Visit an Aurora Camp in Finland's remote wilderness on this Northern Lights tour at Lake Inari in Inari!
Inari is a municipality in the Lapland region of northern Finland. It is home to breathtaking Arctic landscapes and Lake Inari, the third-largest lake in the country. On this Northern Lights excursion in Inari, you'll travel to the beautiful lake!
The Northern Lights trip to Lake Inari begins at the meeting point in the small village of Ivalo (pick-up is included from listed locations in Inari/Saariselkä, please specify when booking). Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the friendly guide and gear up for the adventure with winter overalls, boots, gloves, and a headtorch. After a quick itinerary briefing, you'll set off on a scenic drive to the Aurora Camp, located at Lake Inari just 15 minutes away from Ivalo.
Witnessing the Northern Lights at Lake Inari is extremely popular, due to the dark skies and low light pollution. At the camp, you'll enjoy a warm drink and an introduction to the Northern Lights. After learning a bit more about this natural wonder, you'll take a stroll around the lake and through the forest to admire the stunning night sky. If you're lucky, the mesmerising Northern Lights will make an appearance! After discussing and marvelling at the phenomenon, you'll return to the camp, where a tasty, locally sourced meal will be served around an open fire. Then, you'll be driven back to the starting point in Ivalo.
Immerse yourself in the magical winter night at Lake Inari on this Northern Lights experience in Inari!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo in Inari and embark on a Northern Lights tour at Lake Inari.
- Arrive at the starting point in Ivalo (or pick-up from your listed location in Inari)
- Meet the guide
- Receive the equipment (winter overalls, boots, gloves, headtorch)
- Drive to the Aurora Camp at Lake Inari (approximately 15 minutes)
- The Northern Lights tour begins!
- Enjoy hot drinks
- Walk around the lake
- Admire the Northern Lights
- Return to the camp
- Enjoy campfire meal
- Return drive to the original starting point in Inari
Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.
Pick-up/drop-off is included from the following locations in Inari/Saariselkä. Please specify your location when booking:
- Inari - Crow Creek Cabins
- Inari - Holiday Village Inari
- Inari - Wilderness Hotel Juutua
- Inari- Visit Inari
- Ivalo - Eräsoppi/Xwander
- Ivalo - Hotel Kultahippu
- Ivalo Airport
- Saariselkä - Holiday Club Saariselkä
- Saariselkä - Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna
- Saariselkä - Northern Lights Village Saariselkä
- Saariselkä - Saariselkä Inn
- Saariselkä - Santa's Hotel Tunturi
- Suomen Latu Kiilopää/Fell Centre Kiilopää
- Guide
- Transfers
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Gloves
- Headtorch
- Dinner
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Camera
- Water