Family-Friendly: Northern Lights Adventure from Rovaniemi
Overview
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3 hours
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Join our Family-Friendly 3-hour Northern Lights Adventure from Rovaniemi and enjoy the magic of Aurora Borealis with your loved ones! This tour is designed to be a perfect choice for everyone, but especially for families with small children. We will visit our private location during the night where we have a solid chance to see the magical Northern Lights!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Your journey starts with a pick-up from your hotel or meeting at our office. We'll make sure you're bundled up in warm winter gear since it can get really cold (-30°C!). Then, we'll head out, away from Rovaniemi to chase the Northern Lights. We'll take you to the private location, which is a perfect place where you have the best chance to see the Northern Lights. During the tour, you'll get to explore the stunning Lapland wilderness, with snowy forests. And if we're lucky, we might see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky! We'll take a break halfway through and warm up by a campfire in our tipi. You will have a chance to enjoy delicious grilled sausages, hot drinks, and some sweets while your guide keeps an eye on the sky. It's also the perfect time to ask questions about Lapland and the Northern Lights. Feel free to bring your camera, and if you need one, we can help with a tripod. And remember, this tour is all about family fun, so it's perfect for everyone, young and old. Join us for this family-friendly Northern Lights adventure, and let's explore the enchanting Lapland together.
What‘s Included
Professional winter clothing and boots
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Small-group tour only (maximum of 8 people)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Campfire snacks and hot drinks
Professional Aurora guide
Pictures are not taken during this tour, but you are very welcome to take your own cameras!
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Family-Friendly: Northern Lights Adventure from Rovaniemi
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic northern lights experience for the family
DaraBarboutis,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made a last minute decision to book this tour a few hours in advance on Christmas night as it was our last night in Lapland and we hadn’t yet seen the northern lights. I was hesitant as the activity forecast wasn’t high but I’m so glad we took a chance as we had a brilliant time. Our tour guide Atanas took us to a remote location on a lake and we were able to see the northern nights as soon as we got there. Atanas took some professional photos for us even though photography wasn’t included with this tour. My children are aged 9 and 11 and loved hearing Atanas explain how the auroras occur and he showed them how to make fire using flint. They enjoyed hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows in the warm tipi while learning about Finnish traditions and telling stories. They went sledding on the snow at the location. This tour was a highlight of our trip and would have been fun even if we weren’t lucky enough to see the northern lights. Thank you Wild about Lapland
Amazing Northern Lights experience with Jeremy!
c drict937,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible aurora hunting experience from Rovaniemi. We booked a private tour for more freedom and the best surprise was our guide Jeremy. This guide was fantastic to explain the peculiarities of the region, the Northern Lights phenomenon and many other exciting information about Finland. And the highlight of the show was the appearance of magnificent aurora borealis! Thank you Wild About Lapland for this unforgettable experience but especially Jeremy that I absolutely recommend!
Highly recommend this tour.
Happiness09303288801,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a magical time. It was peaceful, private and although we didn't see the northern lights due to the cloud cover, our wonderful guide, Remi made it very special for us. Our kids loved making a snowman and cooking sausages and marshmellows on the fire. Other than meeting Santa, it was the highlight of our trip. Thanks again Remi.
Fun night time family adventure
ciara e,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even though we didn’t see the lights we had an amazing time ! The night we went on our trip it was snowing with complete cloud cover so we knew setting out that it was unlikely we would see much . Our Spanish guide ( so sorry we forgot your name ) was so lovely and really entertained us ( especially our 7 year old ). We had a great time climbing and sliding down a huge hill . Afterwards it was into the yurt for sausages and marshmallows on the fire. It was a small group and we all had a great time !
Enjoyable evening
nathaliejF5264RJ,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alberto was our guide. It was cloudy and we were about to cancel the tour, but we thought it was worth trying. Alberto drove us to the teepee in the middle of nowhere, tought the children how to light a fire with flint, and played with them in the snow for more than an hour making a snow slide on the nearby embankment. We tasted Finnish sausages cooked on the open fire, and of course some marshmallows. Alberto was telling us a lot about plants, reindeer and Finnish culture. We didn't see northern lights but had a lovely evening anyway thanks to Alberto's ability to adapt.
Disappointing experience due to organisation’s decision
carlarE7520NZ,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately, this tour was very disappointing. Based on weather forecasts showing heavy cloud cover and snow, it was clear in advance that there was little to no chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Despite this, the tour still went ahead with no offer of a refund, reschedule, or even a partial discount. I would like to emphasise that our guide, Hannah, was professional, friendly, and did her best throughout the evening — this is absolutely not a reflection on her efforts. The disappointment lies solely with the organisation’s decision to proceed under conditions where the main attraction was extremely unlikely to be visible. The lack of flexibility or customer consideration felt unfair and left us feeling taken advantage of. I would not recommend this tour unless you are comfortable paying full price despite very low chances of the advertised experience occurring.
Unforgettable
annerI6485RV,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined the family-friendly Northern Lights tour in November with Laura and Jeremy, and I honestly don’t have the words to describe how special they made this evening. They were so warm, attentive, and genuinely caring with every single person on the tour. They connected with our children in such a natural and kind way that it felt as if we were out in nature with close friends rather than guides. The fact that they both spoke German was such a gift for our kids — it helped them feel confident, included, and excited from the start. We didn’t see any Northern Lights that night, but it truly didn’t matter. What we will remember forever is the magical time around the campfire on the frozen lake, laughing, the Snow!!, listening to stories, roasting snacks, and watching the quiet Arctic night around us. That moment alone exceeded everything we had hoped for. Because of Laura and Jeremy, this became the highlight of our whole trip — and the memory our children keep talking about more than anything else. They already said they want to come back just to do another adventure with Laura and Jeremy. And honestly, we feel exactly the same. We’re already dreaming about our next trip. Thank you, Wild About Lapland — and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you Laura and Jeremy, for giving us an experience we will carry with us for a lifetime.
Magic in Lapland
HLN60000,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience in the cold of Lapland. The aurora borealis were not there but the team knew how to make us live a magical moment in the snow during photo shoots then in a lavvu where we roasted makkara around a fire.
Once in a lifetime northern lights experience with my children
Alioma3,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience on our trip with the 3 guides Berta, Adela and Marta. They were brilliant with my children, were able to answer any question we had about the northern lights and took the most amazing photos of us. I highly recommend this trip
Great experience
alexandrsg2025,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized excursion. Launched to 8. At the end there were campfires and a sausage for barbecue. Our guide was very accommodating. We were also lucky enough to see the Northern Lights
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