From Saariselkä: Northern lights tour to Lake Inari, incl. dinner
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Go in search of the famous Northern Lights in Finland on this small-group to Lake Inari from Saariselkä.
Wrapped up warm against the cold, travel deep into the Finnish wilderness by sleigh pulled by a snowmobile.
Keep watch on the skies for sightings of the spectacular Northern Lights and — with a little luck — marvel at spectacular views of the evening light show around Lake Inari.
Meet and feed Reindeers with your local guide.
Savor a warming dinner by the campfire in warm teepee and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour — limited to 10 people.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of two people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pick from Saariselkä center, travel by minibuss to our office in Ivalo. You will get warm thermal clothes and shoes, then head on to the small village of Koppelo, far from the city lights. Take a seat in your sled and travel deeper into the wilderness with your local guide. Comfortable snowmobile-pulled sleigh is covered by warming reindeer hide and you can enjoy the ride to the frozen lakeside. In the lake we will take a break in the silent beauty of the wilderness. If you are lucky, you might see the Northern Lights in the lake. You will visit small island where owners of this small family company lives. You will get glimpse of local lifestyle in this small island outside of the touristic areas. Local guide will tell you stories about life in lapland. You can relax and see if you are lucky enought to see the Northern Lights. Guide will prepare delicious dinner and hot drinks by a campfire in lappish teepee. Dinner will be made of local fish or reindeer. You will have possibility to meet friendly reindeers and feed them and take some photos.
Sample Menu
starter
Traditional finnish BBQ-sausages
Vegetarian option possible by request
main
Homemade Reindeer or Salmon soup, bread
We have one soup in the tour, if you specially wish to have one of the soups, please let us know. Vegetarian option possible by request.
dessert
Blueberry cake or mousse
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off in central Saariselk
Local guide
Dinner
Meet and feed reindeers
Warm clothes and shoes
Snowmobile sleigh ride in Lake Inari
- Pick up from Kakslauttanen and Kiilopää area.
Pickup points
Star Arctic Hotel
Ylamajantie 1 Saariselka Finland
Santa's Hotel Tunturi
Lutontie 16 Saariselka Finland
Holiday Club Saariselka
Saariselantie 7, Saariselka Finland
Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna
Saariselaentie 13, Saariselka Finland
Northern Lights Village Saariselka
Rovaniementie 3222E Inari Finland
Aurora Collection
Koivutie 2 Saariselka Finland
Wilderness Hotel Saariselka
Laanilantie 5 Saariselka Finland
Options
Winter 2025- 2026
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bad and dangerous experience
Lorenzo S,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We had a terrible experience. We were picked up from the pickup point and then had to turn back because the organization had forgotten three people. We then took an unexpected van ride because the plan was to depart from Sariselka and not Ivalo. We got out of the van in a dark area. They made us sit on an uncomfortable, small, snow-filled sled. We took a very short ride and then were transported to an old, cold, unlit hut where they served us subpar food.Specifically, poorly cooked sausage, an indecipherable carrot and meat broth, and a completely unfresh dessert. All in the dark. After that, we returned to the sled without even the skins on the seat, but sitting directly on the snow, at minus 20 degrees. We had to help tip a sled weighing hundreds of kilograms and were driven back to the hotel at 120 km/h on icy roads with no regard for traffic laws.The event advert on the main screen proposed a five-hour evening on a snowmobile, only then in the subsequent instructions did it say that it would be a sled pulled by a motorbike... all of this is misleading and dishonest. It wasn't 5 hours and the hours spent with you were of a very low level and quality compared to the askin price.I therefore ask for a refund for this terrible experience. I will exercise my right to report traffic violations to the relevant authorities. The safety of your customers should be at the heart of your policy, but evidently that isn't the case. There was also a disabled child and an elderly person on board, but that didn't stop the driver from traveling 120 km/h at night on icy roads, with his phone in his hand. I am truly concerned that you continue to provide services like this. Sincerely, Lorenzo Santoni [email protected]
Northern lights- Lake Inaari
Dipshikha B,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Freezing night on lake Inaari on a sledge. Very little engagement or explanation from the guide throughout the trip which diluted the experience, though we did have a very poor sighting of the Northern lights. The dinner in the heated tent was quite nice.
Lake and Finnish bbq
georgiew593,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highlight of our trip, was such a good experience and loved Lauri our guide. We got picked up/dropped off from our cabin. Even though we didn’t see the northern lights, the lake was amazing, the Finnish dinner was delicious and we loved hearing all the facts and stories about Finland. Definitely recommend this one!
It was fun.
527ayakay,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first time using the app! I wonder if it's really okay, but lol They even welcomed me back! Including us, there were 8 Japanese participants in 3 groups! Once we rented what we needed while we were putting down warm clothes and went to Inari Lake. It was so cold. But it was such an exciting experience! It was also good to have a small group! For dinner, we had bread and reindeer soup, a large sausage, blueberry cake and hotberry juice. It was very cold to get on the sled and pulled by snowmobile, but it was a good experience! Luckily, maybe the Northern Lights?! Because it was nice to see it!
Great tour
REI O,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Inari Lake and had dinner and a feeding experience. It was a wonderful experience. I really appreciate the tour guide.
Amazing experience
Trek502238,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised and prompt. Jay picks you from the designated spot and it's all smooth. We went to a local watch tower where we got a stunning view with clear skies and immense stars. From there he takes you to another spot deep in the forest. Pitch dark skies and we got a spectacular display of the Northern lights within a few minutes of reaching the hut. A fire keeps you warm. There's simple and delicious food on the barbecue provided. Got several great pictures with the lights, he has a nice camera setup. Dress warm. Highly recommend this experience!
Suggestive Experience
Eugenio S,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group. They will pick you up from your hotel, then give you thermal clothes, then drive you on a snowmobile sleigh. You can feed reindeer at night, sit into a local tent with fire and eat a simple dinner soup and sausage. Then they will drive you around the frozen lake hunting for aurora. If the sky is clear and there is aurora the setting is very beautiful. Also the experience itself it's suggestive. Maybe a little overpriced but overally a good experience.
Amazing experience! Our...
Tannia D,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Our guide was wonderful and always checking our kids were comfortable and having a good time.
Wow!
Manekasheffield,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an awesome experience!!! Our guide was so great. We even stopped on the side of the road to see the northern lights shortly after our pick-up. Lake Inari and seeing the northern lights was an unreal experience. It was amazing! The dinner afterwards was great and was an authentic experience. I would highly recommend!! Thank you Maxim!
What a tour
Tina S,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour with Laura was just amazing. We had the luck to see amazing northern lights. But also despite of this the tour was really worth it.
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