Chase the magical Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland on this guided minivan tour from Ivalo!
The Northern Lights are an unbelievable natural phenomenon that occurs in the polar regions during winter. Finnish Lapland is one of the most popular places to witness the incredible Aurora Borealis, due to its dark skies in the remote wilderness areas and proximity to the Arctic Circle. This enjoyable Northern Lights chase in Lapland departs from Ivalo, a small town in northern Finland.
The evening adventure begins with pick-up from your chosen location in Ivalo (please specify when booking). You'll meet your expert, local guide and board the comfortable minivan. After a quick overview, your Northern Lights hunt from Ivalo begins! The knowledgeable guide will track the aurora forecast and lead you on a 3-hour journey into the untouched natural wilderness. Your search may take you to the nearby areas of Ivalo, Inari, or Saariselkä.
Upon arrival at the prime destination for witnessing the polar night sky, you'll exit the vehicle and gather around a warm campfire. In the middle of the Arctic forest, the chances of spotting the Aurora Borealis are much higher! If you're lucky, the sky will come alive with dancing colours, a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. As you admire the lights, grilled sausages and tea, hot chocolate, or warm homemade berry juice will be served. The guide will share insights about the facts and legends of the mystical Northern Lights. Afterwards, you'll be driven back to your starting point in Ivalo.
Discover the evening winter beauty of Finnish Lapland from the comfort of a minivan on this unique Northern Lights chase from Ivalo!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Ivalo and embark on a Northern Lights chase by minivan.
- Pick-up from your chosen starting point in Ivalo (please specify when booking)
- Meet the guide and board the minivan
- The Northern Lights chase begins!
- Drive to the best spots in the wilderness in Ivalo, Inari or Saariselkä
- Arrive at the prime location
- Enjoy snacks and hot drinks around a campfire (approximately 1 hour)
- Admire the Northern Lights
- Return drive to the original starting point in Ivalo
Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.
Pick-up will be from one of the following locations in Ivalo, please specify when booking:
- Arctic River Resort
- Aurora Village Ivalo
- Holiday Club Saariselka
- Hotel Ivalo
- Hotel Kultahippu
- Hotelli Ivalo
- Ivalo Airport
- Kultahippu Hotel
- Wilderness Hotel Inari
- Guide
- Transfers
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woollen socks
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf