Venture into the wilderness of Finnish Lapland on the hunt for the spectacular Northern Lights departing from Rovaniemi!
Embark on a captivating adventure to remember in search of the iconic Aurora Borealis on this 3-hour, guided Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi with a delicious Finnish BBQ! Welcoming explorers of all ages.
Located in northern Finland (Finnish Lapland) the renowned city of Rovaniemi is known for its pristine natural landscapes and as the official hometown of Santa Claus! Due to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is an amazing place to take in the enchanting colours of the Northern Lights, especially during the winter months. When travelling to northern Finland, a guided Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi is not to be missed!
The adventure begins at your accommodations in Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village (please specify when booking). From there, you'll be greeted by your knowledgeable guide and will receive a safety and itinerary briefing before setting out into the night, far away from the city lights and into the countryside of Finnish Lapland. Your guide will pick 3 different locations, based on the Northern Lights forecast for the evening, to best observe the vibrant colours of this amazing natural phenomenon.
At each stop, you'll savour the tranquillity of nature and will have the opportunity to take photos as the guide shares fascinating facts about the Northern Lights and the Arctic landscapes of Finnish Lapland. In addition, you'll be treated to a delicious BBQ dinner (vegetarian options are available, please see 'special terms') around a crackling outdoor fire with glögi, a traditional spiced mulled hot drink. While relaxing and warming up around the fire, you'll truly feel the magic of the Arctic! At the end of the Nothern Lights tour from Rovaniemi, you'll be driven back to the original departure point with lasting memories of the Aurora Borealis and your time spent in Finnish Lapland.
For an unforgettable winter adventure in Finland, book this Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi today!
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Practical information
- Pick up from your accommodations in Rovaniemi or Santa's Village (please specify when booking)
- Meet your experienced guide
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- The adventure begins!
- Set out into the backcountry of Finnish Lapland
- 3 different stops
- Delicious Finnish BBQ with hot drinks
- Return to the original meeting point in Rovaniemi or Santa's Village
Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
In addition, a minimum of 2 participants is required to run this excursion.
Pick-up is offered in Rovaniemi and Santa's Village, please list the address of your accommodations when booking.
In addition, if you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking. Vegetarian meals including gluten-free and lactose-free options are available.
Please dress in several warm layers of clothing with a winter coat, snow pants, and winter boots.
Since the Northern Lights are an unpredictable natural phenomenon, their presence is never guaranteed.
- Hotel transfers to and from Rovaniemi
- Guide
- Dinner
- Hot beverages
- Winter clothing
- Warm and waterproof winter coat
- Snow pants
- Warm layers of clothing
- Warm underlayers
- Winter boots
- Thick wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Mittens/gloves
- Camera
- Water
- Snacks