Northern Lights Excursions from Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, the capital city of Finnish Lapland, is best known as the official hometown of Santa Claus and a gateway to the Arctic Circle. Embarking on a Northern Lights tour in Rovaniemi is one of the most popular excursions in the area!

For this Northern Lights excursion from Rovaniemi, you can book three different options. You can join a small group tour with other participants, or a private tour with just your group and the guide. The third option is a special photography tour, where the experienced guide will focus on helping you capture incredible photos. Your chosen Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi begins at the starting point in the city, where you'll be picked up in the comfortable minivan (please specify your location upon booking).

The expert guide will track the weather and Aurora forecast in advance to find the best places to spot the Northern Lights. You'll be driven outside of Rovaniemi into the surrounding wilderness, away from light pollution. The spot picked by the guide will feature beautiful landscapes, such as frozen lakes, snowy forests, and winding rivers. Upon arrival, you'll sit around a roaring campfire and enjoy hot drinks and snacks while admiring the polar night sky.

If you're lucky, the mesmerising dance of the Aurora Borealis will appear above you! As you take in this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, the guide will share stories about the myths and legends of the Northern Lights. For the Northern Lights photography tour from Rovaniemi, you will visit 2-3 locations during the evening and the guide will help you capture the best photos. They will show you some techniques to take pictures of the Aurora Borealis even in low light. At the end of your Northern Lights excursion from Rovaniemi, you'll return to your original pick-up point in the city.

Join an enjoyable Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi to experience the stunning Arctic evening in Lapland!