Night Snowmobile Safari, Rovaniemi
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Snowmobiling through the Lappish wilderness is a once in a lifetime experience. Add the excellent chance to witness the Northern Lights and you have an experience like no other. We drive out to a suitable location and gather around the bonfire for some hot berry juice and snacks. You’ll get to hear about the myths and science behind the Northern Lights before hopping back on your snowmobiles and continuing the chase. Simply a-must-do in Lapland!
Please note: The driver of the snowmobile must be at least 18 years of age and in possession of a valid driver’s license in EU/Finland.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chasing the Northern Lights on snowmobiles in the depths of the magical snow-covered forests in the arctic night of Lapland. Sounds like a dream too good to be true, doesn’t it? In Apukka, it can be your reality.
What‘s Included
Hot drink & snacks
Snowmobile driving and safety instructions
Transfers (if needed, from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back)
Snowmobile ride 20-40 km (2 adults share one snowmobile)
Winter clothing (thermal overall, thermal boots, woolen socks, mittens, balaclava)
Guiding
Options
Adult
Snowmobile: Shared snowmobile
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Night Snowmobile Safari with Thimo and Hannaleena
80maddied,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides Thimo and Hannaleena were absolutely amazing!!! We did the night snowmobiling through Apukka resort (only the safari, we did not stay at resort), and we had the time of our lives. We even got lucky and saw the northern lights! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable of Lapland, the culture, and were so kind. They were very dedicated to find the perfect spot to try to see the lights for us, and were so much fun to hang out with in the Kota. We talked and got to know each other as our guides told jokes and built a fire from scratch. Amazing experience, and even if you don’t get lucky and see the lights, you still have a blast snowmobiling around the forest! Thank you so much Thimo and Hannaleena!!!
Great experience, we...
philippe P,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, we had the chance to see the Northern Lights, it was beautiful to do again.
Highly recommend tour
Fortunata R,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience from start to end. Lots of fun and very safe snowmobiles. We got lucky and we could could also admire the northern lights.
Fun
Natalie G,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gorgeous and so much fun. Going through the forest from twilight to near midnight was magical. Stop for food and drinks was delicious.
Beautiful experience
Marco P,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled about 30km on board the snowmobile. The staff provided us with all the necessary clothing to fight the cold. We stopped in a hut to enjoy a hot drink and eat a grilled sausage and biscuits. The guides were very helpful and kind. Last but not least, we saw the Aurora!!! An experience to do definitely.
Very unique opportunity to see the Northern Lights properly
tommymC1835VH,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was really cool to do, there was a good explanation and guidance. The group wasn't too big either. At a few moments the northern lights were very visible and you stop as a group. We were able to take beautiful pictures here. The included bbq was very tasty. Waiting in the cold and sitting on the back is very cold so good and sufficient clothing is a must.
Even though there were no...
Caitlin P,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though there were no northern lights cause it was cloudy it was still great with the snowmobiling.
Fabulous trip
Andria N,Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience, the tour guides were so nice and friendly and gave us great laughs which added to the atmosphere, the northern lights were amazing , definitely do this excursion
It was ok.
Amanda L,Apr 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00It was ok, nice to be able to explore untouched scenes and have the chance to drive a snowmobile for the first time. But it is about it.
Great fun
Laurence Aspen W,Mar 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We really enjoyed this tour, zooming across the frozen lake at night and then off into the forest. We felt that the stop in the middle of the tour with the fire was a bit too long but that might have been because the weather was so bad - it was very snowy and cold and hard to see, and it wasn't great to stand around in. If it was a clear night with the aurora showing it's possible I would have wanted to stand there for a lot longer! The actual bits on the snowmobile were great and our guide was excellent. I've never done anything like this before and was a bit nervous at first but I soon got into it.
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