Rovaniemi Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Viewings
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Hunting the Northern Lights in Lapland is unforgettable — and with Arctic GM it becomes a professional Aurora hunt unlike any other. This tour combines expert Aurora Hunter guides & real-time Aurora tracking to give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
As Lapland’s Original Aurora Hunters™, our family has lived here for 20 generations since the 1600s. With international awards and 50,000+ guests, Arctic GM is Lapland’s most trusted operator. Every tour is run in-house with certified guides for safety and authenticity.
Your evening begins at our Rovaniemi city centre office. Routes may go up to 2 hours one way, even into Sweden, guided by our 24/7 Back Office Aurora Command Center and 150+ team members. When skies clear, step into snowy wilderness as guides capture professional DSLR photos of you under the Aurora.
Thermal overalls, hot drinks, and light snacks are included. With 4–6 hours total, this is Rovaniemi’s most complete Northern Lights hunt by bus.
Additional Info
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
Rovaniemi
Begin your evening in Rovaniemi, where you’ll meet Arctic GM’s expert Aurora Hunter guides. From here, the hunt begins: routes may lead up to two hours from the city, or even across the Swedish border, in search of clear skies. Along the way, your guides share Aurora science, Arctic nature, and local legends, supported by Arctic GM’s 24/7 Back Office Aurora Command Center and over 150 field team members across Lapland. When conditions are right, your journey pauses at hand-picked wilderness locations, far from any light pollution. Step out into the snowy silence and look up — shimmering waves of green and red dance across the Arctic night sky. Your guides capture professional DSLR photos of you under the lights, while you warm up with thermal overalls, hot drinks, and light snacks. A perfect blend of nature, science, and Northern magic — and a night you’ll never forget.
What‘s Included
Hot drinks and light snacks during the evening
1-3 Professional Aurora Hunter guides (certified & first-aid trained)
Northern Lights guaranteed viewing
All Fees and Taxes
Thermal overalls for Arctic conditions
Roundtrip transfers by modern heated coach (up to 2 hours one way, across borders if needed)
Professional DSLR photos of you under the Northern Lights (unlimited photos)
Real-time Aurora monitoring by our 24/7 Back Office Aurora Command Center and flexible routing
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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Tour with Guaranteed Viewings
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Anna H,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an incredible night, beautiful show. Our guide Andrew was really amazing, he made sure we found the right spot, he took a lot of pictures and he made sure everyone was happy with their night. Thank you!
An unforgettable experience
adip74,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was wonderful, unforgettable and absolutely fabulous. We went "aurora hunting" in the evening and at first it looked like we wouldn't see anything. But our guides Ava, Sophie and Natalie insisted that we stay, be patient, even though it was very cold, until the aurora appeared in all its glory and delighted our souls and our photographs. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!
Northern lights tour
15davev,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would highly recommend this tour. We were so lucky and had the most beautiful sighting. Patience is key and the awesome guides Ava, Laura, Sofia and Natalia really helped us through it.
Something lovely
TheRealBullet,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We left at 6 pm and came back at 4 in the morning. Ten hours of driving, darkness, and waiting. And yet, I never felt tired. With Arctic GM, there is no rush, no pressure, no forcing the experience. Just time, silence, and trust in nature. Elliot guided us with calm, respect, and a reassuring presence. No rushing, no false promises — just patience and intuition. At some point, we didn’t even know if we were heading toward Sweden or Russia… and it didn’t matter. When the aurora finally appeared, the body went quiet. Only the eyes, the breath, and that rare feeling of being exactly where you’re meant to be. This wasn’t just a tour. It was one beautiful thing — simple and powerful. A real, human, silent experience. Another dream gently placed in the drawer. Thank you 🤍
Determination = success!
Stay46960180418,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lina our guide was FABULOUS in chasing the dawn! We drove the van 300 km away to Sweden! But the show was not missed! Lina nice and smiling, turned out to be a great driver and a tireless guide! Absolutely not to be missed! ♥️
Aurora borealis vistaaaa!!
RiccardoT10,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Following the other reviews I decided to book here the Northern Lights experience and I must say that the choice was right!! Everything organized very well, it is beautiful to move even a lot to go in search of it, fortunately we were lucky and we saw a wonderful show even going to Sweden to see it!! Recommended choice!!
The tour was reasonably good, but photo data loss.
Trail19899054413,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Family participation. Travel by large bus. Parking on the side of the road. The lights of passing cars occasionally interrupted my observations and photographs. If you don't want to do that, you should opt for a more leisurely tour, or one that you can see in the woods. The staff were very kind and courteous. The bus came with a toilet. However, I have made several inquiries because I have not received the photo data that would normally be uploaded within 4 days. No photos because the data was corrupted, followed by a waiting answer. I'm sorry. It is said that it supports partial refund, but I honestly do not agree with the refund rate. I went out of my way to choose a professional photographer. I think that's what you haven't achieved. That's what I thought. I am very sorry only for the management of the photo data, so I give this assessment hoping it does not produce the same tragedy.
Professional and nice trip arrangement
Wanqiong L,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elena is our guide, she was super capable of managing driving and keeping us updated about the situation. It took us almost 3 hours drive to a spot that we could enjoy the amazing Northern Lights! She is also a professional photographer and provided us great photos that captured the unforgettable moments.
Never more
ilonasY5870CT,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00There is only one big disappointment from the whole event. Everything was very poorly organized from the beginning - bad information and meeting time, we don't even know our guides' names, because there were different names on WhatsApp and the evaluation sheet. The bus was late, so 50 people dressed in arctic overalls had to wait in a small office. It was not a northern lights hunt, but we only went to one place where people apparently go regularly - the edge of the road near the Swedish border. The photos that can be taken are spoiled by the asphalt of the road, the lights of passing cars and power lines. When a weak Northern Lights appeared, the guides chased us for a quick photo shoot, so the photos are also blurry. The observation was abruptly ended because someone came to the parking lot to set off fireworks.
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Hilal D,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was incredible. We were able to take some great photos, after several activities at several agencies I can recommend Arctic GM and our Guide Adrew. He responded to all our wishes, he was very polite and friendly and definitely knew what he was doing. Very professional!
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