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“northern lights above the frozen lake were dancing while we enjoyed the beautfiul view and later delicious raindeer soup by the open fire.”
Northern Lights aurora hunt from Kemi-Tornio with round-trip pickup, flexible spot-hopping, and photo tips in about 3 hours.
“The tour was a total disaster. We were left alone at the lookout after our main tour guide just disappeared without notice an hour into the trip and the other tour guide also left with the rest of the group without telling us. During all of this we were at a lookout point only about…”
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 an extremely valuable experience to see the aurora on a large scale, covering the entire sky. The forecast said that we might not be able to expect much. So early in the tour, the guide told us each time she found even if it was small-scale. The guide moved the minivan to a…”
Small-group Pyhä-Luosto aurora photo tour with hotel pickup, forest sky stops, and Northern Lights camera tips in English for 2 hours.
“I was really worried that we were not going to have any luck, but Siri went above and beyond, new all the spots and we got three different areas to watch beautiful green auroras, each one so different from the others. She took great care, highly recommend!”
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.
“We are a group of three families traveling together to Ivalo-Inari for a week in December 2023. Xwander team made our dream vacation a reality in the enchanting Lapland wonderland! Chin Tang was extremely helpful and meticulous to plan every detail of our trip. During our stay there, Riikka and Elisa were so welcoming. We…”
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.
“We have been walking with snowshoes at -25°c, the environment was immaculate and totally wild, we climbed a hill and had a barbecue in a hut. We also spotted a beginning of northern light, the sky was very clear”
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.
“Everything perfect excellent service and accompaniment! We went hunting Northern Lights! We ate a local snack and hot chocolate cookies next to a campfire! All very niceAuto-translated”
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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