65 tours, read by what happens on a cloudy night

Rovaniemi Aurora Tour

65 of 213 Rovaniemi aurora tours, compared by what you get back on a cloudy night.

couple embracing on snowy hillside road, green aurora arcs
from €69.50 per person in October, €139 by bus from November
Check dates from €69.50 Free cancellation up to 24 hours · you book on GetYourGuide at the same price
65tours compared, of 213 on GetYourGuide
5–8 ha typical chase, up to 200 km
≈1 in 2dark, clear nights show an aurora
21–01when most displays happen
What if the sky stays cloudy? A what-if check, not a forecast
If the sky stays overcast all night: here is what comes back.
Our pick
from €69.50 per person
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos
Full refund if not on camera — refunds 100% if the guide's camera catches no aurora.
Full refund if not on camera 100%
Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund GuaranteeFull refund if not on camera: 100%. 100% back
Northern Lights with BBQ and DrinksNo guarantee — the evening itself still happens. 0% back
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour – New SnowmobilesNo guarantee — the evening itself still happens. 0% back

Source: guarantee rules on GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026. Scenarios, not weather data.

65 of 213 GetYourGuide tours compared Prices checked 6 Oct 2026 Free cancellation up to 24 hours on all 65 No operator pays for placement
65 of 213 GetYourGuide tours compared Prices checked 6 Oct 2026 Free cancellation up to 24 hours on all 65 No operator pays for placement
couple embracing on snowy hillside road, green aurora arcs
65 tours, read by what happens on a cloudy night
Rovaniemi Aurora Tour

An independent comparison of 65 night-time aurora tours sold on GetYourGuide: what each guarantee really pays out, what it costs by month, and which one to book.

65 tours compared, of 213 on GetYourGuide
5–8 h a typical chase, up to 200 km
≈1 in 2 dark, clear nights show an aurora
21–01 when most displays happen
from €69.50 per person in October, €139 by bus from November
Check dates from €69.50 Free cancellation up to 24 hours · you book on GetYourGuide at the same price
What if the sky stays cloudy? A what-if check, not a forecast
If the sky stays overcast all night: here is what comes back.
Our pick
from €69.50 per person
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos
Full refund if not on camera — refunds 100% if the guide's camera catches no aurora.
Full refund if not on camera 100%
Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund GuaranteeFull refund if not on camera: 100%. 100% back
Northern Lights with BBQ and DrinksNo guarantee — the evening itself still happens. 0% back
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour – New SnowmobilesNo guarantee — the evening itself still happens. 0% back

Source: guarantee rules on GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026. Scenarios, not weather data.

65 of 213 GetYourGuide tours compared Prices checked 6 Oct 2026 Free cancellation up to 24 hours on all 65 No operator pays for placement
65 of 213 GetYourGuide tours compared Prices checked 6 Oct 2026 Free cancellation up to 24 hours on all 65 No operator pays for placement
Updated October 2026 · Prices checked 6 Oct 2026 on GetYourGuide
Short answer

For most travelers the best Rovaniemi aurora tour is Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos: rated 4.84 from 2,634 reviews, it chases clear skies for 5–8 hours and refunds 100% if the guide's camera captures no aurora. From November it costs €139 per person by bus or €209 in a group of max 8, while the big chase tours' October rates are about half that. We picked these 65 tours from the 213 in GetYourGuide's Northern Lights category for Rovaniemi.

  • 1 "100% guaranteed" usually means the guide's camera, not your eyes. On three guaranteed chases, including the most-reviewed one, a faint aurora caught on camera counts as a success even if you barely saw it.
  • 2 October "from" prices are autumn deals. The biggest bus chase costs €59.95 on 21 Oct and €119 on 11 Nov and 17 Feb; the most-reviewed chase goes from €69.50 to €139.
  • 3 Most displays happen between 21:00 and 01:00 peaking around midnight (Finnish Meteorological Institute); chase tours usually leave between 18:00 and 21:00.
  • 4 Overalls are not always included. The two most-reviewed chases, the Wilderness Tour and the private money-back hunt provide winter clothing; the biggest bus chase and the BBQ and Drinks evening do not list it.
  • 5 Minimum ages run from 1 year to 14 from 1 year on the two most-reviewed chases, 5 on the Wilderness Tour, 6 and 7 on two guaranteed hunts, and 14 on one small-group hunt.
  • 6 Auroras appear on roughly every second dark, clear night in Finnish Lapland so book your tour for an early night of your stay and keep a second night free.
One recommendation, three alternatives for different travelers.

Rovaniemi Best Aurora Tour: Which Rovaniemi Aurora Tour to Book

two women raising a lantern toward camera, teal aurora behind
Aurora hunting
Our pick

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos

★ 4.84 · 2,634 reviews

Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos has the joint-highest rating among chase tours with more than 1,000 reviews, 4.84 from 2,634 reviews (guide 4.9, value for money 4.7), and a simple refund rule: if no aurora is captured on camera, you get 100% back. Its three options were priced the same on 11 Nov and 17 Feb: bus (5 hours) €139 per person, small group of max 8 (8 hours) €209 per person, and a private hunt (8 hours) at €1,890 per group. Included: unlimited DSLR photos sent by email, overalls and boots rated to −40°C when needed, warm drinks and cookies. The final start time is confirmed on the day according to the weather, and the tour runs only when conditions suit the aurora. The honest minus: guests often mention they would like clearer information on refund terms and optional upgrade fees. Babies under 1 year cannot join.

Full refund if not on camera 100%
If no aurora, you get back
from · per person €69.50 From 1 November: €139
Check dates Free cancellation up to 24 hours
group seen from behind under the auroraFor a guaranteed small group with no bus option
Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee ★4.86 (354) · 8 hours · max 8 guests · from €149 per person. Same camera-refund rule, with hotel pickup and photos. Winter clothes and boots only on request; not suitable for children under 7 or people over 75.
Full refund if not on camera 100%
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green aurora arcs over a lake with campfire glow on the shoreFor a shorter, warmer evening
Northern Lights with BBQ and Drinks ★4.63 (232) · 4 hours · from €75 per person. A traditional Lapland barbecue with warm berry juice; one March 2026 reviewer saw the aurora at all 3 stops. No aurora guarantee and no clothing listed.
No guarantee 0%
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four snowmobiles on a frozen lake under green aurora, teal nightTo drive a snowmobile yourself
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour – New Snowmobiles ★4.51 (64) · 4 hours · from €159 per person. About 2 hours of snowmobiling, 2 guests per machine switching halfway, max 4 snowmobiles per guide. The driver must be 18+ with a class B license and is liable for damage up to €950; children under 6 cannot join; no aurora guarantee.
No guarantee 0%
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Rovaniemi Aurora Tour Guarantee, Explained in One Table

A guarantee on a Rovaniemi aurora tour protects your money, not the sky. Of the 65 tours we list, 16 carry a refund promise of some kind; the other 49, including every BBQ, snowmobile, reindeer, husky and ice-floating tour, promise nothing if the night stays cloudy. One exception sits in between: Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee sells a separate €155 option with a camera refund next to its €129 standard tour.

Two rarer classes exist: Refund if not seen ( Rovaniemi Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Photos, Small Group and Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights & Free photos) and Re-hunt, then refund ( Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Photo Tour: a free second night, then 50% back, and a full refund after a third failed night).

Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.

Aurora Hunting vs Aurora BBQ Camp: Which Rovaniemi Aurora Tour Fits You

The real choice in Rovaniemi is between chasing clear sky by vehicle for 5–8 hours and waiting at a fire for 3–4 hours. Here are the two most-booked examples side by side.

lone figure in red jacket on a snowy plain, green aurora arcs, frosted pines
Aurora hunting
Top pick here
Best forTravelers who want the best odds and their money back if the camera sees nothing
Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
Format
Aurora hunt by bus (up to 54 guests) or small group (max 8)
Duration
Bus option 6 hours (3–8 hours in practice); departs 18:00–21:00
Price
Bus €59.95 on 21 Oct; €119 on 11 Nov and 17 Feb, per person
Guarantee
Full refund if not on camera
Food and drink
Hot drinks and light snacks
Winter clothing
Not listed
Runs on cloudy nights?
Only in favorable weather
Rating
4.84 (1,329) · value 4.7
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green aurora arcs over a lake with campfire glow on the shore
BBQ & camps
Best forCouples and friends who want a shorter, warm, social evening and accept no refund
Northern Lights with BBQ and Drinks
No guarantee 0%
Format
Guided aurora evening with a traditional Lapland barbecue
Duration
4 hours
Price
From €75 per person
Guarantee
No guarantee
Food and drink
Traditional Lapland barbecue, warm berry juices
Winter clothing
Not listed
Runs on cloudy nights?
Not stated
Rating
4.63 (232) · value 4.6
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Best Rovaniemi Aurora Tour by Format

Every aurora experience Rovaniemi sells on GetYourGuide falls into one of six formats. Pick the format first; price and guarantee follow from it.

lone figure in red jacket on a snowy plain, green aurora arcs, frosted pines
Aurora hunting 22 tours · 2–10 hours Most chases refund if not on camera from €44.50 per person
green aurora arcs over a lake with campfire glow on the shore
BBQ and camps 18 tours · mostly 3–4.5 hours No guarantee from €56.25 per person
four snowmobiles on a frozen lake under green aurora, teal night
Snowmobile and quad 8 tours · 2–4.5 hours No guarantee from €77 per person
reindeer sleigh caravan on a snowy field at blue hour, green aurora over the forest
Reindeer and husky 4 tours · 3–4.5 hours No guarantee from €179 per person
two people in red suits lying on the lakeshore ice, aurora rays
Ice floating and sauna 6 tours · 2.5–6.5 hours from €124 per person
couple embracing on snowy hillside road, green aurora arcs
Private 6 tours · 1.5–8 hours Varies by tour from €1,275 per group

Aurora Borealis Rovaniemi: Your Real Chances on a Rovaniemi Aurora Tour

≈1 in 2 dark, clear nights in Finnish Lapland that show an aurora
21:00–01:00 when most displays happen, peaking around midnight
Late Aug–Apr the aurora season in Rovaniemi; summer nights are too light
≈2.5 h daylight at the winter solstice; the city has no true polar night

The aurora needs a dark and clear sky, which is why the best tours drive to wherever the sky is clear. The often-quoted "three nights in four" applies to Kilpisjärvi in the far north, not to Rovaniemi. The Finnish Meteorological Institute names September–October and February–March as the best months. Solar Cycle 25 peaked in October 2024; 2026–27 is the declining phase, but strong storms remain possible.

Source: Finnish Meteorological Institute, Visit Finland, Visit Rovaniemi, NASA · checked 6 Oct 2026.

Rovaniemi Aurora Tour Price at a Glance

Chase by van or bus (shared)5–8 h
€50 €100 €200 €500 €1k €2k from €44.50 per person
Typical Nov–Feb €119–139 (6 Oct “from” €54.50–74.50) Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos · Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos ·
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BBQ & camp evening3–4.5 h
€50 €100 €200 €500 €1k €2k from €56.25 per person
Typical €59–89 From Rovaniemi: Lapland Aurora Hunt with Barbeque €56.25 · Northern Lights with BBQ and Drinks €75 ·
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Reindeer & husky3–4.5 h
€50 €100 €200 €500 €1k €2k from €179 per person
Typical €179–229 Rovaniemi: 2km Aurora Reindeer Safari Through the Forest €179 · Rovaniemi: Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride €229* ·
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Private6–8 h
€50 €100 €200 €500 €1k €2k from €1,275 per group
Typical €1,275–1,890 per group Rovaniemi: Private Northern Lights Hunt with Money-Back Guarantee €1,275 · Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos private option €1,890 · about €159 each for 8
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Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026.

What Guests Say About Each Rovaniemi Aurora Tour

two women raising a lantern toward camera, teal aurora behind
Yukai September 2026 · ★★★★★ 5/5
“Atte and Max are very friendly, patient, and helpful staffs! We catched the Aurora after 3 hours driving chasing!!”
On Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos · review on GetYourGuide
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lone figure in red jacket on a snowy plain, green aurora arcs, frosted pines
Rithika May 2026 · ★★★★★ 5/5
“lovely trip! they drove into sweden to get us our views and took so many pictures till the clouds came in!”
On Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos · review on GetYourGuide
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snow-laden spruces framing a green-and-violet aurora curl
Emily January 2026 · ★★★★★ 5/5
“Great tour! Marcel was great and we got to see the lights in the end! He also played great music :) 10/10”
On Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee · review on GetYourGuide
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lone figure in red jacket on a snowy plain, green aurora arcs, frosted pines
Teguh April 2026 · ★★★★★ 5/5
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“The guide could use the time during bus ride fir some information about aurora or any local knowledge / myth.”
On Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos · review on GetYourGuide
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Is a Rovaniemi Aurora Tour Worth It?

Yes

if you are in Rovaniemi between late August and April and book a chase with a camera refund. On Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos a fully clouded night costs you nothing, and a clear one comes with unlimited DSLR photos for €139 by bus from November.

→ Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos
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Yes, if

you accept that "guaranteed" means a camera can see it: listings such as Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.84, 2,634 reviews) state the aurora may appear stronger in photos than to the eye. You also need to stay out until about 01:00 or later, because chases run 5–8 hours and leave between 18:00 and 21:00.

→ Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos
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No

if you have a single night and expect a vivid naked-eye show. No tour can promise intensity or color; the listing of Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.65, 4,456 reviews) says so in writing. For an evening outdoors only, a BBQ from €56.25 or a free city viewpoint may be enough.

The aurora experience Rovaniemi tours actually deliver

A typical night is a drive of 30 minutes to several hours, two or three stops in the dark, hot drinks, and photos emailed one to three days later. One September 2026 reviewer on Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.84, 2,634 reviews) caught the aurora "after 3 hours driving".

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What to Wear on a Rovaniemi Aurora Tour

Average temperatures in Rovaniemi are around −4 to −5°C in November, −8 to −9°C in December and −10 to −12°C in January and February, and you stand still outdoors for hours. Several tours lend thermal overalls; others leave you to dress yourself.

  • Thermal base layer (top and bottom), plus a warm mid layer
  • Insulated jacket and trousers if your tour has no overalls
  • Warm hat and a scarf or balaclava; one reviewer advises keeping your face covered
  • Mittens over thin gloves, so you can work a phone or camera
  • Wool socks and winter boots if boots are not provided
  • A charged spare battery or power bank: cold drains batteries fast (Visit Rovaniemi)

Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026; temperatures FMI normals 1991–2020.

Aurora Borealis Tour Rovaniemi: Every Rovaniemi Aurora Tour Compared

The 15 tours most worth considering, plus the free do-it-yourself option: each has guest reviews, a rating of 4.0 or higher and a winter price of €80 or more per person. Ratings and prices are GetYourGuide's, checked 6 Oct 2026. More tours are in the full catalogue.

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Aurora hunting
Our pick
★ 4.84 (2,634) Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
5–8 hoursnot statedAge 1+ €69.50per person
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Aurora hunting
Most popular
★ 4.65 (4,456) Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
6 hoursMax 8Age 1+ €69.50per person
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Aurora hunting
Autumn price
★ 4.33 (1,535) Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee
No guarantee 0%
4 hoursMax 8Age 5+ €103.20per person
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Aurora hunting
Autumn price
★ 4.84 (1,329) Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
3–8 hoursMax 54Age 4+ €54.50per person · lowest price
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Snowmobile
★ 4.33 (1,137) Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire
No guarantee 0%
4 hoursnot statedAge not stated €139per person
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Ice floating
★ 4.31 (940) Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Combo Options
No guarantee 0%
2.5–6.5 hoursnot statedAge not stated €125per person
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Aurora hunting
★ 4.86 (354) Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee
Full refund if not on camera 100%
8 hoursMax 8Age 7+ €149per person · best rated
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Aurora hunting
★ 4.83 (330) Rovaniemi Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Photos, Small Group
Refund if not seen 100%
8–10 hoursMax 8Age 14+ €132.30per person
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Private
Private
★ 4.20 (266) Rovaniemi: Private Northern Lights Hunt with Money-Back Guarantee
Refund only if canceled before start 0%
8 hoursMax 8Age not stated €1,275per group · up to 8
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Aurora hunting
★ 4.57 (128) Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Photo Tour
Re-hunt, then refund night → 50% → 100%
3–6 hoursnot statedAge 5+ €121.60per person
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Reindeer & husky
★ 4.29 (102) Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sleigh Ride at Night
No guarantee 0%
4.5 hoursnot statedAge 3+ €195per person
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Aurora hunting
★ 4.87 (71) Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunting with Photo & Video
Part refund varies
3–6 hoursMax 8Age 5+ €164.25per person
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Snowmobile
★ 4.51 (64) Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour – New Snowmobiles
No guarantee 0%
4 hoursMax 8Age not stated €159per person
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Aurora hunting
★ 4.69 (51) Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt | Small Group
Refund or free re-hunt 100%
5–8 hoursnot statedAge not stated €89.25per person
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Aurora hunting
★ 4.91 (33) Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights & Free photos
Refund if not seen 100%
8 hoursnot statedAge not stated €118.15per person
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Watch from Ounasvaara or the Arctic Garden by Arktikum — free; city glow, no guide, check safety · Free
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TourIf no auroraGroupHoursAgeRatingFrom
Aurora hunting
Our pick
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
not stated 5–8 hours 1+ ★ 4.84 (2,634) €69.50per person
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Aurora hunting
Most popular
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
Max 8 6 hours 1+ ★ 4.65 (4,456) €69.50per person
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Aurora hunting
Autumn price
Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee
No guarantee 0%
Max 8 4 hours 5+ ★ 4.33 (1,535) €103.20per person
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Aurora hunting
Autumn price
Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos
Full refund if not on camera 100%
Max 54 3–8 hours 4+ ★ 4.84 (1,329) €54.50per personLowest price
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Snowmobile
Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire
No guarantee 0%
not stated 4 hours not stated ★ 4.33 (1,137) €139per person
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Ice floating
Rovaniemi: Ice Floating in Forest Lake with Combo Options
No guarantee 0%
not stated 2.5–6.5 hours not stated ★ 4.31 (940) €125per person
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Aurora hunting
Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee
Full refund if not on camera 100%
Max 8 8 hours 7+ ★ 4.86 (354)Best rated (100+ reviews) €149per person
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Aurora hunting
Rovaniemi Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Photos, Small Group
Refund if not seen 100%
Max 8 8–10 hours 14+ ★ 4.83 (330) €132.30per person
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Private
Private
Rovaniemi: Private Northern Lights Hunt with Money-Back Guarantee
Refund only if canceled before start 0%
Max 8 8 hours not stated ★ 4.20 (266) €1,275per group · up to 8About €159 each for 8
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Aurora hunting
Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Photo Tour
Re-hunt, then refund night → 50% → 100%
not stated 3–6 hours 5+ ★ 4.57 (128) €121.60per person
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Reindeer & husky
Rovaniemi: Reindeer Sleigh Ride at Night
No guarantee 0%
not stated 4.5 hours 3+ ★ 4.29 (102) €195per person
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Aurora hunting
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunting with Photo & Video
Part refund varies
Max 8 3–6 hours 5+ ★ 4.87 (71) €164.25per person
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Snowmobile
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour – New Snowmobiles
No guarantee 0%
Max 8 4 hours not stated ★ 4.51 (64) €159per person
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Aurora hunting
Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt | Small Group
Refund or free re-hunt 100%
not stated 5–8 hours not stated ★ 4.69 (51) €89.25per person
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Aurora hunting
Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights & Free photos
Refund if not seen 100%
not stated 8 hours not stated ★ 4.91 (33) €118.15per person
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Watch from Ounasvaara or the Arctic Garden by Arktikum — free; city glow, no guide, check safetyNothing to refundOn your ownAny time——FreeNo booking

Source: GetYourGuide listings, checked 6 Oct 2026. Chase-tour "from" prices may be October rates; only Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.65, 4,456 reviews), Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.84, 2,634 reviews), Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos and Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee were also checked on 11 Nov and 17 Feb.

Rovaniemi Aurora Tour Booking: How It Works

  1. 01 Pick the date, then the option Prices change by month (the bus option of Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos: €59.95 on 21 Oct, €119 on 11 Nov), and bus, small-group and private options sit on the same listing.
  2. 02 Book on GetYourGuide with free cancellation All 65 tours we list allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Give a phone number you will check; the operator of Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee, for example, uses it to send tour details.
  3. 03 Watch your messages on the day Start times depend on the forecast: Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt | Small Group confirms around 2:00 PM, Rovaniemi Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Photos, Small Group before 16:00, and Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos cancels by 4:00 PM with a full refund if the weather rules out the hunt.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every tour below.
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Rovaniemi Aurora Tour FAQ

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For most travelers it is Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos, rated 4.84 from 2,634 reviews with a full refund if the guide's camera captures no aurora. It costs €139 per person by bus or €209 in a small group of max 8 on November and February dates, and includes unlimited DSLR photos and overalls when needed. If you want a guaranteed small group for less, Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee starts from €149 per person. Check dates

Most single-night shared Rovaniemi aurora tours cost €44.50–229 per person, and private chases €1,074–1,890 per group. From November the popular bus chases cost €119–139 per person and small groups €169–209; in October the same tours are roughly half price. BBQ evenings start at €56.25, snowmobile safaris at €139 and reindeer rides at €179. See the price guide.

No tour can guarantee the aurora itself; the "100% guarantee" protects your money. On most guaranteed chases you get a full refund only if the guide's camera captures nothing, and a faint aurora on camera counts as a success. Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt & Small Group returns 75%, Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos offers a free re-hunt or refund, and the private hunt Rovaniemi: Private Northern Lights Hunt with Money-Back Guarantee refunds only if weather stops the tour from starting. Details in our guarantee guide.

The aurora season in Rovaniemi runs from late August to April, and the Finnish Meteorological Institute names September–October and February–March as the best months. Most displays happen between 21:00 and 01:00. October has the lowest chase prices (the bus option of Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos: €59.95 on 21 Oct, €119 on 11 Nov), while around the winter solstice Rovaniemi gets only about 2.5 hours of daylight. See the best time for a Rovaniemi aurora tour.

Yes, on a clear night with activity you can watch from the Arctic Garden by Arktikum or Ounasvaara, both walkable from the center, for free. City lights wash out faint displays, so Olkkajärvi lean-to (about 15 minutes by car) and the Arctic Circle Hiking Area (about 20 minutes) are darker. Never stop on the road to watch, and stay off frozen lakes and rivers unless confirmed safe. A tour adds a guide, transport and, on many, a refund.

A chase lasts 5–8 hours on most guaranteed tours, while BBQ, reindeer and ice-floating evenings mostly take 3–4.5 hours. Small groups run longer: Rovaniemi Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Photos, Small Group lists 8–10 hours and the small group on Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos up to about 10 hours. The longest product is Rovaniemi: Chasing the Arctic Sky - 3-Day Aurora Expedition, a 3-day trip. Expect to be back after midnight on any chase. All tours by duration

Most chase operators cancel in the afternoon with a full refund when no clear sky can be reached: Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos decides by 4:00 PM, Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt & Small Group by 15:00 when there are no clear areas within 350 km. If the tour runs and the camera catches nothing, the guarantee applies. Snowmobile tours such as Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Snowmobile Safari with Campfire are not canceled for weather, and you pay for the ride regardless. How guarantees pay out

Some do, when the clear sky is there. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.65, 4,456 reviews) advertises unlimited time and mileage, Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos has no kilometer limit, and Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights & Free photos mentions trips across borders if needed.

Reviewers on Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos and Guaranteed Northern Lights – 100% Money-Back + Photos describe drives into Sweden, and one guest on Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunting with Photo & Video drove 3.5 hours toward the Swedish border. Check dates

Choose the bus if price matters most and a small group if you want a longer, more flexible night. On Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos the bus takes up to 54 guests for €119, while the small group of max 8 costs €169–189 per person from November and adds pickup within 10 km of the center. On Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos the gap is €139 versus €209. Both carry the same camera refund. Small-group chases

Yes, but minimum ages differ by tour:

- Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.84, 2,634 reviews) and Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.65, 4,456 reviews) exclude only babies under 1 - Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee starts at 5 - Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos at 6 - Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee at 7 - Rovaniemi Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Photos, Small Group takes no one under 14 - Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos lists both "under 4" and "under 6" as not suitable, so ask before booking

Family evenings like Northern Lights as a Family: Little Hunter School accept children from 2. Family-friendly evenings

Yes, most chase and photo tours include free photos taken by the guide. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos sends unlimited DSLR photos by email, Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos within 3 days, and Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee the next day, with images deleted after 7 days. Guests on Guaranteed Northern Lights – 100% Money-Back + Photos say photos sometimes arrive late, so ask when booking. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunting with Photo & Video also includes video, depending on aurora intensity. Check dates

It depends on the tour:

- Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.84, 2,634 reviews), Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.65, 4,456 reviews), Northern Lights Wilderness Tour | Photos & Extra Guarantee and Rovaniemi: Private Northern Lights Hunt with Money-Back Guarantee include overalls - Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Hunt with Refund Guarantee lends clothes only on request - Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos does not list any - on Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos, Rovaniemi: 100% Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt & Small Group and Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunting with Photo & Video the listing is unclear, so ask

With average January and February temperatures of −10 to −12°C, wear thermal layers under whatever you are given. See what to wear.

Yes, every tour we list offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start on GetYourGuide. Separately, if the operator cancels because of weather, chase tours such as Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt with Guarantee & Free Photos and Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour - 100% Guarantee & Photos (★ 4.65, 4,456 reviews) refund in full. Missing your pickup is different: Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Guarantee - 100% Refund + Photos and From Rovaniemi: Aurora Borealis Trip to a Lakeside in Lapland do not refund no-shows. Check dates

A private tour is worth it for a group of 6–8 that wants its own pace, not as a saving. Rovaniemi: Private Northern Lights Hunt with Money-Back Guarantee costs €1,275 per group of up to 8, but refunds only if weather stops it from starting. The private options on Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Tour – 100% Guarantee & Photos (€1,890) and Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunt - 100% Guaranteed, Free Photos ("Guaranteed Private Aurora Hunt", €1,790) cost more on November and February dates but sit on listings with a camera refund. Private tours

Yes, but none of these tours guarantees the aurora. Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour – New Snowmobiles gives about 2 hours of driving for €159 per person, reindeer sleigh rides start at €179, and Rovaniemi: Northern Lights and Husky Sleigh Ride costs €229 for a 5-km ride. Husky ride: guests rate value for money lowest — 3.2/5, and the aurora search by car runs only if the weather allows. Snowmobile tours · Reindeer and husky

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