Rovaniemi – Real Northern Lights Hunting Experience (Small Group)
Overview
This is not a bus tour to a fixed location — it’s a real Northern Lights hunt where we actively search for clear skies, sometimes driving far north or even crossing into Sweden to find the best conditions.
Many tours in Rovaniemi operate with large buses and fixed stops where guests simply wait and hope the sky clears.
We operate small groups (max 8 guests) in a comfortable van, allowing us to stay mobile and react quickly to changing weather and cloud conditions.
Our guides monitor forecasts and aurora activity in real time and adjust the route throughout the evening to find clearer skies.
Some nights the lights appear close to Rovaniemi. On other nights we may drive far north or even cross the border into Sweden where conditions are better.
Aurora Borealis can never be guaranteed, but real aurora hunting is about experience, mobility and making the right decisions to maximize your chances.
What's Included
- Pickup & drop-off in Rovaniemi city area (up to 15 km)
- Small group experience (max 8 guests)
- Hot drinks during the tour
- Real Northern Lights hunting outside the city area
- Flexible route and locations based on real-time weather conditions
- Photos taken by the guide when conditions allow
- Experienced Aurora guide (English)
- Dinner Dinner, BBQ or campfire activities
- Guaranteed Aurora sightings
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from any location in radius up to 15 kilometeres arround Rovaniemi city center
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Pickup & drop-off in Rovaniemi city area (up to 15 km).
- Small group experience (max 8 guests).
- Hot drinks during the tour.
- Real Northern Lights hunting outside the city area.
- Flexible route and locations based on real-time weather conditions.
- Photos taken by the guide when conditions allow.
- Experienced Aurora guide (English).
- Dinner. Dinner, BBQ or campfire activities.
- Guaranteed Aurora sightings.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rovaniemi – Real Northern Lights Hunting Experience (Small Group) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rovaniemi – Real Northern Lights Hunting Experience (Small Group) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup & drop-off in Rovaniemi city area (up to 15 km)
- Small group experience (max 8 guests)
- Hot drinks during the tour
- Real Northern Lights hunting outside the city area
- Flexible route and locations based on real-time weather conditions
- Photos taken by the guide when conditions allow
- Experienced Aurora guide (English)
- DinnerDinner, BBQ or campfire activities
- Guaranteed Aurora sightings
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
