Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 817 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund worth booking?
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund is a 4-hour experience in Rovaniemi, Finland, from $82 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 817 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (817)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $82 per person
Don’t just watch the sky — chase the Northern Lights with Rovaniemi’s original, Finnish-owned Aurora experts! Book Lapland is the world’s best-rated and most-reviewed Northern Lights tour operator, backed by 8,000+ customer reviews across leading platforms. Our professional Aurora hunters go beyond fixed viewing spots, using live weather and cloud forecasts to find the clearest skies. Every night is a real adventure, led by locals who know the Arctic. And we’ve got you covered: warm winter overalls, insulated boots, modern heated vehicles, hot drinks and cookies. Professional photographers capture unlimited DSLR photos of your experience — all included! No Northern Lights captured by our photographer? Get 100% of your tour price back under our Aurora Guarantee. English-guided tours; Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian assistance on advance request, subject to confirmation. Real locals. Real Aurora hunting. Unforgettable memories.
What you get
About this experience
Don’t just watch the sky — chase the Northern Lights with Rovaniemi’s original, Finnish-owned Aurora experts! Book Lapland is the world’s best-rated and most-reviewed Northern Lights tour operator, backed by 8,000+ customer reviews across leading platforms. Our professional Aurora hunters go beyond fixed viewing spots, using live weather and cloud forecasts to find the clearest skies. Every night is a real adventure, led by locals who know the Arctic. And we’ve got you covered: warm winter overalls, insulated boots, modern heated vehicles, hot drinks and cookies. Professional photographers capture unlimited DSLR photos of your experience — all included! No Northern Lights captured by our photographer? Get 100% of your tour price back under our Aurora Guarantee. English-guided tours; Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian assistance on advance request, subject to confirmation. Real locals. Real Aurora hunting. Unforgettable memories.
What's included
Included
- Northern Lights viewing - 100% money-back guarantee
- Thermal winter clothing
- All Fees and Taxes
- Meteorological Observations
- Hot Drinks & cookies
- Professional photography (unlimited)
Not included
- Full Dinner or BBQ
What you'll see and do
Lapland
Experience the ultimate Northern Lights chase with Book Lapland, a locally owned Finnish Aurora specialist trusted by thousands of travellers worldwide. This is a real Aurora hunt, not a fixed viewing spot! Our local guides and professional photographers follow live weather forecasts and cloud maps, adapting the route to find the clearest skies. Travel in modern, heated vehicles with warm thermal overalls, insulated boots, hot drinks and cookies — all included. Enjoy unlimited professional DSLR photos, delivered within 24–72 hours. When conditions allow, we may stop for a cosy campfire. The tour normally lasts 4–6 hours but may extend longer if we need extra time to wait for the Northern Lights. No Aurora captured by our photographer? Get a 100% refund under our published Aurora Guarantee! Real Aurora hunting. Local Finnish experts. Unforgettable Arctic memories.
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rovaniemi
Book Lapland store At Koskikatu 22 You can come inside and wait in good time and prepare for the trip.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Book Lapland store At Koskikatu 22 You can come inside and wait in good time and prepare for the trip.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- fi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Book Lapland
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Durations can be changed to 4–6 hours, as they depend every night on the weather.
- We have 2 options on same Aurora tour and this is with guarantee viewing.
- Please provide your email address to us so we can be able to send the photos after the experience.
- The Northern Lights look stronger on camera than to the naked eye.
- Aurora hunting involves a lot of driving and waiting, so it requires patience.
- Photos from the tour will be delivered within 2-3 business days.
- A full 100% refund will be given if we don’t spot any Auroras.
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 804 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
804 verified traveler reviews for Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic&magical night
It was wonderfull night. Once in a lifetime experience i can not be more happier(I can with nothern lights🥰)✨️Our guide Luca was so prepared and knows exact points of Nothern lights& Exelent photogragher which he gave us unforgettable documented memories. Thank you for all the magical details,warm tea&bonfire. It was fantastic✨️🤟
via Tripadvisor
An amazing northern light chase
Fantastic Aurora chase with Sara & Tuomo! When our first location wasn't good enough, they took us to a much better spot. They helped us find the perfect angle for photos and were so patient in the cold. Even as we were leaving, they spotted a final burst of Northern Lights and made sure we didn't miss it. Amazing team — including the driver!
via Tripadvisor
Extraordinary efficiency of office admin and excellent services provided by guides...
A special thanks to the office admin who managed to change the date of our tour due to last minute booking... So efficiency and really appreciate it ! Our guides ~ Sara and Atte are excellent... Sara is so kind, friendly, patience and professional too... Thank you so much !
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are delighted that our team was able to help with the last minute date change and make everything work smoothly for you. It is also wonderful to hear your kind words about Sara and Atte. We will make sure to pass your feedback on to them, especially your lovely comments about Sara’s kindness, patience and professionalism. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate it!
via Tripadvisor
Very good experience
A really cool experience. It was very easy to catch the van at the pickup point, and we headed straight to an open area to see the Northern Lights. The guide, Alexis, was also very attentive and shared some great stories about the Northern Lights and the city of Rovaniemi.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are so pleased to hear that everything went smoothly from the pickup and that you were able to head straight out to enjoy the Northern Lights. It is also lovely to hear that Alexis made the evening even more special with his stories and attentive guiding. We will be sure to share your kind feedback with him. Thank you for joining us in Rovaniemi!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
We had a wonderful Northern Lights hunt with SK, the tour guide and leader, and she made the experience truly special. Right from the beginning, she was extremely friendly, warm, and easy to connect with. She patiently explained everything about the Northern Lights, how they occur, what causes them, and answered all our questions with great enthusiasm. What I appreciated most was her dedication to making sure we actually experienced the Northern Lights. She took us to three or four different locations during the night, carefully looking for the best possible conditions and long. She also took so many beautiful pictures for us, giving us memories that we will cherish for a time. Working in the middle of the night, in such cold conditions, is not easy, but she remained energetic, positive, and completely focused on giving us the best possible experience. Her efforts truly helped turn our dream of seeing the Northern Lights into reality. Hi SK, Thank you so much for your warmth, patience, knowledge, and dedication. You did a fantastic job, and we genuinely appreciate everything you did for us. Highly recommended! Thanks Dharmesh
Response from the operator: Dear Dharmesh, What a beautiful and thoughtful review — thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this! 💙 We’re truly happy to hear how much you enjoyed your Aurora hunt with SK. It sounds like you experienced exactly what we hope every guest can take away from an evening with us: not only the Northern Lights themselves, but also the adventure, knowledge and excitement that come with searching for them. We’ll definitely make sure SK sees your message. Your words about her patience, positivity and dedication will mean a lot to her. And we’re especially glad that the photographs she took will give you something to look back on and remember this special night by. 📸✨ Three or four different locations, a long night and freezing temperatures — it certainly sounds like you had a proper Aurora adventure! We’re delighted that all the effort paid off and that you were able to turn your dream of seeing the Northern Lights into a reality. Thank you again, Dharmesh, for your trust, your kind words and for choosing Book Lapland. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope Lapland and those magical lights will stay in your memories for many years to come! 🌌💙 Warm wishes, The Book Lapland Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $82 to $139
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 286
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Book Lapland, who run 9 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 72.4 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rovaniemi.
How much does Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund cost?
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Prices start at $82 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rovaniemi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rovaniemi is not rushed.
Is Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 817 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rovaniemi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund?
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Around 286 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rovaniemi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rovaniemi and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rovaniemi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rovaniemi?
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On Outty we rank every Rovaniemi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage, Rovaniemi:%100 Guaranteed Northern Lights Hunt&Small Group, Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls Tour with BBQ. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rovaniemi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund?
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Included: Northern Lights viewing - 100% money-back guarantee; Thermal winter clothing; All Fees and Taxes; Meteorological Observations; and Hot Drinks & cookies. Not included: Full Dinner or BBQ. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund?
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Book Lapland store At Koskikatu 22 You can come inside and wait in good time and prepare for the trip. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund offered in?
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It is offered in Finnish and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund?
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Across 817 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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