Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Chase Bus Tour
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Chase Bus Tour
Duration: Varies (2.5 hours to 3 hours)
Varies (2.5 hours to 3 hours)
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
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Start an exciting Northern Lights chase in Rovaniemi, Finland with this guided tour lasting over 3.5 hours. The adventure includes professional photography assistance and offers an optional campfire BBQ for a complete Arctic experience. After picking up from selected hotels or the local office, your guide equips you with winter gear before venturing into Finnish Lapland to capture the Aurora Borealis.
Start an exciting Northern Lights chase in Rovaniemi, Finland with this guided tour lasting over 3.5 hours. The adventure includes professional photography assistance and offers an optional campfire BBQ for a complete Arctic experience. After picking up from selected hotels or the local office, your guide equips you with winter gear before venturing into Finnish Lapland to capture the Aurora Borealis.
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Chase Bus Tour offers a thrilling opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis through an English-speaking guide's expertise. The tour features small-group settings for enhanced viewing chances.
Providing essential amenities such as bus transfers from your pickup location, this journey includes hot blueberry juice and other language options upon request to ensure comfort during your Northern Lights adventure.
Explore Finnish Lapland’s untouched wilderness on a guided expedition designed specifically for Aurora Borealis sightings. The tour is conducted in areas devoid of city lights, offering an ideal backdrop with open skies and tranquil landscapes.
Savor the experience of a campfire BBQ complete with soup, pork sausage (with veg/vegan options available), Lappish bread, marshmallows, hot blueberry juice, winter overalls, and boots for added warmth during your Northern Lights chase.
English-speaking Guide (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
Pick-up & drop-off at chosen hotels from Rovaniemi city center (based on option selected)
Therma overalls and winter boots for an additional cost of €10 (on the cruise)
Lappish barbecue featuring sausages, marshmallows, and a hot drink with vegetarian/vegan alternatives available upon request (as per option selected)
Collection and return outside specified hotels
Tourists near bus under Northern Lights in snowy landscape.
In the heart of Finnish Lapland near Rovaniemi, start a 3.5-hour guided Northern Lights chase from Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Chase Bus Tour. This adventure includes professional photography and an optional campfire BBQ.
Getting Started
Your journey begins with pick-up from selected hotels or the local office in Rovaniemi, if chosen. A brief introduction follows, after which your guide equips you with winter overalls and boots for a trek into the Arctic forest.
The Journey Unfolds
Experience an engaging Northern Lights photography tour as you venture deep into Finnish Lapland—a prime location to witness the Aurora Borealis. Expert guides lead large groups, assisting in capturing stunning images of the auroras.
- Aurora Viewing Locations: Traveling between 20–100 km from Rovaniemi allows you to escape city lights and enhance your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights.
- Professional Photography: A dedicated photographer ensures high-quality images are captured, both of your group and the Auroras. These photos will be emailed to you after the tour concludes.
- Campfire BBQ: Savor reindeer sausage, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice around a campfire. Vegetarian/vegan options can be requested as needed.
- Cultural Insights: Gain knowledge about the scientific phenomena behind the Auroras and explore legends from Sami and Lappish cultures through your guide's insights.
- Multilingual Support: Guides are available in English, with other languages offered upon request to accommodate international guests.
Tourists standing under Northern Lights in snowy landscape.
Tourists posing near bus under Northern Lights during a hunting tour.
Tourists near bus under Northern Lights in snowy landscape.
Tourists standing under Northern Lights in snowy landscape.
Tourists posing near bus under Northern Lights during a hunting tour.
Tourists enjoying the Northern Lights display in a snowy landscape.
What to bring
- A valid photo ID should match your booking if required at pickup.
- Dress in warm layers; overalls and boots will be provided, but additional thermal clothing, hats, and gloves are suggested for comfort.
- If you're interested in taking photos or want photography tips during the Northern Lights hunt, bring a camera of your own.
Have your booking confirmation (either digital or printed) ready at pickup and check-in.
What’s not allowed
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult paying the full price; unaccompanied children are not permitted.
- Pets cannot join, with the exception of registered service animals.
- The use or presence of alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication is strictly forbidden.
Smoking inside vehicles or during group activities is prohibited.
Accessibility
- This tour does not accommodate wheelchairs.
The experience includes walking on uneven, snowy, and icy terrain in natural settings.
Additional information
- Sightings of the Northern Lights are subject to weather conditions and solar activity; they cannot be guaranteed.
- Participants must be at least 3 years old. Infants under 2 can join for free.
- A minimum of 2 people is required on weekdays and Saturdays, while Sundays and public holidays require a group of at least 4.
- The maximum number of guests per car in small group tours is 8; large groups may have more participants.
- Be prepared to leave your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your confirmation email will include the exact departure details.
- If the Northern Lights are not captured by our photographer, you can rejoin the tour within a week at half price (availability permitting).
Children aged between 3 and 11 must be accompanied by an adult on this tour.
Tourists posing near a bus under the Northern Lights in Finland.
Tourists holding hands under Northern Lights in snowy landscape.
Tourists enjoying the Northern Lights display in a snowy landscape.
Tourists posing near a bus under the Northern Lights in Finland.
Tourists holding hands under Northern Lights in snowy landscape.
Book at least a day in advance during peak season to secure your spot on this popular tour.
Dress warmly and bring thermal layers, hats, gloves, and optionally your camera for the Northern Lights photography experience.
If you choose selected hotel pick-up or drop-off services, ensure they match with options available at booking time (subject to availability).
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