Snowmobile Safari Rovaniemi: Arctic Forest Drive for Lights

You drive the snowmobile yourself, not just ride along.

A snowmobile safari from Rovaniemi puts you behind the controls of your own machine through snowy forest and along the river, with a three-hour window to spot the Aurora Borealis if conditions align. After roughly 20 to 30 kilometers of riding, you stop at a bonfire to roast sausages and warm up with hot tea. The guide leads the route, handles safety instruction at the base, and speaks English throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

From € 199 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Double snowmobile 19:00 Guide in English One person per double snowmobile (the driver must be 18 or older, and the second passenger must be 15 or older). This price applies only when 2 seats are booked.

Single snowmobile 19:00 Guide in English One person on a snowmobile, driving alone (adults aged 18 and over).

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What’s included

• Snowmobile instructions and safety briefing.
• hotel pickup and drop-off if your hotel is outside the city center.
• thermal overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, scarf and helmet.
• snowmobile safari of approximately 20 to 30 kilometers.
• grilled sausages on the open fire and hot drinks.
• guiding in English throughout.

Times

• Every day 19:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 20

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 10 pickup points.

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

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy

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The experience

The experience starts at a base near the pickup point, where you change into thermal clothing (a full overall, boots, gloves, woolen socks, scarf and helmet), and get your safety briefing and driving instructions from the guide. Once you're suited up and confident with the machine, you head out into the evening darkness to ride through the forest and along the river. The route covers roughly 20 to 30 kilometers, and the point is to be out there watching the sky: starry nights, moonlight, and the chance to see the Aurora Borealis if it appears.

Midway through, you stop at a bonfire. The guide grills sausages over the open fire while you warm your hands and drink hot tea. It's a break built into the rhythm of the ride, not a rushed checkpoint. Children under 15 who are at least 140 centimeters tall can ride as passengers on an adult's snowmobile. Younger or shorter children ride in a sled pulled behind the guide's machine.

You'll need a valid car or motorcycle driving license to operate a snowmobile, and the guide will not let anyone with any alcohol in their system get behind the controls. The whole outing (base, riding, bonfire, return) takes about three hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your accommodation is outside the city center. Hotels in central Rovaniemi are excluded from the pickup service.

Top questions

Can children come?

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

What's the difference between booking a double snowmobile and a single?

A double snowmobile seats two riders, so you and a companion share one machine and take turns driving or one person drives while the other rides as a passenger. A single snowmobile is for one driver only.

Do I need a driver's license to ride on a snowmobile as a passenger?

No. Only the person operating the snowmobile needs a valid car or motorcycle license. Passengers and children in the sled do not.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear?

The aurora is never guaranteed, even in Lapland. The guide takes you out into the darkness where conditions are best for spotting, but visibility depends on cloud cover, solar activity and other factors beyond anyone's control. You still get the full snowmobile ride and the bonfire stop regardless.

How cold does it get, and will the gear keep me warm?

Rovaniemi in winter is typically well below freezing. The thermal overall, boots, gloves, socks and scarf are designed for Arctic conditions, and the bonfire break gives you time to warm up. Most riders find the gear adequate, though the ride itself generates some body heat.