- 4-8 hours
- Departure times from city center: 20:00
- Unlimited miles from Rovaniemi
- Transportation, Guide, Winter gear, Photography, Light snacks
- Adult: €199, Child (3-12 years): €199
- Provided by: Rovaniemi Insider
ITINERARY
- Guests meet at our office in Rovaniemi (or get picked up from select hotels outside the city center). You’ll be provided with warm winter clothing: jacket, pants, boots, and gloves. Briefing from the guide about the night’s plan and safety.
- Using real-time weather models and our local expertise, we drive toward the first location of interest. During the drive, your guide shares Aurora Borealis insights: why the lights form, how solar activity affects visibility, and pointers for recognizing small glimmers on the horizon. Since restrooms are scarce on these remote roads, this is usually our best chance for a quick stop at a roadside facility before dusk fully sets in.
- Upon reaching a clear-sky location, we’ll pull over onto a safe shoulder or designated pull-out. The guide will unload a professional-quality camera and set up a tripod for anyone who wants photos of them. You are also provided a smaller tripod to try their own phone or DSLR shots. While you step out onto the snow (wearing the provided winter gear) to scan the northern sky, the guide adjusts camera settings for optimal long-exposure shots. Warm drinks and snacks stay in the minibus until you need them; you can return briefly to warm hands or grab another gingerbread cookie. If the aurora appears, we spend focused time capturing and admiring it. If not—no worries—we hop back into the minibus and chase clearer skies elsewhere.
- This segment is dynamic. As cloud cover and aurora forecasts update, we continue driving to successive vantage points. When weather models predict a stronger chance of activity a bit further away, we’ll relocate—even if that means traveling into another country. During transitions, you can relax inside the van, enjoy hot drinks, munch on more gingerbread cookies or Fazer chocolates, and chat with your guide about advanced photography techniques (e.g., ISO settings, lens choices, framing).
- Once you’ve successfully photographed the northern lights, we’ll linger just long enough for a few more shots—often moving to a slightly darker spot if possible. After you’re satisfied, we pack up the camera and tripod. The guide will confirm a safe return route based on the best roads and lighting conditions. As we drive back to Rovaniemi, feel free to nap, review your photos on your camera/phone, or simply soak in the final bits of Finnish wilderness under the stars. We aim to arrive back in Rovaniemi by early morning (depending on how far we traveled)
- Money-Back or Do-Over Guarantee – If no Northern Lights are captured on camera, you can choose between a free rebooking or a full refund, giving you complete peace of mind
- Small-Group, Personalized Experience – Each minibus holds only 8 guests plus a guide, ensuring a tailored, flexible aurora chase instead of a crowded, one-size-fits-all excursion
- Unlimited Mileage & Expert Guidance – We follow real-time weather and aurora forecasts—driving wherever needed (even into Sweden)—to maximize your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights under optimal conditions. Remember to bring your passport
Guaranteed Aurora Hunting Tour from Rovaniemi is a small-group adventure crafted to maximize your chance of witnessing the Aurora Borealis. With unlimited mileage and real-time weather monitoring, our expert guide will drive you to wherever clear skies and geomagnetic activity align—sometimes venturing across the border into Sweden. Remember to bring your passport! This personalized approach means you won’t be stuck following a fixed route; instead, each night’s journey is tailored to find the best possible vantage point for aurora viewing.
We make sure you stay warm and comfortable with full winter clothing (jacket, pants, boots, gloves) and keep you energized with hot drinks, traditional Finnish gingerbread cookies, and Fazer chocolates throughout the night. When you arrive at each chosen location, the guide sets up a professional-quality camera to capture stunning shots of the Northern Lights—and of you experiencing them. The guide is also on hand to share practical advice for using your own phone or camera: how to adjust exposure, select the right ISO, and frame the sky to ensure that you capture vivid aurora images. In fact, you’ll often notice that the Northern Lights appear stronger and more colorful through the lens than they do to the naked eye, making it an ideal opportunity to learn how to translate that spectacle into lasting photos.
Every tour includes our money-back or do-over guarantee: if no auroras are recorded on camera with your group, you’re entitled to a free rebooking or a full refund. Whether you’re a first-time aurora chaser or a seasoned photographer, this immersive experience provides both insider knowledge on aurora science and hands-on photo instruction. Respecting the remote locations we visit, restroom stops are limited, so please plan accordingly before departure. Ultimately, this is a focused, flexible chase designed to put you under the dancing Northern Lights, supported by local expertise and the reassurance of our guarantee.
- Long, Variable Duration – The chase can last anywhere from 4 to 12 hours, which means late returns and potential fatigue for those not used to extended nighttime adventures.
- Limited Restroom Access – Once outside Rovaniemi, restroom breaks become scarce, so it’s important to plan ahead and use facilities before departure
- Not Recommended for Young Children – Due to lengthy drives, unpredictable return times, and late-night conditions, this tour is generally not recommended for kids
