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This northern lights tour takes a small group of up to 8 guests in search of the Arctic night sky around Saariselkä and Ivalo in Finnish Lapland. Together with your guide, you read the latest weather maps, cloud cover and aurora forecasts, then head to the place with the best chance of seeing the aurora that night. Learn the science and stories behind the northern lights and tips for shooting with a smartphone or camera, and receive portrait photos taken by your guide with a professional camera after the experience.
After pickup from your accommodation in the Ivalo or Saariselkä area, you analyze the latest weather maps, cloud cover and aurora forecasts with your guide and choose the route with the best chance of seeing the aurora that night. Depending on conditions, you may visit the forests around Saariselkä, the open views of Lake Inari or quiet spots around Ivalo.
With interactive aurora discovery cards, find out how the northern lights form, why their colors and shapes change and why cameras capture them better than our eyes. You also hear stories and history about the northern lights, so no prior knowledge is needed.
Whenever the aurora appears, you stop to watch it together, and your guide helps you capture the moment with your smartphone or camera. Portrait photos taken by your guide with a professional camera are shared after the experience.
During the experience, relax with hot drinks and handmade local snacks. You stop at selected places to feel the quiet Arctic air and, if conditions allow, take a short walk on a frozen lake or in the surrounding nature.
※ The aurora is a natural phenomenon and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The route and order may change depending on nature, weather conditions and aurora activity.
Meeting point :
Ivalo / Saariselkä hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
Pickup points: Holiday Club Saariselkä, Star Arctic Hotel & Activities, Lapland Hotels Riekonlinna, hotel Kultahippu, Wilderness Hotel Saariselkä, Kelotie 1, pubi.fi, Ivalo River Camping, Hotel Ivalo Oy, Aurora Collection, Grand Hostel Ivalo, Northern Lights Village Saariselkä
Please wait at the entrance of your accommodation from 10 minutes before pickup time. The exact pickup time will be sent by email or WhatsApp the day before the experience.