Northern Lights Chase – Private & Guaranteed Option Available
Overview
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This is not a BBQ tour or Big BUS tour with many guests — our focus is the best Aurora experience.
Enjoy a small group or private tour, no waiting, and full flexibility. We move fast like a private/small group chase, adapting instantly to the weather. Forecast updates are sent 3–4 hours before the tour. Refunds depend on the plan you choose.
Tour Options:
Basic Plan (3h, 40 km) – Short & economical, quick escape from city lights. Refund: 50% if overcast.
Private Aurora Tour (5h, 120 km) – Higher success, multiple stops. Refund: 100% if extremely overcast.
Guaranteed Aurora Chase (6h+) – Long-range private chase, max chance. Refund: 80% if no aurora under clear skies; 100% if extremely overcast.
Enjoy Finnish hot drinks, expert guiding, and professional photography. Aurora captured on camera or mobile counts as success.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Lapland
Join us for an unforgettable night under the Arctic sky as we chase the magical Aurora Borealis. This small-group tour is designed to give you a personal and authentic experience of one of nature’s most breathtaking phenomena. We’ll drive away from city lights into the untouched wilderness, choosing the best locations based on weather and aurora forecasts. Along the way, you’ll learn about the science, myths, and legends behind the Northern Lights. As an experienced aurora hunter and photographer, we’ll guide you not only in spotting the auroras but also in capturing them on camera. ✨ Highlights: Small group for a more personal experience Professional aurora hunting & real-time weather tracking Aurora photography guidance Comfortable transport into the wilderness Warm drinks. This tour is not just about seeing the Northern Lights — it’s about creating a once-in-a-lifetime memory under the Arctic skies.
What‘s Included
Pick up & Drop off
Hot Drink/glogi/Tea
Professional photography Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Basic Plan, Small Group (3h)
Aurora Spotting: Short & economical, quick escape from city lights.
Refund: 60% if overcast.
Pickup included
Private Aurora Tour (5h)
Partially Refundable: Higher chance of seeing the aurora.
100% refund if conditions are extremely unfavorable (overcast).
Duration: 5 hours
Car
Pickup included
Guaranteed Aurora & Chase 6h+
Max 4 Pax, 85-100% Refundable : Long-range flexible chase.
Refund: 85% if skies are clear but no aurora;
Refund: 100% if cloudy with no aurora forecast.
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Avoid - Misleading Guarantee
Josh F,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I would avoid of this Northern Lights tour. They eventually gave a full refund due to weather, but the process was shady and misleading. I am sure if the tour could have happened it would have been good, just don't expect guarantee with this operator during poor conditions. Title promises "Guaranteed & Refund Policy," but my 40km option apparently didn't qualify. I was told instead I had to pick another product to qualify for the guarantee and a partial refund. On the day of I reched out about the poor local conditions, they suggested paying more to reschedule (when I asked about the following day) or take a "goodwill" 60% refund like it was a favor. We booked for the guarantee, but be advised they don't really have one. There are many other Viator and local options that are likely better. In fact every operator I have used and meet (prior to this) in town have been very friendly and trustworthy.
We had a great time...
Aurelien M,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Louise, who introduced us to beautiful places, and gave us lots of exciting information about the Northern Lights and life in Finland, and lots of great tips for our stay in Lapland. Even though the clouds were stronger than the dawn that evening, we enjoyed this experience very much, and we highly recommend it!
Amazing private tour
Tonygresty,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul took us by car to several locations he had already considered would have the best chance of sightings of the Northern Lights. He is knowledgeable of the surrounding areas and where we could see the maximum amount of horizon. We stopped several times as we headed North East from Rovaniemi whenever we could see the aurora in front of us. Paul is also a photographer so doesn’t offer BBQ’s but instead uses an SLR type camera on a tripod to get the best photos. We were delighted with our trip and would recommend Paul to couples or families of up to 4 people who want a smaller experience than a larger one on a mini bus. Thank you Paul, it was a great night.
Amazing experience
688tanitab,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely amazing experience on the Northern Lights tour! We were taken to three different locations to give us the best possible chance of seeing the lights. Our guide, Paul, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he took amazing professional photos for us. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting — truly unforgettable from start to finish! 🌌✨
Great Northern Lights chase
michellewG1443MA,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and myself went to Finland for my birthday, I have had an amazing weekend, we booked Paul our guide for the Northern lights chase, Paul was a great host and guide, who captured some fantastic pictures for us, we travelled to 3 separate locations to chase the lights, we had a fantastic evening, freezing cold but utterly beautiful and an amazing experience, I highly recommend Paul for this experience, will definitely go back and do this again.
Great private trip near Rovaniemi
Stanislau L,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a private ride near Rovaniemi with 2 stops and walk. Thanks for a chat and opportunity to partial refund in cloudy weather conditions. Made many pictures and quickly visited Santa Claus village in the night as bonus
Wonderful night with amazing northern lights.
995viviani,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0024hours stay In Rovaniemi we are luckily experienced the amazing Northern lights or Aurora dancing in the sky. Thanks to our tour guide.
It was good, but the...
Farhat S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was good, but the description doesn’t fit the actual trip. I just felt like we would travel a bit more, but we stayed in the same spot for around 4 hours
Aurora chasing
Emily Jmb,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very Nice expérience ! We saw the northern lights with Paul it was beautiful. Paul took pictures of us and was kind. It was safe and nice !
Paul took us to Aurora...
Emilie J,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul took us to Aurora chasing. We saw nice northern lights. It was safe and Paul is very kind. He took nice pictures of us
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