Northern Lights tour by snowmobile
Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, you will drive away from artificial lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!
Area
Finnish Lapland
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Moderate
Under cover of darkness, head away from the artificial lights and into the depths of Finnish Lapland. You will set out on the snowmobiles to a beautiful forest clearing, where you'll make a fire to keep warm and recharge with snacks and hot drinks. With any luck, the sky will be clear enough to see the Northern Lights dance through the darkness.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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A trip to Finnish Lapland is an unforgettable experience full of treasured memories you will keep for a lifetime. Here, we bring the fairy-tale stories of Lapland to life with enchanting encounters with elves, reindeer, huskies and of course, Santa Claus.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationOctola II
Octola II offers a new pinnacle of luxury: stunning design, personalized experiences, and exclusive access to unforgettable moments in a breathtaking setting.
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View AccommodationOctola
Octola is a luxury 10-bedroom wilderness chalet perfect for small groups or large families. Located on a private wilderness reserve in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by wild reindeer, the chalet offers ultimate privacy, personalized exclusively for you.
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View AccommodationWilderness Hotel Nangu
Wilderness Hotel Nangu is located in a remote spot on the southern shore of Lake Inari, with breath-taking views, perfect for experiencing the Northern Lights! As an adults-only destination this is the perfect escape for couples or friends.
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View AccommodationAurora Village
Aurora village offers cozy Aurora Cabins where you can relax in your bed and watch the sky above through a glass ceiling. With just 25 cabins there is plenty of privacy for you to enjoy excellent service and the surrounding Lapland winter wonderland.
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View AccommodationLapland Luxury Chalet
Scott Dunn offer a selection of hand-picked wooden chalets dotted around Lapland with up to 10 bedrooms making them the perfect choice for larger groups. Expect charming decor, superb facilities and ample space and postcard wintry Lapland views.
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View AccommodationBalder Luxury Lodge
Balder Luxury Lodge offers more than just a place to stay, it delivers a deeply personal, luxurious, and unforgettable Lapland escape, where every detail is crafted to make you feel at home in the heart of the Arctic wilderness.
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View AccommodationRovaniemi Christmas Chalets
Our magical Christmas chalets offer an authentic winter wonderland experience for a memorable family stay. Despite feeling tucked away, the chalets are just a 5-minute drive to Rovaniemi, offering convenient access to Lapland's winter activities.
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View AccommodationArctic TreeHouse Hotel
The Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is a striking collection of wooden pods designed to seamlessly blend into the surrounding nature. Each stylish suite features luxurious interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows for an immersive Finnish Lapland woodland experience.
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View AccommodationBeana Laponia
Beana Laponia is an adults-only boutique hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Surrounded by a mesmerizing snowy landscape, Beana Laponia offers a wilderness hideaway with an abundance of winter activities on its doorstep.
More Experiences in This Area
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View ExperienceHusky Sledding at Octola
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View ExperienceAurora Camp
Spend an evening under the stars, huddled around the campfire in the middle of the winter wilderness. Stay warm with hot drinks as you keep your eyes peeled for the Northern Lights dancing in the sky overhead.
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View ExperienceTobogganing in Finnish Lapland
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View ExperienceLevi Aurora Snowmobile Hunt
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View ExperienceSnowmobile safari at Beana Laponia
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View ExperienceHusky dog sledding
Husky sledding is a unique and thrilling Finnish experience and an opportunity for a close encounter with the excitable Lappish husky dogs. You'll travel through the snowy wilderness on a comfortable sled pulled by a group of huskies.
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View ExperienceIce fishing in Finnish Lapland
Learn a brand new skill during your time in Lapland - the traditional art of ice fishing. You'll learn how to break through the ice to reach the water below, as well as how to set up your fishing rod with the hopes of making a big catch!
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View ExperienceAurora photography at Northern Lights Village
Under expert guidance, learn to photograph the Northern Lights in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Refine your technique and capture the ethereal beauty of the Aurora—a rare harmony of skill, patience, and celestial wonder.
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View ExperienceAurora Ice Floating
Drift weightlessly in a frozen Arctic lake beneath a canopy of stars. Wrapped in a thermal suit, surrender to silence as the Northern Lights dance above — a rare, serene encounter with nature at its most awe-inspiring.
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