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Exploring the Northern Lights by Car: An Immersive Experience with Open Fire Picnic
3.0
2 Ratings
Rovaniemi
While we can’t promise that the northern lights will appear during your visit, rest assured that the tranquility and absence of light pollution in our remote location, coupled with a cozy open fire picnic, will certainly offer a truly memorable experience.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pekankatu 4 - Come with us, while we search for the mythical northern lights!\n\nThe crispy, dark winter nights of Lapland are magical just as they are. Join us for the Aurora Hunting Tour for the best chance of catching the magical aurora dancing on the sky!\n\nAuroras are a unique unpredictable phenomenon, and even with our strong expertise, we cannot change the nature should it not allow for the auroras to be visible. The fact that a little bit of luck is also needed, is part of the Aurora hunting experience and makes it even more exciting!\n\nOur guides have been carefully selected and are highly experienced in the Nature of Lapland, especially when it comes to the Northern Lights. With a major passion for the Auroras, our guides are professionals at hunting them, by knowing how to analyse the weather conditions accordingly. \n\nOur guides work as a team, collaborating throughout your tour to maximise your chances in catching the Auroras. You can ask our guides any questions you might have regarding the Northern lights or Lappish nature, and they will be happy to share their passion and knowledge with you!
What's Included
- Warm winter clothing provided to keep you comfortable
Location
Pekankatu 4
Pekankatu
Your guide will be waiting for you at our office, which is near Sampokeskus Shopping center. Our office is recognizable by the big, illuminated windows, with pictures of the different activities that we provide that can be seen from a distance. In case of issues, please inform us as soon as possible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Hannah_l
Jan 27, 2024
Unique, friendly, would recommend - We only saw very very faint lights due to the cloud. But still had a great night with our guide Alex, who told us lots about the history of Rovaniemi and took us to some beautiful parts of the city. We even had a fire with warm juice and marshmallows to finish off the evening. Beauty of the tour being in a car was we were not stuck to one location on our hunt for a less cloudy spot,
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Passenger02904352748
Feb 6, 2024
Definitely not worth the money. - We booked an Aurora Borealis hunt with Access Lapland, intending to use snowmobiles. Unfortunately, we were informed that the snowmobiles were not operational due to the cold weather, and the tour couldn't proceed as planned. Seeking alternatives, we discussed options at the office and were offered a car tour for that night instead. We also inquired about rescheduling the snowmobile tour for the following day, and initially, we were offered it at a 50% discount due to the inconvenience.
However, when we sought clarification on the discount, we were informed that it was not applicable, and instead, we would have to pay an additional €37 per person. This reversal left us feeling confused and dissatisfied. Despite this setback, we opted for the car tour that evening. Unfortunately, the tour proved lackluster, with minimal engagement from the guide and no sightings of the Aurora Borealis. We felt it was not worth the expense, especially considering we could have had a similar experience at a lower cost by bus.
After leaving the Access Lapland office, we discovered that other snowmobiling tour companies were still operating that night, raising questions about the quality of Access Lapland's equipment or operations. Despite the inconvenience caused by the malfunctioning snowmobiles, Access Lapland did not offer any compensation or alternative solutions. The inconsistency in the discount offered added to our frustration.
When we contacted the office the next morning to discuss the snowmobile tour, we expressed our willingness to proceed if we could avail the initially offered 50% discount. However, this request was denied, prompting us to cancel the tour due to our disappointing experience the previous evening and the inconsistency in Access Lapland's offers.
Overall, our experience with Access Lapland fell short of expectations, both in terms of service and value for money. We caution others to be wary when considering booking with this company, as our experience was marred by inconvenience and dissatisfaction without any meaningful resolution or compensation offered.
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