7-Hour Lappish Night Tour in Rovaniemi with Sauna and Aurora

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a unique traditional Lappish wood sauna by a private lake
• 02 Savour a traditional blazed salmon dinner in a warm and cozy cottage
• 03 Relax by an open fire with Lappish sausages while waiting for the Aurora
• 04 Hear interesting facts, myths, and stories about Finnish life and life in the north
• 05 Get the chance to witness the marvellous Aurora, or Northern Lights

Sign up for this Lappish Night tour and experience a traditional wood sauna by a private lake, followed by a conventional blazed salmon dinner in a warm and cozy cottage after the sauna. Continue with a short walk, relax by an open fire, and enjoy Lappish sausages while waiting for the world-famous Aurora, or Northern Lights. Along the way, hear interesting facts, myths, and stories about Finnish life and life in the north. Kindly note: this tour is only available from December to April 15.

While you talk and learn together, if you are lucky, you may also get to see the Northern Lights shimmering in the dark blue sky.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rovaniemi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lappish Sauna, Salmon Dinner, and Aurora Evening

• Start with a traditional wood sauna experience. This sauna is located by a majestic private lake and offers a truly well-deserved, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
• After the Finnish sauna, you will enjoy a traditional blazed salmon dinner in a warm and cozy cottage right by the fireplace.
• After dinner, when the night is dark, your guide will take you on a short walk, prepare an open fire for you to rest by, cook Lappish sausages, and wait for the Aurora.
• As you sit in the crisp air while the fire crackles nearby, your guide will share interesting facts, myths, and stories, and answer any questions you have about Finnish life and life in the north.
• While you talk and learn together, if you are lucky, you may also get to see the Northern Lights shimmering in the dark blue sky.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Visit to and use of a private traditional Finnish log cottage
• All described activities, services, and equipment
• Towels for the sauna
• Traditional salmon dinner cooked on the open fire
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• BBQ with sausages or a vegetarian option, with hot drinks while waiting for the Aurora
• Pictures with the Aurora, if we are able to take them
• An unforgettable experience and only positive emotions
• English-speaking Finnish tour guide

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses are not included.

What to bring

• Printed booking confirmation and e-tickets are both accepted.
• We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• In the wintertime, warm winter clothes with a scarf and hat are recommended, as the temperature can be as low as -35 degrees Celsius.
• It is recommended that you have travel insurance because health care costs may be high in the unlikely event of an accident.

Know before you go

• Please make sure your phone is on during the tour day.
• This tour is unavailable on certain days: December 14th, 24th, 25th, and 29th-31st, 2021; January 1st-7th, 2022.
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your accommodation in Rovaniemi

Tour start

Rovaniemi, Finland

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.