Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Join an evening snowmobile excursion into the Lappish Wild in search of the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi. Welcoming participants from ages 4 and up on this family-friendly adventure!
Rovaniemi is the largest city of Finnish Lapland, located in the north of the country close to the Arctic Circle. During the winter months, the diverse landscapes are covered in snow and ice, creating a stunning atmosphere. Snowmobiling is the perfect way to uncover its untouched nature. Rovaniemi is also one of the best places for witnessing the awe-inspiring Northern Lights!
The adventure begins by meeting your guide at the starting point in Rovaniemi (pick-up is available from listed locations upon booking). You will start with a safety briefing and snowmobiling driving lesson. Beginners are welcome on this inclusive tour! Each snowmobile will be driven in pairs, one person driving and one passenger, with the opportunity to switch during the tour. Children will sit in a comfortable sled under warm blankets.
Guided into the darkness, you will chase the Northern Lights as you drive deeper and deeper into the lush Lappish forest. With the moonlight flickering through the trees, casting shadows during your adventure, you will be on a mission to find the mesmerising Aurora Borealis. In this remote location away from light pollution, the chances of witnessing the natural phenomenon are much higher.
Midway through the excursion, you will take a break around a roaring campfire. Hot juice and cookies will be served as you watch the dancing colours in the night sky. The guide will share stories about the Northern Lights and life in this remote Arctic location. After you have warmed up, you will snowmobile back to the starting point and return to your pick-up location in Rovaniemi.
The snowmobile trail will take you to the most beautiful places in the Rovaniemi wilderness while you discover the magical Northern Lights!
For this activity, each snowmobile is shared between two, with one driver and one passenger and the opportunity to switch.
For safety reasons, children under 14 years old will sit in a sled pulled by the guide's snowmobile. It is recommended that an adult also sits in the sled with smaller children.
Course of events
- Meet at the starting point in Rovaniemi or pick up from listed location
- Safety briefing and snowmobile driving lesson
- Receive Arctic gear and equipment
- The snowmobiling adventure begins!
- Drive through the snowy forest for approximately 2 hours
- Admire the Northern Lights
- Break for hot drinks and snacks around a campfire
- Return to the starting point
- Transfer back to pick-up point in Rovaniemi
Activity requirements
Snowmobile drivers must hold a valid driver's license (category B). Please bring the original document with you on the day of the activity.
Participants must be at least 140cm / 4'6" to sit on the sled as a passenger. Children who meet this height requirement can sit as a passenger when paying the adult price.
Special terms
Please be advised that as the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, their presence can never be guaranteed.
Pick-up is available from the listed locations, please specify when booking:
- Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
- Rovaniemi Airport
- Arctic Treehouse Hotel
- Motelli Rovaniemi
- Santasport
- Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
- Ounasvaara Lakituvat Chalets
- Hotel Tikka
- Ibedcity
- Saarituvat Cottages
- Apukka Resort
Pick-ups commence 60 minutes before the scheduled activity time.
The pick-up is not always at the reception of the hotel, and may require you to walk a few minutes from the hotel. In addition, pick-up times may vary. Please check your emails after booking for further instructions.
- Guide
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Gloves
- Balaclava
- Helmet
- Hot drinks
- Snacks
- Warm layers of clothing
- Photo ID
- Driver's license
