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Aurora Borealis Picnic in Rovaniemi

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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Admire aurora borealis in Lapland’s open wilderness on this 3-hour Northern Lights tour from Rovaniemi. Travel through the Arctic tundra to a viewing spot in the Lappish countryside with a guide, and gaze over the skies for sightings of the impressive Northern Lights. With extra clothing for warmth, enjoy a traditional Lappish picnic with hot drinks and watch the colourful illuminations swirling in the skies above. This 3-hour tour includes round-trip from selected Rovaniemi hotels.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The tour can be rescheduled for a better day until 16:00

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hot drinks

Winter clothing

Car transfer

Guide

Lappish picnic

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Glass Resort

Tahtikuja 16, Joulupukin Kyla Rovaniemi Finland

Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

Juhannuskalliontie, Rovaniemi Finland

Santa Claus Holiday Village

Tahtikuja 2, Rovaniemi Finland

Apukka Resort Rovaniemi

Tutkijantie 28 Rovaniemi Finland

Santasport Apartment Hotel

Hiihtomajantie 2 Rovaniemi Finland

Ounasvaaran Lakituvat

Hiihtomajantie, Rovaniemi Finland

Vaattunki Wilderness Resort

Vaattunkikonkaantie 219 Rovaniemi Finland

Arctic TreeHouse Hotel

Tarvantie 3 Rovaniemi Finland

What To Expect

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Safartica

The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are possible to be observed in the polar zone of the world.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Winter-Spring

Pickup included

Christmas season

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

4.39

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A very different but exhilarating visit worth the money and effort.Put it on your bucket list.on your bucket list

    915girishy,

    Apr 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We went exclusively to watch the Northern lights. We had a great experience but northern lights were very scarce and be barely were able to see Northern lights. However Christmas at Rovaneimi is fantastic. We stayed at the chalet which was exquisite and comfortable. The whole place is very scenic, cold and beautiful. Nepalese taxi drivers for superb.

  • Pic pin under Aurora Borealis in Lapland

    Y4589EPmariag,

    Mar 19, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We went on a tour to see the Northern Lights and we couldn’t ask for anything better! Our guide Gianfranco Sottile, Anitta and Valentina Manzoni were extremely professional and competent, providing us with a wealth of information on the science behind this natural phenomenon. From the start, the organization was impeccable. We were accompanied to the best spots to spot the aurora, away from the city lights, and we were lucky enough to witness a breathtaking sight in the sky. The game of green and purple colors dancing above us was really exciting. In addition, we were provided with all the necessary equipment to stay warm and offered hot drinks and typical snacks. I highly recommend this tour with Safartica!!!

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  • Aurora jackpot with BBQ

    jennifersR2725CV,

    Mar 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We hit the jackpot! Open sky, high solar activity and knowledgable friendly and positive guides made it a night to remember. Valentine and Frya told us a lot about lappisch history and about the aurora. When we were at the spot Valentina showed where the aurora was and then it started! The beautiful colours were even visible by the naked eye! The BBQ and music topped the night of!

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  • Aurora picnic

    claudiagogala,

    Feb 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour was great. Unfortunaly we didn't see the Aurora, but the tour guides made the experience even greater. Sausages and all other stuff were delicious. Thank you Ana, Špela and Claudia from Slovenia

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  • Adventure at night hunting the Northern Lights

    Mila C,

    Feb 17, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    It was a good experience, different from anything we are used to doing. We were lucky enough to see an aurora borealis even so faint. The guides were very kind, they made fire , it was a good time spent together.

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  • Northern Lights - a beautiful creation by nature

    Escape661148,

    Jan 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you very much Safartica in particular Julien, Raul & Anita for being the tour guide for Aurora Borealis Picnic I visited Rovaniemi from India just to watch the Northern Lights. I loved the first night's light show and picnic so much that I had to book for the second night. Anyone who is looking at this review, if you haven't had a chance to see the lights yet I would recommend to book via Safrtica as they have options for pickup & drop from your location and the guides are well informed and polite. Again, thanks Anita for your patience, Raul for being a perfect host and sharing tons of knowledge on Northern Lights and lastly Julien for going the extra mile and showing the printouts to make us understand how the Northern Lights are created. The pictures I have shared are not edited. On the first day the lights (red & green) weren't that strong, but just see the pictures of the second day 🤩; spectacular green just lit the night sky!

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  • Extraordinary amazing

    Ruchit V,

    Jan 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I have no word to explain. We were able to explore the wilderness of lapland and to add on top we able to see the the northern lights at its best. Highly recommend this tour

  • e-Sled Snowmobile and Aurora Picnic Tours!

    ashleykY9763ZB,

    Jan 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We did two tours with Safartica during our time in Rovaniemi - a three hour e-sled snowmobile tour through the forest, and the aurora evening picnic. Both were very good, although I personally liked the small group size of the e-sled more than the large group used for the picnic. The tour guides were very helpful and friendly, and provided plenty of snacks. The snowmobiling tour was excellent, it was advertised as through the “wilderness” and the tour guide delivered! We took a break halfway inside of a wooden cottage where there was also a fire (warmth!) with grilled sausages and delicious cinnamon pastries cooked over the fire. For the aurora picnic, there was sausage and dessert cookies over a fire and we were inside of a teepee so it offered a little break from the cold, which was nice. Also, the suits provided for both activities were very clean (which is not an experience we had with other tour companies during this same trip). I would take another Safartica tour! Note: if you’re looking for an aurora “hunting” tour where the guide changes location to find optimal conditions to see the northern lights, this aurora picnic is not the tour for you. The location was predetermined, with only a chance of seeing the lights — we got lucky because solar activity was strong that evening. Otherwise, it would have just been a picnic in the forest.

  • Great experience without feeling rushed!

    Voyager41644715244,

    Dec 26, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The guides gave very clear instructions and winter gear given to us was clean. Pick up and drop off was very smooth as well. We went on the day with one of the strongest auroras so that was a plus! The food and drinks provided was adequate (love the berry juice and cookies), and the guides were very accommodating to our requests and gave us plenty of time to take photos and sit around by the fire and eat (we don't feel rushed at all yet completed the whole activity on time). Would highly recommend!

  • Dinner in tipi and auroras

    BetinaFigueroaPerez,

    Dec 22, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We didn’t see one but it’s something you have to do if you go, because surely you only go once and have a barbecue in a cool teepee and if you see the auroras I don’t even tell you anymore.

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