NORTHERN LIGHTS TRAVEL GUIDE
The hunts worth heading out for.
The 12 lapland northern lights tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one drives you to chase the lights, how late you are out under the sky, who runs the hunt, and what a seat costs.
From Ivalo to Lake Inari by covered sleigh, you’ll hunt auroras, visit an island family home, and end with hot tipi dinner.
Most Popular“A lovely family company of locals of Inari lake. Very professional organization, I highly recommande this activity..”
Northern Lights aurora hunt from Kemi-Tornio with round-trip pickup, flexible spot-hopping, and photo tips in about 3 hours.
“Pick up arrangement messy, as well as send back to hotel after the event. Better try other operator, very unpleasant experience.”
Lapland Northern Lights tour with pickup, cozy kota, and on-site photo service emailed to you—set up for dark skies and warm waiting.
“Transfer experience initially it was wonderful. We did not expect however to be in a bus with over 40 people out to the viewing site however it worked really well. Great building with fantastic fire, small bar and despite a Kp of 3 which was due to peak at 11 pm. What was really wonderful…”
Aurora hunting by minivan in Ivalo, Inari or Saariselkä with warm hut stop, sausage roast, berry drinks, and small-group night driving.
“It was truly an unsurpassed experience. Johanna and her partner made us live a very authentic experience, first driving hunting for the aurora that manifested itself in all its beauty, then with their bonfire, inside their reindeer farm. We stayed chatting by the fire, in the classic Sami tent sipping great blueberry juice. Truly special…”
Small-group Pyhä-Luosto aurora photo tour with hotel pickup, forest sky stops, and Northern Lights camera tips in English for 2 hours.
“I personally consider if the staff see that according to whether the northern lights have zero chances to be seen (As in our case) the tour should be cancelled or partial refunded. I was expecting more. The bbq was fine but the guide just answered our questions, no story telling. We have been a group…”
Meet reindeer at a fence, try lasso suopunki, roast sausages by an open fire, warm up in a hut, and chase the aurora in Inari.
“Expérienbce authentique a IVALO , très bien, sympathique, bon contact avec les rennes notamment des jeunes rennes. Très bonne soupe. Bonnes explications.”
A 6-day Ivalo to Inari Lapland trip with two aurora nights, reindeer and Sámi culture, ice fishing, treks, and sauna time.
“The best trip that we have ever made. Xwander gave us the best experience in Lapland with their wonderful guides.”
A private 3-hour Pyhä Northern Lights walk with the choice of skis or snowshoes, a cozy campfire snack, and a guide to teach you fast.
“Our guide Mikko was excellent friendly and knowledgeable. Our family of 4 never tried cross country skiing. Mikko clearly explained how to use the skis and even had kid size skis for our 8 year old. The whole family had a great time. Mikko guided us through a beautiful forest and explained a bit about…”
Aurora Camp in Lapland pairs Arctic-night fun with an open-fire Finnish dinner, guided aurora tips, and real time photo stops.
“We had lovely guides on this activity. It was very nice to be able to experience the aurora borealis (on the way to the aurora village). Our guide ensured that we stopped on the way to take pictures as there is no guarantee it would show thRead more”
Snowshoe through Lapland near Sodankylä with a campfire warm-up and a real shot at Northern Lights in about 2 hours.
“Eveliina made this experience really special for us. It was perfectly organized. We had our own little private tour, there were a lot of snacks included and the hot chocolate during the bonfire warmed both body and soul in the cold temperatures. Make sure to wear warm clothing! Over the time it’s getting really cold.…”
Walk the frozen northern sea to Laitakari’s Old Kemi ruins, warm up with campfire BBQ, and wait for Aurora Borealis over Lapland.
“It was an unforgettable experience. We walked over the frozen sea to an island, and although the weather conditions were not suitable for northern lights, we had wonderful time by the campfire, eating marshmallows, sausages, and corns. Saku and Saana are extremely nice and friendly people. They were extremely helpful and did everything to make…”
Kemi’s Northern Lights snowmobile safari includes winter gear, hotel pickup, BBQ, and a real aurora search, with luck required.
“At first, they forgot about us... for the second time. (The first time, the same agency for another activity was completely cancelled but we had already paid and make the trip from Oulu to Kemi. We are still waiting for our money back) This time, after 15 minutes waiting in Kemi, (and they confirmed the…”
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