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Aurora Safari: Chase the Northern Lights
4.9
268 Ratings
Rovaniemi
Join our Northern Lights Photo Safari in Lapland. Chase the aurora with expert guides, enjoy snacks, and capture stunning photos. Adventure awaits!
Join our Northern Lights Photo Safari in Lapland. Chase the aurora with expert guides, enjoy snacks, and capture stunning photos. Adventure awaits!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rovaniemi - Embark on a northern lights adventure with a skilled photographer in a comfortable van. Comfort is key for these journeys, as the trip can range from 50 km to typically 120 km one way, in search of the darkest skies. Enjoy a tasty Finnish sandwich and berry tea to keep you satisfied throughout the night. Our main focus is on locating a…
- Rovaniemi - Embark on a northern lights adventure with a skilled photographer in a comfortable van. Comfort is key for these journeys, as the trip can range from 50 km to typically 120 km one way, in search of the darkest skies. Enjoy a tasty Finnish sandwich and berry tea to keep you satisfied throughout the night. Our main focus is on locating a clear view of the northern lights, so we skip the barbecue to avoid unnecessary delays.
Guided by cloud coverage and solar wind data, you might explore 2 to 3 different viewpoints from our selection of 100, spread across Finnish and Swedish Lapland. Some describe it as a pleasant road trip, while others see it as a genuine northern lights quest.
Considering weather conditions, an information email is sent to guests by 13:00 on the day of the tour. Occasionally, departure times may be adjusted by an hour to ensure optimal weather. Tours typically commence between 18:30 and 19:00, concluding around 01:00 to 03:00.
What's Included
- Pick-up & Drop-Off to your hotel (Max. 15km to Rovaniemi Centre)
- On-board WiFi
- PowerBank and Cables
- Snacks
- Free Photo Shoot and Delivery to E-Mail Only In 24-72hours
- Guides and Language: In-person: English
- Guides and Language: In-person: AI Supported Language Translations to 10 Languages
- Pick-up & Drop-Off to your hotel (Max. 15km to Rovaniemi Centre)
- On-board WiFi
- PowerBank and Cables
- Snacks
- Free Photo Shoot and Delivery to E-Mail Only In 24-72hours
- Guides and Language: In-person: English
- Guides and Language: In-person: AI Supported Language Translations to 10 Languages
What's Not Included
- Overalls - Winter Clothing
- Overalls - Winter Clothing
Additional Information
Lapin Taivas offers an exciting journey of up to 300+ KM in a comfortable double-seated Mercedes Pegabus Van. Whether pursuing clear skies or venturing into the backcountry’s prime locations, this tour is perfect for true Aurora enthusiasts!
Our expert Aurora guides and photographers utilize top-notch weather reports, cameras, and lenses to capture…
Lapin Taivas offers an exciting journey of up to 300+ KM in a comfortable double-seated Mercedes Pegabus Van. Whether pursuing clear skies or venturing into the backcountry’s prime locations, this tour is perfect for true Aurora enthusiasts!
Our expert Aurora guides and photographers utilize top-notch weather reports, cameras, and lenses to capture breathtaking images. These professional photos will be sent to your email within 24 to 72 hours after your adventure.
Unlike other tours, there is no fixed route for this safari; we drive wherever the skies are clearest. By traveling at least 100km into the backcountry, even under perfectly clear skies, we ensure the best viewing experience away from light pollution.
Our success rate was 86% during the 2023-24 winter and has reached 92% this season.
Lapin Taivas, Your Path to the Lights
[Lapin Taivas advises against this safari if guests have early morning activities the following day.]
Location
Koskikatu 27 B
Koskikatu
End of the tour, we will transfer you back to your guest house ^^
(Max. 17km range to Rovaniemi centre)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(268 Ratings)
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Maimh6308gn
Sep 3, 2025
Best experience ever! - Our guide was Emin. He was so professional and we loved his energy for hunting Aurora! We were told there was 15% for seeing Aurora, but our guide made it possible. We could see amazing Aurora for few times. We moved a lot to find the best spot to see Aurora. This is a literally “Aurora hunting” and we loved it! This is one of our best experiences in our life. Thank you so much!!!
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Andrew_m
Sep 2, 2025
If they're out there they'll find them ... - We saw an amazing show of the Northern Lights thanks to our guides. They'll do whatever it takes to find the best conditions and locations to see the lights throughout the night, and then work to help you get the best photos. Obviously mother nature will decide what you see, but this team's dedication will help your chances.
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Z2474zqgabrielef
Aug 29, 2025
Top - Amazing experience, fantastic guys.
They managed to show us the Northern Lights even though it wasn’t the ideal season!
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Liviasv2072lv
Aug 29, 2025
Northern Light Explosion - Pickup was right on time and after checking the forecast, the guide, Emin took us near the Swedish border, where we were able to see an Aurora explosion, afterwards we went to lake and saw some of the lights as well including reflections. He really gives everything to make the Northern lights happen for you and takes amazing pictures.
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Rachelem745
Apr 21, 2025
Solo trip to see the Northen Lights - I stayed in Rovaniemi for just two nights during Easter break. I had a tour in program but it was cancelled for two nights in a row due to the weather not be promising enough to see anything.
I had almost given up because it was Easter day and my last night.
I had sent quite a lot of email to all the tour operators who were open and Lapintaivas Tour was the only one who got back at me (on Instagram).
My guide, Emin, offered me a really nice option as a solo traveler: we talked in the afternoon as the weather was changing and at 20.00 he told me to be ready just in case.
We left Rovaniemi at 22.00 more or less and we drove somewhere south in search for a dark clear sky.
During the drive he told me why we see northen lights and he explained other nice stuff.
While we were driving we started to see something so we stopped and it was almost like magic: the sky was light green at the beginning (it was not completely dark yet) and then after a while there was this incredibile explosion of lights.
I know that pictures are better than eyes in this case, but we manage to actually see also some red!
Emin was almost more excited than me.
After this amazing view we tried to change place but probabily we had already used all of our luck (one of the things Emin told me was about how short nights are in April so we didn’t really had time).
So we just drove back to my hostel and called it a night.
It was a really incredible experience, once you really hope to do twice: Emin was really nice, super positive from the beginning and careful about everything. He took quite a lot of nice pictures and videos and he sent them to me right after.
Thank you so much again!
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Daydream67405526933
Apr 16, 2025
Unforgettable Aurora Hunt – Thanks to Emin! - While visiting Rovaniemi, I was really hoping to see the Aurora Borealis just like that.
Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate — for three nights in a row, I had no luck and was honestly starting to lose hope. On my final night, all tour providers had cancelled the hunt... except one.
Emin – my positively crazy and absolutely amazing host – called me at 9 a.m. out of the blue, after hearing my story from one of his colleagues, and offered to go Aurora hunting. And wow – what an adventure it turned out to be!
Despite clouds and tough conditions, Emin was persistent and full of energy. He drove us to several remote locations, always scanning the sky with sharp eyes and good vibes. And thanks to him, we saw the magical Northern Lights dancing above us – just like in a dream.
It was truly one of the best nights of our lives.
Emin doesn’t give up – if there’s even a theoretical chance to see the Aurora, he’ll find it. His passion is unmatched. I swear, he’d drive you to Canada if needed. 😄
If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares about your experience, I 100% recommend him. He won’t let you leave without an unforgettable memory.
Greetings from Bosnia, and thank you for the magic, bro!
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Kharabelap2020
Apr 7, 2025
Awesome experience . Amazing Host . It was a magical night - Awesome experience . Amazing Host . It was a magical night . We saw great auroras all around the sky. Host choose an awesome place with full starry sky.
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Katrinamz86cw
Apr 3, 2025
Chasing the Aurora with Chevo: An Unforgettable Experience - Our family just came from joining an aurora hunting adventure with Chevo, our guide/driver/photographer whose passion and energy made the night truly extraordinary. From 9pm to 2am, Chevo’s excitement never faltered—turning a cold, late-night outing into a thrilling, bucket-list-crossing experience. His enthusiasm was contagious, and it felt like a genuine hunt as he led us northeastbound to chase the northern lights, even outrunning pesky clouds that threatened to obscure our view. Chevo really took exceptional care of our group, especially when we found ourselves wading through deep snow. With only 8 people in the tour, the size was perfect—intimate enough for everyone to get ample turns taking pictures without any chaos. And speaking of pictures, Chevo’s photography skills are top notch! He knew all the best spots for viewing the northern lights, expertly positioning us to capture the magical lights perfectly. To top off the night, Chevo provided us with warm tea and sandwiches, which were a great addition and the perfect way to unwind after our adventure. After the tour, he took care to bring us back to our own accommodations, ensuring we got home safely. Since our family was the last group of the night, we even had the special treat of petting some shy but lovely reindeer—a delightful bonus that made the experience even more memorable. If you want a guide who combines expertise, care, and an infectious love for the chase, Chevo is absolutely the one—our family can’t recommend him enough! Takk, Chevo, for giving us our best night in Lapland! 👏
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Cthulhisuryuu
Apr 2, 2025
An amazing surprise!! - It was an amazing experience. The guides told us that we had few probabilies to see the northern lights, but they drived a lot of hours and we saw an small one aurora in Sweeden. We thought that we could only see that one, but they drive more and we saw an amazing show.
Highly recommend, they know a lot and they do everything possible to help you see the auroras.
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Angel
Apr 2, 2025
Awesome experience - What an unforgettable experience! It seemed complicated at first, with cloudy skies and low chances, but our guide, Chevo, never gave up. We traveled to the Swedish border and beyond until we found a clear spot where the aurora finally appeared. A once-in-a-lifetime moment.
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