Northern Lights Chase from Rovaniemi

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Embark on an exciting Northern Lights chase in Rovaniemi, discovering the magic of the nocturnal forest!

Rovaniemi is a diverse city in Finland, situated just 6 km (3.7 miles) south of the Arctic Circle. It is characterised by snowy boreal forests in the winter months, frozen lakes and rolling hills. Rovaniemi is also one of the best destinations in the world to view the Northern Lights!

The Northern Lights viewing in Rovaniemi begins with pick-up from one of the listed locations in the city centre (please specify upon booking). An experienced guide will pick you up and begin driving to the wilderness areas surrounding Rovaniemi. The expert guide will track the weather to find the best location for viewing the Northern Lights!

Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic snowy landscapes as you drive to the prime destination. Upon arrival at the sighting location, you'll enjoy hot drinks and a sweet snack around an open campfire. Then, if you're lucky, the mesmerising Northern Lights will appear in the night sky above you! Take in the magical dancing colours of the Aurora Borealis while the guide shares stories about life in Finnish Lapland. At the end of the Northern Lights chase in Rovaniemi, you'll return to the original starting point in the city.

Witness the phenomenal Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Rovaniemi and embark on a Northern Lights chase.

Course of events

*Pick-ups from listed locations in Rovaniemi will begin 60 minutes before the activity start time (your pick-up time will be communicated by the guide after booking)

- Pick-up from your location in Rovaniemi

- Meet the guide

- Receive winter clothing

- The Northern Lights chase begins!

- Drive to the best location

- Enjoy hot drinks and snacks around a campfire

- Admire the Northern Lights

- Return drive to the pick-up point in Rovaniemi

Special terms

Pick-up is included from the following locations in Rovaniemi. Please specify your location upon booking.

- Santa Claus Village area
- Chalet Hotel Ounasvaara (45 minutes before start time)
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara (45 minutes before start time)
- City centre hotels (meet at Koskikatu 12 in front of Visit Rovaniemi)
- Santa Sport (45 minutes before start time)
- Posti Boutique Hotel Rovamiemi

Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.

If you choose to drive to the location (Arctic Lifestyle, Pekankatu 3 Rovaniemi, Finland) please make sure to arrive 30 minutes in advance.

Meeting point:
Arctic Lifestyle, Pekankatu 3, Rovaniemi 96200, Finland (pick-up is included from listed locations in Rovaniemi, please specify when booking)
Spoken languages:Finnish, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfer from Rovaniemi
  • Winter overalls
  • Winter boots
  • Woolen socks
  • Balaclava
  • Gloves
  • Hot drinks
  • Snacks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket

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