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Arctic Circle: Northern Lights Hunting by Minibus

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Rovaniemi, Finland
Nature ToursBus & Minivan ToursAdventure Tours

About this activity

Chase the Aurora Borealis across Lapland's dark skies on a 3-hour guided minibus hunt from Rovaniemi. Your driver uses real-time weather and aurora forecasts to find the clearest viewing spots, maximizing your chances of witnessing this rare natural light show.

You may find it difficult to sleep in Lapland with all the beautiful Northern Lights. So you might as well stay awake joining this Northern Lights tour! Come and search for the spectacular phenomenon of nature to the best spotting places in Lapland!

After pickup at your accommodation, the tour Northern lights adventures will start from Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, and offers an exciting chase for the northern lights in different places. The locations visited differ from day to day, but you will head in the direction with the most chance of seeing Polar Lights at work, using their experience, the tour guide will decide where to lead the tour in order to have the best chance of spotting the Aurora Borealis. 

You’ll not only be in search of the magnificent northern lights, but you’ll also be able to see some of the constellations of stars if the weather is clear! Our northern lights search takes place in Lapland, in the middle of the northern lights belt. This spectacular natural phenomenon can be witnessed at any time from the autumn darkness to spring.

Highlights

  • ✓Real-time route adjustments based on cloud cover and aurora activity
  • ✓Expert guide knowledge of Lapland's best Northern Lights viewing zones
  • ✓Bonus stargazing if skies are clear
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • ✓Small group minibus (intimate experience)

Insider tips

  • ★Dress in extreme cold-weather layers—standing outside for extended periods requires thermal base layers, insulated jacket, winter boots, and hat
  • ★The guide's experience reading weather patterns is key; trust their location decisions even if you're traveling to less-familiar areas
  • ★Clear nights in December–February offer the longest darkness windows and statistically best aurora visibility

Good to know

  • •Tour operates year-round (autumn through spring) but aurora is most reliable September–March when nights are longest
  • •Bring hand and foot warmers; temperatures regularly drop below −10°C
  • •Small group sizes mean limited seats; book in advance during peak winter season
  • •Hotel pickup timing varies; confirm collection time with supplier the day before

Who it's for

First-time Northern Lights chasers seeking expert guidanceAurora photographers (bring a tripod-capable camera)Couples and small groups wanting an intimate winter adventureTravellers with limited time in Lapland

Best time to visit

Winter months (December–February) offer the longest nights and strongest aurora activity, though September and March remain viable. Late evening departures (typically 20:00–22:00) align with peak aurora hours.

Frequently asked questions

From
€72
per person