a twin driving option, where you share a machine with a partner. Either way, the guide speaks English and leads the group through the same remote routes. The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed, but the remote location and the timing (after dark, away from artificial lights) give you the best conditions the region offers when weather and solar activity align.

What’s included

• Winter adventure gear and helmet.
• hot drinks and light snacks served by an open fire.
• guidance services in English.
• approximately 2 hours of snowmobile driving.
• transportation to and from your Saariselkä pickup point.
• organizer's liability insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Twin DrivingGuide in English · Available from 16 Nov · 20:00Two people share one snowmobile, includes pickup

Solo DrivingGuide in English · Available from 16 Nov · 20:00Driving alone on a snowmobile, includes pickup

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 20:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Lapland Welcome Oy

Is this one for you?Choose solo driving if you want to control your own machine and pace through the Arctic darkness. Choose twin driving if you'd rather share the experience and the snowmobile with a partner. Both routes follow the same remote trails and stop at the same fire location, so the difference is in how you ride, not where you go.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need a snowmobile license to drive on this hunt?

A valid driving license is required, and you bring it with you. No separate snowmobile certification is needed for this activity.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear?

The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed. The remote location and nighttime timing offer excellent opportunities when conditions are favorable, but weather and solar activity determine whether the lights appear on any given night.

How much of the 4 hours is actually spent driving the snowmobile?

Approximately 2 hours of the 4-hour activity is spent snowmobile driving. The rest includes the fire stop, warming up, snacks, and the guide's stories about the Northern Lights and Arctic life.

What's included in the price?

Winter adventure gear and helmet; hot drinks and light snacks by the open fire; guidance services; approximately 2 hours of snowmobile driving; and transportation from your pickup point in Saariselkä are all included.