Northern Lights · Tour
Aurora Evening on a Frozen Lakeside near Rovaniemi
A frozen lake gives you something no forest clearing can: an unbroken horizon. This tour uses one, at an open spot away from any artificial light, where the northern sky is visible all the way down to the treeline. The guide picks the exact viewing spot from that night's conditions, and fills the waiting with how the aurora forms, when it tends to appear, and the legends that were the only available explanation for most of human history. A campfire and a hot drink handle the cold. Whether the sky erupts or stays quiet, the silence out there is the part people describe afterwards.
What's included
- Aurora hunting ground beside the arctic lake
- Guiding service
- Pickup & return service
- Lappish sausages and hot drinks with open fire
Itinerary
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Tähtikuja 1, Rovaniemi
Sunny Safari Office, downstairs, beside Santa's Main Post Office in Santa Claus Village.
Tähtikuja 1, Rovaniemi
Good to know
- 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.
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- 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.).
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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