Night Snowmobile Safari, Rovaniemi

Overview

Available languages

Finnish

English

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‘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

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.

Options

Adult

Snowmobile: Shared snowmobile
Pickup included

Reviews

4.58

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun
Natalie G,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gorgeous 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
This 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
5.00
Even 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
5.00
This 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
2.00
It 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
4.00
We 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.
Magical experience!
Martinko99,
Jan 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
They provided us with really warm clothes before we started. We were a small group of 4 couples and a nice guide. We drove on the frozen lake for 45 minutes all together which was more than enough. Our speed reached 30km/h - can't imagine going faster on that bumpy road. In the middle of the lake we stopped to see a really big aurora! It was magnificent! After we made tons of photos in total darkness, our guide made a fireplace and gave us hot drinks and sausages to grill. We enjoyed it soo much and would do it again. I recommend bringing a bipod for better aurora pictures.
My friends and I really...
Katrina Z,
Jan 3, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00
My friends and I really enjoyed this tour. Unfortunately we did not see the northern lights but everything else was beautiful ( the stars and surroundings). My bf and I were a bit disappointed though cause our snowmobile stopped working halfway through the tour so me and my other friend gad to ride with the tour guide. While my by rode with our other friend.
we enjoy the stay very much!
fa1003136,
Dec 27, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
we enjoy the husky ride and snowmobile slide very much, there are all great experiences that I can proud to talk to my friends about!