Girl on a snowmobile watching aurora borealis in snowy landscape
two people observing the sky
two snowmobiles driving on a snowmobile
Girls drinking something hot and talking by the fire
guide driving snowmobile with children
Snowmobile in profile with small bushes and aurora borealis in starry sky
Two people on snowmobiles pointing and looking at the northern lights sky.
5 snowmobiles head-on in snowy terrain with aurora borealis in the background
Two snowmobiles and person observing blue aurora borealis
Snowy wooded landscape with snowmobile and sled and northern lights
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Snowmobile Rovaniemi + Northen Lights Tour

Nighttime snowmobile adventure chasing the Northern Lights

New tour!

Rovaniemi
1 day
English
Starts: From the meeting point located at Koskikatu 1 at 5:30 pm.
Ends: To the meeting point around 9:00 pm.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

Can you imagine enjoying one of the most incredible nights of your trip to Lapland? With the Rovaniemi Snowmobile + Aurora Borealis tour you can make it happen as this activity combines the adrenaline of snowmobiling with the magic of the Lapland night sky.

This activity is suitable for the whole family and includes a guide in English who will explain in detail the safest way to drive the snowmobiles so that you and all your companions can enjoy it safely. During the snowmobile ride you will be amazed by the snowy night landscapes of Rovaniemi and the undoubted magic of the Northern Lights.

In addition, you will drive the snowmobile for two hours, so you will have enough time to enjoy the experience. You won't have to worry about anything; the guide will be with you at all times and will guide you along the way. After an hour of driving, you will enjoy a snack and a hot drink by the warmth of the fire and then you will return.

Look at the sky and be amazed!

Tour details

Included

  • Snowmobiles for two people
  • Traffic and fuel insurance
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Thermal clothing and equipment
  • Snack and hot drink

Important information

Please note that the minimum age to drive a snowmobile is 18 years old and you must have a valid driver's license.

Children under 12 years old will ride on sledges pulled by snowmobiles driven by the guides. In case they do not want to go on the sled, they can ride as passengers on the snowmobiles if they are 4.6 ft (140 cm) or taller and pay the adult rate. Children under 3 years old are not allowed.

Regarding the prices, they are always shown per person, not per vehicle, so if you want to share a snowmobile with your companion, you will have to buy 2 adult tickets for a shared snowmobile. If in your case you prefer to go alone on the snowmobile, then you must purchase 1 adult ticket on an individual snowmobile.

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon so we can not guarantee 100% visibility but the guide will find the best place to locate them. Otherwise, he will make your experience still unique and worthwhile.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellations!

If you cancel at least 8 days before the tour begins, you will be refunded 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of a no-show, no refunds will be provided.

Tour itinerary

Snowmobiling Rovaniemi + Aurora Borealis

Duration: 3 hours

Driving difficulty: low

Explanation on how to drive the snowmobiles.

When the whole group is ready, the guide will welcome you and will hand out thermal clothing, gloves, boots and helmet, essential to drive the snowmobiles! Afterwards, he will briefly explain how these vehicles work. You will see that they are very intuitive and easy to handle, even if you have no previous experience. Always follow the guide's instructions to avoid any incident.

Snowmobile

Meeting point in Rovaniemi

The departure of the Rovaniemi Snowmobile + Aurora Borealis tour is at 18:00, but you should be at 17:30 at the meeting point located at Koskikatu 1, Rovaniemi. If you would like the guide to pick you up at one of the meeting points mentioned in the "Important Information" section, please let us know so that the guide can take this into account.

Once the group is assembled, the tour will start from this meeting point in the center of Rovaniemi. This tour will allow you to experience the magic of the Lapland night.

Snow-covered trees in Rovaniemi with starry night sky

Driving a snowmobile under the Northern Lights

Let the adventure begin! For about an hour you will drive in the vastness of the dark forests of Lapland. The guide will show you the best route to get close to the area most likely to see aurorae, so keep your eyes peeled! When we have found the best location, we will make a stop where you can rest, enjoy the starry sky with the northern lights and take all the pictures you want.

Remember that the viewing of the Northern Lights cannot be 100% guaranteed, as it depends on the weather conditions of each day.

Two people enjoying the snowy night with aurora borealis and snowmobiles.

Return to Rovaniemi

After enjoying the northern lights, we will have a snack and a hot drink by the fire and then we will take the one-hour ride back on our snowmobiles to the meeting point in Rovaniemi. We hope you enjoyed the charm of the Lapland sky!

Two snowmobiles on a snow-covered road at night

What to bring to Snowmobile Rovaniemi + Northen Lights tour

Rovaniemi is located near the Arctic Circle, so it has a cold climate almost all year round, reaching temperatures below zero in the winter months (November-March).

As in any Nordic climate you will need warm clothes, mainly thermal. Although the activity offers this service, here is a summary of the essentials to visit Rovaniemi at any time of the year:

  • Thermal T-shirt
  • Comfortable walking shoes, especially prepared for snow.
  • Rain jacket
  • First layers on top and bottom
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Fleece lining
  • Valid driving license

Where does the tour Snowmobile Rovaniemi + Northen Lights start

The tour starts from the meeting point located at Koskikatu 1, Rovaniemi. But you can arrange the meeting point at one of these places:

  • Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets reception.
  • Santa's Igloos Arctic Circle reception.
  • Santasport reception.
  • Lapland Safaris meeting point next to Santa's Pizza & Burger at north end of the Santa Claus Village (Guests staying in Santa Claus Holiday Village, Glass Resort and Nova Skyland Hotel).
  • Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara reception.
  • Arctic Treehouse Hotel reception.

Depending on the country of origin, there are direct flights connecting Rovaniemi with other European destinations.

Otherwise, there is also the possibility to travel by train or bus from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

The train journey takes between 9 and 12 hours and costs about 80 euros per person. There is also the possibility to travel by night train.

The bus takes about 12 hours and costs between 25 and 35 euros but you may need to transfer during the trip.

Questions & Answers

  • Who can drive the snowmobile?

    Snowmobiles may only be driven by persons over 18 years of age with a valid driver's license.

  • Can I come with children?

    Yes, children under 12 years old can take the tour on sleds pulled by snowmobiles driven by the guides or as a passenger on their companion's snowmobile as long as it is paid as an adult ticket. Children under 3 years old are not allowed.

  • Is it dangerous to drive snowmobiles?

    Driving snowmobiles is very safe as long as the rules established by the guide are respected and complied with, since it is still a motorized vehicle.

  • Is lunch included in the tour?

    No, food and drinks are not included in the tour and there is no place during the activity where you can buy them, so we recommend that you bring your own bottle of water and, if you need it, something to eat.

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