SAARISELKA · NORTHERN LIGHTS
The hunts worth heading out for.
The 15 saariselka 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.
Saariselkä Northern Lights hunt with an English guide, warm drinks, and included aurora photography gear. 3 hours by minivan.
Most Popular“Gabriel was a very good guide.He was also very friendly and he knew what he was doing. It was not a very good day to see the lights but still it was a memorable night because of the quality of the tour”
Drive a snowmobile by night through Inari’s dark forests, warm up by a fire, and hunt the Northern Lights from a lightless sky.
“Our two guides (Marko and Mikka) were fantastic. They took time to explain us everything and were very careful about our clothing for the cold ! I highly recommend this tour, such an amazing experience !”
Aurora-hunting in Saariselkä with expert guides, pitch-dark viewing, tepee BBQ, and photo help in a small-group Arctic night.
“The tour was great. The guides were very enthusiastic about the whole experience. Friendly helpful and knowledgeable. We had a lot of cloud cover so was not really expecting to see much. But the guys didn’t give up and still managed to get us see the lights and get some good photos despite the bad…”
Sámi reindeer sleighs in Saariselkä with a campfire hot drink, time to feed the reindeer, and a Northern Lights chance.
“It was so funny and unforgettable experience, mainly thanks to our guide. He is an extraordinary person who makes the whole experience like a theatrical show. We did not see the Northern lights on that night but it was nevertheless a nice and funny night. The reindeers were very good trained and knew their way.…”
3-hour Saariselkä aurora photo tour with hotel transfer, warm gear, hot drinks, gingerbread, and an online photo link, in Lapland.
“La guida molto gentile, però credo che bisognerebbe annullare l’attività se si sa (palesemente) che l’aurora non si potrà vedere. Non solo l’aurora aveva bassa percentuale, ma davano anche 100% copertura nuvolosa sia dove eravamo che nelle zone intorno. Anche la guida ce lo ha detto in macchina, quindi mi chiedo perché fare questo cinema…”
Aurora hunting from Saariselkä to Kakslauttanen by Mercedes mini bus, with free pickup, photo help, and a wider sky search for better odds.
“This was a royally disappointing experience. Whilst weather conditions are understandably beyond control, our guide was unmotivated and uninspired, and showed no effort in “hunting” the aurora at all. We stopped by the side of the road a few times and waited for the cloudy conditions to deterioriate. Meanwhile other tour groups had continued to…”
3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Saariselkä to Inari with hot drinks, expert guidance, and small-group chasing for clearer skies.
“Oh my god! What an experience with Karoliina. What a lovely human being she is. I booked this with my brother and sister, basically it was just the 3 of us and Karoliina on the tour. And since there was no one else that day- it turned into a personal tour for us! First of…”
Aurora hunting in Saariselkä near Kakslauttanen with expert guides, Mercedes mini-bus pickup, and guided photo stops in Finland’s dark winter skies.
“The guide (forgot his name) picked up up on time and chased the lights. Fortunately, within minutes, we saw the lights. He brought us to a hidden spot and explained the lights and took alot of photos. It was simply magical.”
Saariselkä Northern Lights photo tour with included pickup, winter gear, warming food, car + foot viewing, and guide photos sent after.
“일부ㄹㅓ 한그ㄹ로 쓰겠으ㅁ. 세조ㅇ대와ㅇ만ㅅㅔ! 결론 먼저 말하자면 나는 오로라를 light하게라도 봐서 그나마 추천하는 거임. 내가 예약할 당시 사리셀카 지역 오로라 헌팅 by car 자리 남아있던 곳이 여기밖에 없어서 여기서 예약함. pick up시간보다 20-30분 늦게 도착해서 사람을 불안하게함. 리조트 전화로 오피스에 전화했더니 너무 당연하게 늦으니까 걍 기다리라고 함. 미니 밴이 올줄 알앗는데 대형버스가 왔고 한 20-30명…”
Small-group Northern Lights chase from Saariselkä with silent hybrid van, pro aurora photos, and a campfire sausage feast.
“tour ben organizzato, con guida gentile e disponibile. ma bisognerebbe avere l'onestà di rinunciare a effettuare il tour quando le probabilità di vedere un'aurora boreale sono oggettivamente scarsissime”
Sleigh to Lake Inari, reindeer-feeding dinner, and aurora hunting from Saariselkä. Small group with thermal gear and pickup.
“It was a great experience. Tina & Tapio were an amazing host. They took us to the center of lake Inari to spot stunning northern lights & later served us with delicious food they made. The homemade cake by Tina’s mother was yumm!!! Both Tina & Tapio are very kind & fantastic host. Overall we…”
Saariselkä Lapland snowshoe trip: learn to hike, chase the Northern Lights in the dark, and warm up with hot chocolate for 2.5 hours.
“It was an exciting experience. Unfortunately because of clouds we couldn't see the northern lights, nevertheless the tour was absolutely great.”
Chase the Northern Lights from Saariselka on a small-group snowmobile safari, then warm up at a fire with snacks and stargazing.
“We had a very nice time even though we didn’t see any northern lights. Everything was well organised (equipment, food etc) and our guide was very pro.”
3-hour Saariselkä husky safari with thermal gear, self-driven sleigh, tipi fireplace warm drink, and an Aurora Borealis hunt.
“Magisch , Great experience”
Chase the Northern Lights from Saariselkä with a guide, hot drinks, gingerbread, and aurora photos, plus practical camera tips on a 3-hour drive.
“Very friendly guide and a good professional with extensive experience. Despite the bad weather, he managed to give us some magnificent northern lights.”
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