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Experience a reliable Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi with an expert team focused on finding clear skies and real aurora visibility — backed by our simple promise: No aurora = No payment. We do not follow fixed loops, we chase conditions. Each night our route is planned from scratch using cloud data, solar forecasts, and road access so we can position ourselves in the best possible viewing locations. If the skies are open 120 km away, that’s where we go. On larger departures, we operate with a warm and comfortable heated coach bus and multiple guides to ensure smooth coordination, guest support, and photography assistance throughout the night. All departures are led by a trained Aurora photographer who documents the night with professional DSLR equipment and sends the edited photos digitally after the tour. Throughout the experience we keep you comfortable with warm berry juice and snacks served at our viewing spot.

We are Snowride Lapland, a premium snowmobile company in Rovaniemi offering tours in English, Spanish and French. What sets us apart is our commitment to small group experiences. We operate with a maximum of 8 guests per group, allowing us to provide highly personalized service and exceptional attention. For larger groups of more than 8 people, we automatically provide a private tour at no extra cost. While many companies run large, mass tours, we focus on quality over quantity. All our guides have several years of experience leading snowmobile tours in Rovaniemi, ensuring a safe, smooth, and professional experience from start to finish. We operate only the newest snowmobiles on the market for a reliable and comfortable ride. This tour is designed exclusively for adults. Unlike other operators, we separate family and adult tours, so everyone can enjoy the pace and style that suits them best.

The aurora borealis (northern lights) are best seen from Rovaniemi city limits—although sightings can never be guaranteed. Spend a magical evening in the Arctic countryside on this group tour. After pickup in a comfortable car, your guide brings you to an open cottage for a Lappish barbecue feast and hot drinks with marshmallows around a fire as you wait for the lights.

Increase your chances of seeing the elusive northern lights while staying warm during a private dinner in a glass igloo and northern lights chase from Rovaniemi. Hit the frozen landscape by private vehicle and enjoy a hearty 3-course campfire dinner as your guide shares stories about the lights. If you’re lucky with the weather, ride a snow scooter across a frozen lake on a thrilling aurora borealis hunt.

It would be remiss to visit the Arctic Circle without dropping in to see the region's best known resident, Santa Claus. This half-day tour of Santa's village is available year-round, giving Christmas enthusiasts the option to experience festive magic no matter when their visit to Rovaniemi is. Meet Santa in his busy office before embarking on reindeer and husky rides.

Seeing the northern lights is a major reason to come to Lapland in winter, but the beautiful light show can be elusive. Don’t waste time driving around in the dark for hours by yourself. On this small-group tour, your guides know where you’re most likely to see the aurora borealis. The route isn’t fixed as you go wherever you need to on the day, for a truly personalized experience.

This is for you who wants to maximise the chances to see the Northern Lights – and minimise the need for luck! The main goal is simple: to see and photograph the Northern Lights with you in the picture, using our professional cameras and years of photography know-how. We drive as far as needed, even across the border to Sweden if that’s where the lights are. Total tour duration is between 4 to 6 hours, depending on the conditions of the night. We’ve explored countless locations around Lapland. Our team monitors live aurora data 24/7, satellite cloud maps, and weather models throughout the day. Once we confirm the conditions are good enough, we move. And when we move, we commit fully: we drive as far as needed - sometimes 50 km, sometimes 200+ km - to find clear skies an seeing the lights. We go where the Northern Lights are – and we take you with us!

Curious to encounter Lapland's most iconic animal and see what life is like on an authentic Lapland reindeer farm? Join our tour as we drive away from the overcrowded tourist sites, to meet and feed these gentle Arctic animals and learn about the history and culture of reindeer herding from our guide/owner, who himself is descendant of a reindeer herding family. After the reindeer meet-up, you'll be able to relax by an open fire with hot drinks and snacks before heading out walking your very own reindeer through the quiet, snowy forest. This slow-paced, small-group tour is designed for comfort and an authentic connection to Lapland’s way of life. - Rovaniemi Center pickup and drop-off - Guided service (English) - Reindeer farm visit - Reindeer walking - Hot drinks and snacks - Winter clothing

This Northern Lights tour in Levi is designed for travelers who want more than a typical bus tour — a small-group Arctic experience focused on finding the auroras. Hosted by Arctic Midnight Group, a local company in Finnish Lapland, this experience is built around maximizing your chances. Our guides track real-time weather forecasts and solar activity, and travel to the best locations each night instead of staying in one place. Small groups mean a more personal and relaxed experience. Enjoy warm drinks, local snacks, and the quiet of Lapland while waiting for the Northern Lights. Your guide will also take high-quality DSLR photos of you under the auroras, so you can fully enjoy the moment and receive professional images after the tour. While the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed, our local knowledge and flexible approach give you the best possible chance to see them.

Join our intimate snowmobile safari and discover the magic of Finnish Lapland in a small group of no more than 7 guests. We'll take you off the beaten track to explore frozen lakes, silent forests, and snow-covered landscapes on powerful snowmobiles. Your experienced local guide adjusts the pace, route and stops based on the group's comfort and curiosity. Want to stop for a photo, ask questions, or linger a little longer at a scenic spot? No problem - this safari is about you, not a strict schedule. Warm drinks by the fire, personal stories, and real connection. This is what Lapland is meant to feel like. We will operate this safari from our private Lazy Santa Hideout - nestled in the wilderness at a riverbank just 15 minutes drive from Levi. We also have our own Cabin, Kota, Sauna and a hot tub for further bookings. Pricing is on shared Snowmobile. Want to ride solo? Just tell us in advance (+65 EUR/person)! This can be paid on site.

Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Lappish people with this adventure and food experience from Rovaniemi. Led by a guide, you can explore the Arctic landscape by snowmobile, then try your hand at Arctic fishing. Finish up by huddling around a bonfire in the snow to prepare and eat a traditional Lappish barbecue with Lappish bread, salmon, marshmallows, and hot drinks.

Don’t choose between a memorable meal and experiencing the northern lights. Just 18 miles (30 kilometers) from Rovaniemi, you could be sitting inside a glass igloo enjoying authentic Lapland cuisine cooked over fire, all while surrounded by pristine wilderness. Stay warm while gazing at stars—and, if you’re lucky, the aurora. Weather depending, your guide can even offer a snowmobile adventure on a frozen lake, perfect for the whole family.

We don't wait for the Northern Lights, we hunt them. Live forecasts, flexible routes, Sweden if needed, pro photos included. No aurora on camera? Full refund. Book your Best Aurora Hunt now! Join our Northern Lights Bus Tour from Rovaniemi and experience a dedicated Aurora chase designed to maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Instead of following a fixed route, our experienced local guides use live weather forecasts, cloud maps, satellite imagery, solar wind data, and space weather models to search for the best conditions. If needed, we may travel far across Lapland or even into Sweden to find clear skies. The tour usually lasts 4–8 hours depending on conditions, with departure typically between 18:00 and 21:00. Your exact meeting time is confirmed by email by 15:00 on the tour day. The experience includes comfortable bus transportation, professional Aurora photos, warm drinks, snacks, and our Northern Lights Guarantee. No Auroras captured by camera = 100% refund

Get up close and personal with two animals that symbolize Lappish culture with this excursion to reindeer and husky farms near Rovaniemi. Learn how to navigate a reindeer sleigh to earn your “reindeer sleigh license” and snap photos of these iconic animals, then head off on a husky safari through the snow-covered forest on board an authentic dog sled. Hotel pickup and drop off are included for convenience.

Don’t just wait around and hope that you see the Northern Lights–get active and go searching for them on the back of a snowmobile. Your guide will take you along paths through the countryside where you’re most likely to see the lights on a particular day. Hot drinks and snacks will be provided to keep you comfortable on this five-hour evening adventure. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Whoever said you can’t do it all never took this tour. On this all-in-one winter adventure, you’ll go ice fishing with expert guides, hop on a wild snowmobile ride, and sit down to a three-course traditional lunch in a glass igloo—all in one seamless day of both wilderness and comfort. No planning hassle, just unforgettable moments in Lapland's snowy paradise.

Ice fishing is a traditional pastime in Finland, and this Rovaniemi Ice Fishing Experience with Lunch in a Glass Igloo takes you with a guide who knows the remote location well so you can have a great time. Get picked up in Rovaniemi, and then ride snow scooters out to a frozen lake and break the ice with your guide. Spend time fishing before relaxing in an igloo for lunch over an open fire.

Welcome to the Aurora Chasing & Deep Sky Telescope View Experience — the first tour in Lapland to combine Northern Lights Chasing with live Telescope Astrophotography. Max 8 guests, one van, hosted personally by the owner. This is real aurora hunting, not a bus to a fixed campfire. No pre-selected routes — every night is planned fresh from live cloud maps and solar data, and we drive wherever the sky is clearest: across Lapland, into Sweden, or further if the forecast promises a show. And while we watch for the aurora, the second hunt begins. Our smart telescope Repo— locks onto galaxies, nebulae and planets in real time. You choose the target: Saturn's rings, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula. You can watch it live, or scan a QR code and follow the view on your own phone. Repo will ride in the van with us and its powerful enough to photograph galaxies meanwhile we keep looking for aurora.

Searching for the Northern Lights on your own can be a difficult process with weather changes daily. This Lapland Northern Lights Tour with Santa Claus Visit from Rovaniemi changes its sighting areas based on the weather so you can see the lights and enjoy a campfire, too. Plus, snacks and a Santa sighting are also included.

Ranua Zoo Wildlife Adventure Discover the magic of Lapland’s wilderness on a guided trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, the northernmost zoo in the world. Home to more than 50 Arctic animal species – including polar bears, lynxes, moose, wolves, owls, and reindeer – the park offers a unique chance to see these animals in large, natural enclosures surrounded by pristine forest. Your guide will lead you along a scenic 2.5 km forest trail, sharing fascinating insights into Arctic wildlife and local nature. This family-friendly experience includes round-trip transfers from Rovaniemi, entrance tickets, and a light snack. With a duration of 5–6 hours, this tour is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the authentic beauty of Lapland’s nature while meeting the most iconic animals of the North.

Meeting cute huskies and riding a husky-pulled sled is a must-do experience while in Rovaniemi, especially in winter. But you can go a step further during this experience and take the reins yourself. After a hotel pickup, head to the husky farm for a small-group visit. Then, take the lead by driving a husky-pulled sled yourself around a 3–5 mile (5–8 kilometer) circuit. End with refreshing hot drinks.

Join our Small-Group Northern Lights Aurora Hunt from Rovaniemi, designed to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis. With a maximum of only 8 guests, the small group allows us to stay flexible, react quickly to changing conditions, and travel wherever the skies are clearest. Our experienced local guides use live weather forecasts, cloud maps, satellite imagery, solar wind data, and space weather models to find the best possible viewing locations. There is no fixed route if necessary, we may travel deep into the Lapland wilderness or even across the Swedish border in search of clear skies. The tour usually lasts 4–10 hours depending on conditions and includes direct pickup from your accommodation, professional Aurora photography, warm drinks, snacks, and our Northern Lights Guarantee. Book now and let us guide you to the magic of the Northern Lights!

Hunt the northern lights from Rovaniemi with a local guide who chases clear skies instead of driving to a fixed viewpoint — backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if the aurora doesn't appear, plus free professional photos of you under the lights. Each afternoon we read the cloud cover and solar forecast, then decide where to drive that night. Some nights the aurora is 20 minutes away; some nights we drive three hours to find a gap in the clouds. That is why our tours run 5–8 hours, not a fixed three. Two ways to travel: Small Group (max 19) in a minibus with hotel pickup, or Group Bus Tour (max 47) by heated coach from central Rovaniemi. Your guide photographs you under the aurora with professional gear and sends you the images free — no watermark, no upsell. Dress warmly: winter clothing is not included (rental available in town). Hot drinks are served; no meal is included. Family-run, from Rovaniemi. Our guides drive these roads all year and know where the clear skies sit.