Aurora Borealis Trip in Lapland Lakeside
Overview
This tour takes you away from artificial lights to a peaceful, open spot on the edge of a vast, frozen lake. With a wide horizon and clear views, this location offers an excellent chance to observe the northern sky, where—if you’re lucky—the Aurora Borealis may begin to dance above. While the Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon, our experienced guide will select the best viewing spot based on that night’s conditions to maximize your chances. During the evening, your guide will also share fascinating facts about the Aurora Borealis—how it forms, when it appears, and the science and legends behind this incredible display. Whether the sky stays calm or bursts into color, the atmosphere remains magical. As you wait, enjoy the warmth of a cozy campfire and sip a hot drink. Surrounded by crisp Arctic air and peaceful silence, you’ll find a rare sense of calm that invites a deep connection to nature.
What's Included
- Aurora hunting ground beside the arctic lake
- Guiding service
- Pickup & return service
- Lappish sausages and hot drinks with open fire
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up service is available from the listed hotels. Pick up time from different hotels are always different. If your hotel or location is not listed among the pickup points, please contact us (the supplier) or the platform to check availability. You will receive your pick up point & time via Viator message. Failure to participate in the safari due to missed pick up point or time will not be refunded. If you need pick up from hotels, please meet the guide at your hotel reception on time; if you need pick up from meeting point, please find the guide at our office downstairs on time (Sunny Safari Office, Tähtikuja 1, 96930 Rovaniemi).
Tähtikuja 1
96930 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
In this trip your guide will drive you to the spot in the Rovaniemi where is most likely to see the Northern Lights. The experienced guide will provide higher possibility for this unpredictable natural phenomenon. A campfire will be started with some sausages grilled and the warm berry juice will be served to make the Lappish experience searching for aurora as delightful as possible. This trip might be the best chance for you to witness goddess Aurora in the Rovaniemi area!
Keep in mind that the Northern Lights is an unpredictable natural phenomenon which without any guarantee. However, the professional experiences allow the chances for sightings to be higher.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 full-paying adults is required for the tour to operate. A single traveller may join an existing group.
- The Northern Lights are a natural and unpredictable phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, with favourable conditions, our experienced guides and local forecasts will do their best to maximize your chances of witnessing this magical Arctic light show.
- Please dress warmly in suitable winter clothing and be prepared to spend time outdoors enjoying the Arctic night atmosphere.
- The total duration includes transfer time. Pick-up service is included from selected locations. If your accommodation is not listed, please contact us to check availability.
- You will receive the final meeting time and meeting point upon confirmation. Failure to participate in the safari due to missing the meeting time or meeting point will not be eligible for a refund.
- Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-182465P31
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Aurora hunting ground beside the arctic lake.
- Guiding service.
- Pickup & return service.
- Lappish sausages and hot drinks with open fire.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Aurora Borealis Trip in Lapland Lakeside is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aurora Borealis Trip in Lapland Lakeside will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Aurora hunting ground beside the arctic lake
- Guiding service
- Pickup & return service
- Lappish sausages and hot drinks with open fire
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 full-paying adults is required for the tour to operate. A single traveller may join an existing group.
- The Northern Lights are a natural and unpredictable phenomenon, and sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, with favourable conditions, our experienced guides and local forecasts will do their best to maximize your chances of witnessing this magical Arctic light show.
- Please dress warmly in suitable winter clothing and be prepared to spend time outdoors enjoying the Arctic night atmosphere.
- The total duration includes transfer time. Pick-up service is included from selected locations. If your accommodation is not listed, please contact us to check availability.
- You will receive the final meeting time and meeting point upon confirmation. Failure to participate in the safari due to missing the meeting time or meeting point will not be eligible for a refund.
- Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
