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Magical experience
We had the best time of our lives... The guide was exceptionally good... Me and my friend traveled from UK for this. The whole trip was beautiful. Will definitely recommend.
Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $1,974 / person
- Location
- Rovaniemi, Finland
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 119 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Arctic GM Experiences OY
Description
This is not a standard Northern Lights tour — it is a fully private Aurora hunt with no fixed route, no time limits, and unlimited mileage. If no Northern Lights are captured by camera at any point during your tour, you will receive a full refund. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining generations of local knowledge with continuous Aurora and weather tracking. Your guide adapts the plan throughout the night, with the flexibility to travel long distances and even cross into neighboring countries when conditions require — all to maximize your chances of clear skies. Supported by real-time updates from Arctic GM’s large team across Lapland, this approach focuses on finding the best possible conditions, rather than following a fixed schedule. Throughout the experience, your guide acts as your personal photographer, capturing high-quality images of your private night under the Northern Lights.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rovaniemi
Begin your experience with pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi and depart in a private vehicle with your dedicated guide. This is a true Northern Lights hunt with no fixed route or time limit. Your guide continuously adapts the plan based on real-time weather and Aurora forecasts, traveling long distances in search of clear skies — including crossing into Sweden when conditions require. You may visit multiple locations during the night, moving as needed to stay under the best possible conditions, far from light pollution. Your guide also acts as your personal photographer, helping you capture high-quality images throughout the experience. Hot drinks and light snacks are provided. Return to your accommodation after the hunt.
What's included
Included
Transfers in brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans
Professional guide (first-aid trained) & Professional photography service (DSLR photos)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Northern Lights guaranteed viewing
All Fees and Taxes
Thermal overalls for Arctic conditions
Snacks and hot drink
Unlimited mileage & time
Not included
Tips
Pickup Locations & Times
To ensure a smooth journey, we kindly ask you to be in the lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Thank you for your cooperation!
Traveller Ratings
4.9
119 reviews
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Participants: Please note that each group is required to purchase at least 5 tickets. Even if you’re attending with only 1-4 guests, you’ll still need to purchase 5 tickets
- Any aurora captured by camera counts as a successful sighting, including faint or stationary auroras that may not be clearly visible to the naked eye. The aurora’s intensity, colour, size and duration are not guaranteed.
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 Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings take?
Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings cost?
Prices start at $1,974 per person for this Rovaniemi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings 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. To ensure a smooth journey, we kindly ask you to be in the lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Thank you for your cooperation! Pickup points include Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi, Scandic Rovaniemi City.
What languages is Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Tour with Guaranteed Sightings offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(119)
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Spectacular views with knowledageble staff
Such a fantastic tour! We were picked up from our hotel on time and driven 2 hrs west near the border of Sweden to where we could see the lights. It was a clear night and the lights were on full display! Our tour guide Jade was also a great photographer and took some good photos for us to capture the moment! I would highly recommend this tour.
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Hunting for dawn
A veritable hunt for the Northern Lights, lasting all night, on several stages. An intense, tiring, but unique experience.
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Once in a lifetime experience
Once in a lifetime experience which I will definitely repeat in the future. Totally recommended. Yes it is true they go all the way until they make sure they find the optimal spot for people to be able to see Aurora Borealis. In my case Gabriel drove up to Sweden and back. Gabriel was our guide expert on hunting Aurora and an excellent photographer who made sure that would capture for all of us that unique moment on a high quality image. Gabriel came and collected each one of us from our accomodation he made sure we were warm safe and comfortable in his small bus.He gave us warm clothes and warm drink.He shared his enthusiasm and knowledge with us.He cooperated with his colleagues to spot exactly where the Northern lights would be visible.It was a team effort and a very interesting night.No limits as of how far we would go and return time as well. Shaneze H Charithea Herodotou CY
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It was amazing, we saw multiple Aurora Sightings
It was amazing, we saw multiple Aurora Sightings
C
Very good
An incredible sight. Great service and we were pampered with hot teh and sweets all night
A
Our guide couldn’t have been any kinder and attentive
Fabulous! experience! We did see an aurora!
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Persistency is key!
10/10 recommend! Ondrej was our guide and was very honest on the experience and expectations. Despite thick cloudy coverage he pushed through and managed to locate the northern lights!!! Amazing company and personnel
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Levi private aurora tour with a 5 yo child ♥️
We did the Northern Lights tour from Levi with our little one, who is only 5 years old, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Despite covering many kilometres, the car was comfortable and cosy, and Daria was incredibly helpful, attentive, and always ready to take care of our every need. A truly unforgettable night — Grazie mille di cuore! La nostra prima aurora grazie a voi è stata magica ♥️
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Impressive
Our guide Gabriel exceeded all our expectations. He put in incredible effort and truly made our day unforgettable. If you have the chance, definitely request Gabriel as your guide. We left Rovaniemi around 18:30 and even crossed the Swedish border while chasing clear skies. At one point we saw the Northern Lights and thought the tour was over - but Gabriel kept searching and found another spot where we were completely alone. What followed was an amazing aurora show. At first we were very unlucky, but later everything turned perfect. We were exhausted and assumed we would head back, yet Gabriel continued taking us to better locations. We finally arrived home around 04:30 in the morning, tired but extremely happy. It was an unforgettable experience.
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