I’m leaving an honest review because the experience didn’t match what was advertised. This tour is sold as “Searching Aurora with Snowmobile”, which strongly implies actual aurora chasing — meaning the guides should be monitoring and making decisions based on real conditions such as solar activity and local weather (things like the Kp-index, solar wind, Bz orientation, and cloud coverage). That did not happen. The reality is that the group went to a pre-designated spot, parked, and waited. There was no real “searching” involved, and honestly, that’s not what aurora hunting is. On top of that, the weather conditions that night were very poor — heavy clouds and snowfall — making the chances of seeing Northern Lights extremely low. In a case like that, the tour should either be cancelled/rescheduled or clearly repositioned as a snowmobile ride with an aurora possibility (not the main promise). We paid 150 EUR each, and the value just wasn’t there given the conditions and lack of actual chasing. That said, the snowmobile ride itself was fun, and being out in the forest at night was still a cool experience from an adventure perspective. Important note: I would not recommend this tour for young kids or anyone with back issues, because the trail is extremely bumpy and can be uncomfortable. Overall, my main suggestion is simple: rename the tour to reflect what it really is, so expectations match the experience.
Searching Aurora with Snowmobile
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $159 / person
- Location
- Rovaniemi, Finland
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 63 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sunny Safari
- Meeting point
- Sunny Safari Office Downstairs, beside Santa's Main Post Office (in Santa Claus Village).
Description
As the Arctic night falls, you’ll embark on snow-covered trails far from city lights, surrounded by silent frozen forests and open landscapes. During this guided tour, you’ll visit the spots with vast, clear skies - perfect for Aurora viewing. If lucky, the Northern Lights will appear, painting the heavens with green, purple, or red waves - a stunning reward. Along the way, you’ll pause for a warm drink and light snacks, soaking in the Arctic’s stillness and magic. Whether the lights dance or stars quietly shine, snowmobiling through pristine nature while chasing the Aurora offers an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:25 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM
- Season
- Starts Nov 23
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 23
- Adult (ages 13–80)
- $159
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $113
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Aurora borealis trip by snowmobile
Guiding service
Pickup & return service
Thermal overalls, boots, helmets, and balaclavas
Deep into the arctic nature
Driving and safety instructions
Hot berry juice and biscuits
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up service is available from the listed locations. If your hotel or location is not listed among the pickup points, please contact us (the supplier) or the platform to check availability. You will receive your pick up point & time via Viator message. Failure to participate in the safari due to missed pick up point or time will not be refunded.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
63 reviews
How it compares in Rovaniemi
- Starting price $159 is 16% below the typical $188 for tours of similar length in Rovaniemi
Excurgo comparison of 760 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 full-paying adults is required for the tour to operate. A single traveller may join an existing group.
- The driver of a snowmobile must hold a valid driving license. Guests without a valid license may ride as a passenger behind a driver or the guide, subject to availability and safety conditions.
- On shared snowmobiles, two guests share one snowmobile and may switch driving during the break. For groups with an odd number of participants, the single traveller will sit behind the guide or be paired with another single traveller from the same group when possible. Alternatively, guests may choose to book a solo driving option, where one person drives one snowmobile.
- Pricing is per person and varies depending on whether you choose a shared snowmobile (shared with another participant) or solo driving (one person per snowmobile).
- Drivers are responsible for any damage caused to the snowmobile. Please refer to the indemnity clause for full details.
- Children under 140 cm will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that at least one adult accompanies young children in the sled. Children over 140 cm must sit as a passenger on a snowmobile behind the driver/guide and are charged at the adult rate.
- The Northern Lights are a natural and unpredictable phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, our professional experience and forecasting tools help increase your chances of seeing them.
- Thermal overalls, boots, helmets and balaclavas will be provided. The total duration includes transfer, clothes changing, driving & safety instruction time.
- Pick-up service is included from selected locations. If your accommodation is not listed, please contact us to check availability.
- You will receive the final meeting time and meeting point upon confirmation. Failure to participate in the safari due to missing the meeting time or meeting point will not be eligible for a refund.
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 Searching Aurora with Snowmobile take?
Searching Aurora with Snowmobile lasts about 3h 30min.
How much does Searching Aurora with Snowmobile cost?
Prices start at $159 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 Searching Aurora with Snowmobile run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:25 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM.
How much does Searching Aurora with Snowmobile cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $113, adults from $159.
Can I cancel Searching Aurora with Snowmobile 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. Pick up service is available from the listed locations. If your hotel or location is not listed among the pickup points, please contact us (the supplier) or the platform to check availability. You will receive your pick up point & time via Viator message. Failure to participate in the safari due to missed pick up point or time will not be refunded.
What languages is Searching Aurora with Snowmobile 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 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children under 140 cm will travel in a sled pulled by the guide’s snowmobile. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend that at least one adult accompanies young children in the sled. Children over 140 cm must sit as a passenger on a snowmobile behind the driver/guide and are charged at the adult rate.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Searching Aurora with Snowmobile worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 63 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sunny Safari.
Reviews(63)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Not an Aurora Hunt — Just a Snowmobile Ride in the Woods ⭐️⭐️
S
the experience of...
the snowmobile experience was just magical, I remove 1 star because we didn’t see the aurora borealis, but it was still great there was a campfire etc
M
Excellent Snowmobile Experience – Special Thanks to Paula
We absolutely loved the snowmobile activitie. All the instructions were clear and easy to follow. We would especially like to highlight Paula’s outstanding attention and kindness. She was always attentive, approachable, and made sure we were enjoying the experience at all times, which really made a difference. Overall, we would rate this experience 10/10 and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable snowmobile adventure.!!! Kind regards, Martin
L
Fantastic!
My husband and I absolutely loved this experience. Huge thank you to Elise and Jesus for being fantastic guides and ensuring we were all safe and having fun. We didn’t see the Aurora (100% cloud cover) but it didn’t spoil the evening at all. Book it. You won’t be disappointed.
6
Perfect!!
Earlier this year I joined snowmobile tour but didn’t have the chance to see the aurora yet. The snowmobile experience was super super great 10/10. The guide was friendly and supportive, definitely the best experience in Finland. I also came back in Oct to catch the aurora, and luckily, I got it. It's so magical and worth trying. I really want to come back early next year to enjoy snowmobile even more
M
We had a great time! No...
We had a great time! No aurora since it was cloudy but Yuca did his best to get us into a prime spot. At one point the app was showing us in the red and best probability which I had never seen before! However clouds never passed but we still had an amazing time snowmobiling in the Artic Circle and stayed warm with the jumpsuits and gloves they provide. Yuca was an amazing guide, very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend him and this experience
J
Worth the time and money
Snowmobiles ran well, the pathway we took was quite bumpy but the views were nice and sky was perfectly clear. Although no auroras were seen during the ride, it was a great way to spend the evening. Although, we got stuck behind someone who wasn't following the rules and the instructions had to keep informing him of rule breaks (he was riding color but trying to film, swerving around instead of staying in line, and slowing down randomly and speeding up a ton to catch up when we got behind).
H
Amazing Aurora chase on snowmobiles
We wanted to express our gratitude to Sunny Safari for an amazing experience snowmobiling to search for Northern Lights. Sami and Carlos were very friendly and helpful and did a great job in maximizing our time to spot the Northern Lights deep in the woods of Lapland. Highly recommend!
J
Must try snowmobile experience
Very amazing experience the pick up is on time and really friendly guide jukka is amazing !!!! Instruction is clear , very good energy easy to understand guide to using snowmobile , plus very fun trail
L
Great night time tour
Great evening we have a nice group, it’s was like -12 so definitely wear extra layers of clothes under the suits giving. We only seen like 30 seconds of the northern because of clouds but it was still amazing. Would love to do a day time tour also.
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