Finland · NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS IN SAARISELKÄ
Good northern lights tours in Saariselkä fill up weeks out and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
A 3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Saariselkä by minivan, with guide-led spot changes and included Aurora photography.
“Best aurora hunt ever! We were amazed by the light show in the sky. Gabri was an excellent guide who had great instincts on where to find the lights. He was knowledgeable, great photographer and had snacks for everyone. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!”
Inari Lapland, 5-hour snowmobile safari for Northern Lights hunting, with hotel transfers, winter gear, and warm sausages by a fire.
“all ok. big group so little unorganised at start. but guide was good stopped fir 3 northen light spots”
Chasing the Aurora in Saariselka’s true dark-sky country with a small-group guide, tepee BBQ, and photo help, all in about 5 hours.
“Our guide was amazing! He picked us up at our hotel and took us out into the woods where he had a bit with a fire going so we could stay warm while waiting. We had a barbecue with sausage and chicken and corn with bread. He also had several choices of yummy warm drinks. He was very informative. The night was overcast and while we waited he kept the conversation going. We weren’t successful seeing the lights at the hut and he had us drive around looking for them. We finally found them and he took photos of us in front of the lights. He tried soooo hard to…”
2.5 hours in Saariselkä: reindeer sledding with warm campfire drinks, feeding friendly reindeer, plus a chance at the Northern Lights.
“This activity was amazing! Our guide, Eemeli, was really nice and fun! We had such a great time! We met at the tour operator's. Then we had to wear lots of layers of clothing (thanks God we did it, it was so cold in the woods). The minivan took us to the place where the reindeers were and we had a fantastic ride on the sleds! It was so magic: sledding in a dark wood. We stopped to start a fire, take pictures and drink a hot fruit juice. Our guide talk to us about life in Lapland and sang some songs. On the was back, we saw the Northern…”
Join a 3-hour Aurora Photo Tour from Saariselka with hotel transfer, hot drinks and gingerbread, guide tips, and a link to your photos.
“Unfortunately, the tour was disappointing. We did see the aurora; however, the driver didn’t show much enthusiasm, only driving for a while and stopping in a lay-by next to the road. There was some aurora activity, but the high tension cables above spoiled the occasion (as they would interfere with the view and -of course- with the pictures). The driver commented that “we don’t need to go elsewhere: we’ll see the same lights” (i’m paraphrasing, but that was the message). We knew that, but a search for a picturesque scenario (eg, the frozen lake Ukonjarvi ) would have made for a much better experience than stopping at the side of…”
3-hour aurora hunting in Saariselkä and Kakslauttanen, with free hotel pickup, expert drivers, and photo help in a warm minibus.
“Great guide - he was very friendly and kind - also he made sure we had fun - and that we had a successful night of aurora hunting!”
A small-group Northern Lights hunt on Lake Inari with a snowmobile-pulled sleigh, reindeer feeding, and open-fire Lappish dinner in Ivalo.
“Zonder noorderlicht (wat natuurlijk nooit te garanderen is) is deze tocht wat magertjes. Het is vooral een (koude) tocht over het meer in een slee achter een sneeuwscooter gevolgd door een tussenstop in een tipi tent met vuur waarop worstje/soep/brood worden klaargemaakt en waar je de gelegenheid krijgt 2 rendieren te voeren. Daarna nog paar minuten terug met de slee naar de auto die ons terugbracht naar de beginlocatie waar we onze dikke geleende pakken konden inleveren en daarna teruggebracht werden naar ons hotel. Als totaalpakket niet slecht als aanbod, maar in de praktijk zonder noorderlicht heeft het weinig om het lijf.”
3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Saariselkä to Inari with pickup, hot drinks, and flexible stops for clearer skies.
“It was excellent!! We had a great time with Nico!! He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout!! He was persistent to show us northern lights despite overcast conditions and drove all the way up to a place where the sky was clearing. Once we waited a little we got to see beautiful northern lights. Ot was an amazing experience! Thank you Nico!!”
Saariselkä Northern Lights photo tour with car and foot time, winter gear, warming drinks, local legends, and guided photo delivery after your night.
“Firsly they cancelled telling the camara was broken, then we reschedule again and I saw the forecast and I saw there was not any chance to see it due to foggy weather. Despite I canceled the second appointment the guide called me At last minute telling I would lose a good sight. I told him that there was no any visibility but he kept telling that I would miss good sights. He came and pick me up with a group. And after 2 hours left me home. They are just interested in your money not in the fact they know you wouldn see the northen lights. Also they told me…”
Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Ivalo and Inari by car, with warm drinks, snack, and a short photo lesson for phones.
“Definitely recommend this tour to people visiting Ivalo. We originally booked the tour on Tuesday but the sky was too cloudy. The tour guide was very kind to reschedule it to Wednesday. And we successfully see some good auroras! There were several stops during the aurora hunt and plenty of time for photos, warm glogi and BBQ marshmallows!”
Active Northern Lights chase from Saariselkä with a small group, silent Multivan Hybrid, campfire Finnish sausages, and pro Aurora photos.
“tour ben organizzato, con guida gentile e disponibile. ma bisognerebbe avere l'onestà di rinunciare a effettuare il tour quando le probabilità di vedere un'aurora boreale sono oggettivamente scarsissime”
Small-group Aurora hunting to Lake Inari from Saariselkä, with a snowmobile sleigh, reindeer feeding, and a warm dinner included.
“Amazing experience! Our guide was wonderful and always checking our kids were comfortable and having a good time.”
2.5-hour Saariselkä snowshoe night in Lapland with warm clothes, hot chocolate, and a guided chase for the Northern Lights.
“It was an exciting experience. Unfortunately because of clouds we couldn't see the northern lights, nevertheless the tour was absolutely great.”
Saariselkä Northern Lights tour to Lake Inari with a snowmobile-sleighed ride, reindeer feeding, and open-fire Lappish dinner on a family island.
“Deze trip was een complete beleving; alles zat er in; natuur en cultuur. Gids Laurie en z'n vrouw verzorgden ons goed. Vertelden ons vanalles met het enthousiasme alsof ze het voor de eerste keer deden. Wat zeker niet het geval was, te merken aan de soepele manier waarop de trip verliep. We hebben alles bij elkaar een uur op het meer gereden in een grote 10-persoons slee die door Laurie werd getrokken met een snowmobile. We hadden de pech dat er precies boven ons een wolk hing dus konden we Noorderlicht niet zien. Iets later, na het eten, trok de wolk weg en zagen we wel vage strepen. Mooie foto's…”
5-hour small-group snowmobile safari from Saariselka to a tepee for Aurora Borealis spotting, hot drinks and snacks.
“We got to see the northern lights and wild reindeer!! Our tour guide was awesome! We also got to have snacks and hot chocolate by a fire. The snowmobiles were a lot of fun”
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