PRIVATE SERVICE Glass Igloo Dinner Under Northern Lights*****
Description
Your adventure begins with a private pickup in Rovaniemi, whisking you away to a tranquil lakeside setting where a unique glass igloo awaits. Inside this transparent dome, you will indulge in an exquisite three-course Lapland dinner prepared over an open fire, combining gourmet flavors with the raw beauty of the Arctic. The glass walls offer a panoramic view of the frozen lake and forest, providing a warm and luxurious vantage point to watch for the Northern Lights dancing above. Following this culinary highlight, the evening shifts to high gear as you suit up in professional thermal clothing. You will then embark on an exhilarating safari across the ice and through deep forest trails on a snowmobile or ATV. Guided by experts to the best viewing spots, this journey offers the perfect fusion of adrenaline and elegance before a comfortable transfer returns you to the city.
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Itinerary
Pick-up from your place of stay by our expert guide. From there, we drive to a truly unique destination: the private location of the guide’s father, a hidden gem in wild the forest.
Step into cozy Glass Igloo where you can dine in comfort while taking in the surrounding winter landscape, here you’ll enjoy a warm and unforgettable meal of traditional Finnish cuisine, prepared with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients.
Dress up with warm, high-quality winter gear to ensure a safe and comfortable experience in the snow. Our guides will help you dress properly with thermal overalls, winter boots, gloves, helmets, and other necessary equipment. This professional gear keeps you warm and protected while riding through Lapland’s snowy landscapes. Once dressed and ready, your guide will give a safety briefing and instructions for driving the snowmobile, so you can enjoy the ride with confidence and focus on the incredible Arctic scenery.
Drive the snowmobiles through the beautiful landscapes of Lapland. Following your guide, you will ride along snowy forest trails and across open Arctic scenery, experiencing the thrill of snowmobiling in one of the most unique environments in the world. Along the way, you will enjoy the peaceful winter nature, fresh Arctic air, and stunning views of the surrounding wild forests. The guide will lead the route and ensure a safe and enjoyable ride for everyone.
After the activities, we will drive you back to your place of stay. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a comfortable drive after your adventure.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all guests from any location in Rovaniemi
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
This tour was truly unforgettable. From the start, everything felt magical. The pickup was perfectly organized, and the guides immediately made me and my friend feel comfortable and safe. They were warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful throughout the entire experience. What stood out most was how caring and considerate the guides were, making sure we could fully relax and enjoy every moment. One of the coziest and most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had. The dinner was excellent, and we enjoyed the delicious Finish drink during the time we were sitting in the igloo. Highly recommended. Thank you for everything! I would definitely come back! :)
Thank you so very much for your kind and words! Our goal is always to create an environment where our guests feel like they are among friends, so we are thrilled to hear that our guides made you feel safe, comfortable, and well-cared for. It’s wonderful to know that you were able to fully relax and soak in the magic of the igloo and that delicious Finnish drink! Sharing these cozy, unforgettable moments with you and your friend was a pleasure. We’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to the whole team—they will be so happy to hear they made your stay special. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another 'magical' experience whenever you return to Finland! Warmly, The Guide Father Team
We chose Guide Farther for our Rovaniemi experience and it was absolutely the right decision. From the start, everything was very well organised — including a comfortable transfer to the location. The igloos are set not far from a lake, which gives a good chance to see the Northern Lights if the weather allows. (Guides do their best to help you to catch the lights) The food was amazing — definitely the best we had in Rovaniemi. What really made the experience stand out were the guides. They are true professionals and took care of everything, so we could just relax and enjoy the evening. We had the quad riding at the end of March — it was so much fun, and at the same time we felt very safe. Helmets and warm overalls were provided. A truly memorable experience — highly recommended!
Thank you so much for such kind words! Reading your review truly made our day. We are sincerely grateful that you chose Guide Farther for your Lapland adventure. Our team always strives to make our guests feel like more than just tourists—we want you to feel like friends who are being looked after every step of the way, from the cozy transfer to that final delicious bite of dinner. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the quad biking! Late March is a spectacular time in Rovaniemi, and we’re thrilled we could provide that perfect mix of adrenaline and safety for you. May the memories of the Northern Lights and those peaceful moments by the lake stay with you for a long time. We would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back to our winter wonderland in the future! Warmest wishes, The Guide Farther Team
I imagined it was a unique experience, but they really exceeded my expectations. Attention to detail, good food, maybe I would have inserted a welcome drink with the appetizer, considering the cost Then I really enjoyed the hike in the woods in search of the Northern Lights. Fantastic driving.
La ringraziamo di cuore per aver condiviso la sua esperienza. Sapere di aver superato le sue aspettative ci riempie di orgoglio! Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la cura dei dettagli e la nostra escursione guidata: trasmettere la magia dell'aurora boreale è la nostra missione. Abbiamo inoltre preso nota del suo suggerimento riguardo all'aperitivo di benvenuto; il feedback dei nostri ospiti è fondamentale per perfezionare costantemente il nostro servizio. Speriamo di averla nuovamente nostro ospite per un'altra avventura indimenticabile. Best regards The Guide Father Team
COMPLETE SCAM AND EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL We booked this experience hoping for an unforgettable and romantic evening. Instead, it turned into a stressful, rushed, and deeply disappointing ordeal that was absolutely NOT worth the high price we paid. Our igloo was NOT HEATED at all — the windows were frozen and it was freezing cold inside. We clearly saw one other igloo that was visibly heated, which makes this even more unacceptable. It was also NOT busy that evening, so there was absolutely no excuse for the lack of care, attention, or time. They easily could have taken more time to give us the special experience we paid for — but they chose not to. From the moment we arrived, everything felt rushed. We were pushed to eat immediately, the main course arrived almost instantly and was already COLD. We had no time to relax, no time to talk properly, and no time to enjoy the moment together. We did not even manage to take a single photo together inside the igloo — something you would expect from a “romantic” experience. The snowmobile tour was chaotic and poorly organized. There was no proper explanation, no photo stops, and no attempt to look for the Northern Lights, despite favorable conditions shown on the aurora app. Even worse, the snowmobile tour was EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. The guide deliberately led us through deep snow where we nearly tipped over and even tried to send us down a very steep slope, which we rightly refused. In the end, the guide himself admitted that this was dangerous. Driving at speeds of up to 100 km/h is completely irresponsible and put us intentionally at risk. This is shocking and highly unprofessional. After a very short ride, we were sent back to the freezing igloo for dessert and then immediately told to leave and go to the car. Promised hot chocolate suddenly “wasn’t possible anymore.” What makes this situation even worse is what happened afterwards. The company admitted in writing that we did NOT receive the experience we paid for and acknowledged multiple mistakes. Despite this, they offered no compensation whatsoever and eventually stopped responding to our correspondence entirely. We did not sleep after this experience due to stress and frustration. We are not people who complain without reason, but this situation crossed a serious line. This organization is unprofessional, disorganized, and frankly disrespectful. It feels like a pure CASH GRAB. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. You will not get what is promised, and if something goes wrong, they take zero responsibility. Consider yourself warned.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few important points regarding your visit. Firstly, all of our igloos are automatically heated simultaneously 3 hours before the pick up from the hotel, and the fireplace continuously contributes to warmth throughout the evening. It is therefore not possible for one igloo to be colder than the others. Regarding the snowmobile tour, our guides always provide a full safety briefing before each ride, including instruction on proper driving techniques. Tipping over slightly during turns is normal and part of correctly handling the snowmobile, as it involves both steering and shifting body weight. For safety, all of our snowmobiles for customers especially for people with no previous driving experience are equipped with speed limiters, and the maximum speed is 40 km/h, because this drive/tour is absolutely not about adrenaline and speed - so driving at 100 km/h is not possible, also because it would violate government regulations (car highway limit on the way to The Guide Father’s is 80km/h). Our snowmobiles are designed to handle snow up to 1 meter deep and no surroundings are steeper than 25-35 degree angle. We deliberately marked photo stops along the ride to help guests capture memories, and our guides always aim to maximize the enjoyment of the tour. While we understand the desire to see the Northern Lights, these are a naturally occurring phenomenon and can never be guaranteed, as visibility depends on solar activity, cloud cover, weather conditions, geomagnetic activity, and moon phase. Just to clarify, as written in the itinerary of the tour is in total 4 hours: 30 minutes drive from hotel to The Guide Father’s location, 2 hours enjoying Finnish cuisine in the Igloo, 1 hour dress up and drive the snowmobiles in snowy forest then return drive back to the hotel 30 minutes. We take all feedback seriously and will continue to improve our service wherever possible. We hope this clarifies the points raised and provides context for the procedures and safety measures we have in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
5 star staff, professional, everything we need is available. The care and attention make the whole experience with them truly a pleasure!
Thank you very much for being with us that night! We glad you got of your nice photos! Welcome back for more experiences with us in a wild! Best Regards, The Guide Father Team
The experience was amazing! Although we weren’t lucky enough to witness the full Aurora Borealis, we did get a glimpse of it, which was still breathtaking. I highly recommend this experience. Everything was fantastic—from the well-organized tour to the knowledgeable guides who made the trip even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was magical, and the journey itself was unforgettable. If you ever get the chance, don’t miss it!
Very nice experience, with delicious food in the igloo. A fast-paced ride through the snow and absolutely no other tourists. Unfortunately we were not lucky with the Northern Lights and it was also mega cold -26 degrees that evening, but the operators were extremely friendly and always tried to offer us an unforgettable experience.
It was a unique experience. Beautiful location, delicious food and exceptional service, from the transfer, to the care at dinner and, in addition, the drive through the snow-covered forest. Our guide (thank You, Ruslav) turned out to be a cultured and kind man who had a lot of knowledge about the surrounding area, the animals that live there and phenomena such as the aurora. It all added up to an unforgettable evening. Thank you for this! We strongly and sincerely recommend this attraction
We booked this evening for the New Year because we had to snowmobile for you the Northern Lights before dining under a bubble. Comments are often subjective, but I insist on writing this one, because there are institutions whose practices must be denounced. "2 broccoli, 2 asparagus, 2 brussels sprouts and a paving stone of salmon" here is our meal for the 31st. the waitress does not know her menu, there are no drinks offered on the menu , we offer you a red wine liqueur for 70 euros (it is the low-end wine that is found at 7 euros in the nearby supermarket. ) the problem is not that the meal, it is mainly the attitude of the staff, it was New Year's Eve and the staff was present to party (surely) we were pressed from the moment we arrived, we do not snowmobile but go-karting on a track of 100 meters, so to make you wait because the table is not ready. when you are at the table, the waitress brings the dishes without clearing the old plates (we had it for her) you must eat your dessert in 2 minutes (I am not kidding ) because they take you on a lake 50 meters to see a fireworks (the boxes that are found at tobacco for 30 euros) I ask if I can finish my dessert after the fireworks (of 1 minute 50) and they answer "but you must go now" I am surprised but the staff replies that it is the evening is over! no toilet either when we ask! in short we paid 235 euros per person to eat raw vegetables, in an atmosphere where we were pressed and lied about the activities. They receive the people at the chain, we will have spent less than 2 hours on site making us understand that at 7:45 p.m. it is late, and that we must go home. SCAM! the or plenty of establishments go to the trouble of doing things right, this one does not respect tourists.
Dear, S8994 thank you for your review! Please make sure you wrote your review to correct buisness. You definitely participated with other company. Please make sure once again as we do not serve any alcohol.
My mother and I booked this experience during our stay in Rovaniemi to have a different dinner experience than a regular restaurant and it was wonderful! after our wonderful meal we were taking on a snowmobile ride through the forest protected inside of a clear box so that we weren't cold. Afterwards we took a walk on the frozen lake and saw the northern lights and the sky was peppered with stars! I highly recommend this experience especially if you're looking for something romantic. My mother and I joked that probably alot of people would propose in the igloos :)
