Northern lights safari by snowmobile
Overview
Discover the stunning Arctic wilderness and chase the elusive Northern Lights by snowmobile on this unforgettable adventure of a lifetime!
What's Included
- Transfer from selected locations in Rovaniemi
- Winter Clothes (overall, boots, gloves and balaclava)
- Warm juice and biscuits by campfire
- Snowmobiling equipment (helmet)
- Professional guide
- Travel insurance and other emergencies
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Koskikatu 8
96200 Rovaniemi, Finland
Meet your guide at either the Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park Safari House in Santa Claus Village (Joulumaantie 5) or the Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park City Office (Koskikatu 8). The office in Santa Claus Village is located to the left of Santa’s Reindeer. The City Office in the center of Rovaniemi is located at the intersection of Valtakatu and Koskikatu.Please check in at the front desk inside the office with a member of staff.Please inform us at least 48 hours before the start of the activity which office you will be arriving at, unless you specified the meeting location at the time of booking.Missed meeting time and point will result on missed activity which cannot be refunded.
Joulumaantie 5
96930 Rovaniemi, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Experience the captivating beauty of the Northern Lights on a snowmobile tour in the Lappish wilderness. Ride through the arctic night as our guide leads you on a unique adventure, where you'll take a break to witness the auroras while warming up with hot drinks and cookies by an open fire. Venture deep into the unlit natural surroundings, where the only light comes from the moon, stars, and snowmobile headlights, and immerse yourself in the stunning winter landscape of forests and lakes. With a bit of luck, you'll witness the Northern Lights dancing in the clear night sky for a truly unforgettable experience.
This excursion suits best for adults. A valid driving license is required to drive a snowmobile, but also children can join the safari seated on a sledge. Note the late time of the excursion!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note: in order to drive a snowmobile, a valid drivers license is required. We are not able to accept a picture of the license or provisional driving license.
- 2 adults share 1 snowmobile, single driving is available on site for 50€ (according to availability)
- Children and adults without a drivers’ license can join the safari by sitting on the sledge. We recommend one of the parents to sit with a small child in the sledge for the child’s safety.
- If a child over 140 cm wishes to sit in a snowmobile as a passenger, a full adult price will be charged (according to availability).
- Northern lights are subject to weather conditions, so they are not guaranteed.
- The snowmobile driver is responsible for any damages to the vehicle, with a personal self-liability of 950€ per person per snowmobile in case of an accident. Additional insurance can be purchased on site for 15€, reducing self-liability to 150€. This insurance must be purchased before the start of the tour.
- Tour operator won't cancel the activity according to the weather conditions. Please check the weather forecast couple of days before the activity start.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Northern lights safari by snowmobile?
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Activity code: C-193692P10
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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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transfer from selected locations in Rovaniemi.
- Winter Clothes (overall, boots, gloves and balaclava).
- Warm juice and biscuits by campfire.
- Snowmobiling equipment (helmet).
- Professional guide.
- Travel insurance and other emergencies.
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages.
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Northern lights safari by snowmobile is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 Northern lights safari by snowmobile 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
- Transfer from selected locations in Rovaniemi
- Winter Clothes (overall, boots, gloves and balaclava)
- Warm juice and biscuits by campfire
- Snowmobiling equipment (helmet)
- Professional guide
- Travel insurance and other emergencies
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please note: in order to drive a snowmobile, a valid drivers license is required. We are not able to accept a picture of the license or provisional driving license.
- 2 adults share 1 snowmobile, single driving is available on site for 50€ (according to availability)
- Children and adults without a drivers’ license can join the safari by sitting on the sledge. We recommend one of the parents to sit with a small child in the sledge for the child’s safety.
- If a child over 140 cm wishes to sit in a snowmobile as a passenger, a full adult price will be charged (according to availability).
- Northern lights are subject to weather conditions, so they are not guaranteed.
- The snowmobile driver is responsible for any damages to the vehicle, with a personal self-liability of 950€ per person per snowmobile in case of an accident. Additional insurance can be purchased on site for 15€, reducing self-liability to 150€. This insurance must be purchased before the start of the tour.
- Tour operator won't cancel the activity according to the weather conditions. Please check the weather forecast couple of days before the activity start.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
