Snowmobile Safari Northern Lights Hunt in Rovaniemi

Two hours on a snowmobile, stops to watch the sky, thermal gear and a guide who knows where to look

A two-hour nighttime snowmobile safari from Rovaniemi that takes you away from city lights to hunt the northern lights with a guide, thermal clothing and hotel pickup included. You either drive your own snowmobile or ride as a passenger, with planned stops to watch the skies and hear stories about the aurora while you wait for it to appear.

Options for this experience

2 options

From € 159 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shared driving: 2 riders on 1 snowmobile Available from 1 Dec · 21:00 Guide in English Prices are for each adult riding a 2-seat snowmobile. Stops are made so the drivers can switch places. Pickup is included.

Single driving: 1 rider on 1 snowmobile Available from 1 Dec · 21:00 Guide in English This option lets you drive the snowmobile without a passenger for a more enjoyable ride. Pickup is included.

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What’s included

• Guidance in English.
• thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, scarf and helmet.
• short photo stops throughout the route.
• warm drink during the breaks.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center.

Times

• Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 21:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4)

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Wild Nordic Finland Ltd

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The experience

You get picked up from your Rovaniemi hotel and driven to the office, where the guide outfits you in thermal overalls, boots, gloves, woolen socks, a scarf and a helmet. After instructions on how to handle the snowmobile, you head out into the dark with just the headlights and whatever moonlight there is to guide the way. The ride takes you far from the city glow, following trails into the quiet of the arctic night.

At stops along the route, you cut the engine and look up. The guide tells you about the northern lights while you scan the sky for the green glow. If the weather cooperates and luck is on your side. Between watching, you get a warm drink to fight the cold. Then you ride back to the office. The whole outing runs about two hours from pickup to drop-off.

You choose between driving your own snowmobile or riding as a passenger on one piloted by the guide. If you drive, you need to be at least 18 and carry a valid EU car license (physical copy, Roman letters only, no digital versions). If you ride, you sit on a sleigh towed behind the guide's machine. Either way, the guide speaks English, though other languages are available on request. The northern lights are never guaranteed. If the sky stays dark on your night, you can reschedule once for free, depending on availability.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4).

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 do I actually do on a snowmobile safari? Do I have to drive?

You choose at checkout: single driving means you operate your own snowmobile for the full two hours, while shared driving puts you on a sleigh towed by the guide's machine. Both options include the same stops, warm drink and guide commentary.

What happens if the northern lights don't show up on the night of my tour?

The aurora is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. If it does not appear, you can move your tour date to another night at no extra cost once, subject to availability. Contact the operator by 4 p.m. on your original date to reschedule.

What's included to keep me warm during the two hours outside?

Thermal overalls, insulated boots, gloves, woolen socks, a scarf and a helmet come with the tour. A warm drink is served during the stops to help you stay comfortable in the arctic cold.

Do I need a driver's license to go on this safari?

Only if you book single driving and operate your own snowmobile. You must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid EU car license (category B) in physical form with Roman letters. If you choose shared driving as a passenger, no license is required.

How does hotel pickup work in Rovaniemi?

Pickups run from Rovaniemi city center hotels at a time sent to you in your confirmation email. You wait in the hotel reception area, and the pickup time may vary by up to 15 minutes depending on other participants on the tour. The drop-off returns you to your hotel after the safari ends.