Finland · Night

3-Hour Northern Lights Hunt in Rovaniemi with Lappish Barbecue

3 Hours Round trip from Rovaniemi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hunt for the Northern Lights in a pristine Lappish forest away from city lights
02 Enjoy a traditional Lappish barbecue with hot blueberry juice by a campfire
03 Learn about local legends and tales of the 'fox fires' from your guide
04 Travel into untouched Arctic nature beneath millions of stars

Hunt for the magical Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by sparkling snow-covered nature and spectacular Arctic landscapes. Travel from Rovaniemi to a beautiful natural Lappish forest away from light pollution, where untouched wilderness and star-filled skies create ideal viewing conditions. Along the way, enjoy a traditional Lappish barbecue with warm blueberry juice as your guide shares tales and stories about the Northern Lights and the local "fox fires." Available from 25 August to 30 April, with departures anytime between 18:00 and 22:00.

Hunt for the magical Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by sparkling snow-covered nature and spectacular Arctic landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rovaniemi

Languages Dutch, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Aurora Hunt in the Lappish Wilderness

Drive about 25 km from the city for better chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis in open viewing areas.
Enjoy a campfire BBQ with pork sausage, Lappish bread, salmon soup, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice. A vegetarian or vegan alternative is available upon request.
Learn about the "fox fires," as Finns call the Northern Lights, and get the chance to witness this magical phenomenon.

Where this trip takes you

Rovaniemi, Northern Lights over a Lappish forest, star-filled skies

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rovaniemi 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide in English (other languages available on request: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
Winter clothes (overall and boots)
Campfire BBQ: pork sausage, Lappish bread, salmon soup, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice
Pick-up service from several locations, including Arktikum Museum, Apukka Resort, Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, Grand Post Hotel Rovaniemi, Guesthouse Borealis, Hostel Ibedcity, Hotel Rudolf, Hotelli Aakenus, K-Market Kairatie, K-Supermarket Kauppatori, Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets, Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, Motelli Rovaniemi, Nordic Unique Travels Office (Maakuntakatu 29, 96200 Rovaniemi, next to Subway), Nova Skyland Hotel, Ounasvaara Lakituvat Chalets, Santa Claus Holiday Village, Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle, and SantaSport

Know before you go

During high season, this tour might depart by bus.
Departure time may vary depending on the season and availability. Please check the email we send you after booking online for the exact pick-up time and pick-up location.
From December to the end of January, Rovaniemi experiences a very high level of tourist traffic, which is why we often have to form exceptionally large groups for this activity.
Northern Lights sightings cannot be guaranteed, as they are subject to weather conditions and solar activity. The tour guide and driver will do their best to find a suitable viewing location. If it is cloudy on the day of the activity and the lights cannot be observed, no refund will be provided. Thank you for your understanding.

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