Embark on an adventure in the mysterious Arctic forest from Rovaniemi on a snowmobile and spot the incredible Northern Lights!
Embark on an adventure in the mysterious Arctic forest from Rovaniemi on a snowmobile and spot the incredible Northern Lights. Welcoming participants from ages 4 and up on this family-friendly excursion!
Rovaniemi is the capital city of Lapland, located in northern Finland. This area has Arctic features such as snowy forests and long, dark evenings in the winter. This Northern Lights snowmobiling tour combines two great winter activities in Lapland: searching for the Northern Lights and snowmobile driving. This is the tour to choose if you are looking for a fun adventure!
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Rovaniemi and be driven by the guide towards Parpalandia. The group is small, with a maximum of 8 participants, to ensure you have a more personal, authentic, and safe experience. You will arrive at Parpalandia in about 50 minutes, change clothes to get equipped in warm winter gear and start the tour with a safety and driving briefing. Parpalandia and the snowmobile tracks are located away from the city and lights, which is great for spotting the Northern Lights.
You will get set up on your snowmobile. You have the choice of riding in pairs, with one driver and one passenger and the opportunity to switch midway, or as a solo driver. Children will sit in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. Then, you will set off in search of the incredible Northern Lights, driving through white Lappish landscapes. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and capture photos. Away from the city light pollution, the dance of the Aurora Borealis should appear in the starry sky above you.
The guide will bring you to a peaceful spot and perfect viewpoint for the Northern Lights. Here, you will make a fire and enjoy some Finnish snacks and hot drinks. While you are eating, the guide will share some interesting stories and facts about this natural phenomenon. After admiring the view, you will snowmobile back to the starting point and return to Rovaniemi.
This enjoyable snowmobile excursion is a great way to discover the magical Northern Lights in the remote forests of Lapland. Book your family-friendly adventure from Rovaniemi now!
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Practical information
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Rovaniemi
- Drive to Parpalandia (approximately 50 minutes)
- Safety briefing and driving lesson
- The snowmobile adventure begins!
- Snowmobile ride through the forests of Parpalandia in search of the Northern Lights
- Break for snacks and hot drinks around a campfire
- Return to Rovaniemi
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Snowmobile drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving license – A1, T, A, or B category (original or digital copy).
Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.
For safety reasons, children under 15 years old will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile.
Participants must be at least 140cm (4'5") to sit on the snowmobile.
A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place. If the anticipated number is not reached, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule.
- Guide
- Transfer from accommodation
- Winter overalls
- Snacks
- Hot drinks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Woolen socks
- Winter boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Camera