Northern Lights minibus chase in Finland: Photos included

The route changes every night based on where the sky clears.

A Northern Lights minibus chase in Finland with a small group, expert English-speaking guide, and adaptive routing to maximize aurora sightings. The minibus departs from your hotel in the city center and travels 5 to 9 hours, changing direction based on weather and cloud cover. Inclusions are minibus transport, winter suit and boots, Manfrotto tripods, a warm meal, hot drinks, snacks, and a full gallery of professionally shot photos from the night, whether or not the aurora appears. A minimum of 8 participants is required for the tour to operate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights Minibus Chase

• Meet expert Northern Lights guides
• Drive to best aurora viewing spots
• Stop for campfires and photos
• Chase aurora across Norway and Finland
• Receive photography tips and aurora insights

What’s included

• Hotel drop-off in the city center.
• minibus transport with a dedicated driver.
• winter suit and boots (sizes provided after booking).
• Manfrotto tripods.
• a warm meal and hot drinks.
• snacks.
• professional photographer guide.
• a full gallery of professionally taken photos from your tour.

Times

• Every day 17:20

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (4 and older) · Child (under 4)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

Operated by Chasing Lights

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The experience

The chase starts when your guide picks you up from your hotel and begins reading the night's conditions. Instead of a fixed route, the minibus heads wherever the forecast and real-time cloud cover suggest clear skies might open: sometimes staying local, sometimes traveling deep into Finland. Your guide is a Northern Lights expert who knows the region's weather patterns and has the flexibility to pivot the route multiple times through the evening, chasing gaps in the clouds rather than sticking to a predetermined path.

You'll travel for 5 to 9 hours, which means real distance and real patience. The minibus includes a dedicated driver so your guide can focus on spotting conditions and helping with photography. Winter suit and boots are provided (you supply your sizes after booking), and Manfrotto tripods are on board to stabilize your camera. When conditions allow, the group stops for campfires and photo opportunities, but the priority is always finding clear sky. Toilet stops happen when possible, though sometimes you'll use nature instead.

A warm meal and hot drinks are included, along with snacks to keep you going through the night. The return to your hotel happens between midnight and 3 a.m. depending on where the night takes you. Regardless of whether the aurora appears (and the operator is direct that some nights show subtle displays while others are vibrant, and some nights show nothing at all). You receive a full gallery of professionally taken photos from your tour. The guide assists with your own camera settings and shares insights about the aurora as it happens, turning the chase into an educational experience as much as a hunt.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4).

What happens if we don't see the Northern Lights?

There are no refunds or free return trip if the aurora doesn't appear. The operator emphasizes that sightings are unpredictable: some nights show subtle displays, others are vibrant, and some show nothing. You still receive the full gallery of professionally shot photos from the night, and multiple chases across different nights increase your odds of a spectacular sighting.

How long does the minibus chase actually take?

The tour runs 5 to 9 hours depending on how far the group travels to find clear skies. Return to your hotel happens between midnight and 3 a.m., so you should expect to be tired the next morning and plan your schedule accordingly.

What gear do I need to bring, and what's provided?

Winter suit and boots are included if you provide your sizes via a link after booking. Manfrotto tripods are on board to support cameras up to 1.5 kg. You should dress warmly in layers and bring any personal camera equipment you want to use. The guide will help with photography settings and technique throughout the night.

Does the route stay the same all night?

No, the minibus route changes based on real-time weather, cloud cover, and road conditions. The guide may travel long distances or into Finland to find clear skies, so the path adapts throughout the evening rather than following a fixed itinerary.

Is the guide's commentary in English?

Yes, the guide speaks English and shares insights about the aurora and the region as you chase. The guide is a Northern Lights expert who also assists with your photography and camera settings.

What's included in the meal and snacks?

A warm meal and hot drinks are included, along with snacks throughout the night. You'll supply dietary information via a link after booking so the operator can prepare accordingly.