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Tours/Rovaniemi/Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi

Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi

4.4(13)Rovaniemi4–5 hours
TRIPADVISOR4.4(13)
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
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Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi
Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi

At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Price from
$148 / person
Location
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 13 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Lapland Welcome Oy
Meeting point
Lapland Welcome Safari Office (Rovakatu 26, 2nd floor, 96200 Rovaniemi)

Description

Escape the city lights and experience the Northern Lights at a private, light-pollution-free wilderness location with wide northern views for excellent Aurora viewing conditions. Unlike standard Aurora tours, you can relax in a warm tepee by the fire, enjoy light snacks, and warm up in our cosy Wilderness Lodge with heated indoor facilities while waiting for the lights. Your guide will share stories about the Northern Lights and Lappish culture, while also helping capture professional-quality photos of your experience, shared with you after the tour. As the Aurora is a natural phenomenon and can never be guaranteed, if you don't see any lights, you can join the same excursion one more time free of charge within the following two weeks, subject to availability.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 15+)
$148
Child (ages 4–14)
$73

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Winter 2026-2027 5 hours

Duration: 5 hours Pickup included

Autumn 2026 4 hours

Duration: 4 hours: 4-5h Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

Lapland Welcome Safari Office, where you will be receiving your adventure gear for the activity.

What's included

Included
Light snacks and beverages
Guided photography
Adventure gear

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pickup from hotel reception. Pickup time will confirmed by confirmation email.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.4
13 reviews
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How it compares in Rovaniemi

  • Starting price $148 is 22% below the typical $189 for tours of similar length in Rovaniemi

Excurgo comparison of 757 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi take?

Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi cost?

Prices start at $148 per person for this Rovaniemi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

How much does Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi cost for children?

Children aged 4–14 pay from $73, adults from $148.

Can I cancel Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We will pickup from hotel reception. Pickup time will confirmed by confirmation email. Pickup points include Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets.

What languages is Auroras - Northern Lights - Rovaniemi offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(13)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Trail05409019902
December 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
an enjoyable night activity

a wonderful experience please remember to bring a high quality mobile or camera. also, keep warm and wear thick enough clothes

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peggycream
November 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Memorable experience

Very experienced northern lights tour guide Topi and his partner with very big and shiny eyes (sorry for missing your name). It was a great experience. Various destinations for the northern lights with a comfortable van, great pictures, the unforgettable little hiking to the cozy hut (a bit physical requirements indeed) and the very well prepared bbq food. Of course seeing the incredible memorable brilliant northern lights with our own eyes finally. Also seeing two little running deer on the way return at very late night. Very thrilled to have the luck seeing this level of northern lights at my first time. Unfortunately, very regret that we’ve forgotten to present our appreciations for those great arrangements on the spot! Hope you guys have a wonderful business in the future.

Operator response

Dear Peggy, Thank you very much for your detailed and wonderful review. We are truly happy to read how much you enjoyed the Northern Lights tour with Topi and our team. We are glad that you appreciated the different locations, the comfortable van, the hike to the cozy hut and the barbecue, all those small details are very important to us. We are especially pleased that you were able to witness such an incredible display of the Northern Lights on your first time, as well as the reindeer on the way back. Thank you also for your kind wishes for our future, it means a lot to our whole team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in Lapland one day. Warm regards, Lapland Welcome Team

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Companion15505811528
October 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!!

We had an amazing experience with the team. Thank you Anthony for explaining us in detail about the phenomenon. Special shout-out to Anthony and Topi for safely dropping us at our resort and making sure we are satisfied with our trip.

Operator response

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for sharing your amazing experience with us. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Anthony’s explanations helped you better understand the Northern Lights phenomenon. We will also gladly pass your kind words to both Anthony and Topi for taking such good care of you and ensuring your safe return to the resort. Thank you for choosing Lapland Welcome, and we hope to welcome you again in the future for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Lapland Welcome Team

5
591traceye
October 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Northern lights family tour

Highly recommend! Our guide was super knowledgeable and we especially loved the local tradition he shared with us around the fire!

Operator response

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for highly recommending our Northern Lights family tour. We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that our guide could share local traditions with you by the fire. Those moments around the campfire are always very special for both our guests and our team. Thank you for choosing Lapland Welcome, and we hope to welcome you and your family again in the future for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Lapland Welcome Team

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253romanel
October 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful and felt authentic

I booked both the elk safari and the Northern Lights viewing evening. Both were wonderful experiences. On the safari, the guide was passionate and we were lucky enough to see reindeer, an arctic fox and elk at nightfall. A very exciting experience! The Northern Lights viewing evening was also enjoyable. The photographers and guide did their utmost to maximise our chances of seeing this beautiful spectacle. The viewing site is very pleasant. I highly recommend it!

Operator response

Dear Romanel, Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are truly happy to read that both the elk safari and the Northern Lights tour were such memorable experiences for you. It is great to hear that you were able to spot reindeer, an arctic fox and an elk, that is always a very special moment. We are also glad that you enjoyed the Northern Lights evening and that our guides and photographers did their very best to maximize your chances of seeing this beautiful natural phenomenon. Your recommendation means a lot to our whole team. Thank you for choosing Lapland Welcome, and we hope to welcome you again in the future for another unforgettable adventure. Warm regards, Lapland Welcome Team

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kristQ9856MN
December 5, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Disorganized company

Very disorganized. Nasty personnel except for the guides were very sweet and kind but they didn't really have much energy or personality because they're so overworked and working in such a disorganized system. Communication was terrible before and during the three days I had reserved with them. There are many better companies.

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scoobyscout
November 9, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour.

Amazing experience by your guide Aneeq. His knowledge of the aurora and even Finland was amazing. We felt safe with him. The tour was fantastic and the location of the base with access to toilets and fire pit and food was amazing and great fun. The tour started at 8pm and finished at 2am and although I had my 9yr old son with me he managed right up until the journey home. Highly recommend the experience.

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Franco244
March 3, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible night

Weather in Rovaniemi was extremely cloudy and snowing. We decided anyway to proceed without any hope. Our guide Shoja studied weather condition using many satellite images and found a location suitable to catch northern lights. After 2.5 hours driving under the clouds we found ourself in the middle of nowhere under an incredible sky full of stars, and suddenly northern lights appeared in front of us. Shoja is a professional photograph and made amazing pictures of all of us. Thanks again Lapland Welcome for this amazing experience

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mariapaolab957
March 3, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Aurora hinting

Fantastic experience. I thank Shoja who, despite the very cloudy weather, managed to find a starry window that allowed us to see the aurora. Shoja is also a very good professional photographer. I highly recommend!

Operator response

Thanks!

J
julianem540
February 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful and magical.

After waiting for a while we saw the Northern Lights and it was wonderful, the guide took great photos of our family. We were able to warm ourselves up by the fire in the tepee because it was very cold at minus 20 degrees. Luckily we had booked another night in the glass igloo because when the group had left we saw the Northern Lights again for an hour very intensely. Definitely recommended because you are not under any time pressure.

$148/ person
4.4(13)
Duration4–5 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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