Experience the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi with a small, flexible group, comfortable vehicle with forward-facing seats, and pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation. 100% Money-Back Guarantee: With our Guaranteed Aurora option, if you do not see the Northern Lights, we refund 100% of your tour price. We check weather, cloud cover, Aurora activity, and road conditions each evening to plan the route. We can change locations rather than follow a fixed itinerary. Aurora Chase: 4–6 hours, multiple stops, up to ~120 km. Private Aurora: 6+ hours, fully private, with flexible chasing up to ~200–250 km when needed. Enjoy professional Aurora photography exclusively for your small group, with no long waiting. Your photos will be provided digitally within 24 hours. Aurora Sighting: The Aurora is considered seen when visible to the naked eye or captured by our camera. The Aurora is a natural phenomenon, but our 100% Money-Back Guarantee gives you confidence when booking.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Your evening begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation. Settle into our comfortable vehicle with forward-facing seats and get ready for an exciting Aurora hunt. Throughout the journey, we monitor weather, cloud cover, and Aurora activity to select the best available viewing areas. Our route is flexible, allowing us to change locations when conditions improve elsewhere. At a suitable viewing spot, enjoy the peaceful Arctic surroundings while your guide shares interesting information about the Northern Lights, Arctic nature, and local stories. Your guide will provide professional photography tips and help you capture the Aurora with your own camera or phone. We will also take professional Aurora photos using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Enjoy warm Finnish drinks, and during the Christmas season, traditional Finnish Glögi. After the experience, we return to Rovaniemi and drop you back at your accommodation, normally between 00:00 and 02:00, depending on conditions.
We will pick you up from your accommodation. If your location is not listed, please let us know your pickup address. The exact pickup time, based on your location, will be shared with you via Viator message or WhatsApp.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Northern Lights Chase – Guaranteed Aurora or Refund lasts about 4–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $148 per person for this Rovaniemi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $193. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Children aged 0–12 pay from $136, adults from $148.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up from your accommodation. If your location is not listed, please let us know your pickup address. The exact pickup time, based on your location, will be shared with you via Viator message or WhatsApp. Pickup points include Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Refreshing North.
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Since it was drizzling on the day, I wasn't expecting much, but Paul took us to an area without clouds, and we could faintly see the aurora with our naked eyes! The photos you took are clear and became wonderful memories! They took another picture when the aurora was strong on the way home! I was relieved because they replied to my previous questions so politely! (Since the photos were taken with my smartphone, the ones Paul took are much clearer.)
Paul is a very good tour guide he is very professional and always check our needs. He drives us to three different spots to catch the aurora and take many photos for us ! I highly recommend this private tour. Thank you for creating unforgettable memories for us :)
Paul was an excellent tour guide! There was low activity for the night, but he took us out anyways and we ended up seeing some amazing northern lights!! He also got fantastic photos!
We saw the northern lights!That is beautiful, thanks to our tour guide:)
Paul is a good tour guide, I will change the parking lot, the parking lot is absolutely no problem, but unfortunately the end because the weather is not good so cancelled, but she has to provide another day of good weather for us, and will provide the best viewing location, super polite, quick response, I believe that if you do, she will definitely be good for guests 👏🏻😊
From pickup to drop-off, our tour guide Mr. Paul was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfectly organised, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire experience. He was incredibly patient, kind, and shared so many interesting facts about Finland along the way, which made the whole night even more special. He even flexed the start time to later and drove over 100 km to find us clear skies, maximizing our chances of seeing the northern lights. Thanks to his effort (and a bit of luck), we got to watch the lights for nearly two hours, which was truly unforgettable. He also used specialised apps to track and find the best viewing spots, which made a huge difference. The private tour was very comfortable as well, with a nice modern vehicle. Paul made sure we had the best possible experience, he was amazing at taking photos, guiding us on exactly where to stand, and making sure everyone got the perfect shot. On the drive there, he treated us to Finnish chocolate, and while we were outside under the lights, he served a lovely warm blueberry tea, which made the whole experience even more cosy and memorable. He also sent the photos and videos promptly in the morning, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well organised, fun, and truly special experience. Paul was amazing, and we highly recommend him!
I would avoid of this Northern Lights tour. They eventually gave a full refund due to weather, but the process was shady and misleading. I am sure if the tour could have happened it would have been good, just don't expect guarantee with this operator during poor conditions. Title promises "Guaranteed & Refund Policy," but my 40km option apparently didn't qualify. I was told instead I had to pick another product to qualify for the guarantee and a partial refund. On the day of I reched out about the poor local conditions, they suggested paying more to reschedule (when I asked about the following day) or take a "goodwill" 60% refund like it was a favor. We booked for the guarantee, but be advised they don't really have one. There are many other Viator and local options that are likely better. In fact every operator I have used and meet (prior to this) in town have been very friendly and trustworthy.
Dear Josh Falls, Thank you for your feedback. However, some of the points raised are inaccurate. You booked a 3-hour (up to 40 km), non-guaranteed, non-refundable tour, clearly described and priced about 45% lower than our 5-hour guaranteed tour. At this price level, such offerings typically correspond to larger group or bus tours rather than PRIVATE experiences in Rovaniemi. All details regarding the tour format, pricing, and conditions were clearly stated. As a gesture of goodwill, we offered an upgrade to the 5-hour extended tour for a small additional cost (€13.5 per person) or a 60% refund. These options were declined, and we subsequently issued a full refund. Please note that your booking reserved our availability, preventing us from offering the slot to other guests for the guaranteed 5-hour tour. We also found the tone of communication, including references to leaving a negative review, inappropriate. Over the past season, we have maintained an approximately 95% success rate, along with a fair refund policy in cases of unfavorable weather, as reflected in our Tripadvisor reviews. We operate with full transparency and stand by the service provided and the information communicated.
We had a great time with Louise, who introduced us to beautiful places, and gave us lots of exciting information about the Northern Lights and life in Finland, and lots of great tips for our stay in Lapland. Even though the clouds were stronger than the dawn that evening, we enjoyed this experience very much, and we highly recommend it!
Paul took us by car to several locations he had already considered would have the best chance of sightings of the Northern Lights. He is knowledgeable of the surrounding areas and where we could see the maximum amount of horizon. We stopped several times as we headed North East from Rovaniemi whenever we could see the aurora in front of us. Paul is also a photographer so doesn’t offer BBQ’s but instead uses an SLR type camera on a tripod to get the best photos. We were delighted with our trip and would recommend Paul to couples or families of up to 4 people who want a smaller experience than a larger one on a mini bus. Thank you Paul, it was a great night.
We had an absolutely amazing experience on the Northern Lights tour! We were taken to three different locations to give us the best possible chance of seeing the lights. Our guide, Paul, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he took amazing professional photos for us. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting — truly unforgettable from start to finish! 🌌✨
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights Chase – Guaranteed Aurora or Refund | 4–6 hours | 4.7 (30) | $148 | |
 Rovaniemi: Northern Lights - Free Photos, 100% Guaranteed Refund | 3–8 hours | 4.8 (46) | $86 | View |
 Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage | 8 hours | 4.9 (2,596) | $159 | View |
 Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund | 4–6 hours | 4.8 (802) | $136 | View |
 Rovaniemi:%100 Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt&Small Group | 5–12 hours | 4.9 (630) | $91 | View |
 Rovaniemi Northern Lights – The Real Guaranteed Hunt | 4–8 hours | 4.6 (24) | $130 | View |
 Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour | 5–7 hours | 4.6 (413) | $166 | View |